Cali Bottom
College admissions advisor for high school students
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Practice | EUREKA! College Prep & Admissions Advising |
Cali Bottom runs EUREKA! College Prep & Admissions Advising. She helps high school students in all four grades with the college process. Her work covers academic and extracurricular planning, SAT preparation, college essays and applications. She has taught SAT prep for 5 years and is now guiding juniors through her fourth admissions cycle. Her students have gone to colleges around the country. Many of them learn with differences such as ADD, ADHD, dyslexia and ASD.
What Cali helps with
Cali helps students plan for college from freshman year through the final application. She also teaches SAT prep and guides students through essays.
- Academic and extracurricular planning
- SAT preparation
- Writing college essays
- Completing college applications
- Choosing a college that fits the student
- Applying with ADD, ADHD, dyslexia or ASD
Who Cali works with
Cali works with high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors. Her students have been interested in art and performance, engineering, business and life or physical science. Some of them learn with differences such as ADD, ADHD, dyslexia and ASD.
Background and qualifications
Cali has taught SAT preparation for 5 years. She is now guiding high school juniors through her fourth admissions cycle. Over that time she has helped students with interests in art and performance, engineering, business, and life and physical science. They have gone on to colleges around the country. Some of her students learn with differences such as ADD, ADHD, dyslexia and ASD.
Cali Bottom pricing
Programs and services
- College admissions advising
- SAT preparation
- College essay and application help
Cali Bottom reviews
The CoachVouch take
Combines 5 years of SAT teaching with full admissions guidance starting as early as freshman year.
Best for high school families who want help from early planning through applications, including students with learning differences.
Common questions
How much does Cali Bottom charge?
Coaching with Cali runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Cali Bottom help with?
Cali Bottom helps with academic and extracurricular planning, sAT preparation, writing college essays and completing college applications.
Does Cali work with students who have learning differences?
Yes. Some of her students learn with differences such as ADD, ADHD, dyslexia and ASD.
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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