Kate Harmer
College admissions counselor for high school students in Atlanta
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsCollege essaysFinancial aid and scholarshipsCareer clarity and purposeNew grads and students |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Credentials | MBA; MPH; HECA member |
| Practice | Catalyst College Counseling |
Kate Harmer is a college counselor who helps high school students through the college admission process. She runs Catalyst College Counseling in Atlanta with Jon Harmer. Students work with her one on one. She covers pre-college planning, major exploration, building a college list, essays, applications, and scholarship and financial aid searches. She holds an MBA and an MPH and is a HECA member. Her firm also serves the parents of college-bound students.
What Kate helps with
Kate helps high school students and their families get through a college search and application process that has become more competitive and complicated.
- Pre-college planning
- Exploring careers and majors
- Building a college list
- Managing time and meeting deadlines
- Writing college application essays
- Completing applications
- Finding scholarships and financial aid
Who Kate works with
Kate works with high school students and their families. Her clients range from straight-A students with many activities and service hours to struggling students with a story to tell. The goal is a college that fits the student's academic, social, emotional and spiritual needs, and also fits the family budget.
Background and qualifications
Kate Harmer is a college counselor with an MBA and an MPH. She is a HECA member and works as an independent college consultant through Catalyst College Counseling in Atlanta. She works alongside Jon Harmer, who has years of business experience as a manager and interviewer. The team knows test preparation, applications, essays, interviews and financial aid.
Kate Harmer pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college counseling
- Pre-college planning
- Application essay help
- Scholarship and financial aid search
Kate Harmer reviews
The CoachVouch take
Kate's firm pairs college admissions counseling with job interview prep for internships and first jobs, led by a former business manager and interviewer.
Best for high school students and parents who want one-on-one help from a first college search through to a finished application.
Common questions
How much does Kate Harmer charge?
Coaching with Kate runs $130 to $300 an hour. Message Kate from this page for an exact quote.
What does Kate Harmer help with?
Kate Harmer helps with pre-college planning, exploring careers and majors, building a college list and managing time and meeting deadlines.
Is Kate Harmer certified?
Kate Harmer lists: MBA; MPH; HECA member.
Does Kate Harmer help with scholarships and financial aid?
Yes. She helps students find scholarship and financial aid resources as part of her college counseling. The goal is a college that is a good financial fit.
Can Catalyst College Counseling help with internships and first jobs?
Yes. Jon Harmer specializes in job interview prep for summer internships and the first job after college.
How do I contact Kate Harmer?
Send Kate a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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