College Guidance,
Built Around the Student
College applications ask students to communicate who they are—not simply what they’ve accomplished. My work helps students uncover the experiences, perspectives, and stories that matter, then express them with clarity, authenticity, and confidence.
From personal statements and supplemental essays to Activities & Honors writing and interview preparation, the focus is on helping each student tell their story in a way that feels genuinely their own.
The Comprehensive Application Partnership (CAP)
CAP is personalized, one-on-one coaching designed to help students develop and communicate their own stories throughout the college application process. Each level includes the same core areas of support; the level reflects the breadth and complexity of the student’s application portfolio.
Uncover what matters
Shape your story with purpose
Share your story with confidence
DISCOVER → DEVELOP → COMMUNICATE
$6,500
Up to 6 schools
Comprehensive application coaching for a focused college list, including narrative development, personal statement and supplemental essays, Activities & Honors writing, application content review, and interview preparation.
CAP 1 | Focused
CAP 2 | Expanded
$8,500
7–10 schools
Comprehensive application coaching for a broader college list, including narrative development, personal statement and supplemental essay coaching, Activities & Honors writing, application content review, and interview preparation—with additional support across a broader application portfolio.
$10,500
11–15 schools
Comprehensive application coaching for students managing a highly complex application portfolio, with extensive support for school-specific supplemental essays and the increased writing demands that come with a broader college list. Includes narrative development, personal statement coaching, Activities & Honors writing, application content review, and interview preparation.
CAP 3 | Extensive
16+ schools or particularly complex application portfolios are available through a custom engagement. Pricing is tailored to the scope of support.
What Families Say
“We had an overwhelming number of essays to tackle. Through simply talking with my daughter, getting to know her, and hearing about her life, Kelly was able to uncover meaning in experiences that had always felt ordinary to her. She helped transform those experiences into compelling, thought-provoking essay topics, then guided her through the writing process until she felt confident that the stories and the voice were truly her own.”
Parent of a High School Senior
“Kelly was meticulous in preparing my son for his interviews with admissions officers. She worked with him until he became comfortable talking about his experiences, articulating what mattered to him, and explaining why he was genuinely interested in each school. The confidence he gained carried through in everything he did. After one interview, the admissions counselor remarked that it was the best admissions interview she had ever had.”
Parent of a High School Senior
“Kelly brought a sense of calm and direction to what can be an incredibly stressful process. She took the time to understand my daughter, built a relationship based on trust, and knew when to challenge, encourage, or simply listen. She kept her focused and accountable without adding pressure. As a parent, I was able to step back knowing there was someone my daughter trusted to provide thoughtful guidance and keep things moving forward. Kelly didn’t take over the process. She helped my daughter take ownership of it and become more confident along the way.”
Parent of a High School Senior
Ready to Begin the Conversation?
Every student’s path is different. Let’s talk about where your student is in the process, what support would be most helpful, and whether McKenna Advisory is the right fit.
What Families Say
“Working with Kelly at McKenna Advisory was a game changer for me. I was completely lost on my essays and had no idea what to write about. She helped me discover parts of my life and experiences that I never realized could be compelling, and then worked with me to create essays that really spoke to who I am.”
College Applicant, Class of 2026
“I was so nervous about my college admissions interviews. Kelly not only helped me calm down, but really worked with me until I felt comfortable with the kinds of questions I might be asked. We practiced over and over, and I went into every interview feeling GREAT. I really think my interviews helped me get in!”
College Applicant, Class of 2025
“Having someone like Kelly focused on helping me develop my story and present it in a way that would help me stand out among thousands of applicants was exactly what I needed during the college application process.”
College Applicant, Class of 2026
“I started working with Kelly during my junior year, so by the time I was applying as a senior, I WAS READY.
I applied to 18 schools, and the whole process felt like a breeze. My friends were panicked, but I felt prepared
and had almost no nerves because Kelly and I had worked through everything ahead of time!”
College Applicant, Class of 2026
Ready to Begin the Conversation?
Every student’s path is different. Let’s talk about where your student is in the process, what support would be most helpful, and whether McKenna Advisory is the right fit.