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Katrina Dawson, College Prep Coach, Scholarship Help

We help parents with teens get ready for college, get admitted to their top choices, and earn scholarships with ease!

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Download our monthly checklist of tasks to complete with your teen.

Get them on track to
get into college & get it paid for with scholarships.

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So, Parents...

​Do you have a college-bound student and need college planning help? You can start as early as 8th grade.

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Are you unsure of when and where to start with picking colleges, finding scholarships, and everything else that comes along with college planning? 

 

Think your student has to be a star athlete or honor roll student to secure scholarships? Think again.

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Overwhelmed by keeping up with all of the deadlines and to-dos of preparing for college?

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Are you tired of the overwhelm from the millions of google search results?  We know; there's a lot.

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Are you having a hard time balancing your family, career, and helping your child with their essays, scholarship search, test prep, and college applications?  You are not alone!

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Will you be paying your child's tuition out-of-pocket?

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Do you need college admissions help for your rising senior?

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Do you plan to take out money from your 401(k), retirement, investment, and other savings just to pay for your child to attend college?  Waaaaaait! Let's chat first.

No worries.
We've gotcha covered!

College Admissions Consultant and Scholarship Strategist

I am a college prep coach who teaches families how to properly plan and prep for college. At Dawson Educational Solutions, we use strategic positioning, storytelling, and service to the community to position your students ahead of their class.

 

One of our main specialties is teaching your teen how to secure scholarships using their unique strengths through essay writing!

 

Yes, it's 100% possible for your teen to get admitted to their top college choices and also win scholarships, even if they consider themselves to be "average" or aren't  quite sure what they have to offer.

 

We're here to help you keep your sanity, savings, and sleep cycle in tact!

Hi, I'm Katrina Dawson

Dawson Educational Solutions, Katrina Dawson, Scholarships, College Admissions

Meet Our Founder

Areas of Focus

College admissions and college planning

Planning

and Roadmaps

Getting started early is critical to a smooth college plan. It gives time for execution and adjustments.

 

I take your student through the step-by-step system I used to get admitted into my top college choices and attend college for free. 

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Storytelling

and Strategy

I meet each student where they are - no judgement! 

 

I help them reflect on their past experiences and show them how to articulate their strengths in a way that captivates the scholarship and college admissions committees.

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Essay Writing

and Resumes

No test scores or GPA can outweigh the effects of a powerful and vivid essay.  I teach my clients the importance of transparency and how to be honest while keeping their integrity. We all have a story to tell and I give them template to do so most effectively.

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Customized Coaching

I have a limited number of spots available for ongoing coaching clients. These slots are reserved for parents who are serious about giving their children one-to-one and small group customized feedback from a personable professional.

How it works...

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BOOK YOUR

CALL

BELOW

02

CHOOSE A LEVEL OF SUPPORT

(GROUP VS 1-1)

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FOLLOW THE SUCCESS

PLAN

Strategic scholarship searching

Scholarship strategy and organization for all supplemental materials

Customized scholarship strategy

College selection

College applications

College admissions

Essay guidance and review

Recommendation letters

FAFSA and other funding

College cost calculations

Thank you letters

Increasing competitiveness

Strategic volunteerism

Leadership creation strategy

Tuition-saving methods

Study skills and organization

All things college visits

Scholarship and college interviewing

High school activities list

High school activities resume

Year-by-year complete college planning

Volunteer activities and positioning

Unique strategies to stand out

SAT/ACT testing resources

And beyond...

Book Your Call

Topics We Cover

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Request

Booking

Speaking & Workshops

Let me help you deliver great content that will have your attendees ready to take massive, radical action.

 

I will create and deliver an impactful speech, seminar, workshop, or talk that will be completely customized for your audience. 

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Request your booking now, as space is limited.

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Here

Schools & Youth Groups

Are you a private school, public school, college, university, community organization, summer camp, youth group leader, or small business in need of implementing a customized college prep or scholarship program into your curriculum.

 

Or are you looking to host a special event?

We see you.
Just breathe.

You've got options.

Get support today!

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