Kate Lindseth
College and private school admissions consultant in Princeton, New Jersey
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Princeton, New Jersey, United States |
| Credentials | Professional member, IECA; Member, HECA; Member, NACAC; Member, NJACAC |
| Practice | Lindseth Education Consulting, LLC |
Kate Lindseth is an independent educational consultant who helps students and their parents with private school and college admissions. She is the principal of Lindseth Education Consulting in Princeton, New Jersey. Each plan starts with a talk about the student's grades, activities and summer plans. Her work centers on helping each student find the story that makes an application stand out, then telling it clearly across the whole application.
What Kate helps with
Kate helps students and families handle the college and private school admissions process. She builds a plan around each student's goals.
- Planning the college process from start to finish
- Finding the story that makes an application stand out
- Choosing courses, activities and summer pursuits
- Learning how the Common Application and Naviance work
- Researching colleges with helpful resources
- Finding areas where outside academic support could help
- Applying to private schools
Who Kate works with
Kate works with students and their families. She meets with both to learn about the student's academic background, interests, needs and goals. Her clients include students applying to private schools and to colleges.
How Kate works
Every client starts with an initial conversation about academic background, activities and summer plans. Kate then builds a targeted plan for the college process. Early steps include an overview of trends, timing, the Common Application and Naviance, and an evaluation of the student's curriculum, activities and summer choices. She also helps students spot where outside academic support could help. Throughout, she works with the student to tie grades, interests and activities into one clear and honest picture.
Background and qualifications
Kate Lindseth is the principal of Lindseth Education Consulting, LLC, based in Princeton, New Jersey. She is a professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA). She is also a member of HECA, NACAC and NJACAC, which are groups for college admissions and counseling professionals.
Kate Lindseth pricing
Programs and services
- Initial consultation
- College process overview
- Student and family evaluation
- Academic support guidance
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The CoachVouch take
Kate builds each application around the student's own story, tying together grades, interests, activities and summer pursuits.
Best for students and parents who want a custom plan for private school or college admissions.
Common questions
How much does Kate Lindseth charge?
Coaching with Kate runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Kate from this page for an exact quote.
What does Kate Lindseth help with?
Kate Lindseth helps with planning the college process from start to finish, finding the story that makes an application stand out, choosing courses, activities and summer pursuits and learning how the Common Application and Naviance work.
Is Kate Lindseth certified?
Kate Lindseth lists: Professional member, IECA; Member, HECA; Member, NACAC; Member, NJACAC.
Does Kate Lindseth help with private school admissions?
Yes. Her practice helps students and families with both private school and college admissions.
How does Kate Lindseth start with a new student?
She begins with a conversation about the student's academic background, extra-curricular interests and summer activities. Then they set goals and build a plan together.
How do I contact Kate Lindseth?
Send Kate a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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