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 |
| Also coaches | Life coach |
| Based in | California, United States |
| Credentials | HECA member; NACAC accredited professional |
| Practice | Campodonico Education Consulting |
Kristina Campodonico is an independent college admissions consultant who works with teens and their parents in California. She runs Campodonico Education Consulting. Her process starts with interest and aptitude assessments and a review of values and academics, which she uses to build a Student Profile. Each student then gets an Education Roadmap broken into steps by semester. She also helps students and parents talk more clearly about college plans and expectations.
What Kristina helps with
Kristina helps teens plan for college in a way that fits their interests and values. She also helps parents and students get on the same page about the process.
- Building a college plan around a student's interests and values
- Exploring traditional and alternative education paths
- Improving parent and student communication about college
- Managing stress during the application process
- Organizing essay prompts and campus visits
- Tracking letters of recommendation and transcript requests
- Planning for standardized test prep
- Finding free or low-cost resources in local schools and communities
Who Kristina works with
Kristina works with high school students and their parents. Parents are part of the process, and she helps both sides align on goals and expectations.
How Kristina works
Kristina uses a four-part process: Vision + Discovery, Circles of Influence, Education Road Map, and Coaching + Support. First she uses interest and aptitude assessments, value reflection, intake forms, and an academic review to create a Student Profile. She then helps students name mentors and programs that support them, called Circles of Influence. Next she builds an Education Roadmap by semester with clear steps and milestones. Ongoing coaching and organization tools support the application process.
Background and qualifications
Kristina is an independent college consultant. She is a member of HECA and a NACAC accredited professional. She keeps up with current trends and processes in higher education and admissions. Her practice, Campodonico Education Consulting, serves both students and parents and covers college planning and broader education paths.
Kristina Campodonico pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college consulting for students
- Parent guidance and support
- Student Profile assessment
- Semester-by-semester Education Roadmap
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The CoachVouch take
She builds each plan from a Student Profile and Circles of Influence, which are mentors and programs matched to the teen.
Best for teens who want to choose a college path based on their own values, and parents who want less tension in the process.
Common questions
How much does Kristina Campodonico charge?
Coaching with Kristina runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Kristina Campodonico help with?
Kristina Campodonico helps with building a college plan around a student's interests and values, exploring traditional and alternative education paths, improving parent and student communication about college and managing stress during the application process.
Is Kristina Campodonico certified?
Kristina Campodonico lists: HECA member; NACAC accredited professional.
Does Kristina only help with traditional four-year colleges?
No. She helps students look at a range of paths, from traditional to alternative settings, to fit each learning style.
Does Kristina work with parents too?
Yes. She helps parents and students align on goals, improve communication, and manage expectations.
How do I contact Kristina Campodonico?
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