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With 12+ years of experience, we are Ivy League experts.

Prepare for college success! We help you stand out in the very competitive college admission process.

Our comprehensive service packages guide all aspects of your college application journey – from leadership development, college selection strategies, and summer program applications –  to essay writing and interview practice. Our goal is to mentor you every step of the way and ensure that you have the competitive edge needed to stand out among other applicants.

Liz La Porte
Founder of La Porte Education Advising

College Admissions Guidance - Every Step of the Way 

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At La Porte Education Advising, we help students and parents navigate college admissions with expert guidance, strategic planning, and personalized support. Our goal is to ensure that every academic, extracurricular, and personal decision aligns with the student’s strengths and aspirations.

Whether your teenager needs a four-year roadmap, essay coaching, or one-on-one advising, we provide structured support every step of the way.

A Clear, Supportive Process

  • ​Year-by-year guidance to manage coursework, activities, and key milestones

  • Comprehensive timeline management for testing, applications, and more

  • Regular Zoom check-ins to keep students on track and confident

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Academics & Testing

  • Smart course selection to balance rigor and success

  • Year-by-year guidance to manage coursework, activities, and key milestones

  • GPA maximization for top-tier eligibility

  • SAT/ACT planning & strategies for competitive scores

 

 Extracurriculars & Enrichment

  • Identifying leadership and community service opportunities

  • Exploring summer programs for academic and personal growth

  • Advising on gap year and student-athlete options, if requested

 

College Research & Applications

  • Building a balanced college list 

  • Exploring majors, career pathways, and college visits

  • Crafting standout essays, interviews, and recommendation letters

 

Financial Aid & Affordability

  • Understanding college costs & affordability options

  • Navigating scholarships & financial aid applications

 

Let’s talk! Contact us today for a free consultation.

WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Happy Student

University of Toronto
Victoria College, Social Science

"Jennie’s Mom and I are very grateful to your help during recent years. You were so kind and patient, enthusiastic and professional, always caring about Jennie’s academic growth. We are lucky of having a friend like you."

China

Smiling College Students

UC Berkeley, Linguistics

"We didn't know where his journey might take him but we're so happy with where he landed. He put in the work and laid the groundwork for a great college experience but you were the driving force behind his actions. We're sure he will flourish at UCB.

Thank you!"

San Francisco, CA

Student with Laptop

UC Santa Cruz, Robotics

"You, as a resource, have been extraordinarily helpful when it came to helping me turn my abstract thoughts into multiple lucid essays, which I have no doubt have helped my chances towards being accepted."

Lafayette, CA

90% acceptance rate in top Universities
100%  One on One time with a Counselors
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Acceptances

Congratulations on our early acceptances!

·       Bard College

·       Bowdoin College

·       Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

·       Carleton College

·       Chapman University

·       Cornell University

·       Drexel University

·       Fordham University

·       Grinnell College

·       Haverford College

·       Lehigh University

·       Lewis & Clark College

·       Loyola Marymount Univ  

·       Macalester College

·       The New School

·       Oberlin College

·       Occidental College

·       Oregon State

·       Pitzer College 

·       Purdue University

·       Reed College

·       San Diego State

·       Sarah Lawrence College

·       Syracuse University

·       Temple University

·       University of Arizona

·       UC Berkeley

·       UC Davis

·       UC Irvine

·       UC San Diego

·       UC Santa Barbara

·       UC Santa Cruz

·       University of Illinois, U-C

·       University of Indiana, Bloomington    

·       University of Mass, Amherst, MA

·       University of Oregon

·       University of Rochester

·       University of San Diego

·       University of Vermont

·       University of Washington

·       University of Wisconsin, Madison

·       Wesleyan University

Newsletters

Webinar Series

Webinar Series

Webinar Series
Liz La Porte: Summer Progams for HS Students, Fall 2020

Liz La Porte: Summer Progams for HS Students, Fall 2020

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Harvey Mudd Webinar Thyra Briggs  9 10 2020

Harvey Mudd Webinar Thyra Briggs 9 10 2020

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The University of British Columbia admission counselor, Britt Fernandes,

The University of British Columbia admission counselor, Britt Fernandes,

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La Porte Education Advising is a San Francisco Bay Area-based educational consulting practice. We are teachers that provide expert college admissions and essay guidance to students pursuing admission into top-tier universities.
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