Strategy, Support, Simplicity

Every step of the way

Do any of these Resonate?

Mom browsing college admissions websites on her laptop, researching expert college planning tips and answers to application questions
  • You want your child to stand out in the competitive college application process but don’t know how to help them

  • You feel overwhelmed by the conflicting advice you hear about getting into college

  • You don’t have the time (or energy) to decode the ever changing college admissions process

  • You’re unsure if your student is taking the right courses to impress college admissions officers

  • You’re confused about test optional policies and whether your child should submit scores

  • You are exhausted from scrolling through online forums and are left feeling more anxious than informed

  • You catch yourself comparing your child’s journey to their peers and wondering if they’re doing enough.

Oh hi there!

I am a college consultant and I am here to help.

Experienced college consultant sitting on a navy blue couch, offering expert admissions advice to students and families.

As a former school counselor, University of California San Diego admissions reader, and college admissions consultant; I work tirelessly to demystify the admissions process and craft application components that will help your child confidently submit their applications.

EXPERTISE:

  • 10 Years Helping Students Apply to College

  • UCSD Application Reader

  • Masters in School Counseling

  • IECA Member

BEYOND THE BIO:

  • I was a military kid who grew up in sunny San Diego and now call Central Texas home. I love them both for different reasons.

  • Proud boy mom to twins + one (yes, it’s as wild and wonderful as it sounds!).

  • Fueled by coffee and bubbly water, preferably at the same time.

  • After college, I lived overseas in France, where I fell in love with travel, culture, and good cheese.

  • My happy place? Cheering from the sidelines or swimming in anything with water- lake, pool, or ocean.

Here’s a glimpse of what we’ll work through together

  • Setting up courses for academic excellence

  • Coordinating extracurricular activities

  • Identifying student strengths, values & goals

  • Strategizing test-optional policies

  • Developing college list

  • Brainstorming and editing application essays

  • Crafting applications to highlight your child’s achievements

  • Managing application components and deadlines

Ready to start planning your admissions journey?

Here’s how to start

O N E

Get in touch by answering a few questions about yourself. Or scheduling a consultation. You’ll get a response from me within 1-2 business days to schedule your consultation and next steps.

T W O

We’ll have a 30-minute online consultation where we’ll get to make sure we are the right fit for each other and go over any questions you have.

T H R E E

We’ll select a day for our first session and you’ll begin to have confidence in having a formalized plan for your child’s admissions process!

 
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What clients say

“It has been such a pleasure working with Katie throughout my son’s college application process. Katie’s guidance and support has been invaluable, and I’m so proud of everything my son has achieved under her mentorship.”

Ready to get started?