Kirsten Keller
Independent college counselor for high school students
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Credentials | M.S. in Clinical Psychology, Seattle University; Post-Master's in Educational Counseling, Seattle University |
| Practice | Keller College Planning |
Kirsten Keller is an independent college counselor who helps high school students find colleges that fit them and get into those schools. She owns Keller College Planning. She has over 25 years of combined experience as a college counselor, high school counselor and school psychologist. She starts with students as early as sophomore year. Her training in clinical psychology and educational counseling shapes how she guides teens through the move to college.
What Kirsten helps with
Kirsten helps students plan the high school years and the college search so they reach schools that suit them.
- Choosing a best fit college
- Picking rigorous high school courses
- Choosing extracurriculars and community service
- Preparing for the SAT and ACT
- Setting grade goals for the junior transcript
- Managing the college search and application process
Who Kirsten works with
Kirsten works with high school students who plan to apply to college. She likes to start with students as early as sophomore year. Early work gives the most room to shape the high school record before applications go out.
Background and qualifications
Kirsten Keller holds an M.S. in Clinical Psychology and a Post-Master's in Educational Counseling, both from Seattle University. Earlier in her career she worked as a school psychologist and a high school counselor. That work gave her skills in educational assessment and career counseling. She now owns Keller College Planning and has over 25 years of combined experience as an independent college counselor, high school counselor and school psychologist.
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Kirsten is a former school psychologist and high school counselor who now works as an independent college counselor.
Best for families who want to start college planning early, as soon as sophomore year.
Common questions
How much does Kirsten Keller charge?
Coaching with Kirsten runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Kirsten Keller help with?
Kirsten Keller helps with choosing a best fit college, picking rigorous high school courses, choosing extracurriculars and community service and preparing for the SAT and ACT.
Is Kirsten Keller certified?
Kirsten Keller lists: M.S. in Clinical Psychology, Seattle University; Post-Master's in Educational Counseling, Seattle University.
When should families start working with Kirsten Keller?
As early as the sophomore year of high school. Starting early gives the most impact on course choices, activities, test prep and grade goals.
When does Kirsten Keller suggest taking the SAT or ACT?
She names spring of junior year as the ideal time to test.
How do I contact Kirsten Keller?
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