Katie Thomas
College admissions consultant with 21 years as an educator
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Parents, Athletes and Creatives |
| Practice | Thomas College Consulting, LLC |
Katie Thomas is a college admissions consultant who helps students and parents plan the college search and application process. She runs Thomas College Consulting, LLC. She spent 7+ years working in college admission at a selective liberal arts college and a public flagship university. She then spent 17 years at Kent Denver School, where she was director of college counseling for 6 years. She offers full packages and hourly help.
What Katie helps with
Katie helps students plan their college search, build strong applications, and make choices once decisions come in. She also works with parents on expectations and next steps.
- Building a balanced college list that fits financially, academically and socially
- Planning SAT and ACT testing
- Writing essays that sound like the student
- Describing extracurricular activities on the Common Application
- Applying as an athlete
- Applying to theatre, music and art programs
- Practicing for college interviews
- Handling defers and waitlist offers
Who Katie works with
Katie works with high school students and their parents. Her services cover student goals and parent expectations. She also helps athletes and students applying to talent-based programs in theatre, music and art.
Background and qualifications
Katie has 21 total years as an educator. She started with 7+ years in college admission, at both a selective liberal arts college and a public flagship university. She then moved to Kent Denver School, where she spent 17 years. She was a college counselor there for 12+ years and director of college counseling for 6 years. That work gave her a close view of how admission offices review applications.
Katie Thomas pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive packages
- Hourly-rate services
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The CoachVouch take
Worked in admission at both a selective liberal arts college and a public flagship university before leading college counseling at Kent Denver School for 6 years.
Best for families who want help with the full college application process, from building a list to essays and decisions.
Common questions
How much does Katie Thomas charge?
Coaching with Katie runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Katie Thomas help with?
Katie Thomas helps with building a balanced college list that fits financially, academically and socially, planning SAT and ACT testing, writing essays that sound like the student and describing extracurricular activities on the Common Application.
Does Katie Thomas help students applying as athletes or in the arts?
Yes. She helps students apply as athletes. She also helps with talent-based programs such as theatre, music and art.
Can I hire Katie Thomas for just one part of the process?
Yes. She offers hourly-rate services as well as comprehensive packages. Hourly help can focus on areas like essays, testing plans or interview practice.
How do I contact Katie Thomas?
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