Kazue McGregor
College admissions consultant for high school and transfer students in California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Parenting coach |
| Based in | Montrose, California, United States |
| Credentials | Certified Educational Planner; M.M.; IECA Professional member; NACAC member; HECA member; WACAC member |
| Practice | Exploring College Choices LLC |
Kazue McGregor is an independent educational consultant who helps high school and transfer students choose colleges and apply to them. She holds the Certified Educational Planner credential and an M.M. She runs Exploring College Choices LLC in Montrose, California. Her work starts with student assessments to find colleges that fit the student. She then builds an individual plan for the admissions process. She also leads small group workshops for students and their families.
What Kazue helps with
Kazue helps students pick colleges that match their strengths and interests. She guides them through the application and review steps.
- Choosing colleges that are a best fit
- Building an individual plan for admissions
- Applying to college as a transfer student
- Reviewing college applications
- Picking high school courses that keep a student on track
- Preparing for admissions tests like the SAT or ACT
Who Kazue works with
Kazue works with a wide range of high school students and college transfer students. She has programs for juniors and seniors, and for freshmen and sophomores. Parents and families are part of the process too.
How Kazue works
Kazue starts with student assessments to learn the student's strengths and interests. She uses them to name colleges that are a best fit. Then she maps out an individual plan for the admissions process. She also offers small group workshops. Her programs are split by grade level, with one for juniors, seniors and transfers and one for freshmen and sophomores.
Background and qualifications
Kazue McGregor holds an M.M. and is a Certified Educational Planner. She is a Professional member of IECA. She also belongs to NACAC, HECA and WACAC. She runs Exploring College Choices LLC as an independent educational consultant in Montrose, California. Her work covers the college selection, application and review process for high school and transfer students.
Kazue McGregor pricing
Programs and services
- Individualized college planning programs
- Small group workshops
- Program for juniors, seniors and transfers
- Program for freshmen and sophomores
- Free consultation
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The CoachVouch take
Kazue builds each college plan from student assessments and a best fit approach, and she serves both high school and transfer students.
Best for high school and transfer students who want a college list built around their own strengths.
Common questions
How much does Kazue McGregor charge?
Coaching with Kazue runs $150 to $240 an hour. Message Kazue from this page for an exact quote.
What does Kazue McGregor help with?
Kazue McGregor helps with choosing colleges that are a best fit, building an individual plan for admissions, applying to college as a transfer student and reviewing college applications.
Is Kazue McGregor certified?
Kazue McGregor lists: Certified Educational Planner; M.M.; IECA Professional member; NACAC member; HECA member; WACAC member.
Does Kazue McGregor work with transfer students?
Yes. She guides college transfer students through selection, application and review.
Does Kazue offer help for younger high school students?
Yes. She has a program for freshmen and sophomores, including help choosing high school courses.
How do I contact Kazue McGregor?
Send Kazue a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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