Services
Katie Griswold Kaye offers an array of college consulting services. This dedicated one-on-one support is an essential supplement to the more limited services that most high school counselors have the capacity to provide. See below for options and pricing.
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A La Carte Services (hourly)
Mostly Applicable to Juniors and Seniors, but available for others
List Creation
Researching and making college visits count
Exploring majors
Creating a balanced list
Financial Considerations
Timeline Creation
Timing of standardized tests
Strategizing application type: early or regular
Managing and tracking application and financial aid deadlines
Application Support
Highlighting accomplishments
Getting letters of recommendation
Making yourself stand out
Essay Writing
From brainstorming to editing
Creating compelling supplemental essays
Interview Coaching
Engaging memorably in person and by email
Scholarship Applications
Researching and applying
School Selection
Making sense of financial aid packages
Choosing the best fit
pricing
Single 1-hour session: $80.
Five 1-hour sessions: $375.
Ten 1-hour sessions: $750.
Full College Prep Packages
Junior to Senior year: 5-10 hour packages depending upon need
Rigor and grades including course selection for senior year
Standardized Testing (if applicable) preparation and timing
Extracurricular activities focusing on commitment, leadership, and initiative
Letters of recommendation (request junior spring)
Identifying majors and researching and visiting colleges (spring/summer)
Finalizing college list to between about 5-12 institutions. The list is balanced in selectivity levels and includes financial considerations (summer before senior year)
Deciding on the strategy and timing of your applications (i.e. Early Decision, Early Action, Regular Decision). Demonstrating Interest (if applicable). (summer before senior year)
Completing the Common Application, including the main essay and the activities sections (summer before senior year)
Completing the many supplemental questions and essays that various schools require (summer and senior fall)
Support in completing financial aid forms FAFSA (and CSS Profile if required by the institutions) (senior fall)
Optional: final decision support on where to attend once colleges’ decisions are received (senior spring)
Freshman through Junior year ($300. for 4 hours)
My caseload is full for this service
My Freshman to Junior Curriculum covers preparation for the important aspects of college admissions that students can control:
Rigor and Grades (and class rank if available)
Standardized Testing (if applicable)
Extracurricular Activities especially commitment, leadership, and initiative
Letters of recommendation from Teacher(s) and Guidance Counselor
Demonstrated Interest and personal connection with a university of interest
Choice of Major/University School, Program, or College (such as College of Engineering)
Creating a Balanced College List
Application Strategies (Early Decision, Early Action, Regular Decision)
Financial Considerations