Kate Coffman
College admissions counselor in Indianapolis, working with students nationwide online
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach and Financial coach |
| Based in | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | Master's in Higher Education, Indiana University Bloomington; Certified to give the Strong Interest Inventory career assessment; Member, Higher Education Consultants Association; Associate member, Independent Educational Consultant Association; Member, National Association for College Admission Counseling; Member, Indiana Association for College Admission Counseling |
| Practice | Coffman Consulting |
Kate Coffman is a private college admissions counselor in Indianapolis, Indiana. She helps students and their parents with the college search, financial aid and applications. She has over twenty-five years of experience in admissions and financial aid. She worked in admissions at four Indiana schools, including Butler University and Indiana University. She also ran a state-wide college counseling program for school counselors. She works with families in Central Indiana and with students online across the country.
What Kate helps with
Kate helps students find a college that fits and guides families through applications and financial aid. She also offers career counseling and career assessments.
- Building a college list that is balanced
- Building a competitive profile for applications
- Writing strong college essays
- Completing college applications
- Understanding financial aid and FAFSA changes
- Finding a college that fits the student's interests
- Career assessment with the Strong Interest Inventory
- Applying to military academies and ROTC
Who Kate works with
Kate works with high school students and their parents or guardians who are going through the college search. She serves families in Central Indiana in person. She also works with students virtually all over the country.
Background and qualifications
Kate earned a Master's in Higher Education from Indiana University Bloomington. She has worked in college admissions at Butler University, Indiana University, Franklin College and the University of Indianapolis. She ran a state-wide college counseling program where she trained school counselors on college admissions and career readiness. She has served on the Indiana State Advisory Council to the ACT. She is certified to give the Strong Interest Inventory career assessment. She writes articles for the college planning site Appily and has been interviewed on podcasts and news segments.
Kate Coffman pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive counseling packages
- Hourly counseling
- Career counseling
- Career assessment
- Military academies and ROTC counseling
- Free 20 minute consultation
Kate Coffman reviews
The CoachVouch take
Kate has worked in admissions at four Indiana colleges and once trained school counselors across the state on college admissions.
Best for families who want help with the college search, essays and financial aid from a former college admissions staff member.
Common questions
How much does Kate Coffman charge?
Coaching with Kate runs $150 to $240 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Kate Coffman help with?
Kate Coffman helps with building a college list that is balanced, building a competitive profile for applications, writing strong college essays and completing college applications.
Does Kate Coffman coach online?
Kate is based in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Kate Coffman certified?
Kate Coffman lists: Master's in Higher Education, Indiana University Bloomington; Certified to give the Strong Interest Inventory career assessment; Member, Higher Education Consultants Association; Associate member, Independent Educational Consultant Association; Member, National Association for College Admission Counseling; Member, Indiana Association for College Admission Counseling.
Does Kate Coffman work with students outside Indiana?
Yes. She works with students virtually all over the country. She is based in Indianapolis.
Does Kate Coffman offer career counseling?
Yes. She offers career counseling and is certified to give the Strong Interest Inventory career assessment.
How do I contact Kate Coffman?
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