Kim Anderson
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Hinsdale, Illinois
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Hinsdale, Illinois, United States |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | Spotlight College Advising |
Kim Anderson is an independent college admissions consultant who helps students and parents plan for college. Kim runs Spotlight College Advising in Hinsdale, Illinois. The counseling team has more than 40 years of combined college counseling experience. The team has toured over 300 schools and built its own college planning curriculum. Kim is a HECA member.
What Kim helps with
Spotlight helps families plan for college before, during and after the process. The work covers students aiming for Top 20 colleges as well as state schools and community colleges.
- Planning for college as a family
- Applying to Top 20 colleges
- Applying to state schools
- Applying to local community colleges
- Preparing for success before, during and after college
Who Kim works with
Spotlight works with students and their parents. Families include students who aim for a Top 20 college, a state school or a local community college.
How Kim works
Spotlight uses a college planning curriculum built by its counseling team. The curriculum covers the time before, during and after college. The team has toured over 300 schools, and that visit experience shapes its advice. Families can choose from comprehensive packages.
Background and qualifications
Kim Anderson is an independent college consultant and a HECA member. Kim leads Spotlight College Advising in Hinsdale, Illinois. The counseling team has more than 40 years of combined college counseling experience. Team members have toured over 300 schools. They also created the college planning curriculum the practice uses with families.
Kim Anderson pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive college counseling packages
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The CoachVouch take
The counseling team has toured over 300 schools and built its own college planning curriculum.
Best for Illinois families who want help with college planning, whether the goal is a Top 20 school, a state school or a community college.
Common questions
How much does Kim Anderson charge?
Coaching with Kim runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Kim from this page for an exact quote.
What does Kim Anderson help with?
Kim Anderson helps with planning for college as a family, applying to Top 20 colleges, applying to state schools and applying to local community colleges.
Is Kim Anderson certified?
Kim Anderson lists: HECA member.
Does Spotlight College Advising only help students applying to top schools?
No. The team works with students aiming for Top 20 colleges, state schools and local community colleges.
How do I contact Kim Anderson?
Send Kim a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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