Kate Woessner
College admissions advisor for students and parents in Arvada, Colorado
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Life coach |
| Based in | Arvada, Colorado, United States |
| Credentials | Member, National Association of College Admissions Counselors; Member, Higher Education Consultants Association; Member, Rocky Mountain Association for College Admissions Counseling; Member, Colorado College Consultants |
| Practice | StepAhead College Advising |
Kate Woessner is a college admissions advisor in Arvada, Colorado. She runs StepAhead College Advising and helps high school students and their parents through the admissions process. She has worked full time in admissions counseling for ten years, both as an independent consultant and as a high school counselor. She guides families with a four-step process called Reflect, Explore, Apply, Decide. She also visits colleges each year to learn about their programs and culture.
What Kate helps with
Kate helps high school students and their families handle the college admissions process. She works to keep applications complete and on time.
- Finding a college type and learning setting that fits the student
- Exploring possible majors and career paths with interest and skill assessments
- Choosing high school courses and activities to prepare for college
- Deciding where to apply
- Finishing applications complete and on time
- Understanding current trends in college admissions
Who Kate works with
Kate works with high school students and their parents. She meets each student where they start and helps them find their own path. Parents stay involved throughout the process, and she offers family education sessions so everyone knows the latest admissions trends.
How Kate works
Kate uses a defined four-step process: Reflect, Explore, Apply, Decide. In the Reflect step, she uses interest and skill assessments to help students find the right type of college, learning setting, majors and career paths. She also advises students during high school on course and activity choices. Parents are kept informed along the way, and she offers family education sessions on admissions trends.
Background and qualifications
Kate has worked full time in college admissions counseling for ten years. She has served as an Independent College Consultant and as a high school-based college counselor. She founded StepAhead College Advising to guide families through the admissions process. She belongs to the National Association of College Admissions Counselors, the Higher Education Consultants Association, the Rocky Mountain Association for College Admissions Counseling, and Colorado College Consultants. Each year she attends conferences and follows industry news. She also visits large public universities and small private colleges, meeting admissions officers and current students.
Kate Woessner pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college advising for students
- Family education sessions
- Academic and activity advising during high school
- Interest and skill assessments
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The CoachVouch take
Kate visits several colleges each year and shares what she learns from admissions officers and current students with her families.
Best for high school students and parents who want a clear step-by-step process and help choosing where to apply.
Common questions
How much does Kate Woessner charge?
Coaching with Kate runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Kate from this page for an exact quote.
What does Kate Woessner help with?
Kate Woessner helps with finding a college type and learning setting that fits the student, exploring possible majors and career paths with interest and skill assessments, choosing high school courses and activities to prepare for college and deciding where to apply.
Is Kate Woessner certified?
Kate Woessner lists: Member, National Association of College Admissions Counselors; Member, Higher Education Consultants Association; Member, Rocky Mountain Association for College Admissions Counseling; Member, Colorado College Consultants.
What is Kate Woessner's admissions process?
She uses four steps: Reflect, Explore, Apply, Decide. Families know what to expect at each step.
Are parents involved in the process with Kate?
Yes. Parents are kept in the loop throughout, and Kate offers family education sessions on the latest admissions trends.
How do I contact Kate Woessner?
Send Kate a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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