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College Setting. Seattle college consultant Lynn Hofstad, Ph.D. helps students find their college fit and navigate every step of the application process. Free meet & greet

At Place and Path College Consulting, I empower students with personalized guidance for every step of the college application adventure. My tailored resources and coaching services ensure you have the support necessary to navigate challenges and flourish during the application journey.

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What are the Benefits of Using a College Consultant?

Clarity

Clarify your ideal college experience and effectively align it with the right institutions.

Review

Discover and refine your unique voice by collaborating with a skilled, objective resource.

Guidance

Understand the different aspects of the application process and how to navigate each.

Support

Navigating the process can sometimes feel confusing and overwhelming. I am here to provide the support you need to meet challenges and overcome any issues that arise along the path.

Strategy

Develop a structured approach to the application journey, breaking it down into manageable steps.

Confidence

Having a clear roadmap instills confidence, enabling you to tackle each step with assurance and ease.

About

My name is Lynn Hofstad, Ph.D.
Seattle-Based College Consultant

With over a decade of experience in higher education, I have dedicated my career to mentoring students and helping them discover their unique voices through writing. Transitioning to an admissions evaluator role at a large university has fueled my passion for guiding students in the educational communities that best align with their aspirations. I am committed to supporting them through the sometimes daunting application process, ensuring they feel confident and empowered during every step of the process.

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Seattle college consultant Lynn Hofstad, Ph.D. helps students navigate the college application process. Get expert guidance on applications, essays, and finding the right college fit. Free meet & greet

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You Have 650 Words. Here's How Most Students Waste Them.

You only get one shot at your personal statement. One opportunity to step off the page and into the room with the admissions committee. And most students don't realize they've wasted it until it's too late. It's not about being the best writer in your class. It's about telling your story in a way no one else can. After reading hundreds of personal statements, I haves seen exactly where students go wrong. And it a almost always comes down to six mistakes.

Well-Rounded vs. Dabbling: What Colleges Actually Want to See

I've mentioned in previous blogs that the mantra everyone my age heard when applying to college was that the best students are "well-rounded." Well-rounded? What does that mean? When trying to envision what I understand "well-rounded" to mean, I often picture a publicity photo that was used in advertising by my college. It captured a student (yes, I attended college with him and did know him personally) in a football uniform standing proudly on the football field while playin

Deadline Drama: Early, Regular, and Everything In Between — Part 4: Rolling Admission

The myriad of application deadline options can be dizzying and confusing. Many colleges have up to five different application dates. For students and families encountering the many options for the first time, it can be hard to know which application deadline to choose. This series of blogs describes the different types of application deadlines and the advantages, drawbacks, and important things to note for each type. This blog is the fourth in a series describing the differen

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What Families are Saying

“Working with Lynn has been very helpful for our family. She has a lot of expertise in this area and shares her knowledge in a friendly, understandable way. She was careful to check in to see what my daughter was hoping for in this process and to remind her to have fun exploring different things in high school, not just focusing on building a resume. She is the perfect balance of setting you up for a successful college-bound path and not stressing you out along the way.”

Kate, high school parent

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