Kathy O'Brien
College admissions consultant for students and families in Concord, NC
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Concord, North Carolina, United States |
| Credentials | Certificate in College Counseling, UCLA Extension; MA Ed in Counseling, Wake Forest University; BA in Psychology, Duke University; HECA member |
| Practice | Complete College Counseling |
Kathy O'Brien is an independent college admissions consultant who helps students and parents with the college search and application process. She founded Complete College Counseling in Concord, North Carolina, in 2012. She builds college lists that fit each family's academic, financial, and social needs. Her services change by school year, from freshman through senior. She also offers essay editing, application review, and interview preparation.
What Kathy helps with
Kathy guides families through the college search and applications. She gives clear information, structure, and support along the way.
- Building a college list that fits academic, financial, and social needs
- Planning each step of the college search from freshman to senior year
- Editing college essays
- Reviewing applications before they are sent
- Reviewing honors program applications
- Preparing for college interviews
Who Kathy works with
Kathy works with high school students and their parents. Her packages are set up for each grade level, so families can start in freshman or sophomore year or join later as juniors or seniors.
How Kathy works
Kathy offers separate packages for freshman, sophomore, junior and senior years. Junior and senior clients can use a comprehensive package, and seniors have their own senior package. Comprehensive clients get a student login to their account. She also runs a 2-hour group essay workshop and offers hourly meetings.
Background and qualifications
Kathy O'Brien founded Complete College Counseling in Concord, North Carolina, in 2012. She holds a Certificate in College Counseling from the University of California, Los Angeles Extension. She earned an MA Ed in Counseling from Wake Forest University and a BA in Psychology from Duke University. She is a member of HECA. She has lived in Concord since 1995.
Kathy O'Brien pricing
Programs and services
- Initial consult
- Hourly meetings
- Freshman package
- Sophomore package
- Junior and senior comprehensive package
- Senior comprehensive package
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The CoachVouch take
Kathy offers grade-specific packages from freshman through senior year, plus a 2-hour group essay workshop.
Best for families who want structured help with the college list, essays, and applications.
Common questions
How much does Kathy O'Brien charge?
Coaching with Kathy runs $130 to $300 an hour. Message Kathy from this page for an exact quote.
What does Kathy O'Brien help with?
Kathy O'Brien helps with building a college list that fits academic, financial, and social needs, planning each step of the college search from freshman to senior year, editing college essays and reviewing applications before they are sent.
Is Kathy O'Brien certified?
Kathy O'Brien lists: Certificate in College Counseling, UCLA Extension; MA Ed in Counseling, Wake Forest University; BA in Psychology, Duke University; HECA member.
Can families start working with Kathy before senior year?
Yes. She offers freshman and sophomore packages as well as junior and senior packages.
How do I contact Kathy O'Brien?
Send Kathy a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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