Consultant & Coach Profiles 

​Kate Pedigo is a Certified Educational Planner (CEP) and founder of Growing2College.

 

Kate's high school and college planning services provide customized support based each family's unique needs. Her goal is to make G2C's Services and processes clear, manageable, and even fun for families.

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Education and Experience

After earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at the University of Colorado at Boulder, Kate pursued her Master of Education degree in School Counseling at Loyola University in Baltimore.

 

She is a Certified Educational Planner (CEP), the highest certification in the profession. The CEP designation is granted to educational consultants with significant professional experience who have passed a board-certified examination and demonstrate continued commitment to professional development and ethical practices. 

 

Kate has also earned Professional Member status with the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), which requires demonstration of professional mastery and years of experience in the field. She serves as a Regional IECA Chair and actively participates in IECA's professional development opportunities. Through IECA and on her own time, Kate attends 20+ college campus tours each year.

 

Kate is also a National Certified Counselor (NCC), a member of the Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC), and a certified marriage preparation and parenting facilitator. ​She is a former school counselor, and served as educational consultant for Laura George Consulting for several years prior to founding Growing2College.

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Consulting Approach

Education, credentials, and experience are very important considerations, but so is choosing a consultant that is a good match for your family.

 

Kate offers a high-touch service-based model, rather than a comprehensive or hourly bundle model. Her model works best for families who want clearly defined support in targeted areas of college planning.

 

She offers flexible meeting times via Zoom to accommodate busy schedules and multiple time zones, and parents are welcome to participate.

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She has a very detail-oriented and methodical approach, but also a very casual conversation style. Meetings generally have a brisk pace to keep students progressing and actively engaged, though adjustments can be made to support students with learning differences.

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To help you determine if Kate's approach is a good fit for your family, she offers a complimentary consultation via Zoom or phone. She's reachable by phone or email at any time, or through the consultation request link below.

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Thank you for your interest in college planning services at Growing2College!

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