Kim Barber
College admissions consultant serving students and families in Raleigh
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsCollege essaysFinancial aid and scholarshipsCareer clarity and purposeNew grads and students |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Practice | Raleigh College Consulting |
Kim Barber runs Raleigh College Consulting and helps students and their parents plan for college. Kim's work starts with high school course choices and career interests. It then moves to building a list of good match schools, guiding applications and essays, and comparing award letters. Kim uses the Custom College Plan planning platform and Prompt essay management software with Kim's clients. Kim also helps families with the move to college.
What Kim helps with
Kim helps students plan the path to college, from high school courses to the final school choice. Kim also works with families on applications, essays and financial aid.
- Choosing high school courses
- Picking the type and timeline of standardized testing
- Finding summer activities that fit a student's goals
- Building a long list and a short list of match schools
- Developing and critiquing college essay topics
- Choosing recommendation letter writers
- Understanding early decision, early action and regular decision
- Comparing award letters and making the final college choice
Who Kim works with
Kim works with high school students and their parents. Kim interviews both the student and the parents about college preferences. Kim also supports families through financial aid questions and the move to college.
How Kim works
Kim starts with personal assessments of interests, areas of study and possible careers. Kim then interviews the student and parents to build a personal long list of match schools. Clients join Custom College Plan, an online planning platform, and Prompt, essay management software. Together they narrow the list to the schools the student will apply to. Kim also gives tips for college interviews and reviews award letters at the end.
Kim Barber pricing
Programs and services
- Educational path and career planning
- College match and choice guidance
- College application and selection support
- Essay management software enrollment
Kim Barber reviews
The CoachVouch take
Kim covers the full process, from high school course selection through the transition to college, including award letter review.
Best for families who want help from early high school planning through the final college decision.
Common questions
How much does Kim Barber charge?
Coaching with Kim runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Kim from this page for an exact quote.
What does Kim Barber help with?
Kim Barber helps with choosing high school courses, picking the type and timeline of standardized testing, finding summer activities that fit a student's goals and building a long list and a short list of match schools.
Does Kim help students before they apply?
Yes. Kim advises on high school course selection, standardized testing, extracurricular activities and summer activities.
How do I contact Kim Barber?
Send Kim a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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