Kristen Borsetti
College admissions consultant for international families in Singapore and San Francisco
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Credentials | Certificate in College Counseling with Distinction, UCLA; Member, Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA); Member, International School Counselor Association (ISCA); Certified essay coach, Wow Writing Workshop; Certified trainer in Cultural Intelligence solutions |
| Practice | College Alchemist |
Kristen Borsetti is the founder of College Alchemist. She is an educational consultant who helps international families with US and global college admissions. She spent 30 years in management consulting, first in technology and then in diversity, equity and inclusion work for schools and companies. She is a dual national of the United States and Italy and lived in Singapore. Her firm is based in Singapore and San Francisco.
What Kristen helps with
Kristen helps students find their voice and apply to universities that fit them socially, academically and financially.
- College admissions for the US, Canada, UK and Europe
- Finding a university that fits socially, academically and financially
- Writing authentic college essays
- Helping students show their unique voice and interests
- Admissions for students in IBDP, A-levels, GCSE, AP and national curriculums
- Admissions guidance for multi-national families
Who Kristen works with
Kristen works with international and multi-national families. Her students come from many high school curriculums, including IBDP, A-levels, GCSE, AP and national or custom programs. They apply to universities across the US, Canada, the UK and Europe.
Background and qualifications
Kristen has 30 years of experience in management consulting. She started in technology, then moved into diversity, equity and inclusion and engagement strategy for companies and schools. She has consulted with preschool, primary, secondary and post-secondary institutions in the United States and Singapore. She has also worked with non-profits for over 20 years on educational access and scholarships in the US and Southeast Asia. She earned a Certificate in College Counseling with Distinction from UCLA and is a certified essay coach.
Kristen Borsetti pricing
Programs and services
- Bespoke college admissions consulting
- Essay coaching
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The CoachVouch take
She pairs 30 years of management consulting and cultural intelligence training with college admissions work for international families.
Best for international families in Singapore or abroad who want guidance on US and global university applications.
Common questions
How much does Kristen Borsetti charge?
Coaching with Kristen runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Kristen Borsetti help with?
Kristen Borsetti helps with college admissions for the US, Canada, UK and Europe, finding a university that fits socially, academically and financially, writing authentic college essays and helping students show their unique voice and interests.
Is Kristen Borsetti certified?
Kristen Borsetti lists: Certificate in College Counseling with Distinction, UCLA; Member, Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA); Member, International School Counselor Association (ISCA); Certified essay coach, Wow Writing Workshop; Certified trainer in Cultural Intelligence solutions.
Which school curriculums does Kristen work with?
She works with students in IBDP, A-levels, GCSE, AP and national or custom curriculums.
Where can Kristen's students apply?
Her students apply to universities in the US, Canada, the UK and Europe.
How do I contact Kristen Borsetti?
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