GUIDING STUDENTS, SHAPING FUTURES
Stride College Consulting provides personalized guidance to help students and families navigate the college admissions process with clarity and confidence. From building strong applications to making informed decisions, Stride empowers students to take purposeful steps toward their academic and career goals.
Services
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Comprehensive College Application Guidance
From building a smart college list to navigating deadlines and application requirements, I’ll help you stay organized, reduce stress, and present your strongest self on your applications.
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College Essay Coaching
We’ll work together to brainstorm, draft, and refine standout personal statements, supplemental essays and personal insight question responses in a way that showcases your unique voice and leaves a lasting impression.
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Academic and Extracurricular Planning
Whether you're in 9th, 10th, or 11th grade, I’ll help you choose the right classes, identify meaningful extracurriculars, and make the most of your summers.
Holly Kelly
I am an Independent Educational Consultant and the founder of Stride College Consulting. Before entering the college advising world, I gained valuable experience across multiple industries, which helps me bring a broad, real-world perspective to my work with students.
I have an engineering degree from Duke University and take a thoughtful, strategic approach to guiding each student. I’m passionate about helping students discover their strengths, set meaningful goals, and find colleges where they’ll thrive, all while making the journey personalized, encouraging, and rewarding.
Getting into college is an achievement. Finding the right college is a transformation.
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