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A.L.

Student

San Domenico School, San Anselmo

Katharine has helped me so much during the college application process. She’s the reason I started my applications and essay writing so early, which made the whole process smoother. I was never rushing to meet a deadline and every single one of my applications was submitted early, which was a miracle. She was also good at helping me get started with essays and finding good topics. Initially, I had no idea how to write a college essay and the essays stressed me out. Furthermore, Katharine has so, so, so many resources and organizers and connections ready which lowered my anxiety levels because I was never disorganized and I was always one step ahead of the process. 

She’s also very supportive and good at getting to know you personally and helping you. She suggests great colleges that meet all your wants and needs – because she knows them all! I recommend Katharine!

H.L.

Student

Montgomery High, Santa Rosa

Katharine was an excellent mentor, helping me through all the steps when applying to college. Neither of my parents went to college, so we did not even know where to start. Instantly, she got to know me and built a relationship with me. Katharine assisted me with not only the essays and Common App but also deepened my understanding of myself so that I could produce powerful pieces of writing to submit. Whenever I had a question or needed someone to talk to, I knew I could always text Katharine, and she would get back to me within a couple of hours. She truly cared for me and wanted me to go somewhere she knew I would succeed. I would not be where I am today without her support and assistance during my application process.

M.A. 

Parent

Vintage High, Napa

Katharine has three extremely vital qualities for any college counselor: compassion, insight, and organization. She took the time to get to know my older daughter and gently guided her towards figuring out her career and academic goals as well as navigating the very complex world of college admissions, including prioritizing meaningful extracurricular activities, applying for summer programs, selecting courses, making college lists, writing and editing essays and along the way, getting to know herself a little better. I wholeheartedly recommend Katharine as a college counselor.

T.R.

Student 

Cardinal Newman High, Santa Rosa

Originally, I didn’t think I needed a college counselor but after going through the college process with Katharine I realized I could not have done it without her. 

Her timeline kept me on track and she had resources that made picking the right colleges for me easy. She organized all of the essays in a way that made them manageable. 

She will be a major part of every acceptance I receive. Thank you Katharine!

R.L, 

Parent 

Marin Catholic, Kentfield

As parents, we were surprised at how complex the college application process has become. It was stressful for our daughter to balance the time between academics, a busy schedule of activities, and college applications. Katharine helped lower everyone’s stress levels by explaining the process clearly, providing a wealth of knowledge about the colleges, creating a list, and, perhaps most of all, laying out a clear plan with deadlines. This helped make the process so much more manageable for everyone.

We look forward to working with Katharine again when our next daughter applies to college.

J.B.

Student

San Marin High, Novato

Katharine made the college application process stress free for my family and I.  Katharine prepares students early on and breaks the college admission process into very small and manageable steps. I appreciate how thorough she is handling the timeline and all of the small details. I started working with Katharine my junior year and before senior year even started all of my admission essays were finished and my application process was mostly complete. While my peers were racing to finish their applications in time I was able to enjoy my senior year. Katharine is very passionate about guiding students through the confusing college admission process and will help you get to where you want to be.

A.S.

Parent

Tamalpais High, Mill Valley

When our oldest daughter needed to begin the endeavor of the college search, doing the research, finding the right school, submitting applications and writing essays was a very daunting task for our family. Coupled with the fact that our teenage daughter has dyslexia and we felt we were basically a ship lost at sea. Katharine stepped in (and in her calm, reassuring manner) helped guide us through the entire process from start to finish. Katharine brought a level of depth and knowledge to the entire process and recommended schools that at the end of the day were the perfect fit in major, school size, location, extracurriculars, etc. We couldn’t have been happier with the whole process and the invaluable resources she provided for our family.

M.G. 

Student

Sonoma Academy, Santa Rosa

Katharine has helped me through the college process by simply being a great listener - she has always been very attentive when I talk to her about my hopes and fears for college. Moreover, she gives great advice!

K.L.

Parent

San Domenico School, San Anselmo

We felt very supported by Katharine.  She took the time to get to know my daughter’s and my own values to build a list of best-fit schools. The pricing plan is flexible, so I didn’t feel boxed into a long-term commitment.  

