Grace Kim
College admissions consultant for high school students and parents in California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Life coach |
| Based in | California, United States |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | Leading to College |
Grace Kim is an independent college admissions consultant who helps high school students and their parents. She runs Leading to College in California. She covers major selection, essays, applications, high school course planning, test planning and college lists. She also acts as a big picture life coach, helping students work out who they are and what matters to them. She leads the "College Admissions the Right Way" seminars and Passion2Action workshops.
What Grace helps with
Grace helps students and families handle college admissions with less stress. She also helps students think about who they are and what matters to them.
- Choosing a career path and major
- Brainstorming, writing and editing college essays
- Reviewing college applications
- Planning high school courses for target colleges
- Deciding between the SAT and ACT
- Building a balanced college list
- Planning college tours
- Building a resume that shows a student's strengths
Who Grace works with
Grace works with high school students and their parents. She sees each student as unique and builds her guidance around their interests, strengths and aptitude. She also runs group seminars and workshops for groups of high school students and parents.
How Grace works
Grace offers hourly sessions that families book as needed. She also offers a comprehensive package. It covers career and major advising, essay brainstorming and review, application review, high school curriculum planning, timeline advising including summer, test planning, and college search and list building. Her Passion2Action workshops and "College Admissions the Right Way" seminars run for groups. Her essay work uses self reflection and brainstorming activities.
Background and qualifications
Grace Kim is an independent college consultant and a member of HECA. She runs Leading to College in California. Her work covers the full admissions process, from high school course planning and test schedules to college lists, essays and resumes. She also builds in self reflection so students can name their interests and strengths. She teaches good study habits and work ethic as part of her coaching.
Grace Kim pricing
Programs and services
- Hourly consulting sessions
- Comprehensive admissions package
- "College Admissions the Right Way" group seminars
- Passion2Action group workshops
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The CoachVouch take
Grace pairs college admissions consulting with big picture life coaching that helps students find their own interests and strengths.
Best for high school students and parents who want a calmer, more thoughtful approach to college admissions.
Common questions
How much does Grace Kim charge?
Coaching with Grace runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Grace from this page for an exact quote.
What does Grace Kim help with?
Grace Kim helps with choosing a career path and major, brainstorming, writing and editing college essays, reviewing college applications and planning high school courses for target colleges.
Is Grace Kim certified?
Grace Kim lists: HECA member.
Does Grace Kim offer group workshops?
Yes. She runs "College Admissions the Right Way" seminars and Passion2Action workshops for groups of high school students and parents.
Can families book Grace Kim for single sessions?
Yes. Students and parents can book hourly sessions as needed. A comprehensive package is also available.
How do I contact Grace Kim?
Send Grace a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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