Kathy Ratajczak
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Calabasas, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Calabasas, California, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | KRAdmissions |
Kathy Ratajczak is an independent educational consultant in Calabasas, California. Kathy runs KRAdmissions and helps students and parents with college admissions. Kathy's practice has worked with students for over a decade. Kathy offers a comprehensive program that can start in eighth grade. Kathy also helps with essays, college lists, course planning, financial aid and scholarship searches. Kathy's services range from single tasks to full one-on-one guidance.
What Kathy helps with
Kathy helps students find colleges that fit them and build strong applications. Kathy also helps families plan ahead for costs and deadlines.
- Building a college list that fits the student
- Writing admissions essays
- Choosing between state schools and Ivy League schools
- Planning courses and grades for admissions
- Finding financial aid and scholarships
- Managing application deadlines
- Starting college planning in eighth grade
Who Kathy works with
Kathy works with students and their parents. Kathy's comprehensive program is built for students who start as early as eighth grade. Families can also hire Kathy for a single need, such as essay help or financial aid guidance.
How Kathy works
Kathy starts by getting to know the student. Kathy looks at their interests and goals, then builds a custom plan. The plan includes a college list, life skills, strong applications and deadline management. Kathy uses self-assessments to find colleges that match the student. Kathy's comprehensive program starts in eighth grade and is tailored to each student.
Background and qualifications
Kathy Ratajczak is an independent educational consultant based in Calabasas, California. Kathy is a professional member of the IECA. Kathy's practice, KRAdmissions, has helped students with college admissions for over a decade. Kathy's work covers essays, college fit, course guidance and financial aid.
Kathy Ratajczak pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive College Consulting from eighth grade
- Essay writing help
- College fit assessments
- Financial aid and scholarship guidance
- Curriculum guidance
- Free 30-minute initial consultation
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The CoachVouch take
Offers a comprehensive college consulting program that begins as early as eighth grade.
Best for families who want early, custom college planning from middle school through applications.
Common questions
How much does Kathy Ratajczak charge?
Coaching with Kathy runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Kathy Ratajczak help with?
Kathy Ratajczak helps with building a college list that fits the student, writing admissions essays, choosing between state schools and Ivy League schools and planning courses and grades for admissions.
Is Kathy Ratajczak certified?
Kathy Ratajczak lists: IECA Professional member.
When can a student start working with Kathy Ratajczak?
Kathy's comprehensive program is designed for students starting in eighth grade. Kathy also helps with specific items like essays.
Does Kathy Ratajczak offer a free first meeting?
Yes. Kathy offers a free 30-minute initial consultation with no commitment.
How do I contact Kathy Ratajczak?
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