Kat Clowes
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Bakersfield, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Financial coach |
| Based in | Bakersfield, California, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | March Consulting |
Kat Clowes is an independent educational consultant who helps students and parents with college admissions. She runs March Consulting in Bakersfield, California, with a team of private college counselors. The team has served 250 admissions clients. Their students have won over $34 million in scholarships. Kat and her team cover applications, testing, financial aid and career planning. The service is built for the whole family, not just the student.
What Kat helps with
Kat and her team guide families through applications, testing, paying for college and choosing a career path.
- Choosing which colleges to apply to
- Finding scholarships that fit a student
- Deciding when to take the ACT
- Understanding the FAFSA and financial aid
- Transferring from community college to a university
- Judging if a college is a good fit
- Linking Naviance and the Common App
- Building a career path
Who Kat works with
March Consulting works with high school students and their parents. Clients often feel lost in the deadlines and paperwork. Some are community college students who want to transfer to a university. The service is designed with the whole family in mind.
Background and qualifications
Kat Clowes is an independent educational consultant and a Professional member of IECA. She leads March Consulting, a private college counseling practice in Bakersfield, California. The practice has served 250 college admissions clients. Its students have won over $34 million in scholarships. The team also offers test prep and covers career planning along with admissions and paying for college.
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Programs and services
- Private college counseling
- Test prep
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The CoachVouch take
March Consulting covers admissions, scholarships and career planning together, with the whole family included.
Best for families who feel overwhelmed by college deadlines, testing and financial aid.
Common questions
How much does Kat Clowes charge?
Coaching with Kat runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Kat from this page for an exact quote.
What does Kat Clowes help with?
Kat Clowes helps with choosing which colleges to apply to, finding scholarships that fit a student, deciding when to take the ACT and understanding the FAFSA and financial aid.
Is Kat Clowes certified?
Kat Clowes lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Kat Clowes help with paying for college?
Yes. Her team helps students find scholarships and understand financial aid, including the FAFSA.
Does March Consulting help community college students transfer?
Yes. The team helps students plan a transfer from community college to a university.
How do I contact Kat Clowes?
Send Kat a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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