Kathleen Spitzer
College admissions counselor for students and parents in Arnold, Maryland
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Teens and Parents |
| Based in | Arnold, Maryland, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Dream School College Counseling |
Kathleen Spitzer is an independent educational consultant who guides high school students and their parents through college admissions. She runs Dream School College Counseling in Arnold, Maryland. Her work covers school selection, class and club planning, resumes, essays, scholarships, the FAFSA, and one-on-one application help. She offers a six session regular program and a three session planning deep-dive. She is a Professional member of the IECA.
What Kathleen helps with
Kathleen helps students find the right college and get through each step of the application process with less stress.
- Choosing colleges that fit a student's interests and goals
- Picking classes, clubs and activities in high school
- Reviewing and editing college essays
- Building a resume for applications
- Finding and applying for scholarships
- Getting through the FAFSA
- Completing applications one on one
- Tracking accomplishments over time
Who Kathleen works with
Kathleen works with teens and their parents. Students can be at any phase of the admissions process, from early planning in high school to final applications and choosing where to attend. Families can get single services or a full package built around the student's needs.
How Kathleen works
Kathleen offers three main formats. Regular sessions start with six 1-hour meetings on topics like class selection, clubs, scholarships, the FAFSA, resumes and essays. The consultation and advisement package has three sessions: An initial consultation, advice on how to proceed, and a follow-up to check progress. She also gives one-on-one help with applications.
Background and qualifications
Kathleen Spitzer is an independent educational consultant based in Arnold, Maryland. She runs Dream School College Counseling, which serves students and parents through the college admissions process. She is a Professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA). Her services cover school selection, course planning, involvement in school and community, resumes, essays, scholarships and applications.
Kathleen Spitzer pricing
Programs and services
- Regular sessions, starting with six 1-hour meetings
- Consultation and advisement, three sessions
- One-on-one application assistance
- Individual services like essay review and resume guidance
- Scholarship application review
- College guide
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Offers both a three session planning package and one-off services like essay review and scholarship application review.
Best for high school students and parents who want help choosing schools and getting through applications, essays and scholarships.
Common questions
How much does Kathleen Spitzer charge?
Coaching with Kathleen runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Kathleen from this page for an exact quote.
What does Kathleen Spitzer help with?
Kathleen Spitzer helps with choosing colleges that fit a student's interests and goals, picking classes, clubs and activities in high school, reviewing and editing college essays and building a resume for applications.
Is Kathleen Spitzer certified?
Kathleen Spitzer lists: IECA Professional member.
Can Kathleen help with just an essay or resume?
Yes. She offers one-off services including resume guidance, essay review and editing, and scholarship application review.
How are Kathleen's regular sessions set up?
They start with six 1-hour sessions. Students can use the time for topics like class selection, clubs, scholarships, the FAFSA, resumes and essays.
How do I contact Kathleen Spitzer?
Send Kathleen a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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