
Kristin Bartholomees
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Georgia
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Georgia, United States |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | True North College Consulting |
Kristin Bartholomees is an independent college admissions consultant who works with parents and students in Georgia. Kristin runs True North College Consulting and keeps a small caseload. Kristin's clients get help with applications, deadlines, essays, scholarships and testing. Kristin offers comprehensive college counseling with boutique-level service. Families use Kristin to cut stress and family conflict and to land at a college that fits the student well.
What Kristin helps with
Kristin helps families who feel anxious or overwhelmed by how competitive and complicated college admissions has become. Kristin takes on the work of keeping the process organized.
- Keeping track of application deadlines
- Planning and reviewing college essays
- Finding and applying for scholarships
- Managing testing plans
- Reducing family conflict over applications
- Choosing a college that is the best fit
- Getting personal help when a school counselor has hundreds of students
Who Kristin works with
Kristin works with parents who want the best options for their child and do not want to miss opportunities. Kristin's clients often lack time to manage applications themselves. Many students feel like just a number at school and cannot get much time with an overworked school counselor.
How Kristin works
Kristin uses a small caseload model. This lets each family reach Kristin when they need expert help most. Kristin brings a relational approach to every student and family. The goal is an application process that is organized and as stress free as possible. Kristin's comprehensive college counseling covers deadlines, essays, scholarships and testing.
Background and qualifications
Kristin is an independent college consultant and a member of HECA. Kristin founded True North College Consulting, where Kristin offers comprehensive college counseling to students and parents. Kristin's practice is built on a small caseload and boutique-level service.
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Programs and services
- Comprehensive college counseling
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The CoachVouch take
Kristin limits their caseload so each family gets boutique-level attention and access to them when it counts.
Best for parents who want organized, personal help with college applications and less stress at home.
Common questions
How much does Kristin Bartholomees charge?
Coaching with Kristin runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Kristin Bartholomees help with?
Kristin Bartholomees helps with keeping track of application deadlines, planning and reviewing college essays, finding and applying for scholarships and managing testing plans.
Is Kristin Bartholomees certified?
Kristin Bartholomees lists: HECA member.
Why does Kristin keep a small caseload?
A small caseload lets families reach Kristin when they need expertise most. It also gives each student more personal attention than a busy school counselor can offer.
How do I contact Kristin Bartholomees?
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