Mausami Kakkar
College admissions consultant serving students in the Bay Area
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | California, United States |
| Credentials | Certificate in College Admissions & Career Planning, UC Berkeley; Professional member, IECA; Member, HECA; Member, NACAC; Member, WACAC |
| Practice | Our College Advisor |
Mausami Kakkar, known as MK, is an Independent Educational Consultant in the Bay Area. She guides high school students and their parents through the college application process. She works with students from both public and private high schools, starting as early as freshman year. She tours colleges every year to keep up with programs and new majors. Many of her families are immigrants sending their first child to college.
What Mausami helps with
MK helps students and parents make sense of college applications. The goal is a good college fit and less stress for the family.
- Finding a college that fits the student
- Understanding the college application process
- Reducing stress for families during applications
- Applying to colleges nationwide
- Planning ahead starting in freshman year
- Helping parents support their teen through applications
Who Mausami works with
MK works with high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors from public and private schools. She is enrolling freshmen, sophomores and juniors for the 2026, 2027 and 2028 admission cycles. Many of her families are immigrants whose first child is heading to college. She also involves parents in the process.
How Mausami works
MK meets with each student one on one and guides them step by step through the application process. Her packages include Parent Meetings, so parents get college information and can work with her as a team to support their teen. She tours colleges every year to learn about their programs and new majors, and uses that knowledge with her students.
Background and qualifications
MK is an Independent Educational Consultant located in the Bay Area. She holds a Certificate in College Admissions & Career Planning from UC Berkeley. She is a professional member of IECA and a member of HECA, NACAC and WACAC. Each year she tours colleges to learn about their programs, new majors and other details that matter to students applying nationwide.
Mausami Kakkar pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one student meetings
- Parent Meetings included in packages
- Free initial call
Mausami Kakkar reviews
The CoachVouch take
Her packages include parent meetings, and many of her families are immigrants with a first child going to college.
Best for Bay Area families, especially first-time college families, who want step-by-step help finding a good college fit.
Common questions
How much does Mausami Kakkar charge?
Coaching with Mausami runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Mausami from this page for an exact quote.
What does Mausami Kakkar help with?
Mausami Kakkar helps with finding a college that fits the student, understanding the college application process, reducing stress for families during applications and applying to colleges nationwide.
Is Mausami Kakkar certified?
Mausami Kakkar lists: Certificate in College Admissions & Career Planning, UC Berkeley; Professional member, IECA; Member, HECA; Member, NACAC; Member, WACAC.
Does MK work with students in public and private schools?
Yes. She works with students from all public and private high schools.
How early can students start with MK?
Students can start as early as freshman year. She is enrolling freshmen, sophomores and juniors for the 2026, 2027 and 2028 admission cycles.
How do I contact Mausami Kakkar?
Send Mausami a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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