What People Are Saying About Kathleen (Kate) at StepAhead College Advising

“Kathleen is an invaluable resource as a college counselor, not only because of her expertise, but also because of her constant enthusiasm and encouragement. From the beginning of my college application process to the end, I was grateful for Kathleen's knowledge and commitment, her unique ability to understand students' interests and priorities, and her limitless energy get to know each of her students and provided personalized guidance.”

Lauren W., Tufts University

“Throughout my high school experience, Kathleen always served as an exceptionally helpful resource, and put great care into everything that she did for me and my peers. I am so grateful for her wonderful advice and mentorship, which has continued to serve me well throughout college.”

~ Adelyn C., University of Pennsylania

“Kathleen had a genuine desire to help me get into a top university and pursue my passion rather than a major that I would not enjoy. She was always eager to help me with anything I needed, which meant a lot to me and encouraged me to keep going.”

~ Piotr G., Berklee College of Music

“Kathleen was instrumental in my success as a high school senior in finding a perfect college. Kathleen introduced me to universities I had never heard of or considered in my college search, and helped me through every step of the application process, from choosing a college list, to supplementary essays, and even financial aid. I had never heard of Claremont McKenna before Kathleen, and without her help I would not have ended up at CMC.”

~Sophie D., Claremont McKenna College

Kathleen went above and beyond to make sure that I knew all of my options and helped me pick a path where I am now thriving and reaching my full potential!
As a first generation college student, Kathleen helped me believe that I had the potential to make my dreams a reality and now with the guidance and faith she has given me, I am fulfilling my dreams!

~Taline K., UC Berkeley

“I was completely clueless about the college selection and application process prior to working with Kathleen, but was able to make an informed decision through her guidance. The help that I got from Kathleen was crucial for enabling the well-rounded education and training that I needed to succeed in engineering.”

~Jonathan F., Worcester Polytechnic Institute