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Kate Schrage is an English Major at Cornell University, embarking on her fourth year of college applications consulting. A national award-winning poet and twice-produced playwright, Kate specializes in helping clients write compelling, personal, and unique essays for schools that perfectly suit their preferences.
Boasting client admission to a majority of the top 30 colleges and 100% client satisfaction, Kate knows the college process is a personal one; so let's treat it like one.
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Academic Record
Cornell University
Bachelor
, GPA: 3.80
English as major
Aug. 15, 2018 ~ June 1, 2022
Work Experiences
Total Consulting Experiences: 5.9 years
Founder, Applications Consultant
Catapult Admissions
Jan. 1, 2020 ~ now , 4.3 years
Founded an independent college counseling firm in order to provide specialized and customizable guidance through the college application process. Special subject expertise in conceptualizing, executing, and editing college essays.
Applications Consultant
CollegeVine
June 1, 2018 ~ Dec. 31, 2019 , 1.6 years
Served as an essay editing specialist providing services in building lists of potential colleges for high school students, counseling in essay writing, guiding students and parents through the application process, and ensuring interview readiness.
Specialties
Languages
English
School Categories
Ivy League
Colleges, Universities, And Professional Schools
Top 30 US News National Universities
Majors
English
Human Development
Major Categories
Arts
Social Sciences and Humanities
Accepted Applications
Fall 2021
Duke University, Undecided, Bachelor, Standard
George Washington University, Undecided, Bachelor, Standard
Georgetown University, Undecided, Bachelor, Standard
Georgia Southern University, Undecided, Bachelor, Standard
University of Alabama, Undecided, Bachelor, Standard
University of Georgia, Undecided, Bachelor, Standard
University of Miami, Undecided, Bachelor, Standard
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Undecided, Bachelor, Standard
University of Mississippi, Undecided, Bachelor, Standard
University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Undecided, Bachelor, Standard
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Q&A
Q: None of the packages seem to fit my needs or budget. Can I still work with you?
A: Of course! I'm more than happy to chat with any potential clients about ways to make my services both helpful and accessible. I know that no two applicants or families are alike, and therefore these packages are not bound to suit everybody's needs. I am open-minded to all ideas on how you'd like to proceed with my services.
Q: You seem so young to be working in this industry. Why should I work with you?
A: I was fortunate enough to get into the college consulting business merely weeks after accepting my own college offers-- I found that, because of my recent experience, I was more easily and aptly able to help clients navigate this ever-changing process. Since I began so soon after my own applications, it's like I never even stopped applying to college. My wealth of experience and professionalism, yet youthful approach makes it fun for clients to work with me. I'm both a peer, and an advisor.
Q: Your prices a higher than I would expect for your age. Why is that?
A: Being a full-time student at an Ivy League university while navigating a financial internship with Goldman Sachs, in addition to my involvement on campus, makes me a very busy bee. On top of that, I have 100% client satisfaction and can usually guarantee admission to at least one of a client's top three choices. With my hefty list of schools to which my clients have been accepted, a fun and youthful spirit that makes working with me feel a little less like work, and very limited time, I like to believe that my prices are very reasonable!
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Comprehensive Undergraduate Admission Package
Standard enrollment, 13 schools
Will work with students above sophomore standing in high school to build potential school lists, writing about extracurriculars, write compelling and personal college essays, prepare for interviews, and build school representative rapport.
All assistance corresponding with counselors, teachers, and universities, as well as course and extracurricular selection, is included.
1. Application Planning
$ 300
5 days, Upon receipt of transcript, extracurriculars, standardized test results (if any), number of desired universities with preliminary thoughts, ideal completion date, and noted preferred method of communication.
2. School List
$ 500
4 days, Upon receipt of transcript and standardized test results (if any), school type preferences, preliminary thoughts, summary of academic interest, and financial capacity. (**Up to three revisions included)
3. Essay Editing
$ 900
4 days, Upon receipt of draft, includes preliminary brainstorming, 3 rounds of comments and 1 final round of language edits. (**Up to eight essays included)
4. Application Final Review
$ 400
3 days, All documents checked for grammar, accuracy, completeness, and quality for each school of application. (**Up to thirteen schools included)
5. School Final Decision
$ 50
5 days, Upon receipt of request when all admission decisions are released, along with preliminary thoughts of family and applicant.
6. Interview Prep
$ 250
5 days, Client is able to meet one-on-one for one or two video meetings, split between one hour for preparation and forty-five minutes of mock-interview.
7. School Introduction
$ 100
5 days, Schools of primary interest are noted, intended major and program of interested are decided, and the applications themselves have been completed. (**Up to six schools included)
$ 2,500
One Hour Consultation
Standard enrollment, 1 school
A one-hour, entirely customizable consultation. Topics for discussion include, but are not limited to, goal setting, time management, major and school selection, standardized test planning, extracurricular activity planning, summer planning, course selection internship and research guidance. This service can be used as a one-time function, a pre-contract consultation, or as an hourly service.
Topics may inlcude:
- Consulting
$ 100
Essay Bundle
Standard enrollment, 8 schools
Entirely comprehensive essay guidance, from forming a personal and engaging narrative to brainstorming creative structure. All edits for grammar, style, and content included.