Testimonials

Testimonials


Words can't fully capture how incredible our experience with Kathryn was for our family. The college search, application, and selection process can be overwhelming, but Kathryn made it manageable and even enjoyable. She guided each of my kids through their unique journeys with her extensive knowledge, kindness, and deep understanding of their strengths and personalities. Kathryn provided the perfect balance of structure and flexibility, allowing our kids to stay on top of their schoolwork and extracurriculars. Her support gave them a safe space to share their excitement, fears, setbacks, and triumphs, helping them grow and learn more about themselves. In the end, both of our kids found and attended the perfect college for them, and we couldn't be happier with the outcome.


- Parent of Cherry Creek H.S.graduates - daughter graduated from Lehigh University and son is attending Bucknell University


Kathryn is a delight to work with and extremely knowledgeable about the whole college application process.  Our oldest children are twins, and one of them had lots of ideas about colleges and the other had no clue where to even begin.  Kathryn very capably worked with each of them to come up with lists, narrow those lists in a thoughtful way and ultimately make choices that felt right for them as individuals. She set reasonable deadlines and took the burden of holding the twins to those deadlines (in a kind way) off of our shoulders so that it didn’t become a source of stress or contention within our family.  She was a meticulous editor of their essays but really let their own voices shine through.  In general, she made the process fun and as painless as possible for both the girls and for us as parents.  We would highly recommend Kathryn!  -  Parent of Cherry Creek H.S. graduates now attending University of Arizona Honors College and New York University

Kathryn Miller was invaluable in helping my daughter (and me!) through the college application process. Sara being oldest child, this was my first time seeing the college process from the inside. Kathryn was amazingly helpful with showing my daughter and I exactly how to research schools and have discussions with each other about the realities of and transition to college. To be completely honest, my favorite part about hiring Kathryn was that I barely had to do anything! With her professionalism, experience, and broad knowledge, Kathryn took care of everything for me by setting deadlines and creating tasks for my daughter to complete each week to keep her on track so that she never felt overwhelmed. With her help, my daughter got into her dream school, and we could not be happier! Her dedication to her students really showed when she met with my daughter and I in May to discuss advice for the transition to college, for both my daughter and for me. We are so happy that we found Kathryn. She made this process so smooth for us and we are very grateful to have had her on our side. Thanks, Kathryn!  - Parent of Smoky Hill graduate now  at NYU Tisch School of the Arts

Kathryn Miller was amazingly helpful throughout the entire college process! Going into the application process, I didn't really have much of an idea of what to expect–I wasn't even sure what a college essay was supposed to look like! Kathryn helped me with every single part of the process. She took the time to get to know who I am as a person, my aspirations and goals for my future, my interests, and my hobbies so that she could help me find my perfect-fit school and write essays that truly reflected who I am. She provided me with an abundance of resources to help me be less of a "duck on water" as she says (calm on top but crazy under the surface) and was extremely flexible with my overbooked schedule. Not only was she helpful with the applications themselves, but I genuinely had a good time talking to her about my essays and applications each week. Kathryn helped me get into my dream school, but along the way also helped me delve deeper into my personal values and aspirations and find my own voice in my writing. I am SO glad to have had her guiding me through the whirlwind of the college application process! Thank you, Kathryn! - Smoky Hill H.S. graduate now at NYU Tisch School of the Arts

Kathryn took me in at the start of my senior year, which is usually a little late to get started on the college process. She helped me get organized very quickly and was helpful in creating a strategy that I needed for applying to college. I did not know much about the college admissions process before coming to Kathryn, and I am super thankful for all of the insight that she provided. Undoubtedly, this process is very confusing and challenging, and I think that Kathryn was essential in helping to answer my specific questions, creating a game plan for where I was going to apply and how, and providing meaningful suggestions throughout the process. In addition, I am so thankful for how available Kathryn was for me. She would answer my late-night text messages and mid-day calls. She has become a close friend and mentor of mine! Thank you, Kathryn!   -  Smoky Hill H.S. graduate now attending Harvard after a taking a gap year to manage a non-profit he founded

I think that I couldn’t have ended up at a better place if I’d tried, and St. John’s is exactly the right place for me … I couldn’t have made it without you.  Thank you for encouraging me to go to a place I love, and supporting me throughout the process. You’re great at what you do, and I really appreciate you.   - Cherry Creek H.S. graduate now attending St. John's College in Santa Fe, NM

