Katelyn Klapper
College admissions consultant serving students nationwide from Fort Collins, Colorado
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Business coach |
| Based in | Fort Collins, Colorado, United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | CEP; IECA Professional member |
| Practice | College Options |
Katelyn Klapper is an independent educational consultant who helps students and parents with college admissions. She leads College Options, a team practice based in Fort Collins, Colorado, that serves families nationwide. The team has a combined 70+ years in education and admissions work. It has used a team approach for more than 15 years. Katelyn also runs a business coaching service for other independent educational consultants.
What Katelyn helps with
College Options helps students find a college that fits them. The team supports the search, the essays, and the application process.
- Finding a best-fit college
- Building a college list early, starting in sophomore year
- Writing college application essays
- Learning to write better through the essay process
- Understanding college affordability
- Finding colleges a family had not thought of
- Business coaching for independent educational consultants
Who Katelyn works with
College Options works with high school students and their parents. Packages start as early as sophomore year with a focus on the remaining high school years. The team also works with families who have several children going through the process. Clients are served virtually, across the country.
How Katelyn works
The essay process starts with oral storytelling. Students do interview coaching first, then write. The team reviews the content and gives input on the final copy. Students also get individual writing instruction based on their strengths and weaknesses. All packages are delivered virtually and are customized to each client. The introductory package, College Knowledge Advising, is built for sophomores.
Background and qualifications
Katelyn Klapper holds the CEP credential and is a Professional member of IECA. She leads College Options Educational Consultants, which has served families for more than 15 years. The team combines a small practice's personal attention with a combined 70+ years in education and admissions work. Consultants in the College Options Network also work with the team. The practice has ties to Colorado and Massachusetts.
Katelyn Klapper pricing
Programs and services
- College Knowledge Advising package for sophomores
- Customized virtual college consulting packages
- College essay coaching
- IEC Business Coaching
- College visits
- Corporate services
Katelyn Klapper reviews
The CoachVouch take
Uses a team approach to essays that starts with oral storytelling and interview coaching.
Best for students and parents who want virtual, personalized help finding a best-fit college and writing strong essays.
Common questions
How much does Katelyn Klapper charge?
Coaching with Katelyn runs $150 to $240 an hour. Message Katelyn from this page for an exact quote.
What does Katelyn Klapper help with?
Katelyn Klapper helps with finding a best-fit college, building a college list early, starting in sophomore year, writing college application essays and learning to write better through the essay process.
Does Katelyn Klapper coach online?
Katelyn is based in Fort Collins, Colorado, United States. Sessions are online.
Is Katelyn Klapper certified?
Katelyn Klapper lists: CEP; IECA Professional member.
Does College Options work with students outside Colorado?
Yes. The practice serves students nationwide, and all packages are provided virtually.
When can students start working with College Options?
Students can start as early as sophomore year. The introductory advising package focuses on the remaining high school years.
How do I contact Katelyn Klapper?
Send Katelyn a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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