Kate Hauser
University admissions consultant for students applying to Canada, the US and the UK
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $220 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Academic Pathways Educational Consulting |
Kate Hauser is an independent educational consultant in Vancouver, British Columbia. She guides high school students through university admissions in Canada, the US and the UK. She also works with international students applying to US colleges, and with their parents. Her practice, Academic Pathways Educational Consulting, builds a plan around each student's academic strengths, interests and learning style. She is a professional member of IECA.
What Kate helps with
Kate helps students plan for university and apply with confidence. She starts early in high school and stays with them through offers and decisions.
- Building a university plan around academic strengths and interests
- Choosing courses and activities in grades 9 and 10
- Building leadership and service experience in grade 11
- Preparing for standardized tests
- Researching universities and programs that fit
- Writing application essays and telling a personal story
- Getting guidance on recommendations
- Finishing applications and scholarships in grade 12
Who Kate works with
Kate works with high school students who plan to apply to universities in Canada, the US or the UK. She also works with international students applying to US colleges. Parents take part in the process. Students can start as early as grade 9 or wait until grade 12.
How Kate works
Kate begins with a University Roadmap Session. It is a one-hour, personalized meeting that produces a working planning document for the student's next steps. She then follows a grade-by-grade timeline. Grades 9 and 10 focus on interests and courses. Grade 11 focuses on profile building, test prep and research. Grade 12 focuses on essays, applications, scholarships and choosing an offer. Sessions run by Zoom, phone or email.
Background and qualifications
Kate Hauser runs Academic Pathways Educational Consulting in Vancouver, British Columbia. She is an independent educational consultant and a professional member of IECA. Her work covers university admissions in Canada, the US and the UK. She supports international students applying to US colleges, and she works with students and their parents from early high school through the final decision.
Kate Hauser pricing
Programs and services
- University Roadmap Session (one hour)
- Consultations by Zoom, phone or email
- Grade-by-grade university planning
Kate Hauser reviews
The CoachVouch take
Kate plans admissions across three countries, Canada, the US and the UK, and starts with students as early as grade 9.
Best for high school students and parents who want an early plan for applying to universities in Canada, the US or the UK.
Common questions
How much does Kate Hauser charge?
Coaching with Kate runs $80 to $220 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Kate Hauser help with?
Kate Hauser helps with building a university plan around academic strengths and interests, choosing courses and activities in grades 9 and 10, building leadership and service experience in grade 11 and preparing for standardized tests.
Does Kate Hauser coach online?
Kate is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Sessions are online.
Is Kate Hauser certified?
Kate Hauser lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Kate Hauser help with applications to more than one country?
Yes. She supports students applying to schools in Canada, the US and the UK.
How do I contact Kate Hauser?
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