Personalized College Admissions Advising for High School Students
Supporting families who:
Understand that college admissions has changed and seek guidance in today's admissions landscape.
Want to empower their student to take ownership of the process with encouragment and support of a trusted partner.
Want to feel confident that, through strategic planning, their student will be prepared for admission to best-fit colleges.
You don’t have to navigate this alone.
I help families create a clear, manageable roadmap tailored to the individual student.
Vicki Petersen, MSEd
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3 years as an independent education consultant, coaching high school students in the Kansas City metro and throughout the U.S. in all aspects of their college admissions journey.
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22 years as a high school counselor, including 17 years, and 12 years as counseling department chair, at nationally recognized Blue Valley North High School, ranked by Niche.com as #1 Best Public High School in Kansas, #1 Best College Prep Public High School in Kansas, #1 Best Public High School in the Kansas City Area, #1 Best Public High School in Johnson County.
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Worked with a wide variety of students, from some of the region's most accomplished students, to those whose talents are still emerging, to develop a student-centered approach to counseling.
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Has navigated the changes in college admissions and understands the complexity of the process.
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Understands what families are looking for: clear step-by-step guidance, individualized college prep, calm navigation in a sea of noise.
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Ethical, professional and knowledgeable advising supported through membership with Independent Education Consultant’s Association (IECA), the nation’s largest and most robust provider of ongoing professional development for college consultants.
SERVICES
Sophomore and Younger
Packages available starting in 8th grade. Get a jumpstart on the admissions process with early goal-setting; strategize high school curriculum choices, admissions testing plan and extracurricular mapping to maximize admissions profile.
Begin college fit considerations and major/career exploration.
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Junior/Senior Year Package
Your partner in all stages of the college admissions process. Together we will explore high school course selection, extracurricular and testing strategies, as well as best match colleges. We'll manage the application timeline, culminating in the development of a compelling application that will stand out in the eyes of admissions representatives.
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