Kate Blair-Dixon
College admissions consultant and tutor in West Hartford, Connecticut
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | West Hartford, Connecticut, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | Professional member, IECA; Certificate in Educational Consulting, UC Irvine; Ph.D., University of Manchester (2004); MTS, Harvard (1999) |
| Practice | Arden Educational Consulting |
Kate Blair-Dixon is a college admissions consultant in West Hartford, Connecticut. She runs Arden Educational Consulting and helps students and parents find a college that fits. Before starting her practice, she spent nearly two decades in education as a professor and tutor. She also interviewed prospective students as a Harvard alumna and worked as a liaison between local schools and Harvard admissions. Her team also offers essay help and test prep.
What Kate helps with
Kate helps students and parents work through the college search and the application process. The focus is on finding a school where the student fits and does well.
- Finding the right college fit
- Step-by-step college research and applications
- Application essay help
- SAT, ACT, SSAT and GRE prep
- Tutoring in a variety of subjects
- Sorting through conflicting college information
Who Kate works with
Kate works with students and their parents during the college search. The practice serves students of all backgrounds and abilities. Families come to her when the process feels confusing or full of mixed advice.
Background and qualifications
Kate started Arden Educational Consulting after nearly two decades in education. She has taught history and religion in England and the US, at private East Coast universities and public universities in Kansas. She also tutored standardized tests, Latin and math. In 2016 she coached a Math Counts team to 6 regional individual wins and a 5th place team finish at the Kansas State Competition. As a Harvard alumna, she interviewed prospective students and served as a liaison between local schools and Harvard admissions. She holds an MTS from Harvard and a Ph.D. from the University of Manchester. She is a professional member of IECA and has a certificate in Educational Consulting from UC Irvine.
Kate Blair-Dixon pricing
Programs and services
- College admissions advising
- Comprehensive college packages with essay help
- Tutoring in person or online
- SAT, ACT, SSAT and GRE test prep
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The CoachVouch take
Kate is a former professor and Harvard alumni interviewer who also ran a school liaison role with Harvard admissions.
Best for students and parents who want a step-by-step plan to find a college that fits.
Common questions
How much does Kate Blair-Dixon charge?
Coaching with Kate runs $130 to $300 an hour. Message Kate from this page for an exact quote.
What does Kate Blair-Dixon help with?
Kate Blair-Dixon helps with finding the right college fit, step-by-step college research and applications, application essay help and SAT, ACT, SSAT and GRE prep.
Does Kate Blair-Dixon coach online?
Kate is based in West Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Kate Blair-Dixon certified?
Kate Blair-Dixon lists: Professional member, IECA; Certificate in Educational Consulting, UC Irvine; Ph.D., University of Manchester (2004); MTS, Harvard (1999).
Does Kate Blair-Dixon offer test prep?
Yes. Arden Educational Consulting offers prep for the SAT, ACT, SSAT and GRE.
Can students work with Arden Educational Consulting online?
Yes. Tutoring is offered in person or online.
How do I contact Kate Blair-Dixon?
Send Kate a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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