Kristen Borsetti
College admissions consultant for international families, based in Singapore and San Francisco
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | College Alchemist |
Kristen Borsetti is an independent college admissions consultant who helps students and their parents plan for university. She works through College Alchemist, a firm based in Singapore and San Francisco. The firm serves families across many high school curriculums. Students apply to schools in the US, Canada, the UK and Europe. The work covers academic fit, social fit and financial fit. Advising can start in Grade 9 and continue through high school.
What Kristen helps with
Kristen helps students build a strong profile during high school and pick universities that fit them. The work covers grades, activities, interests and the application itself.
- Planning a balance of coursework and extracurriculars
- Building a profile that shows a student's own voice
- Finding activities and talents to develop
- Understanding how a student's profile is used in admissions
- Choosing universities with the right academic, social and financial fit
- Applying to schools in the US, Canada, UK and Europe
- Getting focused help in specific areas of the process
Who Kristen works with
Kristen works with students and their families. Clients follow many different high school curriculums. Many families live outside the US and apply to universities in the US, Canada, the UK and Europe. Students can begin in Grade 9 or 10 or come for help with specific parts of the process.
How Kristen works
Work starts with an initial consultation. It includes an in-depth interview with the student and family. The team reviews the transcript, recent report cards, test scores, extracurricular activities and interests. Then they explain how these parts of the student's profile are used in admissions. The meeting ends with a plan to reach the student's top university choices. Support can run through all of high school or focus on certain areas. Grade 9 and 10 work covers course planning and building a profile.
Background and qualifications
Kristen is an independent college consultant and a member of HECA. She works with College Alchemist, a bespoke admissions consulting firm based in Singapore and San Francisco. The firm has an international focus and serves families across multiple high school curriculums. It helps students place at universities in the US, Canada, the UK and Europe.
Kristen Borsetti pricing
Programs and services
- Initial consultation with student and family
- Full support throughout high school
- Focused guidance in specific areas
- Grade 9 and 10 planning
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The CoachVouch take
Works internationally from Singapore and San Francisco with families across many high school curriculums.
Best for international families who want help from Grade 9 on and plan to apply to schools in the US, Canada, the UK or Europe.
Common questions
How much does Kristen Borsetti charge?
Coaching with Kristen runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Kristen from this page for an exact quote.
What does Kristen Borsetti help with?
Kristen Borsetti helps with planning a balance of coursework and extracurriculars, building a profile that shows a student's own voice, finding activities and talents to develop and understanding how a student's profile is used in admissions.
Is Kristen Borsetti certified?
Kristen Borsetti lists: HECA member.
Does Kristen Borsetti work with families outside the US?
Yes. Her firm is based in Singapore and San Francisco and works with families across many high school curriculums. Students apply to schools in the US, Canada, the UK and Europe.
Can students start early with Kristen Borsetti?
Yes. The program includes planning for Grade 9 and 10. Families can also choose focused help in specific areas.
How do I contact Kristen Borsetti?
Send Kristen a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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