Personalized College Consulting & Academic Support

Rooted in confidence, clarity, and care.

Services

College Consulting College Consulting
College Consulting

Thoughtful, individualized guidance for high school students navigating the college process. College consulting includes self-exploration exercises to clarify values, interests, and goals; college list development based on academic fit and personal preferences; and step-by-step support with applications, activities, and timelines. I work closely with students on college essays and personal statements, helping them develop authentic narratives that reflect who they are; while building confidence, clarity, and ownership throughout the process.

Academic & Emotional Support Academic & Emotional Support
Academic & Emotional Support

Whole-child support that recognizes the connection between learning, confidence, and emotional wellbeing. This service integrates mindset work, organization strategies, and emotional awareness into academic support, creating a space where students feel heard, encouraged, and capable. While not therapy, this approach is informed by my training as a therapist-in-training and emphasizes growth, resilience, and self-understanding.

Elementary & Middle School Tutoring Elementary & Middle School Tutoring
Elementary & Middle School Tutoring

Personalized academic support designed to build strong foundational skills and confidence. Sessions focus on reading, writing, organization, and study strategies while supporting each student’s emotional needs and learning style. My approach is warm, structured, and individualized—helping students feel capable, supported, and engaged in their learning.

About Claudia

Hi! My name is Claudia Kra. I am an educator and college consultant currently pursuing my Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. I studied Elementary Education and spent six years in the classroom, where I developed a deep understanding of how students learn, grow, and respond to support, both academically and emotionally.

Over time, my work expanded beyond the classroom into individualized tutoring and college consulting. For the past three years, I have run a private online tutoring and consulting practice, working closely with students and families to provide personalized, relationship-based support. Prior to that, I spent over two years working with a college consulting business, guiding high school students through college exploration, applications, and essay development.

Through these experiences, I have supported students across every stage of the college process, from early self-reflection and values exploration to building balanced college lists, managing timelines, and crafting authentic personal statements and supplemental essays. My approach emphasizes clarity, confidence, and alignment, helping students understand not just where they want to apply, but why.

As a therapist-in-training, I bring a whole-person lens to my work. I aim to create a structured yet supportive space where students feel heard, capable, and empowered to tell their stories. Whether I am working with a student on an essay or guiding a family through decision-making, my goal is to make the process feel intentional, grounded, and manageable.

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Kind Words from Families

  • "I can't thank you [Claudia] enough for all of the support and expertise you have provided to my son and to me. Your easy going yet disciplined approach to the college application process allowed my son to feel confident and calm throughout. Despite dozens of essays and deadlines, you were able to make the work manageable, digestible and fairly stress-free for our family. It was a pleasure working with you!"

  • "Working with Claudia was the best decision we made during the college process. She wasn’t just amazing with the essays and applications — her guidance in helping us find the right college fit was invaluable. Claudia is kind, patient, thorough, and truly brings out the best in both students and parents. She made the entire journey less stressful and more meaningful, and we honestly can’t imagine doing it without her. She’s simply the best!"

  • "What stood out the most was your [Claudia’s] kindness. You were encouraging at every step, you listened, you cared, and you made our child feel confident about their voice and their choices. You were also so thoughtful with us as parents, always keeping us in the loop and helping us feel reassured through what could have been a very stressful time."

  • "As a highly satisfied parent, I can't recommend Claudia enough! Her accessibility as a virtual tutor, as well the convenience of online sessions fit perfectly into our busy schedule, allowing my children to learn from the comfort of home without the stress of commuting. She works with and has a special relationship with all of my children, and they look forward to sessions with her!"

Get in Touch

I offer a free 15-minute consultation to answer questions and explore whether we’re a good fit.

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