Kimberly Hildebrand-Faust
Independent college admissions consultant for students and parents in Oregon
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
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| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Oregon, United States |
| Credentials | College counseling certificate, University of California-Riverside; HECA member; Master's in Cultural Anthropology, Universidad de las Americas-Puebla; Rotary Foundation full-ride scholarship recipient |
| Practice | Kim for College |
Kimberly Hildebrand-Faust is an independent college admissions consultant who runs Kim for College. She helps students and parents plan the college search, write essays, and manage applications. She also served as an application reader at two schools, where she cast the first vote on international student decisions. About half of her students apply to schools both in the USA and abroad.
What Kimberly helps with
Kimberly helps families make sense of the college process, from choosing classes to picking schools and writing essays. She keeps the timeline and costs clear.
- Mapping out classes needed for a student's intended majors
- Deciding whether to test and building a testing strategy
- Brainstorming and writing college essays
- Building a college list based on interests, academics and finances
- Managing the application timeline
- Applying to schools in the USA and abroad
- Finding scholarships and good financial matches
Who Kimberly works with
Kimberly works with students and their parents. About half of her students apply to schools both in the USA and abroad. She helps students no matter where they live. She knows education systems and transcripts from around the world, so international families are a regular part of her work.
Background and qualifications
Kimberly won a Rotary Foundation scholarship and used it to earn a master's in Cultural Anthropology at a university in Mexico. She then taught in South Korea and worked in a study abroad office at Willamette University. She also coordinated disabilities services. She earned a college counseling certificate from the University of California-Riverside and has read 2,000 applications as an admissions reader.
Kimberly Hildebrand-Faust pricing
Programs and services
- College preparation
- Essay coaching
- College search and selection
Kimberly Hildebrand-Faust reviews
The CoachVouch take
She has read 2,000 applications as an admissions reader and had the first vote on international student decisions.
Best for families who want help with essays and college choice, including students applying abroad or from outside the USA.
Common questions
How much does Kimberly Hildebrand-Faust charge?
Coaching with Kimberly runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Kimberly from this page for an exact quote.
What does Kimberly Hildebrand-Faust help with?
Kimberly Hildebrand-Faust helps with mapping out classes needed for a student's intended majors, deciding whether to test and building a testing strategy, brainstorming and writing college essays and building a college list based on interests, academics and finances.
Is Kimberly Hildebrand-Faust certified?
Kimberly Hildebrand-Faust lists: College counseling certificate, University of California-Riverside; HECA member; Master's in Cultural Anthropology, Universidad de las Americas-Puebla; Rotary Foundation full-ride scholarship recipient.
Does Kimberly work with international students?
Yes. She understands education systems and transcripts from around the world. She was also an international student herself.
Does Kimberly help with college essays?
Yes. She helps students brainstorm topics and get unstuck. She has read 2,000 applications as an admissions reader.
How do I contact Kimberly Hildebrand-Faust?
Send Kimberly a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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