Katherine LeSage
College admissions consultant for students and families in Charlotte, NC
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member; Certificate in College Counseling, UCLA; MA in Human Resource Management, Marymount University; BS in Marketing, University of Maryland, College Park |
| Practice | LeSage College Consulting, LLC |
Katherine LeSage is an independent educational consultant in Charlotte, North Carolina. She guides high school students and their families through the college admissions process. Before consulting, she spent more than 25 years in account management, team leadership and sales. She holds a college counseling certificate from UCLA and is an IECA Professional member. Her packages cover college lists, essays, applications, test plans and interview prep.
What Katherine helps with
Katherine helps students plan and finish the full college application process. She works with families who want light support or help at every step.
- Building a balanced college list
- Choosing between ED, EA and RD applications
- Brainstorming and editing college essays
- Writing a student resume
- Planning SAT and ACT testing
- Choosing high school courses and activities
- Strategy for teacher recommendations
- Preparing for admission interviews
Who Katherine works with
Katherine works with high school students and their parents. Her comprehensive package covers students from freshman to senior year. It usually starts anywhere from freshman year to the middle of junior year. Students who need only a little help can choose a smaller package.
How Katherine works
Katherine builds a college-bound mindset early in high school and gives students a step-by-step structure. Her comprehensive package uses several brainstorming sessions to pick essay prompts, and she edits essays until they are final. Families get access to a private project management app to track deadlines with the student and consultant. One student describes setting deadlines together and meeting about once a month.
Background and qualifications
Katherine LeSage founded LeSage College Consulting, LLC and works as an Independent Educational Consultant. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the University of Maryland, College Park. She also holds a Master of Arts in Human Resource Management from Marymount University and a certificate in College Counseling from UCLA. Before consulting, she spent more than 25 years in account management, team leadership, relationship building and sales. She is an IECA Professional member and attends conferences and continuing education to stay current in college counseling.
Katherine LeSage pricing
Programs and services
- Free initial consultation
- Elite Comprehensive Package for freshman to senior year
- Hourly packages
- Add-ons
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The CoachVouch take
Katherine came to college consulting after more than 25 years in account management, team leadership and sales.
Best for families who want structured, step-by-step help with college lists, essays and deadlines, starting early in high school.
Common questions
How much does Katherine LeSage charge?
Coaching with Katherine runs $130 to $300 an hour. Message Katherine from this page for an exact quote.
What does Katherine LeSage help with?
Katherine LeSage helps with building a balanced college list, choosing between ED, EA and RD applications, brainstorming and editing college essays and writing a student resume.
Is Katherine LeSage certified?
Katherine LeSage lists: IECA Professional member; Certificate in College Counseling, UCLA; MA in Human Resource Management, Marymount University; BS in Marketing, University of Maryland, College Park.
When should a student start working with Katherine LeSage?
Her comprehensive package usually starts anytime from freshman year to the middle of junior year. It runs through senior year.
Does Katherine LeSage offer a free first meeting?
Yes. Initial consultations are free.
How do I contact Katherine LeSage?
Send Katherine a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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