Elizabeth Katz
College admissions consultant in Menlo Park, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Parents, Athletes and Creatives |
| Based in | Menlo Park, California, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member; Independent educational consultant |
| Practice | Spark College Consulting, LLC |
Elizabeth Katz is a college admissions consultant in Menlo Park, California. She helps high school students and their parents build a college list, write essays and finish applications. She has worked with paying clients since November 2013. Her students come from public and private high schools. They include athletes, artists and students with special needs. She is a professional member of IECA and runs Spark College Consulting.
What Elizabeth helps with
Elizabeth helps students plan for college and get applications done early. She also works to keep stress low between parents and their kids.
- Building a college list
- Preparing college essays
- Completing the application process
- Turning in quality applications early
- Reducing conflict between parent and child during applications
- Choosing schools where students can learn and grow
Who Elizabeth works with
Elizabeth works with students at both public and private high schools, along with their parents. Her clients come from many different situations. They include athletes, artists and students with special needs.
Background and qualifications
Elizabeth has worked with paying clients since November 2013. She runs Spark College Consulting, LLC, in Menlo Park, California. She is an independent educational consultant and a professional member of IECA. Her work covers college list creation, essay preparation and the application process for students at public and private high schools.
Elizabeth Katz pricing
Programs and services
- College list creation
- Essay preparation
- Application process support
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The CoachVouch take
Elizabeth has worked with athletes, artists and students with special needs since starting her practice in 2013.
Best for high school students and parents who want to finish applications early with less family friction.
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 quality applications early.
Is Elizabeth Katz certified?
Elizabeth Katz lists: IECA Professional member; Independent educational consultant.
Does Elizabeth Katz work with athletes and artists?
Yes. She has worked with athletes, artists and students with special needs at 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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