Cali Bottom
Independent college admissions advisor for students and parents in California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Financial coach |
| Based in | California, United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | EUREKA! College Prep & Admissions Advising |
Cali Bottom is an independent college admissions advisor in California. She helps students and their parents find colleges that fit the student and the family budget. She builds a list of 20 to 30 suggested colleges, then narrows it to 10 to 12 best fits. She also covers essays, deadlines, financial aid and scholarships. Her advising starts as early as freshman year and runs through college acceptances.
What Cali helps with
Cali helps students pick colleges that match their interests and budget. She also guides them through applications and paying for college.
- Finding colleges that fit a student's aptitudes, interests and values
- Building a list of 20 to 30 suggested colleges
- Narrowing to 10 to 12 best college fits
- Brainstorming and reviewing college essays
- Preparing for interviews and resumes
- Planning ACT and SAT strategy
- Finding grants, scholarships and tuition discounts
- Advising athletes, students with learning differences and fine art students
Who Cali works with
Cali works with high school students in each grade, from freshman to senior year, and with their parents. Her services also cover athletes, students with learning differences and fine art students. Parents get a clear view of the process, and she acts as a buffer between student and parent.
How Cali works
Cali starts with Key College Factors, an assessment of the student's aptitudes, interests, values and preferences. She pairs that with current research and the family's budget to suggest 20 to 30 colleges. Later the list shrinks to 10 to 12 best fits. Students use a personalized online portal to book one-on-one sessions, research schools and manage multiple applications. A deadline schedule keeps each step on track, and the plan changes by grade level.
Background and qualifications
Cali Bottom is an independent college consultant and a member of HECA. She runs EUREKA! College Prep & Admissions Advising, which serves families in California and online. Her work covers the full path from early planning in freshman year to reviewing college acceptances in senior year. Her Class of 2023 students received academic merit scholarships.
Cali Bottom pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one advising sessions
- Personalized online student portal
- Grade-by-grade college planning timeline
- Financial aid and scholarship guidance
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The CoachVouch take
Cali gives families a personalized online portal and a grade-by-grade plan that starts in freshman year.
Best for families who want a college list built around the student's fit and the family budget.
Common questions
How much does Cali Bottom charge?
Coaching with Cali runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Cali Bottom help with?
Cali Bottom helps with finding colleges that fit a student's aptitudes, interests and values, building a list of 20 to 30 suggested colleges, narrowing to 10 to 12 best college fits and brainstorming and reviewing college essays.
Does Cali Bottom coach online?
Cali is based in California, United States. Sessions are online.
Is Cali Bottom certified?
Cali Bottom lists: HECA member.
Does Cali Bottom help with financial aid and scholarships?
Yes. She helps families review grants, loans, work study, scholarships and tuition discounts, and she targets scholarships that fit the student.
When can students start working with Cali Bottom?
Students can start as early as freshman year. Her plan runs through senior year and includes reviewing college acceptances.
How do I contact Cali Bottom?
Request an intro on this page. It's free, and we'll connect you with Cali and, if you want, 2 or 3 similar coaches to compare.
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