Kathryn Ackerman
Independent college admissions consultant in Reston, Virginia
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Reston, Virginia, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Admission Pathways |
Kathryn Ackerman is an independent educational consultant in Reston, Virginia. Kathryn runs Admission Pathways and helps students and parents with high school planning and college admissions. Kathryn works with families in the US and around the world. Kathryn's college lists cover the US, UK, Canada and English-taught programs in other countries. Kathryn focuses on best-fit schools that families can afford, from community college pathway programs to selective universities. Kathryn's subject focus is liberal arts, humanities, STEM and health careers.
What Kathryn helps with
Kathryn helps students plan their high school years and find colleges that fit their interests and budget. Kathryn also guides them through applications and the choice of an offer.
- Planning academics and extracurriculars in high school
- Finding best-fit colleges in the US, UK and Canada
- Finding English-taught programs around the world
- Choosing a major or career path
- Making a test plan
- Understanding financial aid and outside scholarships
- Writing college essays
- Applying for college accommodations
Who Kathryn works with
Kathryn works with a wide mix of students in the US and in other countries. Kathryn's full package is for students in 10th grade and up. Kathryn also helps undecided students who are still exploring options, and students who are aiming for a set profession or major.
How Kathryn works
Kathryn offers services from hourly consults to a full package. The comprehensive package reviews academics and extracurriculars in depth. It adds aptitude assessments, a test plan, college search help, application planning, essay help and offer decision guidance. Families can pick a single country package for the US, Canada or UK, or an international package for applications to several countries. Independent students can buy resource packages that include some time with Kathryn.
Background and qualifications
Kathryn is an independent educational consultant and a Professional member of IECA. Kathryn runs Admission Pathways, a small consultancy in Reston, Virginia. It serves families in the US and internationally. Kathryn's subject specialisms include the liberal arts and humanities, STEM majors and health careers. Kathryn also supports students who are unsure what to study.
Kathryn Ackerman pricing
Programs and services
- Free 30-minute consult
- Comprehensive package for students in 10th grade and up
- Single country packages for the US, Canada or UK
- International multi-country packages
- Hourly consults
- Resource packages with some time with Kathryn
Kathryn Ackerman reviews
The CoachVouch take
Kathryn builds college lists across the US, UK, Canada and English-taught programs worldwide, including community college pathway programs.
Best for families who want affordable, best-fit college advice in the US or abroad.
Common questions
How much does Kathryn Ackerman charge?
Coaching with Kathryn runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Kathryn Ackerman help with?
Kathryn Ackerman helps with planning academics and extracurriculars in high school, finding best-fit colleges in the US, UK and Canada, finding English-taught programs around the world and choosing a major or career path.
Is Kathryn Ackerman certified?
Kathryn Ackerman lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Kathryn Ackerman work with students outside the US?
Yes. Kathryn works with students in the US and around the world. Kathryn helps them look at colleges in the US, UK, Canada and English-taught programs in other countries.
What grade should a student be in to start the full package?
The comprehensive package is for students in 10th grade and up.
How do I contact Kathryn Ackerman?
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