Services + Packages
What I Do
An Independent Educational Consultant with a background in education, I pride myself on my ability to make meaningful connections with young people.
This is an exciting time of exploration, growth and self-discovery. By getting to know your student and what makes them special, we will highlight their uniqueness and build a compelling profile to present during the college application process. I will work alongside your student through their college preparation journey.
It’s my goal to best position your child to have options from which to choose the right fit college where they will thrive.
Explore Services by Grade
Early High School Support
Early high school support is offered on an hourly consulting basis.
Rising 9th graders
Meeting prior to freshman year is an ideal time for an initial meeting. This allows us to work together to craft a four-year academic plan. While adjustments can be made, it’s critical to have a plan for the core academic coursework in high school to ensure students are best positioned to be competitive applicants.
This is also an ideal time to begin to strategize extracurricular activities, volunteer work, employment, and summer plans. Being intentional about the ways in which students use their time outside of school will benefit them during the application process.
9th and 10th graders
The first two years of high school will be a time of growth and exploration for students. Meeting in the fall and spring of these years will give us time to make sure students are on the right track in terms of course selection and extracurricular involvement.
Our time together will be devoted to academic advising, extracurricular guidance, and standardized test planning and preparation. I will share resources for tutoring and test prep services as needed.
Comprehensive College Planning Package
11th-12th Grade
To begin any time after the end of 10th grade – May 31st of 11th grade.
I provide expert admissions support and guidance through each phase of the college admissions process. I include an in-depth evaluation of best fit college criteria. I will build a college list and outline a college application timeline, providing management and support each step of the way.
Personalized guidance:
Is your student is ready to handle certain tasks, like supplemental essays, on their own or with parental support?
Is your student is an engaged partner who will complete regular assignments between sessions?
Do you want to entrust the process to an expert, without needing to worry about assignments between sessions?
I will customize a plan that best suits your student’s and family’s needs. Each plan will include access to CustomCollegePlan and unlimited email access with Kristen throughout the process.
Comprehensive packages include:
Overview of the college application process and admissions landscape
Introduction to CustomCollegePlan (the online portal we use for communication, task management, college research, etc)
Transcript review and advising on senior year course selection
ACT/SAT testing strategies
Planning for standardized tests
Summer and extracurricular activities advice
Interests, strengths, and values assessments to help identify potential career interests and areas of study
College criteria building
An initial list of potential colleges (15-25)
College visit and research advice
Advice regarding Regular Decision, Early Decision, Early Action, Selective Early Action and Rolling Admissions options
Application support, review and editing
Advice on teacher recommendations
General financial aid and affordability advice
Essay coaching and editing
Regular check-ins and reminders
Project management support throughout the application process
Ongoing support throughout admission decisions
Advice on selecting best-fit colleges after acceptances
Transition advice for students and parents
Tips for a successful start in college
Optional early college academic planning
SOS! (Save Our Senior Year Package)
Is it after May 31st of your student’s junior year and you need expert support and guidance STAT?
I have you covered!
I offer a condensed version of the comprehensive package.
Do you have a handle on the process, but need one time assistance or advising on a specific task?
I offer hourly consulting services depending on availability.
Is your child
neurodivergent?
I am able to provide guidance related to diagnoses, services, and accommodations. We will make sure your student has college options that will best serve your student and their unique brain!
We will partner to break down the college application process into manageable pieces. And I will help you ensure your student has all the tools to set them up for success when they arrive on campus.