When we last spoke I mentioned how great it was to have your help during the college application process, but now that I'm back from my first semester at Mac I have a little more perspective on how key you were to that process ... Until working with you I didn't know Mac existed, but once we spoke about Mac it appeared to cover all of my requirements. This is still the case, as so far Mac fits perfectly. So I wanted to reach out to let you know how thankful I am for your help in getting me here! -  Legend H.S. graduate who graduated from Macalester College

On a scale of 1-10, our experience with Kathryn was about a 14! She took the time to get to know our son, his interests, and his goals. She was able to help him recognize what was really important to him in a college and then was meticulous in her vetting effort to present us with a list of recommendations. Her insight to each school was amazing and she was able to clearly articulate the “why” behind each one she presented. She was effective in communicating that there is more to the right college than just a recognizable name, and her process helped us find what our family believes to be a truly perfect fit.  Her decades in the field were evident from the beginning. She helped us understand the complexities of today’s college acceptance process as well as the realities that go along with it. She was positive, supportive, and candid. She’s wonderfully personable and connects well with young people.  I guess it is true that Miller Educational Consulting is a business, but in reality it is the tool Kathryn uses to pursue her calling—helping young people find the right educational path to achieve their goals and to be their best selves.   If you have a talented son or daughter and you want to help them find the college or university where they will thrive, you need to call Kathryn Miller. -  Parent of a Legend H.S. graduate who graduated from Macalester College.

Thank goodness we hired Kathryn! With triplet boys going through the college process, we knew we couldn’t do it alone. Kathryn has been the ultimate professional from the first time we met to our final meeting on transitioning to college. Kathryn was there for our family beginning with Sophomore year helping us make sure the boys were taking the right courses for college. In Junior year, Kathryn guided us through the ACT/SAT process…oh and what a process it was, and worked with each of the boys all along the way helping them narrow down interests for college selection, and college visits. Senior year, which was the most stressful, Kathryn met weekly with the boys to help with college applications, ensuring those essays were specific to each, and then calmed my nerves when the waiting process began.   We are so grateful that we hired Kathryn, we know we wouldn’t have even looked at the colleges where the boys made their final decisions. Each one of the boys are absolutely thrilled with the choice they made, and so are we. Thank you, Kathryn!  -  Parent of Legend H.S. graduates who graduated from Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo, Elon University and University of Northern Colorado

We truly appreciated all the organization you provide to the college application process which can be overwhelming both to the student and to the parents.  - Parents and Grandview H.S. student now attending University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business Huntsman Program in International Studies & Business 

Thank you so much for all of your help through this process!  I am so grateful to have had your meticulous organizational skills and wisdom.  -  Parent of a Regis Jesuit H.S. Girls' Division student now attending University of San Diego 

Just a quick note to say Happy New Year and to let you know that (my daughter) is loving Rose-Hulman...All-in-all it's been a great success...Thank you for all your help with getting (her) to a college that she truly loves. - Parent of a Rock Canyon H.S. graduate who studied chemical engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, IN

I am thankful for your tremendous help in this process and your knowledge in helping me find the PERFECT school!  I am so glad we got to work together and I am so grateful! - Denver School of the Arts graduate who graduated from  California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and studied architecture

Kathryn was an amazing resource throughout my application process ... She helped me set manageable goals every few weeks that kept me from being overwhelmed. Moreover, she was simply fun and easy to work with and genuinely cared about me beyond my college applications. I could not be more excited to be attending my first-choice college, or more grateful to Kathryn for her guidance and insight along the way! - ThunderRidge H.S. graduate who attended Vanderbilt University

Thank you to much for all you have done for me during my senior year.  I don't know where I would be without your guidance.  I am so appreciative to have received your advice and insight throughout my college journey...This year's seniors are lucky to have you!  - Cherry Creek H.S. graduate who attended University of Southern California

Kathryn was a wonderful resource for our son… Kathryn was invaluable, caring and knowledgeable… We would highly recommend Kathryn for any college-bound student. -  Parents of a Legend H.S. graduate who attended University of Denver

I cannot thank you enough for all that you have done for me and have helped me accomplish!  Your dedication to my success has meant an unbelievable amount to me and it truly paid off considering I'm heading in the direction I've always hoped!  -  Regis Jesuit H.S. graduate who attended University of Texas at Austin 

Kathryn really helped me in my college search...With her help, I got into seven out of eight schools that I applied to, and I'm headed to a school I am really excited about and with a great scholarship. Kathryn's help was indispensable. - Cherry Creek H.S. graduate who graduated from Tulane University

