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 who helps students and their parents find and apply to colleges that fit. She runs EUREKA! College Prep & Admissions Advising in California. Her Find the Fit process builds a list of 20 to 30 suggested schools based on a student's interests, values and budget. She also teaches an SAT prep course and has helped graduate school applicants. Families use her online portal to schedule sessions and manage applications.
What Cali helps with
Cali helps students choose colleges that match their goals and budget. She guides them through applications, essays and paying for school.
- Building a list of 20 to 30 colleges that fit a student
- Narrowing down to 10 to 12 best college fits
- Brainstorming and editing college essays
- Interview and resume prep
- ACT and SAT strategy
- Finding scholarships and understanding financial aid
- Advising for athletes, learning differences and fine arts
- Graduate school applications
Who Cali works with
Cali works with high school students and their parents, from freshman year through senior year. She also helps students applying to graduate programs. Some families are new to the U.S. college system. Others are going through the process again with a second child. She has advised student athletes, students with learning differences and fine arts students.
How Cali works
Cali starts with the Find the Fit process. She assesses a student's aptitudes, interests, values and preferences, then researches schools against the family's budget. That produces 20 to 30 suggested colleges, which later narrow to 10 to 12. She sets a deadline schedule and keeps a timeline for each grade level. Clients use a personalized online portal to book one-on-one sessions, use research tools and manage multiple applications.
Background and qualifications
Cali Bottom is an independent college consultant and a member of HECA. She founded EUREKA! College Prep & Admissions Advising in California. Her work covers college search, application strategy, essay guidance, test prep and financial aid planning. She teaches an SAT prep course. Her students have gone on to schools such as the University of Notre Dame, UCLA, USC, Cal Poly SLO and the US Air Force Academy. She has also advised graduate school applicants.
Cali Bottom pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one advising sessions
- Find the Fit college search process
- SAT prep course
- Online client portal
- Scholarship and financial aid planning
- Free consultation
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The CoachVouch take
Cali builds a personalized list of 20 to 30 college fits for each student, based on their interests, values and budget.
Best for families who want a structured timeline and a college list matched to the student's goals and budget.
Common questions
How much does Cali Bottom charge?
Coaching with Cali runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Cali from this page for an exact quote.
What does Cali Bottom help with?
Cali Bottom helps with building a list of 20 to 30 colleges that fit a student, narrowing down to 10 to 12 best college fits, brainstorming and editing college essays and interview and resume prep.
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 graduate school applications?
Yes. She has helped graduate school applicants choose programs and write essay responses.
Does Cali Bottom offer SAT prep?
Yes. She teaches an SAT prep course that covers review, strategies and practice.
How do I contact Cali Bottom?
Send Cali a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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