Kate Cottrell
International college admissions consultant in Bogotá, Colombia
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Bogotá, Cundinamarca, Colombia |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Languages | English and Spanish |
| Practice | KNC Education Consulting |
Kate Cottrell is an independent educational consultant in Bogotá, Colombia. Kate helps students and families with the international college application process. Kate has worked in education for 20 years, including 13 years in the classroom. Kate offers one-on-one support for undergraduate and transfer applications. Kate also works with schools and writes articles in both English and Spanish.
What Kate helps with
Kate helps students and parents find their way through applying to universities abroad. Kate also helps with specific questions at one step of the process.
- Building a university list
- Completing university applications
- Changing universities after the first or second year
- Applying to universities outside your home country
- Solving a specific problem in the application process
Who Kate works with
Kate works with students in their last two years of high school who are preparing to apply to university. Kate also works with university students in their first or second year who want to transfer. Parents and schools can work with Kate's too.
Background and qualifications
Kate has worked in education for 20 years. Thirteen of those years were in the classroom. Kate now works as an educator, writer and consultant. Kate is a professional member of IECA, the Independent Educational Consultants Association. Kate writes articles on education topics in both English and Spanish. Kate's clients include students, families and schools who need help with the international college application process.
Kate Cottrell pricing
Programs and services
- Undergraduate admissions consulting, one-on-one
- Transfer admissions consulting, one-on-one
- 60-minute consultation
Kate Cottrell reviews
The CoachVouch take
Kate has 13 years of classroom teaching behind their consulting and offers their website and blog in both English and Spanish.
Best for students and families in Latin America who want help applying to universities abroad.
Common questions
How much does Kate Cottrell charge?
Coaching with Kate runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Kate Cottrell help with?
Kate Cottrell helps with building a university list, completing university applications, changing universities after the first or second year and applying to universities outside your home country.
Is Kate Cottrell certified?
Kate Cottrell lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Kate Cottrell help students who want to transfer universities?
Yes. Kate offers one-on-one transfer consulting for students in their first or second year of university. Kate helps them find fitting programs and complete applications.
Can I book a single session with Kate?
Yes. Kate offers a 60-minute consultation for a specific step or challenge in the college application process.
How do I contact Kate Cottrell?
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