Kathy Chenard
Independent college admissions consultant in Mooresville, North Carolina
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
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| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Mooresville, North Carolina, United States |
| Credentials | Member, Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA); Member, Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC) |
| Practice | Compass Pointe College Planning, LLC |
Kathy Chenard is an independent college admissions consultant who helps students and their parents plan for college. She runs Compass Pointe College Planning in Mooresville, North Carolina. She has worked with more than 100 students. Her work covers finding good-fit colleges, testing plans, essays, applications, and financial aid. She starts with self-assessments that link a student's interests and strengths to majors and careers. She also visits campuses and attends admissions conferences.
What Kathy helps with
Kathy helps families who feel overwhelmed by college information and too many sources. She guides students from choosing colleges through the move to campus.
- Finding interests, strengths, and good-fit majors and careers
- Building a balanced college list that fits academically, socially, and financially
- Planning the ACT and SAT testing schedule
- Getting the most out of college visits
- Writing college essays with feedback
- Reviewing applications before they are sent
- Finding financial aid and scholarships
- Comparing financial aid and scholarship offers
Who Kathy works with
Kathy works with high school students and their parents who are starting the college search. Many families come to her feeling overwhelmed by confusing information and many questions. She helps the student stay organized and on track while parents stay involved in the process.
How Kathy works
Kathy begins with self-assessments that show a student's interests, personality, and natural strengths. She connects those results to possible careers and college majors. From there she builds a balanced college list. She offers accountability and organization so students stay on track through the application process. She also gives essay feedback, reviews applications, and helps compare aid offers. Families can choose a full package or pay hourly for select services.
Background and qualifications
Kathy is an independent college consultant based in Mooresville, North Carolina. She is a member of the Higher Education Consultants Association and the Southern Association for College Admission Counseling. She visits college campuses often and attends national and regional conferences to stay current. She has worked with more than 100 students through the college planning process.
Kathy Chenard pricing
Programs and services
- Free one-hour initial consultation
- Comprehensive packages
- Hourly rate for select services
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The CoachVouch take
Kathy starts with self-assessments that match a student's strengths and interests to majors and careers before building a college list.
Best for families who feel overwhelmed by the college process and want organized, step-by-step guidance.
Common questions
How much does Kathy Chenard charge?
Coaching with Kathy runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Kathy from this page for an exact quote.
What does Kathy Chenard help with?
Kathy Chenard helps with finding interests, strengths, and good-fit majors and careers, building a balanced college list that fits academically, socially, and financially, planning the ACT and SAT testing schedule and getting the most out of college visits.
Is Kathy Chenard certified?
Kathy Chenard lists: Member, Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA); Member, Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC).
Can Kathy help with choosing a major?
Yes. She uses self-assessments to show a student's interests, personality, and strengths. She links them to possible majors and careers.
How do I contact Kathy Chenard?
Send Kathy a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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