Kathryn Miller
College admissions consultant for high school students in Denver
| Rate | $150 to $300 per session |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Denver, Colorado, United States |
| Credentials | UC Certification in Independent Educational Consulting; HECA board member; Northwestern Alumni Admissions Council, 20+ years |
| Experience | 15 years coaching |
| Practice | Miller Educational Consulting, Inc. |
Kathryn Miller is an independent college consultant in Denver. She helps high school students and their parents plan for college and find schools that fit. She has more than 15 years of experience. She has also served over 20 years on Northwestern's Alumni Admissions Council and sits on the HECA board. Her work covers the college list, essays, applications, financial aid and the final decision. She takes students from freshman year or later.
What Kathryn helps with
Kathryn helps families choose colleges that match a student's learning style, activities, goals and social needs. She also keeps the family's financial goals in view.
- Building a balanced college list
- Planning high school courses and activities
- Planning for standardized testing
- Guiding campus visits and college research
- Writing college essays and completing applications
- Financial aid questions
- Making the final college decision
- Starting college planning in freshman year
Who Kathryn works with
Kathryn works with high school students and their parents. Families can start in freshman year for full planning. They can also come in junior or senior year for focused help. She looks at each student's learning style, interests, goals and social needs.
How Kathryn works
Kathryn offers one-on-one guidance that starts with a clear timeline. She helps students pick high school courses, plan activities and prepare for standardized testing. Then she helps build a balanced college list and guides campus visits and research. From there she supports applications, financial aid and the final decision. Families can start at any stage, from freshman year on.
Background and qualifications
Kathryn Miller has more than 15 years of experience as an independent college consultant. She holds a UC Certification in Independent Educational Consulting. She has served over 20 years on Northwestern's Alumni Admissions Council. She is also a board member of HECA, and she runs Miller Educational Consulting in Denver.
Kathryn Miller pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college planning
- Comprehensive planning from freshman year
- Targeted help in junior or senior year
- College visits across the U.S.
- Free consultation
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The CoachVouch take
Kathryn has served over 20 years on Northwestern's Alumni Admissions Council and sits on the HECA board.
Best for families who want personal, one-on-one help finding a best-fit college, starting at any stage of high school.
Kathryn's rate sits above the range most admissions consultants charge ($70 to $220 an hour).
Common questions
How much does Kathryn Miller charge?
Kathryn Miller's rate is $150 to $300 per session.
What does Kathryn Miller help with?
Kathryn Miller helps with building a balanced college list, planning high school courses and activities, planning for standardized testing and guiding campus visits and college research.
Is Kathryn Miller certified?
Kathryn Miller lists: UC Certification in Independent Educational Consulting; HECA board member; Northwestern Alumni Admissions Council, 20+ years.
When can families start working with Kathryn Miller?
Families can start in freshman year for full planning. They can also join in junior or senior year for targeted help.
How do I contact Kathryn Miller?
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