Kathy Williams
College admissions counselor in Mattituck, New York
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Mattituck, New York, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member; IECA Certified College Counselor; Master's Degree in Education |
| Practice | Kathy Williams Independent College Counseling |
Kathy Williams is a college admissions counselor in Mattituck, New York. She helps students and parents through the college application process. Kathy began her career as a Financial Analyst at Merrill Lynch. She later earned a Master's Degree in Education and taught business courses to high school students on Long Island's North Fork. She built a course called College Preparation to help students search for colleges. Her work covers essays, applications, interviews, and financial aid letters.
What Kathy helps with
Kathy helps students and families move through the college application process, from building a school list to choosing where to enroll.
- Building a list of best-fit colleges
- Writing college essays
- Completing applications and a student resume
- Preparing for college interviews
- Managing application timelines
- Understanding the FAFSA Estimated Family Contribution
- Knowing which colleges require the CSS Profile
- Comparing financial aid award letters
Who Kathy works with
Kathy works with students and their parents who are going through the college application process. Her full-year plan starts in February and covers the whole application cycle.
How Kathy works
It starts with a college search plan and ongoing meetings to set a list of best-fit schools. She manages the full timeline and each application so every piece is complete and correct. She helps with Naviance, test score submission, and interviews. A final consultation compares schools and their financial aid award letters.
Background and qualifications
Kathy Williams is an IECA Certified College Counselor and a retired business school teacher. She has over 30 years of combined education and industry experience. Her career began as a Financial Analyst at Merrill Lynch. She then earned a Master's Degree in Education and taught business education to high school students full-time on the North Fork of Long Island. While teaching, she saw that students needed more help finding the right college. She created a course called College Preparation to guide them through the search.
Kathy Williams pricing
Programs and services
- Initial consultation
- Premium Comprehensive College Counseling Plan
- Final consultation to compare schools and aid awards
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The CoachVouch take
Kathy is a former Merrill Lynch financial analyst and business teacher who created a high school college preparation course.
Best for families who want one counselor to manage the whole application process, including financial aid letters.
Common questions
How much does Kathy Williams charge?
Coaching with Kathy runs $150 to $240 an hour. Message Kathy from this page for an exact quote.
What does Kathy Williams help with?
Kathy Williams helps with building a list of best-fit colleges, writing college essays, completing applications and a student resume and preparing for college interviews.
Is Kathy Williams certified?
Kathy Williams lists: IECA Professional member; IECA Certified College Counselor; Master's Degree in Education.
How long does Kathy Williams' college counseling plan last?
The plan runs from February through December of the calendar year.
How do I contact Kathy Williams?
Send Kathy a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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