Admissions Coaching

Are you feeling overwhelmed by school applications? Let our admissions experts guide you through this complex and often stressful process. Schedule a free consultation today to learn more about our admissions coaching services.

Our Coaches Can Help You:

Get into your dream school

Our coaches have helped hundreds of students get into top schools.

Navigate the process

Regular meetings with an admissions coach will help you stay on track and meet all of your deadlines. 

Be a compelling candidate

Our coaches can help you identify and articulate your unique strengths, so you can be a successful applicant.

Find the right match

Our admissions coaches discuss values, goals, and practical considerations with the entire family in order to help identify the best fit for your next school. 

How It Works

1. Schedule

Schedule a free consultation to  get started.

2. Plan

Based on your goals, your coach will help you develop a plan for the entire admissions process.

3. Meet

Check in with your coach to stay on track, practice for interviews, review essays, and more.

4. Succeed

Submit your best application and find a great match for your next school.

Meet Laurie Geromini, Director of Placement and Lead Admissions Coach

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Laurie brings thirty years of independent school admissions and placement experience to Test Innovators. She has served as Director of Admissions, Director of Financial Assistance, and Director of Secondary School Counseling in a variety of K-12 environments, including boarding and day schools. Laurie understands both sides of the application journey, and is dedicated to getting to the heart of each applicant’s unique qualities and enhancing the admissions experience for families.

Laurie lives in the Boston area, and when she is not coaching families, she spends time with her family skiing, cycling, hiking, or experimenting with great recipes on her pellet grill.

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Laurie brings thirty years of independent school admissions and placement experience to Test Innovators. She has served as Director of Admissions, Director of Financial Assistance, and Director of Secondary School Counseling in a variety of K-12 environments, including boarding and day schools. Laurie understands both sides of the application journey, and is dedicated to getting to the heart of each applicant’s unique qualities and enhancing the admissions experience for families.

Laurie lives in the Boston area, and when she is not coaching families or enhancing the admissions prep experience, she spends time with her family skiing, cycling, hiking, or experimenting with great recipes on her pellet grill.

Additional Offerings

Group Workshops

During our small-group workshops, students and their parents will prepare for a specific part of the application process, such as the interview.

Admissions Assist Course

This self-paced, online course guides the entire family through each step of the admissions process.

Additional Resources

Blog Posts

Applying to Independent Schools: Spring Newsletter

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Applying to Independent Schools: January Newsletter

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Applying to Independent Schools: December Newsletter

Hello there, and happy December! As we enter the final stretch of the 2024-2025 application season, it’s important to be mindful of the due dates...

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How to Get Into St. John’s School

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How to Get Into Hong Kong International School (HKIS)

It may feel intimidating to put together an application for a top school like HKIS, so Test Innovators has created this guide to help you...

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How to Get Into Groton

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How to Get Into Noble and Greenough School

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How to Get Into Dalton

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How to Get Into Kinkaid School

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How to Get Into Episcopal High School

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How to Get Into Greenhill School

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How to Get Into The Hotchkiss School

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How to Get Into The Lawrenceville School

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How to Get Into Trinity School

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How to Get Into The Harker School

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How to Get Into Milton Academy

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Practicing for the Interview

The interview is one of the most important parts of the application process. Laurie Geromini, Director of Placement and Lead Admissions Coach, will give you tips so that you can rock your interviews.

Parents’ Role in the Admissions Process

Applying to independent schools involves the entire family. Laurie Geromini, Director of Placement and Lead Admissions Coach, shares how parents and guardians are involved in the process.

Parent Evening: The Admissions Process

Learn all about independent school admissions from parents who have been through the process. Our panel of parents share their experiences and advice.

For any questions about our admissions coaching services, please reach out to us at 1-800-280-1857 or support@testinnovators.com.

Practicing for the Interview

The interview is one of the most important parts of the application process. Laurie Geromini, Director of Placement and Lead Admissions Coach, will give you tips so that you can rock your interviews.

Parents’ Role in the Admissions Process

Applying to independent schools involves the entire family. Laurie Geromini, Director of Placement and Lead Admissions Coach, shares how parents and guardians are involved in the process.

Parent Evening: The Independent School Admissions Process

Learn all about independent school admissions from parents who have been through the process. Our panel of parents share their experiences and advice.