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Helping students from Granada High, Livermore High, and the Tri-Valley discover best-fit colleges, maximize merit scholarships, 

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The college admissions process felt overwhelming, but Kris took the pressure off us as parents and became a trusted source of guidance for our child. With a clear plan and thoughtful steps, my daughter was accepted to her first-choice university and received a very generous merit scholarship from a college that awards very few scholarships!

Mom of Granada High Senior

Lehigh University class of 2030

Kris cleared the fog and uncertainty around the college admissions process by providing an organized, strategic journey that kept my kids on task and on course. She opened doors we wouldn’t have known about and helped identify schools that truly aligned with their skills, ambitions, and financial needs.

Amy

Mom of 2 high school seniors

"Couldn’t recommend Kris enough. She is always available and has tons of experience with every part of the college process. With her help I was accepted to one of my top schools and secured a lot of scholarship money."

Avi

Student at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

"I was so impressed with the college list Kris created as she accounted for financial, geographic, academic, and social wants and needs. My daughter was accepted to EVERY out-of-state school she applied to with nice merit aid offers. We found the cost worth it!"

Shelby

Daughter at the University of Oregon

"I hear stories all the time about how stressful the college process is for families. For us, with Kris' help, it was not stressful at all. She guided us through the whole process, and I knew she wouldn't let us miss a deadline or a step along the way."

Lynn

Daughter at CSU San Marcos

"Kris broke down the steps with explanations of why, when, and how to make the process obtainable. The best part was that as a parent, my role was a supporter and not a source of stress, so the last year of high school was full of wins!"

Hana

Son at Beloit College

"Don't wait! The return on your investment is well worth it. After working with Kris with our first two children, we've already set up our 3rd child for success when she starts high school. The benefits are undeniable!"

Libby

Daughter at University of Denver and Son at University of Utah

"Kris provided a positive outlook that guided me through the college process. It was helpful to know she always had my back!"

Claire

Student at Chapman University

"Learning traits about myself: who I am, what I want to do, and which colleges fit me best was very helpful. Kris also helped me find the fun in the college admissions. I would absolutely recommend Kris!"

Katelyn

Arizona State University

"It was overwhelming thinking of navigating the whole process with my child, but Kris asked the right questions, helped narrow her major, and listened to my daughter's needs for college fit. I would highly encourage others to use her services. Kris was flexible, understanding, knowledgeable, and easy for kids to talk to!"

Stacey

Daughter at CSU San Marcos

"The thought of writing an essay was paralyzing. I had convinced myself that it needed to be perfect. Kris guided me through the writing process to create an essay that I was proud of. I don't know what I would have done without her!"

Emma

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

"The college process can be extremely stressful, but working with Kris allowed our family to be less anxious."

Beth

Daughter at UC Irvine

Make It U College Consulting provides personalized college counseling specifically tailored for families in Livermore, CA, and the surrounding Tri-Valley area. Led by Kris - a Livermore resident, parent of two former Livermore High School students, and holder of an M.Ed. in Educational Counseling - the practice has deep, firsthand knowledge of local school curricula, course pathways, and teachers. Make It U primarily works with students attending Livermore and Granada High Schools, but serves students from other parts of the East Bay Area as well.

Yes, Make It U specializes in California public university admissions (UC and CSU systems) while also guiding students through private colleges and out-of-state flagship schools. Navigating California’s A-G course requirements, UC Personal Insight Questions (PIQs), and impacted majors requires early, deliberate planning. Kris guides students on selecting strategic high school courses, crafting authentic UC PIQ responses, and navigating major selection at UCs and CSUs.

Make It U focuses on financial fit and affordability, helping families identify colleges that offer generous merit-based scholarships and financial aid. Rather than relying strictly on brand-name rankings, Kris helps families discover "hidden gem" universities across the country where students rank in the top academic tier, maximizing their eligibility for merit aid.

One of the biggest advantages of working with Kris is the personalized, one-on-one relationship your student will develop throughout the college admissions process. Rather than being passed between a team of counselors, your student works directly with Kris every step of the way. That consistency builds trust and allows her to develop a deep understanding of who your student is - their strengths, interests, goals, and what makes them unique. As a result, Kris provides guidance about crafting applications and essays that authentically reflect your student's voice and showcase the qualities that help them stand out to admissions committees.

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