Kathy Rose
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Richmond, Texas
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
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| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Richmond, Texas, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member; College Admission Counseling certificate, UCLA; Certified Education Planner; MBA, University of St. Thomas; B.S. in Math/Spanish Education, Texas A&M University |
| Practice | College Catalyst |
Kathy Rose is an independent college admissions consultant and the principal of College Catalyst in Richmond, Texas. She helps high school students and their parents find the right college and get through the application process. She has worked with families since 2004. Her students have been accepted to highly selective public and private universities. Before consulting, she was a major gifts officer at the University of Houston and the first Executive Director of College Forward Houston.
What Kathy helps with
Kathy helps students find colleges that fit them and build strong applications. She also guides parents through each step.
- Becoming a competitive applicant
- Finding the colleges that are the best match
- Understanding the application process
- Getting feedback on college essays
- Building a resume
- Finding financial aid and scholarships
- Support and answers for parents
Who Kathy works with
Kathy works with high school students in all four years: Freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors. Parents are part of the process too. She stays with the student and parent from the first college list through the full application process.
Background and qualifications
Kathy earned a B.S. in Math/Spanish Education from Texas A&M University and an MBA from the University of St. Thomas. She holds a College Admission Counseling certificate from UCLA and is a Certified Education Planner. She has also attended institutes on college admission run by the Texas Association of College Admissions Counseling, the College Board and Harvard. She worked as a major gifts officer at the University of Houston. She was the first Executive Director of College Forward Houston. She founded CollegeCommunityCareer, which helps low income, first generation students reach college. She has also served on international school boards while living abroad.
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Programs and services
- Individual consultations
- Private consultations
- Parent resource support
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The CoachVouch take
Kathy has served on international school boards while living abroad and knows the admissions process worldwide.
Best for high school students and parents who want help finding a good college match and guidance through every step of applying.
Common questions
How much does Kathy Rose charge?
Coaching with Kathy runs $150 to $240 an hour. Message Kathy from this page for an exact quote.
What does Kathy Rose help with?
Kathy Rose helps with becoming a competitive applicant, finding the colleges that are the best match, understanding the application process and getting feedback on college essays.
Is Kathy Rose certified?
Kathy Rose lists: IECA Professional member; College Admission Counseling certificate, UCLA; Certified Education Planner; MBA, University of St. Thomas; B.S. in Math/Spanish Education, Texas A&M University.
Does Kathy Rose help with financial aid and scholarships?
Yes. Financial aid and scholarships are one of the areas College Catalyst covers, along with essays and resume development.
What grade levels does Kathy Rose work with?
She works with freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors in high school.
How do I contact Kathy Rose?
Send Kathy a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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