Kristen Fenn
College admissions consultant serving the East Bay and online
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Orinda, California, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Kristen Fenn College Advising |
Kristen Fenn is an independent college admissions consultant in Orinda, California. She helps high school students and their parents choose colleges and finish applications. She works with families across the East Bay and meets online by Zoom or FaceTime when needed. Her focus is finding a college that fits a student socially, academically and financially. She is a professional member of IECA and is taking inquiries for the Class of 2028.
What Kristen helps with
Kristen guides students through college selection, testing, applications and financial aid. She also works to lower the stress of the application process.
- Building a college list based on goals and interests
- Choosing between Early Action, Early Decision I and II, and Regular Decision
- Academic planning and course selection
- Planning for standardized tests and finding test prep resources
- Brainstorming and coaching on application essays
- Finding financial aid resources
- Picking which colleges to visit
- Preparing for college interviews
Who Kristen works with
Kristen works with high school students and their parents. She takes inquiries for the Class of 2028 and for later graduation years. She also works with transfer students. Families in the East Bay can meet with her, and others can meet online.
How Kristen works
Kristen starts with aptitude and interest assessments. She then builds a college list around the student's academic goals, interests and needs. She sets an application timeline and helps plan decisions across early and regular rounds. Each student gets a personal account on College Planner Pro, a college advising software. Students who want less support can choose hourly help, where the student manages the process and meetings.
Background and qualifications
Kristen Fenn is an independent educational consultant based in Orinda, California. She runs Kristen Fenn College Advising and serves families in Lafayette, Orinda and Moraga. She is a professional member of IECA. Her work covers the full college process, from course selection and testing to applications, essays, financial aid, visits and interviews.
Kristen Fenn pricing
Programs and services
- Complete college advising services
- Free 30-minute initial consultation
- Hourly services directed by the student
- Summer program resources
Kristen Fenn reviews
The CoachVouch take
Offers both full-service advising and hourly help where the student directs the process.
Best for East Bay high school students and parents who want help finding a college that fits socially, academically and financially.
Common questions
How much does Kristen Fenn charge?
Coaching with Kristen runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Kristen from this page for an exact quote.
What does Kristen Fenn help with?
Kristen Fenn helps with building a college list based on goals and interests, choosing between Early Action, Early Decision I and II, and Regular Decision, academic planning and course selection and planning for standardized tests and finding test prep resources.
Does Kristen Fenn coach online?
Kristen is based in Orinda, California, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Kristen Fenn certified?
Kristen Fenn lists: IECA Professional member.
Can students get help on an hourly basis?
Yes. Students can use hourly support where the student manages the process and meetings and Kristen gives guidance as the student directs.
How do I contact Kristen Fenn?
Send Kristen a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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