Kathleen Sabet
Independent college admissions consultant in Massachusetts
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Massachusetts, United States |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | Solas College Advisors |
Kathleen Sabet is an independent college admissions consultant in Massachusetts. Kathleen runs Solas College Advisors and helps students and parents plan the college search and application process. Kathleen's practice offers a full package, an essay only option, and hourly advice. Kathleen is accepting students in the classes of 2028 and 2029. Kathleen's team includes an Essay Coach who works with students on personal statements and supplemental essays.
What Kathleen helps with
Kathleen helps students and families plan for college, from choosing courses to submitting applications. Kathleen also supports students who are deferred or waitlisted.
- Building a college list and refining it over time
- Planning courses, activities and summer options
- Creating a plan for SAT and ACT testing
- Developing personal statement topics and revisions
- Writing supplemental essays
- Choosing between Early Decision and Early Action deadlines
- Prep for interviews and resume development
- Handling deferrals, waitlists and final school choice
Who Kathleen works with
Kathleen works with high school students and their parents. Kathleen takes students in the classes of 2028 and 2029. Kathleen also offers advising for freshmen and sophomores, with hourly and bundled options, so families can start planning early.
How Kathleen works
The practice starts with a needs assessment for the student and family. Next come research and exploration, then applications, then the final decision. The comprehensive option includes unlimited hours for meetings, email, text and phone. Kathleen reviews every application before it is submitted. Kathleen also builds and manages the application calendar. An Essay Coach handles personal statement work for Common App, Coalition/SCOIR and UC applications.
Background and qualifications
Kathleen Sabet is an independent college consultant and a member of HECA. Kathleen founded Solas College Advisors, a practice in Massachusetts. The name Solas is Gaelic for light. The practice builds each college plan around the student's curiosities and values. It aims to find a college where the student fits both academically and socially.
Kathleen Sabet pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive college counseling
- Essay exclusive package
- Hourly consultation services
- Freshman and sophomore advising
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Offers a comprehensive package with unlimited meeting, email, text and phone time plus a dedicated Essay Coach.
Best for families who want full support from college list to final decision, with strong help on essays.
Common questions
How much does Kathleen Sabet charge?
Coaching with Kathleen runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Kathleen Sabet help with?
Kathleen Sabet helps with building a college list and refining it over time, planning courses, activities and summer options, creating a plan for SAT and ACT testing and developing personal statement topics and revisions.
Is Kathleen Sabet certified?
Kathleen Sabet lists: HECA member.
Does Kathleen Sabet offer help with essays only?
Yes. The essay exclusive option covers personal statement work and up to 8 supplemental essays. It includes up to 5 hours of meetings.
Can younger students work with Solas College Advisors?
Yes. Freshman and sophomore advising is offered with hourly and bundled rates.
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