Kristina Campodonico
College admissions consultant for teens and parents in California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Teens and Parents |
| Based in | California, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | HECA member; NACAC accredited professional |
| Practice | Campodonico Education Consulting |
Kristina Campodonico is an independent college admissions consultant in California. She helps teens and their parents plan for college, from early high school through applications. Her process starts with interest and aptitude assessments and values work, then builds a Student Profile and an Education Roadmap by semester. She also guides essays, college lists, and financial aid. She holds HECA and NACAC credentials and works to line up parents and students.
What Kristina helps with
Kristina helps students plan for college in a way that fits their values and interests. She also helps parents and teens talk through the process with less tension.
- Choosing high school courses and activities
- Building a college list with reach, possible, and anchor schools
- Brainstorming and editing personal statements and supplemental essays
- Finding financial aid and scholarship options
- Planning campus visits
- Lining up parent and student goals
- Preparing for college interviews
- Exploring gap year and alternative learning options
Who Kristina works with
Kristina works with students and their parents. Some families start in 8th grade with a few focused sessions on school engagement and emotional well-being. Many start in sophomore or early junior year. She plans each service model around the needs of the family.
How Kristina works
Kristina uses a four part process: Vision + Discovery, Circles of Influence, Education Roadmap, and Coaching + Support. Vision + Discovery takes 2 to 4 sessions of 60 to 90 minutes, ideally in person. It uses interest and aptitude assessments, values reflection, and intake forms to build a Student Profile. Circles of Influence connects students to mentors and programs. The Roadmap breaks each semester into steps with milestones. Essay work happens mostly online.
Background and qualifications
Kristina Campodonico is an independent college consultant and runs Campodonico Education Consulting. She is a member of HECA and is a NACAC accredited professional. She keeps up with trends and processes in higher education and admissions. Her work covers traditional and alternative education paths, including gap year and 5th year programs, and she points families to free or low cost resources in local schools and communities.
Kristina Campodonico pricing
Programs and services
- Student Vision and Discovery sessions
- Education Roadmap planning
- College list development
- Essay brainstorming and editing
- Application submission coaching
- College interview coaching
Kristina Campodonico reviews
The CoachVouch take
Builds each plan from a Student Profile based on assessments and core values, and includes a parent alignment session before the final college list.
Best for families who want a student led college process that starts early and keeps parents involved.
Common questions
How much does Kristina Campodonico charge?
Coaching with Kristina runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Kristina from this page for an exact quote.
What does Kristina Campodonico help with?
Kristina Campodonico helps with choosing high school courses and activities, building a college list with reach, possible, and anchor schools, brainstorming and editing personal statements and supplemental essays and finding financial aid and scholarship options.
Does Kristina Campodonico coach online?
Kristina is based in California, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Kristina Campodonico certified?
Kristina Campodonico lists: HECA member; NACAC accredited professional.
When can students start working with Kristina Campodonico?
Students can start as early as 8th grade or as late as junior year. Sessions in 8th to 10th grade are few and focus on academic engagement and emotional well-being.
Does Kristina help with college essays?
Yes. She mentors students from first brainstorming to final editing on personal statements and supplemental essays. This work mostly happens online.
How do I contact Kristina Campodonico?
Send Kristina a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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