Kathryn is an invaluable source of a lengthy prolonged course to find the best fits of higher education for our children…To parents with children working their way through high school with plans and desires to advance education and their futures, I continue to recommend contact with Kathryn.  - Parent of a Cherry Creek H.S. graduate and recent graduate of Tulane University

Kathryn Miller’s help was invaluable throughout my college application process… I would recommend Kathryn not only for her ability to navigate the complicated world of college applications, but for her genuine caring for each of her clients as well.  - ThunderRidge H.S. IB graduate and Boettcher Scholar who graduated with a BFA in Musical Theatre and Performance at CU Boulder

I cannot thank Kathryn enough for all she has done for us. Our son is going to a college which he would never have heard about if it was not for her and it seems to be the perfect fit... Kathy helped our son to open his mind to all sorts of possibilities for his college career and we are truly grateful.   - Parent of a Lakewood H.S. IB graduate and recent graduate of Quest University in British Columbia, Canada

It is challenging to work with my age group - we truly don't know what we want at this point in our lives, and we change our minds countless times before we finally decide - I truly commend you, Kathryn!  -  Legend H.S. graduate who attended University of Denver

You have truly been a blessing in my life. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you have done for me in the time I have known you. ... You have taught me so many things and you have truly made a difference in my life.  - Legend H.S. graduate who attended Colorado State University

Kathryn was an amazing resource throughout my application process. With her help, I was able to complete all my applications well before deadlines and keep my senior year far less stressful. I got constructive, prompt feedback on essays, and Kathryn even made the process fun by helping me brainstorm topics I was excited to write about. She helped me set manageable goals every few weeks that kept me from being overwhelmed. Moreover, she was simply fun and easy to work with and genuinely cared about me beyond my college applications. I could not be more excited to be attending my first-choice college, or more grateful to Kathryn for her guidance and insight along the way! - ThunderRidge H.S. graduate who attended Vanderbilt University

Kathryn was a wonderful resource for our son… Kathryn was invaluable, caring and knowledgeable…  We would highly recommend Kathryn for any college-bound student. Kathryn was a wonderful resource for our son.  She helped guide him and us through the difficult college selection and application process, focusing on our son’s preferences and interests.  Kathryn was invaluable, caring and knowledgeable.  Kathryn got to know our son through their meetings, making the process personal and individual.  Kathryn listened to our son’s ideas and choices, offered ways to achieve them, and offered alternatives.  Kathryn provided resources and suggestions for test preparation and essay writing.  She promoted thoughts regarding the essays and then helped to make it the best possible writing - - still written by our son.  We would highly recommend Kathryn for any college-bound student.  -  Parents of a Legend H.S. graduate who graduated from University of Denver

Kathryn really helped me in my college search. Although the entire process was still difficult and frustrating, I have no idea where I would have even started without her. She had me looking at schools that I never would have known about, and she immensely helped me hone my essay writing skills. With her help, I got into seven out of eight school that I applied to, and I'm headed to a school I am really excited about and with a great scholarship. Kathryn's help was indispensable - Cherry Creek H.S. graduate and graduate of Tulane University

Kathryn Miller’s help was invaluable throughout my college application process.  Her counsel helped me establish goals to keep me on track, refine my essays to be concise and eloquent, gain important perspective, and manage the stress of the application season.   By checking in with Kathryn each month, I established incremental goals that were easy to accomplish and stayed on top of deadlines.  Her software was invaluable in narrowing down the number of essays I had to write while applying to different institutions.  She enabled me to write fewer essays of a higher quality by reminding me what colleges were looking for in essays and suggesting excellent revisions.  With her experienced perspective, she encouraged me to narrow down what I desired in a college and provided easy access to beneficial information about the schools in which I was interested.  Yet most importantly, she was a true friend and a wonderful support throughout the stressful application season.  I would recommend Kathryn Miller not only for her ability to navigate the complicated world of college applications, but for her genuine caring for each of her clients as well. - ThunderRidge H.S. IB graduate and Boettcher Scholar who graduated with a BFA in Musical Theatre and Performance at CU Boulder

Kathryn Miller has her finger on the pulse of colleges and universities across the country; she continues to be in contact personally to know what they are doing and in what direction they are moving. Kathryn is an invaluable source of a lengthy prolonged course to find the best fits of higher education for our children. Since the process is in flux year to year, it helps to work with someone who can present the changes coherently and cogently. To parents with children working their way through high school with plans and desires to advance education and their futures, I continue to recommend a contact with Kathryn. - Parent of two Cherry Creek H.S. graduates who graduated from Chapman and Tulane Universities

