Kristen Miller
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Portland, Oregon
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Portland, Oregon, United States |
| Credentials | Professional member, IECA; Member, NACAC |
| Experience | 13 years coaching |
| Practice | College Bound & Ready, LLC |
Kristen Miller is a college admissions consultant and the founder of College Bound & Ready in Portland, Oregon. She guides students and parents through the full application and college selection process. She has worked in this field for 13 years. Over that time, 400+ of her students were admitted to their top choice colleges. Her clients earn an average of $15,000 to $20,000 in scholarships each year. She is accepting students in the Class of 2029 and 2030.
What Kristen helps with
Kristen helps students plan the whole college application process, from choosing schools to submitting applications. She also helps them tell their own stories in essays.
- Building a balanced college list
- Exploring interests and finding meaningful activities
- Brainstorming and editing college essays
- Completing applications with a strategic timeline
- Choosing the right colleges to apply to
- Finding scholarships
Who Kristen works with
Kristen works with high school students and their parents. She is currently accepting students in the Class of 2029 and 2030. Her clients have gone on to schools such as Cornell University and NYU.
How Kristen works
Kristen builds a strategic timeline for each student and supports them from start to finish. She shares research on colleges early so students can judge fit. She helps them brainstorm, then edits essays and applications with quick feedback. Students are asked to own the process, and deadlines keep the work on track.
Background and qualifications
Kristen Miller founded College Bound & Ready and has worked as a college consultant for 13+ years. More than 400 of her students have been admitted to their top choice colleges. Her students earn an average of $15,000 to $20,000 in scholarships each year. She is a professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) and a member of NACAC. She also has a page on her site called Kristen On Campus.
Kristen Miller pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college consulting
- Full application and selection process support
- Essay brainstorming and editing
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The CoachVouch take
Kristen has helped 400+ students get into their top choice colleges over 13+ years, with average scholarships of $15,000 to $20,000 per year.
Best for Portland-area students and parents who want a clear timeline and hands-on help with essays and applications.
Common questions
How much does Kristen Miller charge?
Coaching with Kristen runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Kristen from this page for an exact quote.
What does Kristen Miller help with?
Kristen Miller helps with building a balanced college list, exploring interests and finding meaningful activities, brainstorming and editing college essays and completing applications with a strategic timeline.
Is Kristen Miller certified?
Kristen Miller lists: Professional member, IECA; Member, NACAC.
Which class years is Kristen Miller accepting?
She is accepting students in the Class of 2029 and 2030.
How do I contact Kristen Miller?
Send Kristen a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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