For parents
Get straight answers about the college journey, the role you can play, and how to support your child with purpose — starting where you are today.
Perspective · Planning · Parent supportFIVE KIDS. ALL IVY. ONE DETERMINED MOM.
You don’t need to have it all figured out. You need to know where to start — and a mom who will tell you straight.
Lisa Flores helped all five of her children reach the Ivy League. Now she’s helping parents see what’s possible for theirs.
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MEET LISA FLORES
Five children. Five Ivy League journeys.
One mom who was there for all of it.
Lisa Flores raised five children in Arlington, Texas, and helped every one of them reach an Ivy League school. Her oldest daughter attended Harvard and went on to earn a Harvard master’s degree. All four sons played college football — three at Dartmouth and one at Columbia.
Direct, determined, and deeply invested in children’s futures, Lisa brings a parent’s hard-earned perspective to college planning. Through her work with Arlington schools and families in Title I schools, she encourages parents to read with their children, stay involved, and see college as a real possibility.
THE FLORES FAMILY
A Harvard daughter. Four college football players. A family story that began in Arlington, Texas.
Clarissa Lisette FloresHarvard · Harvard master’s degree
Jacob Saul FloresIvy League · College football
Charlie Flores IVIvy League · College football
John Paul FloresIvy League · College football
Michael Gabriel FloresIvy League · College football



SUPPORT THAT MEETS YOU WHERE YOU ARE
From the habits you build at home to the questions you ask about college, Lisa helps you focus on the steps within your control.
Get straight answers about the college journey, the role you can play, and how to support your child with purpose — starting where you are today.
Perspective · Planning · Parent supportTalk through your interests, college aspirations, and application priorities to build a thoughtful path that reflects who you are.
College goals · Priorities · Next stepsGet on the same page about expectations, timelines, and decisions, with a shared understanding of what comes next.
Shared goals · Timelines · DecisionsTHE APPROACH
Your family’s income, background, or familiarity with college should not decide how big your child is allowed to dream. Lisa helps parents turn that belief into everyday involvement and a clearer plan.
Share where you are in the process, what your student hopes for, and the questions on your mind.
Identify the decisions and priorities that deserve your attention now.
Leave the conversation with a clearer sense of your family’s next steps.
LET’S START A CONVERSATION
Tell Lisa where your family is today and where you hope to go.
Start with a conversation. Leave with direction.
A FEW THINGS TO KNOW
Parents, students, and families looking for a clearer understanding of the college admissions process, including those aspiring to Ivy League schools.
Your questions, your student’s current grade, any colleges you’re considering, and a sense of where you need support. You don’t need to have it all figured out.
You’re welcome here. Lisa works with parents who are still learning what the college journey involves, including families at Title I schools. Start with your questions and the support your child needs today.
No. Lisa’s family includes both academic and athletic paths. Her parent guidance is for families with a range of interests and goals.
No. Admissions decisions are made by each college. Lisa’s family experience informs her guidance; it is not a guarantee of admission or a prediction of your student’s results.