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 there ever existed a wise, Zen-like guide to educational options in-and-around Los Angeles—it is Kim. Through her dedicated, ongoing leadership in her community and her study of education research and policy, she has helped area parents and families navigate the often confusing and challenging landscape of school choices. Whether through her work as the Executive Director of the Parents Education League, as co-founder of the LA Kindergarten class, or as a grant writer, Kim’s calm leadership prevails.

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

She is also a long-time volunteer for her own children’s schools: as a member of the parent board, field trip coordinator, outreach point-person, and fundraiser. In her free time (?!), she enjoys attending her kids’ sporting events, hiking with her dog Kayla, and, of course, yoga.

Education & Experience

Executive Director, Parents Education League

UCLA College Counseling Certification Program

Ph.D., Political Science, UC-Irvine

M.A., Social Science, UC-Irvine

Professional Organization Memberships

NACAC: National Association for College Admission Counseling

WACAC: Western Association for College Admission Counseling

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