Boram Chris Kim
College admissions consultant and K-12 tutor in Illinois
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Parenting coach |
| Based in | Illinois, United States |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | Excellerate Learning Studio |
Boram Chris Kim is an independent college consultant who helps students and parents with college planning. Kim runs Excellerate Learning Studio in Illinois, which also offers K-12 tutoring. The studio builds a personalized roadmap for each student, with a study plan and timeline. It also teaches ACT and SAT prep and runs STEM programs such as Lego Robotics. Kim is a member of HECA.
What Boram helps with
Kim helps students and parents plan for college. The studio also covers tutoring, test prep and study skills for K-12 students.
- Building a college planning roadmap
- Preparing for the ACT or SAT
- Tutoring in math, writing and literacy
- Support in AP and accelerated high school courses
- Learning executive functioning skills
- Finding learning gaps and strengths
- STEM and robotics learning
Who Boram works with
The studio works with K-12 students and their parents. Programs are set by each student's age, aptitude and needs. Families can pick tutoring, test prep or college consulting. Students range from elementary school learners to high schoolers preparing for college.
How Boram works
Each student starts with a goal-setting session. The team then uses evaluation tools to find strengths and learning gaps. Next, they build a personalized roadmap with a study plan and timeline. Coaches lead the sessions as planned and send written feedback after every session. They also act as an accountability partner for the student. Programs come as one-on-one or group coaching.
Background and qualifications
Boram Chris Kim is an independent college consultant and a member of HECA. Kim leads Excellerate Learning Studio, which offers tutoring and college consulting for K-12 students. The studio says its team has 50+ years of experience in education. It also lists certified coaches and professors on staff. The studio teaches ACT and SAT prep, writing, math, literacy and STEM, including Lego Robotics.
Boram Chris Kim pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one coaching
- Group coaching
- College planning roadmap
- ACT prep
- SAT prep
- Free digital ACT or SAT diagnostic test
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The CoachVouch take
Combines college consulting with K-12 tutoring, STEM programs and executive function teaching under one studio.
Best for parents who want one studio to guide their child from K-12 tutoring through college planning.
Common questions
How much does Boram Chris Kim charge?
Coaching with Boram runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Boram from this page for an exact quote.
What does Boram Chris Kim help with?
Boram Chris Kim helps with building a college planning roadmap, preparing for the ACT or SAT, tutoring in math, writing and literacy and support in AP and accelerated high school courses.
Is Boram Chris Kim certified?
Boram Chris Kim lists: HECA member.
Does Excellerate offer test prep as well as college consulting?
Yes. The studio offers ACT and SAT prep, and a free digital diagnostic test.
Do students get feedback between sessions?
Yes. Coaches send written feedback after every session and act as an accountability partner.
How do I contact Boram Chris Kim?
Send Boram a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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