Kathleen Sabet
College admissions counselor and former school counseling director in Massachusetts
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $300 an hour |
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| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Massachusetts, United States |
| Credentials | MA in Counseling Psychology, Lesley University; Certificate of Distinction in College Counseling, UCLA; Summer Institute on College Admissions, Harvard University; Licensed School Counselor in CA, MA and VT; HECA member |
| Practice | Solas College Advisors |
Kathleen Sabet is the founder and principal counselor at Solas College Advisors in Massachusetts. She helps high school students and their families plan the college search and application process. She spent 10 years as director of college counseling at Newton South High School. She has more than 20 years in college admissions counseling and holds licenses as a school counselor in three states. An essay coach works with her students on personal statements and supplemental essays.
What Kathleen helps with
Kathleen guides students through the full college search and application process. She also offers smaller services for families who need help with one part.
- Building a college list and refining it over time
- Choosing courses and activities in high school
- Planning for SAT and ACT testing
- Developing personal statements and supplemental essays
- Choosing between Early Decision and Early Action
- Handling deferrals and waitlists
- Preparing for interviews and building a resume
- Understanding financial aid and merit scholarships
Who Kathleen works with
Kathleen works with high school students and their parents. The practice is now accepting students in the classes of 2028 and 2029. She also advises freshmen and sophomores on course choices, activities and early planning.
How Kathleen works
The comprehensive option covers the whole search and application process. It includes unlimited meetings, email, text and phone contact with the student and family. Kathleen starts with a needs assessment and an academic profile review. She then builds the college list, sets an application calendar and reviews every application before it is submitted. An essay coach handles personal statement work. Two smaller options cover essays only or single services like list building and test planning.
Background and qualifications
Kathleen Sabet founded Solas College Advisors after 10 years as director of college counseling at Newton South High School in Massachusetts. Before that she worked as a school and college counselor at high schools in New England and California. She has more than 20 years in college admissions counseling. She holds a master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Lesley University and a business degree from the University of Mary Washington. She earned a college counseling certificate from UCLA and attended the Summer Institute on College Admissions at Harvard University. She serves on counselor advisory boards at Bryant University and the University of Delaware.
Kathleen Sabet pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive college counseling for the full search and application process
- Essay Exclusive package with personal statement and up to 8 supplemental essays
- Consultation services on individual topics
- Freshman and sophomore advising, hourly or bundled
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The CoachVouch take
Kathleen led college counseling at a public high school for 10 years before starting her own practice.
Best for high school families who want one advisor to manage the whole college application process.
Common questions
How much does Kathleen Sabet charge?
Coaching with Kathleen runs $130 to $300 an hour. Message Kathleen from this page for an exact quote.
What does Kathleen Sabet help with?
Kathleen Sabet helps with building a college list and refining it over time, choosing courses and activities in high school, planning for SAT and ACT testing and developing personal statements and supplemental essays.
Is Kathleen Sabet certified?
Kathleen Sabet lists: MA in Counseling Psychology, Lesley University; Certificate of Distinction in College Counseling, UCLA; Summer Institute on College Admissions, Harvard University; Licensed School Counselor in CA, MA and VT; HECA member.
Does Solas College Advisors help with college essays?
Yes. An essay coach named Kelli Fitzgerald works with students on personal statements and supplemental essays. Students can also buy the essay help alone.
Can freshmen and sophomores work with Kathleen Sabet?
Yes. She offers freshman and sophomore advising with hourly and bundled options. It covers topics like course selection and activities.
How do I contact Kathleen Sabet?
Send Kathleen a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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