Lisa Sohmer

Lisa Sohmer is an Independent College Counselor at Sohmer College Counseling, providing college counseling services since August 2016, drawing on 21 years of experience in a New York City independent school. Lisa has worked as a freelance college counselor since December 2007 and has maintained a career as a freelance writer and editor since January 1996, with clients including various publications and organizations. Previously, Lisa served as the Director of College Counseling and Upper Division Coordinator at The Garden School from April 1996 to July 2017, where post-secondary counseling was provided to a diverse student body. Additionally, Lisa worked as a College Consultant at L'Scuola D'Italia from June 2009 to June 2010, delivering individualized college counseling and conducting seminars for students and families at a dual language secondary school. Education includes a BA in English and Government from Connecticut College and an MA in Journalism from New York University.