Kate Hatch

Kate Hatch is an independent college admissions consultant who helps students with applications and essays. She specializes in the BYU application and also works on the Common App. Kate has coached over 50 students and has worked in college admissions coaching since 2012. She holds a degree in advertising and uses it to help students present their story well. She works with students from first essay ideas through final edits.

What Kate helps with

Kate helps students plan their applications and write strong essays. She also supports students who start early, in junior year.

• BYU application and essay guidance
• Common App essays
• Application strategy
• Essay brainstorming through final edits
• Editing college applications
• Junior year planning for senior year applications
• Applying to specific college programs

Who Kate works with

Kate works with high school students who are preparing college applications. Some start in junior year to get ready for senior year. Others need help with the Common App, a BYU application, or applications to specific college programs.

How Kate works

Kate offers package programs that run from 10 hours to more than 20 hours of coaching. She also offers custom hourly sessions. She works with a student from the first brainstorming stage through final edits on essays. She starts by learning each student's background so she can point out their strengths in the application.

Background and qualifications

Kate began with a degree in advertising, where she learned how to market ideas and stories. She has used that skill in college application coaching since July 2012. She is an independent consultant and has guided over 50 students through the admissions process. She specializes in the BYU application and also helps with the Common App and other college programs.

Kate Hatch pricing

Programs and services

• Complete college admissions package, 20+ hours of coaching
• Junior year guidance package, 10 to 20 hours of coaching
• Custom hourly coaching
• Message chat before starting

Kate Hatch reviews

Kate Hatch has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 37 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.

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