Kristi Harlig
College admissions consultant for students and families in Vista, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
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| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Vista, California, United States |
| Credentials | Master's degree in psychology; College counseling certificate, UCSD; WOW Method Certified Essay Coach; IECA professional member; NACAC member; WACAC member |
| Practice | Future InSight College Consulting |
Kristi Harlig is a college admissions consultant and the lead consultant at Future InSight College Consulting in Vista, California. She helps students and families plan for college, from middle school through senior year. Before consulting, she spent 20 years teaching and counseling in public schools in Los Angeles and San Diego counties. She was a college counselor at a Los Angeles Unified magnet high school and helped hundreds of students apply. She is also a WOW Method Certified Essay Coach.
What Kristi helps with
Kristi works with students and parents on planning for college, building a college list, and completing applications. She also helps families lower the stress of the process.
- Choosing middle school and high school courses
- Building a 4-year high school plan
- Building a college list for academic, social and financial fit
- Writing Common App essays
- Answering UC Personal Insight Questions
- Preparing for college interviews
- Understanding financial aid and scholarship searches
- Reviewing acceptances and financial aid offers
Who Kristi works with
Kristi works with middle school, high school and senior students and their parents. She serves families across many locations, education levels and income levels. Some programs are for students who join after 11th grade or in mid-November of senior year.
How Kristi works
Future InSight offers programs by grade level. These include a middle school program, a 9th and 10th grade program, a comprehensive program for juniors and seniors, a Senior Quick Start program, an essay program, and a Final Countdown program for seniors who join mid-November through January. Each program builds a plan around the student's interests and strengths. Families who buy more than one program get a discount on each added program.
Background and qualifications
Kristi spent 20 years in public school teaching and counseling in Los Angeles and San Diego counties. She worked as a college counselor at a top-rated magnet high school in the Los Angeles Unified School District. She later became a high school counselor at a leading San Diego County high school. In that work she helped hundreds of students choose their paths after high school and apply to colleges. She holds a master's degree in psychology and a college counseling certificate from UCSD. She is a WOW Method Certified Essay Coach and belongs to NACAC, WACAC and IECA.
Kristi Harlig pricing
Programs and services
- Middle school program
- 9th and 10th grade program
- Comprehensive college consulting program
- Senior Quick Start program
- College essay program
- Final Countdown for seniors
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The CoachVouch take
Kristi spent 20 years as a public school teacher and counselor before starting her consulting work.
Best for families who want help from middle school through senior year and a clear plan for college fit.
Common questions
How much does Kristi Harlig charge?
Coaching with Kristi runs $150 to $240 an hour. Message Kristi from this page for an exact quote.
What does Kristi Harlig help with?
Kristi Harlig helps with choosing middle school and high school courses, building a 4-year high school plan, building a college list for academic, social and financial fit and writing Common App essays.
Is Kristi Harlig certified?
Kristi Harlig lists: Master's degree in psychology; College counseling certificate, UCSD; WOW Method Certified Essay Coach; IECA professional member; NACAC member; WACAC member.
Can seniors start working with Kristi late in the process?
Yes. The Final Countdown program is for seniors who join mid-November through January. It is offered on a space-available basis.
Does Future InSight help with the UC application?
Yes. The essay programs cover the Common App essay and the UC Personal Insight Questions. Help with the activities sections is an optional add-on.
How do I contact Kristi Harlig?
Send Kristi a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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