Karen Hott
College admissions consultant serving students and parents in Maryland
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Life coach |
| Based in | Stevensville, Maryland, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Two Bridges College Consulting |
Karen Hott is an independent college admissions consultant who helps high school students and their parents through the college process. She runs Two Bridges College Consulting in Stevensville, Maryland. Karen guides students from early planning through the start of campus life. Her work covers school selection, application essays, activities, financial aid, and interviews. She is a Professional member of the IECA. Some families come back to work with her again for a second child.
What Karen helps with
Karen helps students find colleges that fit them and build strong applications. She also helps parents step back from the daily push about college.
- Choosing best-fit colleges
- Writing and polishing application essays
- Showcasing activities in applications
- Finding scholarships and financial aid
- Preparing for college and alumni interviews
- Balancing schoolwork with the college process
- Lowering stress at home during applications
- Understanding what colleges look for
Who Karen works with
Karen works with high school students and their parents. Some families are new to the process and have never applied to college before. Others return to her for a second child after a first one goes through the process.
Background and qualifications
Karen Hott is an independent educational consultant and a Professional member of the IECA. She runs Two Bridges College Consulting from Stevensville, Maryland. She guides students from early planning through the move to campus. She also teaches writing skills as part of her work on essays, and she writes a blog on topics such as the Common App essay and whether students must take the SAT or ACT.
Karen Hott pricing
Programs and services
- Free 30 minute initial consultation
- One-on-one college counseling
- Essay coaching
- Interview preparation
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The CoachVouch take
Karen stays in close contact, and families say she is only an email or text away.
Best for families who want a guide through college applications and less stress at home.
Common questions
How much does Karen Hott charge?
Coaching with Karen runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Karen from this page for an exact quote.
What does Karen Hott help with?
Karen Hott helps with choosing best-fit colleges, writing and polishing application essays, showcasing activities in applications and finding scholarships and financial aid.
Is Karen Hott certified?
Karen Hott lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Karen Hott offer a free first meeting?
Yes. The first 30 minute consultation is free.
Does Karen help with financial aid?
Yes. She helps families look for scholarships and aid opportunities.
How do I contact Karen Hott?
Send Karen a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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