“The college admissions process has become increasingly more selective at the most popular colleges, which in turn creates a lot of misinformation and anxiety. While there are many moving parts, the process doesn’t have to be complicated! I focus on helping students determine their priorities and navigate each step in manageable, thoughtful pieces while having a little fun along the way.”
Advocating for your student.
At College Bound & Ready, college consultant Kristen Miller personally and expertly guides public high school students through the entire college admissions process. She helps students with thoughtful college list development, expert admission tips and strategies, improved college essays and applications, timely financial aid and scholarship guidance, as well as prepare students to be successful in college. Based in Portland, Oregon, Kristen helps students throughout the U.S. identify their strengths, values, and needs and uses that insight to find colleges that fit academically, socially, and financially.
Learn more about Kristen and use the contact form to inquire about how her services can fit your needs.
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From our clients:
Thank you, Kristen Miller, for everything that you did to help Lark get into her dream school.
Lark will be studying Studio Art & Social Justice at the NYU Steinhardt school. This was our family’s third time through the college application process, and Kristen was an amazing resource for us. We strongly recommend Kristen to all of our Portland friends. -Karl Z.
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“Working with Kristen was a game changer. Not only is she incredibly knowledgeable about the admissions process she also helped to guide Billy towards schools that fit both his learning style and personality. We highly recommend her and will use College Bound & Ready again with our daughter without a doubt.”
Mellisa S.
“Working with Kristen was key to my student achieving admission to his first choice reach school. From the beginning to the end of the process her guidance set him up for success. She provided excellent guidance for the sports recruiting process every step of the way - from how to get coaches’ attention, to how to communicate with them throughout the process. Kristen also has a special gift for working with young people in this age group and managing all the quirks that come along with it. My highest recommendation!”
Angie W.