Kathleen Griffin
College admissions consultant for domestic and international students
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Practice | American College Strategies |
Kathleen Griffin is a college admissions consultant and the president of American College Strategies. She helps students and families plan for college, from early transcript review to final decisions. Her clients include first-generation college-bound students, international students, and students applying to graduate programs. Her services also cover support after graduation and during the freshman year, so help continues past the acceptance letter.
What Kathleen helps with
Kathleen helps students and families plan each step of the college process, from finding the right schools to settling in after enrollment.
- Evaluating transcripts
- Finding strengths and challenges
- Understanding learning styles
- Choosing colleges that fit the student
- Planning test prep
- Building an application timeline
- Developing college essays
- Making a final college decision
Who Kathleen works with
Kathleen works with all kinds of students. That includes first-generation college-bound students and students looking at graduate programs. She also works with international students. She works with each student and their family, since every family has different needs.
Background and qualifications
Kathleen Griffin is the president of American College Strategies. She has experience working with a wide range of students, from first-generation college-bound students to those applying to graduate programs. She also works with international students. Her work covers the full path, including transcript evaluation, college selection, test prep strategy, essays, resumes, and financial aid workshops.
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Programs and services
- Transcript evaluation
- Personalized college selection
- Test prep strategy
- Essay development
- Resume building
- Financial aid workshops
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The CoachVouch take
Her support continues after graduation and through the freshman year of college.
Best for families who want help from the first transcript review through the first year of college.
Common questions
How much does Kathleen Griffin charge?
Coaching with Kathleen runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Kathleen Griffin help with?
Kathleen Griffin helps with evaluating transcripts, finding strengths and challenges, understanding learning styles and choosing colleges that fit the student.
Does Kathleen Griffin work with international students?
Yes. She works with international students as well as first-generation college-bound students.
Does Kathleen Griffin help with graduate school applications?
Yes. She works with students who are looking at graduate programs.
How do I contact Kathleen Griffin?
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