Kim Knous Dolan
College admissions counselor for students and parents in Colorado
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Colorado, United States |
| Credentials | Member, Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA) |
| Practice | Guided Futures |
Kim Knous Dolan is an independent college consultant who runs Guided Futures in Colorado. Kim helps high school students and their parents pick the right college or other path after graduation. Kim works one on one with juniors and seniors and also offers monthly group sessions for sophomores and juniors. Kim belongs to HECA, a network of more than 1,000 college consultants. Kim also plans gap year, certificate and trades options.
What Kim helps with
Kim helps students find a college or post-high school path that fits them. Kim also helps families plan the steps along the way.
- Finding a college that is the right fit
- Building a college list
- Completing college applications
- Planning gap year options
- Exploring certificate programs and trades pathways
- Course planning, grades and testing
- Choosing extracurricular activities
- Planning college visits
Who Kim works with
Kim works with high school students and their parents. Juniors and seniors get one on one support. Sophomores and juniors can join monthly group sessions. Students who are not headed to a four year college can also plan gap year, certificate or trades paths.
How Kim works
Families start with a free 30-minute first consultation. Then they choose one on one counseling or monthly group sessions. Group sessions are for sophomores and juniors only. They are run with Andy Mendlesberg of PlanIt College. Topics include course planning, grades and testing, extracurricular activities, building a college list, college visit strategies and high level financial aid. One on one work for juniors and seniors covers deep college research, final college lists and applications.
Background and qualifications
Kim Knous Dolan is an independent college consultant and the founder of Guided Futures. Kim is a member of the Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA). Through HECA Kim can ask more than 1,000 other consultants about campuses and hard cases. Kim keeps advice current by taking part in professional institutes and touring colleges. Kim's work also covers newer topics such as AI in admissions, global study options, and certificate and trades programs.
Kim Knous Dolan pricing
Programs and services
- Free 30-minute initial consultation
- One-on-one college counseling for juniors and seniors
- Monthly group college counseling for sophomores and juniors
- Gap year, certificate and trades planning
Kim Knous Dolan reviews
The CoachVouch take
Kim plans paths beyond four year college, including gap years, certificate programs and trades.
Best for high school students and parents who want help finding a college or post-high school path that fits.
Common questions
How much does Kim Knous Dolan charge?
Coaching with Kim runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Kim from this page for an exact quote.
What does Kim Knous Dolan help with?
Kim Knous Dolan helps with finding a college that is the right fit, building a college list, completing college applications and planning gap year options.
Is Kim Knous Dolan certified?
Kim Knous Dolan lists: Member, Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA).
Does Kim Knous Dolan help students who do not want a four year college?
Yes. Guided Futures also designs plans for gap year options, certificate programs and trades pathways.
Which grades can join the group sessions?
Group sessions are for sophomores and juniors only. They are held monthly.
How do I contact Kim Knous Dolan?
Send Kim a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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