Calli Christenson
College admissions consultant in Houston, Texas
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Houston, Texas, United States |
| Credentials | Certificate in College Counseling, University of California at Irvine; IECA Summer Training Institute graduate, 2011; Professional Member, IECA; Member, NACAC; Member, TACAC |
| Practice | Sage Education Group, LLC |
Calli Christenson is a college admissions consultant in Houston, Texas. She helps students and parents choose colleges and apply to them. She has worked in admissions and advising for over 15 years and started in undergraduate admissions at a small college in Southern California. She has visited over 200 colleges and spends several weeks each year on campus visits. She has led college counseling as a Director at a Houston-area private school.
What Calli helps with
Calli helps students find colleges where they will do well and guides families through each step of applying.
- Learning how the college process works in early high school
- Building a balanced college list
- Finding colleges that match a student's needs and strengths
- Getting through the application phase with support
- Showing your best self to admission committees
- Making a final choice between colleges
Who Calli works with
Calli works with high school students and their parents. Families can start in early high school with an overview of the process. Others come later, when they need help narrowing colleges or finishing applications.
How Calli works
Advising runs from an overview of the admission process in early high school to picking colleges that match the student. It continues with support through the application phase. Calli visits campuses for several weeks each year, so her advice draws on what she has seen at more than 200 colleges. The firm also offers application and essay workshops.
Background and qualifications
Calli began her career in undergraduate admissions at a small college in Southern California. In 2010 she moved into independent consulting. Before and alongside that work, she served as a college counselor at several independent high schools. Most recently she was Director of College Counseling at a Houston-area private school. She holds a College Counseling certificate from the University of California at Irvine and graduated from the IECA Summer Training Institute in 2011. She is a Professional Member of IECA, NACAC and TACAC.
Calli Christenson pricing
Programs and services
- College admission advising
- Application and essay workshops
- Initial consultation
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The CoachVouch take
Calli has visited over 200 colleges and sets aside several weeks every year to tour campuses.
Best for families who want a guide to finding the right college fit, from early high school through applications.
Common questions
How much does Calli Christenson charge?
Coaching with Calli runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Calli from this page for an exact quote.
What does Calli Christenson help with?
Calli Christenson helps with learning how the college process works in early high school, building a balanced college list, finding colleges that match a student's needs and strengths and getting through the application phase with support.
Is Calli Christenson certified?
Calli Christenson lists: Certificate in College Counseling, University of California at Irvine; IECA Summer Training Institute graduate, 2011; Professional Member, IECA; Member, NACAC; Member, TACAC.
Does Calli Christenson help with more than the application itself?
Yes. Her advising covers an overview of the process in early high school, choosing colleges that fit, and support through applications.
Does Sage Education Group help with options beyond a standard college path?
Yes. The firm lists specialized learning options and therapeutic placement alongside college admission advising.
How do I contact Calli Christenson?
Send Calli a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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