Kelli McCarthy
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Leander, Texas
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Leander, Texas, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Now to Next Academic Advising |
Kelli McCarthy is an independent educational consultant in Leander, Texas. Kelli runs Now to Next Academic Advising and helps students and parents with college admissions. Kelli works with students from grade 8 through grade 12. Kelli's work covers finding good fit colleges, essays, application timelines, and financial aid forms. Kelli also builds plans for homeschoolers and speaks at schools and groups about what colleges look for.
What Kelli helps with
Kelli helps students pick colleges that fit them and get through applications with less stress. Kelli also helps younger students plan their high school years.
- Finding colleges that fit academically, socially and financially
- Building a balanced college list
- Brainstorming and reviewing college essays
- Creating a resume for applications
- Following a custom application timeline
- Filing FAFSA and CSS forms
- Choosing high school courses and activities
- Graduation planning for homeschoolers
Who Kelli works with
Kelli works with students in grades 8 to 12 and their parents. Younger students get help planning high school. Older students get help with college applications. Kelli also has specialized plans for homeschool families who need help with graduation planning and record keeping.
How Kelli works
Kelli starts by learning each student's aptitudes, interests, talents and interpersonal style. In 10th grade Kelli reviews classes and activities and looks at ways to earn college credit in high school. In 11th grade students set their dream college criteria, build a college list, brainstorm essays and make a resume. In 12th grade Kelli reviews and submits essays and applications on a custom timeline. Kelli then helps with portal reviews, FAFSA and CSS forms, and offer evaluations.
Background and qualifications
Kelli McCarthy is an independent educational consultant based in Leander, Texas. Kelli is a professional member of IECA. Kelli runs Now to Next Academic Advising, which serves students from middle school through senior year. Kelli also gives talks at schools and organizations on the college admissions process and what colleges look for.
Kelli McCarthy pricing
Programs and services
- College Counseling for grades 10 to 12
- High School Roadmap for grades 8 and 9
- Homeschool support plans
- Speaking at schools and organizations
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The CoachVouch take
Kelli offers a High School Roadmap that starts planning in the summer after 8th grade, and keeps helping after applications are submitted.
Best for families who want early high school planning and steady help through college applications and financial aid forms.
Common questions
How much does Kelli McCarthy charge?
Coaching with Kelli runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Kelli McCarthy help with?
Kelli McCarthy helps with finding colleges that fit academically, socially and financially, building a balanced college list, brainstorming and reviewing college essays and creating a resume for applications.
Is Kelli McCarthy certified?
Kelli McCarthy lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Kelli McCarthy work with homeschoolers?
Yes. Kelli has specialized plans for homeschoolers that cover graduation planning and record keeping.
When can students start working with Kelli?
Students can start as early as the summer after 8th grade with the High School Roadmap. College Counseling is for grades 10 to 12.
How do I contact Kelli McCarthy?
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