Kristin Leffler
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Lake Forest Park, WA
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Lake Forest Park, Washington, United States |
| Credentials | Associate Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA); Member, Pacific Northwest Association for College Admission Counseling; Independent Educational Consultant Certificate, University of California-Irvine (150 hours); IEC Summer Training Institute, Swarthmore College (2017); BA in Communications, University of Washington |
| Practice | North Star College Consulting |
Kristin Leffler is a college admissions consultant and the founder of North Star College Consulting in Lake Forest Park, Washington. She helps high school students and their parents search for colleges and complete applications. She looks at each student's strengths and goals to find schools that fit. She visits several campuses each year and meets weekly with other consultants. She also holds a 150-hour consultant certificate from UC Irvine.
What Kristin helps with
Kristin helps students find colleges that fit their strengths and goals and present themselves well on applications. She also helps families manage stress and disagreements during the process.
- Building a college list that fits the student
- Understanding the college admissions process
- Reviewing a high school transcript
- Choosing between early action and early decision
- Getting letters of recommendation
- Keeping track of application deadlines
- Comparing acceptance offers and making a final choice
- Easing family tension over college choices
Who Kristin works with
Kristin works with high school students and their families. Her clients are often busy with schoolwork, activities and jobs, and have little time for a deep college search. She also helps parents and students who disagree on priorities.
How Kristin works
Kristin starts with a free introductory consultation. Her main package, College List Development and Application Support, covers a college admissions overview, a review of the high school transcript, and early action and early decision guidance. It also covers letters of recommendation, deadline management, and review of acceptance offers. Clients get a custom college plan portal. Meetings can be held over Zoom.
Background and qualifications
Kristin earned a BA in Communications at the University of Washington. She completed the Independent Educational Consultant Certificate Program at the University of California-Irvine, which represents 150 hours of evaluated learning. In 2017 she finished the Independent Educational Consultant Summer Training Institute at Swarthmore College. She is an Associate Member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association and a member of the Pacific Northwest Association for College Admission Counseling. She visits several campuses each year, attends national conferences twice a year, and meets weekly with colleagues online.
Kristin Leffler pricing
Programs and services
- College List Development and Application Support package
- Free introductory consultation
- Meetings by Zoom
- Custom college plan portal
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The CoachVouch take
Kristin guided her own three children through college admissions and visits campuses each year to meet admissions officers.
Best for high school students and parents who want help building a college list and managing applications.
Common questions
How much does Kristin Leffler charge?
Coaching with Kristin runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Kristin from this page for an exact quote.
What does Kristin Leffler help with?
Kristin Leffler helps with building a college list that fits the student, understanding the college admissions process, reviewing a high school transcript and choosing between early action and early decision.
Is Kristin Leffler certified?
Kristin Leffler lists: Associate Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA); Member, Pacific Northwest Association for College Admission Counseling; Independent Educational Consultant Certificate, University of California-Irvine (150 hours); IEC Summer Training Institute, Swarthmore College (2017); BA in Communications, University of Washington.
Does Kristin Leffler offer a free first meeting?
Yes. North Star College Consulting offers a free introductory consultation.
Can Kristin meet with clients online?
Yes. She uses Zoom for meetings.
How do I contact Kristin Leffler?
Send Kristin a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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