I cannot thank Kathryn enough for all she has done for us. Our son is going to a college which he would never have heard about if it was not for her and it seems to be the perfect fit. In addition, with Kathryn's help, he was awarded a substantial scholarship which has really helped us with the costs of attending college. Kathryn helped our son to open his mind to all sorts of possibilities for his college career and we are truly grateful. She was with him every step of the way (making a list of preferences and priorities, choosing the colleges to apply to, assisting with the essays and applications, advising us on FAFSA deadlines, encouraging our son to apply for many scholarships, and chase up on applications). This was an amazingly positive experience for all of us.  -  Parent of a Lakewood H.S. student and graduate of Quest University in British Columbia, Canada

We wanted to hire a college consultant because our son was not the type of student to sit down and get his essays done over summer break and we did not want to have to continually bug him to get all of the application steps completed. We selected Kathryn because we knew her to be an extremely hard working and organized person. That was the best decision we could have made! She worked with our son, gave fantastic advice, kept him willingly on task, and had him get the college applications submitted right on schedule. He achieved the ultimate goal of being accepted into the reach program at his reach school! Working with Kathryn was a dream for us as parents, and she helped to fulfill a dream for our son.  - Parents of a Kent Denver student who graduated from CU - Leeds School of Business

We couldn't be prouder of (our daughter) and her accomplishments, especially her hard work in getting into Tufts. And we think that you were a big factor in making that dream come true. Thank you for all you did to make that happen. We are very pleased with your service and will heartily recommend you to all our friends and colleagues. - Parents of a Cherry Creek H.S. student who graduated from Tufts University

It has been a pleasure working with you this year...Even when my application caused stress and I didn't want to meet up, you stayed very supportive, and I hope you know your work did not go unappreciated...Although I filled out my application, I am convinced you helped me get where I am right now. It is challenging to work with my age group - we truly don't know what we want at this point in our lives, and we change our minds countless times before we finally decide - I truly commend you, Kathy! - Legend H.S. graduate who attended University of Denver

You have truly been a blessing in my life. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you have done for me in the time I have known you. I so appreciate how you encouraged me without pressuring me to finish everything, and letting me know that if I needed a gap year, it would be okay. That was exactly the kind of encouragement that I needed and you were one of the only people who gave it to me unconditionally. I cannot even begin to delineate how much appreciation and gratitude I have for you. You have taught me so many things and you have truly made a difference in my life  - Legend H.S. graduate who graduated from Colorado State University

It was great for (our son) to have another adult giving advice (not just hearing it from his parents) and also someone that could help him step back and look at different options.  He was getting some help from his high school, but the focused attention, from Kathryn, to fine tune his college path was exceptional.  Her expertise in university specialties, admittance process, financials and scholarships were beyond our expectations.  We cannot thank you enough for all you have done to help our son. You are truly a godsend for us. We could not have done this without you. You made a wonderful influence on him. Thank you so much! - Parents of a Cherry Creek H.S. student who graduated from New York University 

Thank you so much for all your help these last couple months.  I couldn't be happier with my decision.  Amazing to find someone who cares about not only my education, but me as an individual. My family and I couldn't be happier with my college plans, and I give nothing but praise to you for getting me there. - Highlands Ranch H.S. graduate who attended CU School of Education

A pleasure to find someone who works with and listens to my child’s needs and wants!  Thank you for helping us both see the light at the end of the tunnel!  You have helped this mom feel at peace! - Parent of a Highlands Ranch H.S. student who attended CU

I just wanted to say that it was so great having someone there to help keep me on track, making sure that I crossed my t's and dotted my i's. Without your help I would never have found all the great schools around the country that I was able to apply to and then get into! You were also extremely helpful in getting my all important portfolio ready and making sure that I was ready for my interviews.  Getting into my dream school was amazing and your help got me there. I also really want to thank you for helping me with scholarships. With your help I was able to get nearly $500,000 in scholarships from the schools I applied to! Not to mention the fact that working with you was FUN! It was great to talk to someone that understood the stress that this process is and was able to help. Thanks so much.  -  Cherry Creek H.S. graduate who graduated from New York University

Thank goodness we hired you...I would never and could never do all that you do!  - Parent of a Kent Denver and CU Leeds graduate 

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