Kate Van Pernis
Independent US college admissions counselor in Calgary, Canada
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $220 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Calgary, Canada |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | KVP Educational Consulting |
Kate Van Pernis is an independent college admissions counselor in Calgary who helps students and parents with US college applications. She also advises on Canadian universities, for Canadians and for families living abroad. She has guided hundreds of students through college research and applications. Her work covers college lists, testing strategy, interview coaching, and essays. She runs KVP Educational Consulting and also offers a self-paced online college essay course.
What Kate helps with
Kate helps students and families handle the many steps of choosing colleges and applying. She covers both US and Canadian universities.
- Researching and exploring college options
- Building a college list
- Planning a college admissions testing strategy
- Preparing for college interviews
- Writing and revising college essays
- Completing college applications
- Applying to Canadian universities from Canada or abroad
- Understanding terms like Early Decision II, CSS Profile and need-blind admissions
Who Kate works with
Kate works with individual students and their parents or guardians. Her clients include Canadian families who want help locally. They also include families living abroad who are looking at Canadian universities. Parents join the first meeting, and some families have more than one student working with her.
How Kate works
Kate offers her services as a package or by the hour. Packages cover every service and her guidance through the whole process. Hours are bought in blocks of three or more. Work starts with a free 30 to 60 minute consultation with the student and parents. Then come intake assessments and one-on-one meetings on Zoom, Skype, or Google Hangout. Package clients can also reach her by email, text, and phone between meetings.
Background and qualifications
Kate Van Pernis runs KVP Educational Consulting, an independent college consulting practice in Calgary. She is a member of HECA. She has years of experience guiding hundreds of students through post-secondary research and admissions. Her work covers US college admissions and Canadian university admissions. She also created a self-paced online college essay course.
Kate Van Pernis pricing
Programs and services
- College counseling packages
- Hourly college counseling in blocks of three or more hours
- Free initial consultation
- Self-paced online college essay course
- One-on-one video meetings
- In-person meetings in Calgary
Kate Van Pernis reviews
The CoachVouch take
Kate advises on both US and Canadian university admissions from her base in Calgary.
Best for students and parents who want one guide for US college applications or for Canadian universities.
Common questions
How much does Kate Van Pernis charge?
Coaching with Kate runs $80 to $220 an hour. Message Kate from this page for an exact quote.
What does Kate Van Pernis help with?
Kate Van Pernis helps with researching and exploring college options, building a college list, planning a college admissions testing strategy and preparing for college interviews.
Does Kate Van Pernis coach online?
Kate is based in Calgary, Canada. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Kate Van Pernis certified?
Kate Van Pernis lists: HECA member.
Does Kate Van Pernis meet clients in person?
Most meetings are remote on Zoom, Skype, or Google Hangout. She can meet in person in Calgary when time and space allow.
Does Kate help with Canadian university admissions?
Yes. She helps Canadians and families abroad who are looking at universities in Canada.
How do I contact Kate Van Pernis?
Send Kate a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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