Stabeno College Consulting
The best schools, for the best kids.
About Karen
As an Independent College Consultant and former high school counselor based in Portland, Oregon, Karen has been helping high school students and their parents navigate the college admission process for over 20 years.
Karen holds a Master of Science degree in Counseling, is a licensed Certified Educational Planner and is a professional member of the Higher Education Consultants Organization (HECA).
She has served two terms on the University of Oregon’s Counselor Advisory Board, was a member of the Oregon team of educators selected to participate in former First Lady Michelle Obama’s Reach Higher Conference in November 2014, and served over ten years as a member of the National College Fair Planning Committee.
Karen has been published in local and national newspapers, quoted in the Oregonian’s January 2021 and January 2022 Winter Education editions.
She is a frequent speaker for the Beaverton School District’s college information nights on such topics as “Finding Affordable Colleges”, and “Building a Competitive College Profile”.
She has also presented at regional and national conferences hosted by the Pacific Northwest College for College Admission Counselors (PNACAC) and the National Association of College Admissions Counselors (NACAC).
Experiece
You can Trust
Over 20 years of experience
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Evaluating academic transcripts, test scores and extra curricular credentials
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Developing a personal list of appropriate college choices
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Prep for campus visits including mock interviews and role plays
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Recommending appropriate college prep courses and summer experiences
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PSAT, SAT, and ACT prep and planning the best times for scheduling a test
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Essay review and obtaining quality recommendations
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Assessment of college acceptance offers and financial aid award letters
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Assistance with applying for scholarships and need-based aid
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Assisting the college bound athlete, developing an athletic resume and finding appropriate colleges
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Assisting students with learning differences, and other special needs
