Kirsten Keller
College admissions consultant for high school students in Bellevue, Washington
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Bellevue, Washington, United States |
| Credentials | M.S.; HECA member |
| Practice | Keller College Planning |
Kirsten Keller is an independent college admissions consultant who helps high school students and their parents choose and apply to colleges. She runs Keller College Planning on the Eastside near Seattle, in Bellevue and Snoqualmie. Her students have earned more than $6 million in combined merit scholarships. More than 150 of them were admitted to one or more of their top choice colleges. She starts working with students as early as mid-sophomore year.
What Kirsten helps with
Kirsten helps students pick high school courses, build a college list, and prepare applications. She also answers common parent questions about testing and course requirements.
- Choosing high school courses for college admission
- Knowing how many years of math or language colleges require
- Deciding between SAT, ACT or test optional
- Understanding how AP, IB and Running Start are viewed
- Building a college list that fits academically, socially and on cost
- Planning campus visits
- Writing personal statement and supplement essays
- Building an academic and activity resume
Who Kirsten works with
Kirsten works with high school students and their parents. Sophomores come in to plan courses and activities. Juniors come in to build a college list and get ready to apply.
How Kirsten works
Juniors start monthly student meetings and curriculum lessons with Kirsten in the fall. They build a college list, visit campuses, study for and take the SAT or ACT, and write resumes and essays. Kirsten uses assessment tools and conversation to find colleges that fit academically and socially and are affordable. Families get a data-rich list with a range of best-fit schools. She also coaches students on requesting recommendation letters and brainstorming essay topics.
Background and qualifications
Kirsten Keller holds an M.S. and is a member of HECA. She works as an independent college consultant and runs Keller College Planning from the Eastside area of Bellevue and Snoqualmie in Washington. Her students have earned more than $6 million in combined merit scholarships. More than 150 of her students have been admitted to one or more of their top choice colleges.
Kirsten Keller pricing
Programs and services
- Individualized college counseling
- Monthly student meetings and curriculum lessons for juniors
- College visit planning
- Consultation
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The CoachVouch take
Her students have earned more than $6 million in combined merit scholarships.
Best for high school sophomores and juniors and their parents who want a college list that fits academically, socially and on cost.
Common questions
How much does Kirsten Keller charge?
Coaching with Kirsten runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Kirsten from this page for an exact quote.
What does Kirsten Keller help with?
Kirsten Keller helps with choosing high school courses for college admission, knowing how many years of math or language colleges require, deciding between SAT, ACT or test optional and understanding how AP, IB and Running Start are viewed.
Is Kirsten Keller certified?
Kirsten Keller lists: M.S.; HECA member.
When should a student start working with Kirsten Keller?
Mid-sophomore year is the time she names as ideal. Juniors can start monthly meetings and lessons in the fall.
How do I contact Kirsten Keller?
Send Kirsten a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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