BIOGRAPHY
Vicki Petersen is a Kansas City native, who graduated from Barstow School and received her undergraduate degree in Psychology at the University of Missouri. Soon after, she met her husband, who’s career as a Naval Officer took them to San Diego and Virginia Beach, during which time she earned her Master’s in School Counseling from Old Dominion University, and served for 5 years as high school career counselor in Chesapeake, VA. She returned to Kansas City in 2005 and started a 17-year career as a counselor at Blue Valley North High School, the last 12 years as counseling department chair.
Vicki transitioned from school counseling in June 2023 to college admissions consulting, with the launch of VP College Consulting. She supports students throughout the Kansas City metro and the U.S. with the college planning and application process.
Last day at BVN, June 2023
Vicki has spoken at the Heart of KC National Charity League luncheon and is a regular contributor to the Village Presbyterian Church VillageU programming and Compassion Fix Coaching and Counseling class offerings, speaking on college admissions-related topics. She was honored to serve as a KC Scholars application reviewer in the 2025 and 2026 application season.
Vicki has two sons who graduated from Blue Valley High and a daughter who is a senior at Blue Valley Northwest. Vicki enjoys traveling, throwing Oscar Night parties, and trying all the escape rooms throughout KC.
Harvey Mudd College, Claremont, CA
July 2025
EXPERIENCE
VP College Consulting, LLC
Independent Education Consultant
2023 - present
Blue Valley North High School, Overland Park, KS
2006 - 2023 - School Counselor
2011 - 2023 - Lead Counselor
Great Bridge High School, Chesapeake, VA
2000 - 2005 - Career Counselor
EDUCATION
M.S.Ed in School Counseling
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
B.S. in Psychology
University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
IECA group tour of Belmont University
Nashville, TN, March 2024
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Independent Education Consultants Association (IECA)
National Association of College Admissions Counselors (NACAC)
University of Colorado-Boulder
June 2024
MY APPROACH TO WORKING WITH STUDENTS
As a high school counselor for 22 years, I saw firsthand the complexity of the college admission process and how overwhelming it can be to busy families who want their child to represent themselves in the most positive light and maximize their admissions opportunities, but worry they are missing key aspects of the process. With years as the lead counselor at Blue Valley North High School, named Best College Prep School in the Kansas City Metro Area, as well as the state of Kansas, by Niche.com, I have been fortunate to work with some of the region's most accomplished students, as well as those whose talents are still emerging.
As an independent education consultant, my goal is to demystify the admission process. I guide students through every step from identifying their interests, strengths and aspirations, to developing a balanced college list, and a compelling application. Together, we make informed decisions to stay competitive in today’s college admissions landscape.
I am a member of Independent Education Consultants Association (IECA), an interactive community of 2,800 members world-wide, that provides professional development, group college tours, and on-going discussion to stay on the forefront of the evolving state of college admissions. It’s like having access to the wisdom and experience of thousands of college consultants!
I work in-person with local students in my home in Overland Park, KS, and via Zoom for those who prefer virtual or who are not as close geographically.
I would love to be your partner in this exciting stage of your family's life.