Karen Kindler
Educational consultant for school and college placement in San Francisco
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Credentials | M.S.; M.A.; IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Mallory, Baron, Ross, Kindler & Adeosun |
Karen Kindler is an independent educational consultant in San Francisco. She helps students and parents with college admissions and school placement. She works with the MBRKA team, which also covers elementary, day and boarding, secondary, and therapeutic schools. The team bases its advice on regular school visits and close ties with schools across the Bay Area and the U.S. Karen is a Professional member of IECA.
What Karen helps with
Karen and her team help families pick the school that fits a child's academic and social needs. They plan for college and for earlier school stages.
- Choosing a college counselor and planning the college process
- High school curriculum planning
- Finding day and boarding schools
- Placing children in therapeutic schools and programs
- Placing children with special needs
- Choosing an elementary or secondary school
Who Karen works with
The team works with families of students at all ages and ability levels. Clients include parents of elementary and secondary students, and high school students planning for college. The team is now taking college counseling inquiries for the Classes of 2027, 2028, and 2029. It does not consult on Kindergarten, 1st, or 2nd grade admissions.
How Karen works
Every client starts with a free intake call with the Director of Operations. The team then looks at the child's needs with input from the parents and the child. Advice comes only after careful research. The counselors rely on ongoing school visits and first-hand knowledge of school programs to find the right setting.
Background and qualifications
Karen Kindler holds an M.S. and an M.A. She is a Professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association. She practices as an independent educational consultant in San Francisco, California. She is part of the counseling team at Mallory, Baron, Ross, Kindler & Adeosun. The team knows schools across the Bay Area and the U.S. through close relationships and regular visits to campuses.
Karen Kindler pricing
Programs and services
- Free intake call
- College counseling
- High school curriculum planning
- Day and boarding school placement
- Therapeutic and special needs placement
- Elementary and secondary school counseling
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The CoachVouch take
Karen works within a team that covers school placement from elementary through college, including therapeutic programs.
Best for Bay Area families who want help choosing a school or planning for college.
Common questions
How much does Karen Kindler charge?
Coaching with Karen runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Karen from this page for an exact quote.
What does Karen Kindler help with?
Karen Kindler helps with choosing a college counselor and planning the college process, high school curriculum planning, finding day and boarding schools and placing children in therapeutic schools and programs.
Is Karen Kindler certified?
Karen Kindler lists: M.S.; M.A.; IECA Professional member.
Does Karen Kindler's team help with therapeutic school placement?
Yes. The team places students in therapeutic schools and programs, and also helps with special needs placement.
Does the team help with Kindergarten admissions?
No. The team does not consult on Kindergarten, 1st, or 2nd grade admissions.
How do I contact Karen Kindler?
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