I would not be going to college without Kim and Collegewise. As a first-generation student, the process seemed so daunting but Kim made everything so digestible and easy for me. Despite the pandemic and uncertainty, having a road map of applying to college was so great. I cannot thank Kim and Collegewise enough. It is because of you that I can pursue higher education.

ARMITA

DARTMOUTH COLLEGE

My experience with Collegwise, and their counselor Kim Haselhoff, was very helpful and really made the college application process less stressful. I really loved the process of building a relationship with your counselor, selecting your colleges of interest, and the thorough editing of your essays. I would recommend this service to anyone!

SHAY

UCLA

It was great working with Kim, as an unorganized and generally unmotivated individual, having someone to guide me through such a complex process was amazing. Kim was always there when I needed help with an essay, even the night before they were due.

LUKE

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON

Kim was a perfect fit for our family. Nikaash really responded to her calm and logical approach. She was a good listener and spent a lot of time understanding what Nikaash really wanted. She also had a great way of keeping anxious parents calm and made herself readily available whenever I needed. I'm sure I shed many tears with her. We really appreciated how she stood up for Nikaash with us when he didn't know how and guided Nikaash with our needs in mind when we didn't know how. Truly money well spent.

ANJALIKA, PARENT OF NIKAASH

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

I am a first generation college student so collegewise literally saved my entire life. Kim made the process so easy and digestible and I felt like I was in control of the application process instead of the application process being controlled of me. I really felt confident and protected whenever decisions came back. I honestly owe all my acceptances so far to the strategies I learned at Collegewise.

ARMITA

I really appreciate all of Kim’s help and expertise navigating through this confusing process by aiding in making a good list of schools to apply to, editing essays, and making a strong overall application.

EVAN

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON

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Kim Haselhoff, College Counselor

If you ever wanted to know if a wise, Zen-like college sherpa existed, her name is Kim. Through her dedicated, ongoing leadership in her community and her study of education research and policy, she has helped families and students navigate the often confusing and challenging school choice landscape.

 

Kim's gift lies in her ability to unearth each student's authentic voice. She deftly helps them identify their core strengths, clarify their values, uncover their intrinsic motivations, and ultimately craft interesting and engaging personal narratives. Her calm leadership serves as a soothing anchor, transforming what can be an overwhelming experience into a manageable journey of self-discovery. While deeply versed in the UC system, her mentorship has propelled students toward diverse academic destinations—ranging from Ivy League havens like Dartmouth and Yale to technological powerhouses like Harvey Mudd, to Georgetown's historic campus to the innovative environments of NYU, Northeastern, Purdue, and the University of Washington.

 

There is no question that Kim has a passion for learning: she was a postdoctoral researcher at UCLA’s Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies; she taught at UC Irvine while pursuing her Ph.D., and she received a grant from the John Randolph Haynes Foundation for a report on immigration in southern California. She graduated from UCLA magna cum laude with her B.A. in History.

 

Kim's commitment to education extends far beyond professional boundaries. After years of dedicated volunteerism at her children's schools, she now channels her expertise to serve Warren Christopher Foundation scholarship recipients, guiding these promising students through the intricate college admissions landscape. In her free time, Kim enjoys running trails, conquering hiking paths, and immersing herself in the world of literature.

Education & Experience

Executive Director, Parents Education League
UCLA College Counseling Certification Program
Post-Doctoral Researcher, Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies, UCLA
Ph.D., Political Science, UC-Irvine
M.A., Social Science, UC-Irvine
B.A. History, UCLA

 

Professional Organization Memberships

NACAC: National Association for College Admission Counseling

WACAC: Western Association for College Admission Counseling

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