Kate Van Pernis
US and Canadian college admissions counselor in Calgary
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $220 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Calgary, Canada |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | KVP Educational Consulting |
Kate Van Pernis is an independent college admissions counselor in Calgary. She runs KVP Educational Consulting and helps students and parents with US college applications. She also advises on university options in Canada, for families in Canada and abroad. She has guided hundreds of students through school research and applications. She also offers a self-paced online college essay course for students who want help with their essays.
What Kate helps with
Kate helps students and families sort out the college search and application process, for both US and Canadian schools.
- Finding your priorities and building a college list
- Handling US deadlines, timelines and school requirements
- Understanding terms like Early Decision II, CSS Profile and demonstrated interest
- Writing strong, authentic college applications
- Developing college essays
- Understanding need-based aid and financial terms
- Applying to universities in Canada from Canada or abroad
Who Kate works with
Kate works with individual students and their parents. Her clients include Canadian students who want help locally. They also include families living abroad who are looking at universities in Canada. She advises on US applications and on Canadian university options.
Background and qualifications
Kate is an independent college consultant and runs KVP Educational Consulting from 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 course on college essay writing.
Kate Van Pernis pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college counseling
- Self-paced online college essay course
- Workshops and resources
- Free consultation
Kate Van Pernis reviews
The CoachVouch take
She advises on both US college admissions and Canadian university admissions from her base in Calgary.
Best for students and parents who want a guide through US college applications or Canadian university options.
Common questions
How much does Kate Van Pernis charge?
Coaching with Kate runs $80 to $220 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Kate Van Pernis help with?
Kate Van Pernis helps with finding your priorities and building a college list, handling US deadlines, timelines and school requirements, understanding terms like Early Decision II, CSS Profile and demonstrated interest and writing strong, authentic college applications.
Does Kate Van Pernis coach online?
Kate is based in Calgary, Canada. Sessions are online.
Is Kate Van Pernis certified?
Kate Van Pernis lists: HECA member.
Does Kate offer help with college essays?
Yes. She offers college essay development and a self-paced online college essay course.
How do I contact Kate Van Pernis?
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