Chris Kim
College admissions consultant and co-founder of Excellerate Learning Studio
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Credentials | Member, ISTE (International Society of Technology in Education); Member, IDEA (Illinois Digital Educators Alliance); Member, HECA (Higher Education Consultants Association) |
| Practice | Excellerate Learning Studio |
Chris Kim is an educational consultant who helps students and their families plan for college. She co-founded Excellerate Learning Studio. Chris has nearly two decades of work in curriculum design, training, parent engagement and youth leadership. She also served as a youth pastor for over 15 years, advising teens and families on college and future plans. Her studio uses a five-part plan and collects data to shape each student's learning path. She teaches college prep seminars in her community.
What Chris helps with
Chris helps students and families plan for college and life after school. Her work covers money, academics, career direction and applications.
- Financial readiness for college
- Academic readiness
- Choosing a major and career path
- Selecting extracurricular activities
- Choosing a college that fits the student
- College application support
Who Chris works with
Chris works with students and their families as they plan for college. She also advises teens and parents on future planning. She teaches college prep seminars for community groups such as park districts, churches and PTA groups.
How Chris works
Chris built Excellerate's five-part approach. The parts are financial readiness, academic readiness, major and career readiness, extracurricular support and selection, and college selection and application support. The framework is based on learning science. A system collects measurable data. That data guides how to personalize learning for each student. The goal is a right-fit college plan for each child.
Background and qualifications
Chris has nearly two decades of experience in curriculum design, professional development training, parent engagement, youth leadership development and college access. She served as a youth pastor for over 15 years, advising families and teens on life topics, especially college and future planning. She co-founded Excellerate Learning Studio and has worked full time as an independent educational consultant for the last three years. She belongs to ISTE, IDEA and HECA.
Chris Kim pricing
Programs and services
- College prep seminars for community groups
- Educational consulting for students and families
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The CoachVouch take
Chris combines a learning science framework and student data tracking with over 15 years as a youth pastor advising families.
Best for families who want a full college plan that covers money, academics, career and fit.
Common questions
How much does Chris Kim charge?
Coaching with Chris runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Chris Kim help with?
Chris Kim helps with financial readiness for college, academic readiness, choosing a major and career path and selecting extracurricular activities.
Is Chris Kim certified?
Chris Kim lists: Member, ISTE (International Society of Technology in Education); Member, IDEA (Illinois Digital Educators Alliance); Member, HECA (Higher Education Consultants Association).
What does Chris Kim's college planning cover?
Her five-part approach covers financial readiness, academic readiness, major and career readiness, extracurricular activities, and college selection and applications.
Does Chris Kim teach group seminars?
Yes. She teaches college prep seminars at local venues such as park districts, churches and PTA groups.
How do I contact Chris Kim?
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