Kathy Noble
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Ann Arbor, Michigan
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Start With Your Story Educational Consulting |
Kathy Noble is an independent educational consultant in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She helps college-bound students and their parents with college admissions. Her practice is called Start With Your Story Educational Consulting. She uses a method called Story Fingerprint to help students find their strengths and tell an authentic story in their applications. Her students have gained admission to Ivy League schools, small liberal arts colleges and large public universities.
What Kathy helps with
Kathy helps students build strong applications and find a college that fits. She also helps families stay organized and calm during the process.
- Writing college essays that tell an authentic story
- Finding colleges that fit academically, socially and financially
- Deciding whether to submit test scores at test-optional schools
- Choosing where to apply using admissions data
- Deciding if an early admission plan fits
- Knowing which coursework colleges require or prefer
- Sorting out conflicting advice from online sources and other parents
- Keeping families organized during applications
Who Kathy works with
Kathy works with college-bound students and their parents. Her clients are families who feel stress about the application process, face mixed advice, or need help choosing among many colleges. Her students have applied to schools ranging from Ivy League universities to small liberal arts colleges and large public universities.
How Kathy works
Kathy uses a service called Story Fingerprint Consulting and Workshop. It helps students find their strengths and share an authentic story that admissions readers connect with. She also uses a data-driven approach to study each college's admissions process. That data guides where a student applies and whether an early admission plan makes sense. She combines this with her knowledge of how applications are reviewed.
Background and qualifications
Kathy Noble is an independent educational consultant based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She is a Professional member of the IECA. She runs Start With Your Story Educational Consulting and offers one-on-one consulting, workshops, test preparation resources and a parent membership. Her students have earned admission to a range of colleges, including Ivy League universities, small liberal arts colleges and large public universities.
Kathy Noble pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one personalized consulting
- Story Fingerprint Consulting and Workshop
- Parent membership
- Test preparation
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The CoachVouch take
Kathy built her practice around the Story Fingerprint method, which helps students find and tell their own story in applications.
Best for students and parents who want a clear plan, a strong personal story and less stress during college applications.
Common questions
How much does Kathy Noble charge?
Coaching with Kathy runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Kathy from this page for an exact quote.
What does Kathy Noble help with?
Kathy Noble helps with writing college essays that tell an authentic story, finding colleges that fit academically, socially and financially, deciding whether to submit test scores at test-optional schools and choosing where to apply using admissions data.
Is Kathy Noble certified?
Kathy Noble lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Kathy Noble help with test-optional decisions?
Yes. She helps students decide whether to submit test scores as colleges adjust to test-optional policies.
What kinds of colleges have Kathy's students entered?
Her students have been admitted to Ivy League universities, small liberal arts colleges and large public universities.
How do I contact Kathy Noble?
Send Kathy a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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