Jan Kerchner
College admissions consultant in Irvine, California, serving students nationwide
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Parents and Teens |
| Also coaches | ADHD coach and Executive coach |
| Based in | Irvine, California, United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | The College Blueprint, LLC |
Jan Kerchner runs The College Blueprint, an independent college admissions consulting practice in Irvine, California. The practice helps middle school, high school and college students and their parents plan for college. Services cover admissions advising, essay writing, SAT and ACT prep, tutoring, scholarship help and career exploration. The practice began in 1999 and now has a nationwide network of counselors. It has a special focus on students with learning differences.
What Jan helps with
The practice guides students from middle school through college. It covers the college planning process and the academic skills students need along the way.
- Planning for college admission
- Writing college essays
- Preparing for the SAT and ACT
- Finding scholarships
- Building executive functioning skills
- Subject tutoring
- Exploring career options
- College planning for students with learning differences
Who Jan works with
The practice works with middle school, high school and college students and their parents. Many clients have learning differences. It also serves international students and works with schools, colleges and organizations. Families come from across the country, including the East Coast, Texas and Washington state.
Background and qualifications
Jan Kerchner is the head of The College Blueprint, LLC, founded in 1999. The practice grew into a college counseling business with a nationwide network of counselors. Jan is a professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association. The team has worked with students and institutions across the country. Its students have been admitted to Ivy League schools, top liberal arts colleges, STEM universities, research institutions and military academies.
Jan Kerchner pricing
Programs and services
- College counseling
- SAT and ACT prep
- Tutoring and coaching
- College success program
- International program
- Services for schools, colleges and organizations
Jan Kerchner reviews
The CoachVouch take
The practice has focused on students with learning differences since its founding in 1999.
Best for families who want college planning support for a student with learning differences.
Common questions
How much does Jan Kerchner charge?
Coaching with Jan runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Jan Kerchner help with?
Jan Kerchner helps with planning for college admission, writing college essays, preparing for the SAT and ACT and finding scholarships.
Does Jan Kerchner coach online?
Jan is based in Irvine, California, United States. Sessions are online.
Is Jan Kerchner certified?
Jan Kerchner lists: IECA Professional member.
Does The College Blueprint work with international students?
Yes. The practice has an international program for students.
Can families outside California work with The College Blueprint?
Yes. The practice serves families nationwide and offers virtual consultations.
How do I contact Jan Kerchner?
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