Kathy Connor
College admissions and athletic recruiting consultant in Portland, Oregon
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Parents and Athletes |
| Based in | Portland, Oregon, United States |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | Connor College Consulting |
Kathy Connor is an independent college consultant in Portland, Oregon. She runs Connor College Consulting and helps high school students and their parents with college admissions and athletic recruiting. She swam on a full scholarship at Stanford University and was a United States National Team member for many years. She works one-on-one with students to find right-fit colleges using four measures: Academic, social, financial and athletic.
What Kathy helps with
Kathy helps high school students and families handle college applications and athletic recruiting. She also helps them sort through college choices, financial aid and information overload.
- Finding right-fit colleges
- Managing college applications and deadlines
- Navigating athletic recruiting for college sports
- Weighing financial aid and college costs
- Sorting through misconceptions about how admissions works
- Keeping the process calm for the whole family
Who Kathy works with
Kathy works one-on-one with high school students and their parents. Her clients include students who want to play a sport in college and face athletic recruiting on top of applications. She also works with families who want help sorting through college choices and costs.
How Kathy works
Kathy picks colleges using four criteria: Academic, social, financial and athletic. She works one-on-one with each student. She includes parents in the process and guides them through each step of applications and recruiting.
Background and qualifications
Kathy Connor founded Connor College Consulting in Portland, Oregon. She is a member of HECA and works as an independent college consultant. She was a full scholarship swimmer at Stanford University and a member of the United States National Team for many years. Her own elite college and sports experience shaped how she runs her business.
Kathy Connor pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college counseling
- Athletic recruiting guidance
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The CoachVouch take
She is a former Stanford scholarship swimmer and national team member who guides both admissions and athletic recruiting.
Best for high school athletes and their parents who want help with both college admissions and athletic recruiting.
Common questions
How much does Kathy Connor charge?
Coaching with Kathy runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Kathy from this page for an exact quote.
What does Kathy Connor help with?
Kathy Connor helps with finding right-fit colleges, managing college applications and deadlines, navigating athletic recruiting for college sports and weighing financial aid and college costs.
Is Kathy Connor certified?
Kathy Connor lists: HECA member.
How does Kathy Connor choose colleges for students?
She looks for right-fit colleges based on four criteria: Academic, social, financial and athletic.
How do I contact Kathy Connor?
Send Kathy a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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