Katie Garrett
Boarding school and college admissions consultant in Charlotte, North Carolina
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Parenting coach |
| Based in | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States |
| Credentials | Certified Educational Planner (CEP); Professional Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA); Graduate certificate in Independent Educational Consulting, UC-Irvine |
| Practice | Garrett Educational Consulting |
Katie Garrett is an independent educational consultant who helps students and parents with boarding school and college admissions. She founded Garrett Educational Consulting in Charlotte, North Carolina. She is a Certified Educational Planner and holds a graduate certificate in independent educational consulting from UC-Irvine. Her team also offers academic advising and test prep. She keeps a limited roster of families so each one gets close attention. She works with families in the Carolinas, across the country and abroad.
What Katie helps with
Katie helps families choose schools and move through each step of the application process, from first inquiry to final decisions.
- Matching students to the right boarding school
- Building a college list based on fit
- Planning application and essay strategy
- Preparing for boarding school interviews
- Keeping college deadlines and timelines on track
- Planning a gap year
- Choosing a day school or school placement
- Finding school year abroad programs
Who Katie works with
Katie works with students and their parents. Boarding school clients are in grades 6 to 12. College clients range from freshmen through seniors, so families can start early. Families can also get help with school placement and other academic choices at any grade level.
How Katie works
Every package is personalized, and the team keeps a limited roster of families. Clients get clear timelines, regular check-ins and proactive guidance. Boarding school work includes school matching, application and essay strategy, interview prep and family strategy sessions. College work includes a fit-based school list, essay feedback, deadline tracking and support with final decisions.
Background and qualifications
Katie Garrett is the founder of Garrett Educational Consulting in Charlotte, North Carolina. She is a Certified Educational Planner and a Professional Member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association. She holds a graduate certificate in Independent Educational Consulting from UC-Irvine and uses that training with every family. Her firm covers boarding school admissions, college admissions, academic advising, standardized test prep and AP exam prep.
Katie Garrett pricing
Programs and services
- Boarding school admissions consulting for grades 6 to 12
- Full-cycle college admissions support
- Academic support and school placement guidance
- Standardized test prep
- AP exam prep
- SSAT Flex test administration
Katie Garrett reviews
The CoachVouch take
Her firm covers both boarding school and college admissions, and it also administers the SSAT Flex test.
Best for families weighing boarding school or starting early on the college process who want a limited-roster, fit-focused consultant.
Common questions
How much does Katie Garrett charge?
Coaching with Katie runs $150 to $240 an hour. Message Katie from this page for an exact quote.
What does Katie Garrett help with?
Katie Garrett helps with matching students to the right boarding school, building a college list based on fit, planning application and essay strategy and preparing for boarding school interviews.
Is Katie Garrett certified?
Katie Garrett lists: Certified Educational Planner (CEP); Professional Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA); Graduate certificate in Independent Educational Consulting, UC-Irvine.
Does Katie Garrett help with boarding school admissions?
Yes. She helps students in grades 6 to 12 with school matching, application and essay strategy, and interview prep.
Can students start college admissions work early?
Yes. Her college support covers freshmen through seniors, and starting early helps with decisions that shape the application.
How do I contact Katie Garrett?
Send Katie a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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