Kathryn Gillis
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Seattle
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
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| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member; Graduate of UCLA college counseling program, with honors; Coursework at Columbia University Graduate School of Business; A.B. in English, Princeton University |
| Practice | BestFitCollege Consulting |
Kathryn Gillis is a college admissions consultant in Seattle. She runs BestFitCollege Consulting and helps students and parents through the college application process. Her goal is to match each student with a college that fits. She has worked with Ivy League, liberal arts, and large state schools. She finished UCLA's college counseling program with honors and holds an A.B. in English from Princeton University. She is a member of the IECA.
What Kathryn helps with
Kathryn helps students and parents handle a confusing and stressful admissions process. She focuses on finding colleges that suit each student.
- Building a college list that fits the student
- Planning college visits
- Finding summer activity ideas
- Completing college applications
- Writing application essays
- Preparing for college interviews
- Staying organized during the process
- Finding your own voice in applications
Who Kathryn works with
Kathryn works with high school students and their parents. Her full plan starts in sophomore or junior year and runs through admission to college. She also takes hourly sessions for families who need help with one part of the process.
How Kathryn works
Kathryn uses a student-centered approach. Her full plan starts with assessments that shape a well-thought-out college list. She then supports college visits, summer ideas, and the rest of the application. The plan begins in sophomore or junior year and continues through admission to college and beyond. She also offers hourly consultations on applications, essays, interviews, and campus visits.
Background and qualifications
Kathryn Gillis is based in Seattle on Queen Anne Hill. She graduated with honors from UCLA's college counseling program. She has also completed coursework at Columbia University Graduate School of Business. She holds an A.B. in English from Princeton University. She is a professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association. She has experience with Ivy League schools, liberal arts colleges, and large state schools.
Kathryn Gillis pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive package starting sophomore or junior year
- Hourly consultation services
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The CoachVouch take
Kathryn pairs a Princeton English degree with UCLA college counseling training and experience across Ivy League, liberal arts, and large state schools.
Best for students and parents who want help finding a college that fits and getting through the application steps.
Common questions
How much does Kathryn Gillis charge?
Coaching with Kathryn runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Kathryn from this page for an exact quote.
What does Kathryn Gillis help with?
Kathryn Gillis helps with building a college list that fits the student, planning college visits, finding summer activity ideas and completing college applications.
Is Kathryn Gillis certified?
Kathryn Gillis lists: IECA Professional member; Graduate of UCLA college counseling program, with honors; Coursework at Columbia University Graduate School of Business; A.B. in English, Princeton University.
When does Kathryn Gillis start working with students?
Her comprehensive package starts during sophomore or junior year. It continues through admission to college and beyond.
Can I get help with just one part of the process?
Yes. Kathryn offers hourly consultations on applications, essays, interviews, and college visits.
How do I contact Kathryn Gillis?
Send Kathryn a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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