Katharine went above and beyond, sharing insights with me about my daughter. Ultimately, it helped my relationship with my daughter! It also gave my daughter a sense of independence and accomplishment. 

J.C.

Student

Redwood High, Larkspur

Working with Katharine was an absolute delight! She concentrates on helping you get to where you want to be. Katharine truly cares about her students and always checked in on my wellbeing. Having a mentor like her was one of my best decisions.

L.T. 

Parent

Sonoma Academy, Santa Rosa

We chose Katharine to take some of the stress out of the college application process for our high-achieving daughter. She has applied to more than 10 highly selective colleges. Katharine has been a fantastic support along the way. From giving us ideas on how to find the right college fit, proposing specific colleges to consider, working on the applications, to guiding us through the overall process, it has been a very positive experience.

C.T., 

Student

Sonoma Academy, Santa Rosa

I have primarily used Katharine for help with writing all my college application essays. Working with Katharine has been a pleasure and she has coached me through the process so I could write much better essays than I would have on my own. Not only did I write great college essays, but I am now a stronger writer and more prepared for writing in college.

M.A.

Parent

Vintage High, Napa

Katharine has been working with both our daughters. As busy professionals, we knew we needed help guiding our daughters through high school and the college admissions process. Katharine came highly recommended by another college counselor in the Bay Area. I was looking for someone who could give personalized time and attention to our girls.

J.C.

Student

Redwood High, Larkspur

We worked with material over the summer so my senior year was only half the amount of work. I got to truly enjoy myself during 12th grade! Now, I am exactly where I am supposed to be and I couldn’t have done it without Katharine’s expert help. Thank you!

M.A.

Parent

Vintage High, Napa

Katharine patiently addressed my concerns when I called her as a worried parent. Her meetings with our family were thorough and methodical, addressing college choices and financial considerations. I have learned a lot about this process from her! Katharine is now working with our younger daughter, and we can't wait to see what the future holds for her.

M.S.

Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory, San Francisco

Saint Ignatius College Preparatory, San Francisco

Parent

We highly recommend working with Katharine.  She has a deep knowledge of the college application process and developed a customized program to help our daughter reach her goal of completing her college applications before the end of the summer. A timeline was established and weekly meetings enabled our daughter to keep track of the various requirements of each school.  We were thrilled when our daughter was accepted into her first choice!  Our younger daughter is now working with Katharine.  Thank you Katharine!

O.G.

Student

Novato High, Novato

Katharine’s honest feedback ensured my college essays aligned with my academic aspirations. She gently redirected my focus toward institutions that resonated with my long-term career goals. With Katharine's guidance, I navigated the college application process with ease and clarity.

K.B.

Parent 

Novato High, Novato

We hired Katharine with our oldest daughter who had excellent academic credentials but had an unusual circumstance that made it hard for her to do any extracurricular activities.  Katharine's guidance helped our daughter get into the college of her dreams.  We then hired her again for our twins and both of them are about to attend the college of their dreams due in no small part to the support and advice that Katharine is so good at.  Thank you, Katharine, for helping our kids achieve their dreams!

K.L. 

Parent

San Marin High

Katharine put us at ease, knowing our daughter would find the right fit in a college.  She is extremely resourceful, knowledgeable, and wholeheartedly cares for each of her students.

M.B.

Parent

San Marin High, Novato

My family is very grateful to Katharine for working alongside my son every step of the way in finding the right college fit for him. Katharine was very supportive from the beginning to the end.  As a parent I did not have to do much and relied on Katharine to do all the work with him. She kept him on a schedule for meeting college application deadlines, writing college essays and getting letters of recommendation.  My son received many college acceptances and without her help and guidance, we could not have done it alone. Thank you Katharine!

E.F.

Student

Terra Linda High 

Katharine pushed me to do my best work and expertly guided me through the very long and challenging process of college applications. When I began prepping I had little knowledge of what needed to get done. Katharine immediately outlined what had to happen and was there whenever I needed her. I got my applications done significantly earlier than my peers, which led to a much less stressful 1st semester of senior year. Thanks to Katharine, I got into my dream school, Boston University, and I couldn't be more ecstatic to attend there in the fall!

Katharine helped make my college dreams come true, and I couldn't be more grateful for her time and dedication to my college process.