Katie Andersen
College counselor for student-athletes in South Orange County
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Parents and Athletes |
| Also coaches | Performance coach |
| Based in | Dana Point, California, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | College Fit |
Katie Andersen is an independent educational consultant who runs College Fit in Dana Point, California. She counsels high school athletes who want to play a sport in college, and she works with their families too. She teaches them how NCAA DI, DII and NAIA recruiting works. She helps them find a college that fits on academics, sports, money and social life. One client she guided landed a spot on Princeton's track and field team.
What Katie helps with
Katie helps student-athletes and their parents handle college recruiting and applications. The goal is a school that fits the student and the athlete.
- Learning how NCAA DI, DII and NAIA recruiting works
- Finding a college that fits academically, athletically, financially and socially
- Going after an athletic scholarship
- Using a sport to get into a chosen school
- Building strong admissions materials and college contacts
- Handling stress during recruiting and applications
Who Katie works with
Katie works with high school athletes who want to play a sport in college, and with their parents. Some families hire her for full college counseling plus recruiting. Other students already have a college counselor, and Katie handles only the athletics recruiting alongside that counselor.
Background and qualifications
Katie Andersen is an independent educational consultant based in Dana Point, California. She is a professional member of IECA. She runs College Fit, a private college counseling service for student-athletes in South Orange County. She guides families through both athletic recruiting and the college application process. One of her student-athletes was placed at Princeton University for track and field.
Katie Andersen pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive college counseling plus athletics recruiting
- Athletics recruiting only, in partnership with the student's own college counselor
- Free intro call by Zoom
- Online courses
- High academic soccer ID camps
Katie Andersen reviews
The CoachVouch take
She offers a co-counseling option where she handles only athletics recruiting while the student's own college counselor handles the rest.
Best for high school athletes and their families who want help with sports recruiting and finding a college that fits.
Common questions
How much does Katie Andersen charge?
Coaching with Katie runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Katie Andersen help with?
Katie Andersen helps with learning how NCAA DI, DII and NAIA recruiting works, finding a college that fits academically, athletically, financially and socially, going after an athletic scholarship and using a sport to get into a chosen school.
Is Katie Andersen certified?
Katie Andersen lists: IECA Professional member.
Can Katie Andersen work with a student who already has a college counselor?
Yes. Her athletics recruiting only service is built for this. She handles the recruiting while the student's counselor handles the rest.
Which college athletic levels does College Fit cover?
College Fit covers NCAA DI, DII and NAIA recruiting.
How do I contact Katie Andersen?
Request an intro on this page. It's free, and we'll connect you with Katie and, if you want, 2 or 3 similar coaches to compare.
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