Kris Neely
College admissions consultant for Tri-Valley families in Livermore, CA
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Livermore, California, United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | HECA member; Authorized Educational Consultant |
| Practice | Make It U College Consulting |
Kris Neely is an independent college admissions consultant who helps high school students and their families. She runs Make It U College Consulting in Livermore, CA. Kris works with students at Granada High School and Livermore High School, and with families across Pleasanton, Dublin, and the Tri-Valley. She focuses on California public universities, including UC Personal Insight Questions and CSU application strategy. She also guides Common App private school applications. Sessions are one-on-one on Zoom.
What Kris helps with
Kris helps students find best-fit colleges and get through applications with less stress. She keeps college cost in view for parents.
- Writing UC Personal Insight Questions
- Building a CSU application strategy
- Applying to private schools through the Common App
- Building a college list that fits a student's goals
- Essay mentoring
- Planning applications step by step
- Comparing colleges on financial fit
- Going after merit scholarships
Who Kris works with
Kris works with high school students and their parents. Most are from Granada High School and Livermore High School. She also serves families in Pleasanton, Dublin, and the wider Tri-Valley region of California.
How Kris works
Kris works one-on-one with each student. She learns the student's personality, strengths, academic goals, and interests first. Then she builds a custom college list and a full application plan. Her work includes application planning, essay mentoring, and financial fit analysis. Sessions run on Zoom or by appointment.
Background and qualifications
Kris Neely is the founder of Make It U College Consulting in Livermore, CA. She is an independent college consultant and an active member of HECA. She is also an Authorized Educational Consultant. Kris specializes in California public universities, including the UC Personal Insight Questions and CSU admissions strategy. She also helps students apply to private schools through the Common App. Her local focus is Granada High School and Livermore High School students.
Kris Neely pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one consultations by Zoom
- Application planning
- Essay mentoring
- Financial fit analysis
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The CoachVouch take
A California public university specialist with a local focus on Granada High School and Livermore High School students.
Best for Tri-Valley families who want help with UC and CSU applications and college costs.
Common questions
How much does Kris Neely charge?
Coaching with Kris runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Kris Neely help with?
Kris Neely helps with writing UC Personal Insight Questions, building a CSU application strategy, applying to private schools through the Common App and building a college list that fits a student's goals.
Does Kris Neely coach online?
Kris is based in Livermore, California, United States. Sessions are online.
Is Kris Neely certified?
Kris Neely lists: HECA member; Authorized Educational Consultant.
Does Kris Neely help with UC and CSU applications?
Yes. She guides families through the UC Personal Insight Questions and CSU application strategy. She also helps with Common App private school options.
Does Kris Neely meet with students in person?
Consultations are one-on-one on Zoom or by appointment.
How do I contact Kris Neely?
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