Kathy Speer
College admissions consultant for high school students in Westlake Village, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Westlake Village, California, United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | CEP; IECA member |
| Practice | Kathy Speer College Admissions Consulting |
Kathy Speer is a college admissions consultant who helps high school students and their parents find a college that fits. She runs an independent practice in Westlake Village, California, and meets with families by Zoom anywhere in the U.S. She starts with a long initial meeting, then offers ongoing support with classes, testing, activities, college lists and essays. She gives clients access to her College Companion Program, a set of worksheets that track their progress.
What Kathy helps with
Kathy helps students plan the high school years and the college search. She also guides families through the application process.
- Choosing high school classes each year
- Planning a standardized testing strategy and finding tutors or test prep
- Finding activities that make an impact
- Finding summer jobs, classes, internships and programs
- Choosing a major and exploring career interests
- Building a balanced college list
- Choosing between early action, early decision and regular decision
- Brainstorming essay topics
Who Kathy works with
Kathy works with high school students and their parents. She meets with the student and parents together to learn what makes the student unique. She looks at current classes, activities, awards, test scores, interests and college goals.
How Kathy works
Kathy begins with an initial consultation of up to 1.5 hours with the student and parents. She reviews classes, activities, awards and testing, then sends a detailed follow-up letter with a plan. After that, she offers added services. Students use an Activity Template to track honors and activities. They also get the College Companion Program, which has to-do lists, meeting notes, college list data and an application tracker with deadlines and requirements for each school.
Background and qualifications
Kathy Speer holds the CEP credential and is a member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association. She runs Kathy Speer College Admissions Consulting, an independent practice based in Westlake Village, California. She works with families over Zoom across the U.S. Her site also shares testimonials and a list of college acceptances from her students.
Kathy Speer pricing
Programs and services
- Initial consultation of up to 1.5 hours by Zoom
- Ask Me Anything one-hour Zoom session
- Ongoing admissions guidance after the initial consultation
- College Companion Program access
Kathy Speer reviews
The CoachVouch take
Offers a flat-fee one-hour Ask Me Anything Zoom session and a College Companion Program of worksheets and an application tracker.
Best for high school students and parents who want a clear plan to find a best-fit college.
Common questions
How much does Kathy Speer charge?
Coaching with Kathy runs $150 to $240 an hour. Message Kathy from this page for an exact quote.
What does Kathy Speer help with?
Kathy Speer helps with choosing high school classes each year, planning a standardized testing strategy and finding tutors or test prep, finding activities that make an impact and finding summer jobs, classes, internships and programs.
Does Kathy Speer coach online?
Kathy is based in Westlake Village, California, United States. Sessions are online.
Is Kathy Speer certified?
Kathy Speer lists: CEP; IECA member.
Does Kathy Speer work with families outside California?
Yes. She holds Zoom meetings with families anywhere in the U.S.
What can I ask in the Ask Me Anything session?
The one-hour Zoom session covers course selection, extracurriculars, summer plans, majors, standardized testing, college lists and college visits. Kathy sends a follow-up email with links and resources.
How do I contact Kathy Speer?
Send Kathy a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
Similar coaches to compare
Tick "Compare" to message several coaches at once.
Abby Friedman
Abby Friedman is an independent educational consultant in Berkeley, California. She helps students and parents plan for college and apply. She is a Certified Educational Planner and a lifelong educator. Her work covers US colleges and also programs in the EU, UK and Canada. She pays close attention to fit, including academic, social and financial fit. She holds a master's in education and a UC Berkeley certificate in college admissions and career planning.
Alexandra Matthews
Alexandra Matthews is a college admissions counselor who runs College Odyssey in Mill Valley, California. She helps high school students find best-fit colleges and get in. She has worked as a life coach with teens for 20 years, focusing on anxiety and stress. She also taught writing at an Ivy League college and has interviewed applicants as an alumni interviewer for an Ivy League school. She works with clients across the country and abroad.
Amber Thompson
Amber Thompson is an independent educational consultant who helps students and parents with college admissions. She runs AT College Consulting in El Segundo, California, and works with families across the country. Her work covers finding colleges that fit a student's academic, social and financial needs. She also helps students with their essays. She meets with students on Zoom calls. She is a Professional member of IECA.
Arlette Bolduc
Arlette Bolduc is an independent college counselor who helps students and their parents plan for college and apply. She owns Grays Hall College Counseling and has run it since early 2013. She has worked with hundreds of students and families on finding the right college fit. Her work covers class choices, test timelines, college lists, and every application option. All sessions are held online.
Browse related
Last updated September 2026. Request a correction.