Katie Thomas
Independent college admissions consultant in Colorado
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Colorado, United States |
| Credentials | Member, Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA); M.A. Global Affairs, University of Denver; B.A. Modern Languages and Political Science, Knox College |
| Practice | Thomas College Consulting |
Katie Thomas is an independent college admissions consultant in Colorado who helps students and parents with the college search and application process. She spent 30 years as a teacher and college counselor. She was Director of College Counseling at Kent Denver School, where she redesigned the college counseling model and program. She also worked in admission at a liberal arts college and a public flagship university. She has seen admissions from both sides of the desk.
What Katie helps with
Katie guides families through every step of the college search and application process.
- Figuring out which college traits matter most
- Researching colleges and universities
- Advice on testing
- Learning about scholarships and financial aid
- Writing and editing college essays
- Completing college applications
Who Katie works with
Katie works with students and parents. Her clients come from all backgrounds and have a range of talents, interests and college goals.
Background and qualifications
Katie has spent 30 years as a teacher and college counselor. She began in college admission at Knox College from 1994 to 1998 and worked in the admission office at the University of Colorado Boulder in 1999. She then taught Spanish and French at schools in Arizona, California and Colorado. At Kent Denver School she served as college counselor from 2007 to 2014 and Director of College Counseling from 2014 to 2020. She has run her own consulting practice since 2020. She holds a B.A. from Knox College and an M.A. in Global Affairs from the University of Denver.
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The CoachVouch take
Katie led the college counseling program at a leading Colorado independent school and has also worked in college admission offices.
Best for students and parents who want guidance from someone who has worked in both college admission and school counseling.
Common questions
How much does Katie Thomas charge?
Coaching with Katie runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Katie from this page for an exact quote.
What does Katie Thomas help with?
Katie Thomas helps with figuring out which college traits matter most, researching colleges and universities, advice on testing and learning about scholarships and financial aid.
Is Katie Thomas certified?
Katie Thomas lists: Member, Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA); M.A. Global Affairs, University of Denver; B.A. Modern Languages and Political Science, Knox College.
Has Katie Thomas worked in college admissions offices?
Yes. She worked in admission at Knox College and at the University of Colorado Boulder.
How do I contact Katie Thomas?
Send Katie a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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