GETTING IN WITHOUT BURNING OUT
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS COACHING
As a former high school counselor with experience helping over 200 students with the college process, I provide thorough, individual coaching for high school students looking for help with college admissions and applications from start to finish.
What Makes Me Different?
We focus on "getting in without burning out" - I coach my students and parents through an organized, step-by-step college admissions process that creates calm and avoids overwhelm by being ahead of deadlines, using done-for-you systems to get organized, and having the 1:1 support of a professional, certified and seasoned counselor to talk through and process all of the thoughts and emotions that come with this.
There are many pieces of the college process that your child will need to manage, and I provide 1:1 support for all of it, including:
School research and building the college list
High school course planning
Developing a resume and activities list
Handling letters of recommendation
Writing the college essay and supplemental essays
Completing all applications
Managing the timeline and deadlines
Prepping for potential interviews
Fine-tuning the application to stand out from the crowd
AND managing the overwhelm and stress of it all!
To help you and your child stay organized and streamlined throughout the process, all of my 1:1 students (and parents) get access to a college planner system that we use to keep track of deadlines, research schools, create to-do lists, keep an organized calendar, and communicate outside of sessions.
All of my parents receive an emailed copy of our meeting notes after each 1:1 session, so that you know exactly where your child is in the process, and exactly what they should be doing next.
It could NOT be more simple and helpful!
To learn more about college admissions coaching for your high school student, click below to book a free introductory call with me!
COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES!
TESTIMONIALS
Jody M., Parent
"Katie is the very best college coach and writing mentor! We LOVE working with her and she has made the entire process enjoyable and extremely organized!"
Oonagh M., Parent
"Highly recommend Katie Burns - she made the entire process so simple."
Tavish M., Student
"Soon after we started working together, Katie got to know me pretty well, and all of her suggestions, edits, etc. all felt very thoughtful and personal — leading to lots of supplemental essays that I was satisfied with and confidence moving forward in my college application process. I do not know how I would have navigated it and gotten into my first choice college without her help."
Rosie M., Colleague
"I will utterly and completely vouch for this wonderful lady who I worked with for a few years, Katie Burns. Brilliant with children/teens and young adults, and was sorely missed when she left us at the old high school! Katie, best of luck in your new adventures and hopefully we'll run into each other soon!"
Jack, Student
"As someone that didn’t know anything about college, I really loved how Katie took the time to explain to me how the whole process of applying would work. She helped me learn about the SAT and ACT, FAFSA and so much more. Without her help on brainstorming ideas for my essay and supplementals I would be lost."
Edel S., Parent
"Katie was a pleasure to work with, starting the whole college process was very overwhelming. Katie made the whole process very easy for us. After every zoom call my son always felt very at ease. We are so grateful we had her help us."
Jody M., Parent
"Katie is the very best college coach and writing mentor! We LOVE working with her and she has made the entire process enjoyable and extremely organized!"
Oonagh M., Parent
"Highly recommend Katie Burns - she made the entire process so simple."
Tavish M., Student
"Soon after we started working together, Katie got to know me pretty well, and all of her suggestions, edits, etc. all felt very thoughtful and personal — leading to lots of supplemental essays that I was satisfied with and confidence moving forward in my college application process. I do not know how I would have navigated it and gotten into my first choice college without her help."
Rosie M., Colleague
"I will utterly and completely vouch for this wonderful lady who I worked with for a few years, Katie Burns. Brilliant with children/teens and young adults, and was sorely missed when she left us at the old high school!"
Jack, Student
"As someone that didn’t know anything about college, I really loved how Katie took the time to explain to me how the whole process of applying would work. She helped me learn about the SAT and ACT, FAFSA and so much more. Without her help on brainstorming ideas for my essay and supplementals I would be lost."
Edel S., Parent
"Katie was a pleasure to work with, starting the whole college process was very overwhelming. Katie made the whole process very easy for us. After every zoom call my son always felt very at ease. We are so grateful we had her help us."
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Getting In Without Burning Out™
All guidance provided through my college admissions coaching service is educational in nature and designed to support students and families through the application process. Working with me does not guarantee admission to any college or university; all admissions decisions are made solely by the institutions themselves. My services complement, but do not replace, school-based counseling or professional legal or financial advice. Students and families remain responsible for meeting deadlines, submitting applications, and ensuring the accuracy of all materials.
