Kim Anderson
College admissions consultant and founder of Spotlight College Advising
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Practice | Spotlight College Advising |
Kim Anderson is a college admissions consultant and the founder of Spotlight College Advising. She helps students with the full college application process, from course planning to reviewing acceptance letters. Before starting her own business, she spent 3.5 years at Partners For Achievement. There she ran student workshops and oversaw both marketing and the essay program. Her comprehensive package includes 12 to 15 meetings and essay editing, and it runs 35 to 45 hours in total.
What Kim helps with
Kim helps students plan for college and get through each step of applying. She also offers a lower cost hourly option for families who want to cover only some services.
- Transcript review and course planning
- Standardized test planning
- Summer activities and enrichment choices
- Activities review and resume development
- Building a college list with timetables and deadlines
- Application strategy and personal statements
- Interview preparation
- Financial aid and scholarship basics
Who Kim works with
Kim works with students going through the college admissions process. She also serves families who want a full program or a flexible plan for a smaller budget. The steps and their order are set by what each student needs.
How Kim works
The comprehensive package includes 12 to 15 meetings and essay editing time, for 35 to 45 hours in total. The order and timing of each service depend on the student. Along the way, students work on organizational tools and keep track of deadlines and application details. The hourly option requires a minimum four hour block. Clients then pick the items they want from the comprehensive list.
Background and qualifications
Kim founded Spotlight College Advising and works as its college consultant. Before that, she spent 3.5 years at Partners For Achievement. In her first year there, she worked only in marketing and outreach. As she learned more about college admissions, she led student workshops on professional prep and resumes, standout factor, and paying for college. She also worked with students on interview prep and testing. She later became responsible for overseeing both marketing and outreach and the essay program.
Kim Anderson pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive package with 12 to 15 meetings and essay editing
- Hourly package with a four hour minimum block
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Offers both a full package and a flexible hourly option, so families can choose only the services they need.
Best for students and families who want help with every step of college applications, or who want to pick just a few services.
Common questions
How much does Kim Anderson charge?
Coaching with Kim runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Kim Anderson help with?
Kim Anderson helps with transcript review and course planning, standardized test planning, summer activities and enrichment choices and activities review and resume development.
What is included in the comprehensive package?
It includes 12 to 15 meetings and essay editing time, for 35 to 45 hours in total. Services range from course planning and test planning to application strategy, interview prep and review of acceptance letters.
How do I contact Kim Anderson?
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