Catherine Northup
Independent college admissions consultant for high school students
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Practice | College Crossroads Consulting |
Catherine Northup is an independent educational consultant who helps high school students with college admissions. She founded College Crossroads Consulting. Most students start with her in January of junior year and meet with her one-on-one for a full year. She builds college lists from each student's GPA and any test scores. She also helps with essay topics and every part of the application.
What Catherine helps with
Catherine helps students plan for college and get through the application process. She can also start earlier with class choices and activities.
- Building a college list from GPA and test scores
- Brainstorming essay topics
- Completing every part of the college application
- Choosing classes before junior year
- Planning extracurricular activities
- Finding summer opportunities
Who Catherine works with
Catherine works with high school students, usually beginning in January of junior year. Some students come to her earlier for help with class selection, extracurricular activities and summer plans.
How Catherine works
Catherine meets one-on-one with each student over the course of a year, starting in January of junior year. She begins with many intake questions about the student. She then matches those answers with the student's GPA and any test scores to build a college list. She brainstorms essay topics with the student and helps with all parts of the application. Her aim is for each student to present their own best self.
Background and qualifications
Catherine Northup is the founder of College Crossroads Consulting and works as an independent educational consultant. She guides students through the college application process, from early planning to the finished application.
Catherine Northup pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one meetings over a year starting in January of junior year
- Early planning sessions on classes, activities and summer opportunities
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The CoachVouch take
Catherine starts with intake questions and builds each college list around the student's own GPA and test scores.
Best for high school students who want one-on-one help from junior year through the college application.
Common questions
How much does Catherine Northup charge?
Coaching with Catherine runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Catherine from this page for an exact quote.
What does Catherine Northup help with?
Catherine Northup helps with building a college list from GPA and test scores, brainstorming essay topics, completing every part of the college application and choosing classes before junior year.
When does Catherine Northup start working with students?
Most students start in January of junior year. She can also meet earlier to help with class selection, activities and summer plans.
How does Catherine build a college list?
She asks many intake questions and compares the answers with the student's GPA and any test scores.
How do I contact Catherine Northup?
Send Catherine a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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