Elizabeth Katz
College admissions consultant in Menlo Park, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Menlo Park, California, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Spark College Consulting, LLC |
Elizabeth Katz is an independent college admissions consultant who helps high school students and their parents plan for college. She runs Spark College Consulting in Menlo Park, California. She has worked with paying clients since November 2013. Her clients come from public and private high schools. They include athletes, artists and students with special needs. She covers college list creation, essay preparation and the application process.
What Elizabeth helps with
Elizabeth helps students build a college list, write their essays and finish their applications. She also works to lower stress between parents and students.
- Building a college list
- Preparing college essays
- Completing the application process
- Turning in applications early
- Reducing friction between parent and child
- Finding schools where students can learn and grow
Who Elizabeth works with
Elizabeth works with students and parents. Her students attend both public and private high schools. They come from many situations, including athletes, artists and students with special needs.
Background and qualifications
Elizabeth Katz has worked with paying clients since November 2013. She is an independent educational consultant and a Professional member of IECA. She runs Spark College Consulting, LLC in Menlo Park, California. Her work centers on college list creation, essay preparation and the application process. She has worked with students at public and private high schools, including athletes, artists and students with special needs.
Elizabeth Katz pricing
Programs and services
- College list creation
- Essay preparation
- Application support
Elizabeth Katz reviews
The CoachVouch take
Elizabeth has worked with athletes, artists and students with special needs, and focuses on getting quality applications in early.
Best for families who want help with the college list, essays and applications with less conflict between parent and student.
Common questions
How much does Elizabeth Katz charge?
Coaching with Elizabeth runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Elizabeth from this page for an exact quote.
What does Elizabeth Katz help with?
Elizabeth Katz helps with building a college list, preparing college essays, completing the application process and turning in applications early.
Is Elizabeth Katz certified?
Elizabeth Katz lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Elizabeth Katz work with athletes, artists or students with special needs?
Yes. She has worked with athletes, artists and students with special needs. Her clients attend both public and private high schools.
How do I contact Elizabeth Katz?
Send Elizabeth a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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