About Us
Kristin White has been a boarding and day school admissions counselor for the past twenty years and has successfully worked with hundreds of families on their private school admissions journeys. She got her start in the field by working with an access to education program where she helped students apply to boarding schools and also visited and helped them through these important years. She went on to become an independent educational consultant in 2005, working with families from all over the world, including 23 different countries, many states, and in her local area.
Kristin is also the Director of Secondary School Counseling at a K-8 independent school in Fairfield County, CT. In this role, she works with 8th graders and their parents, helping them through the independent day and boarding school application process, and she networks with admissions deans at schools in her area and across the country. She enjoys working with students and helping them to identify their interests and passions as they put their best foot forward in the school admissions process. Kristin has a calm and encouraging demeanor and is a helpful resource for both parents and students.
She is a member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) and serves on the Schools Committee. She has written three education books, one of them in its second edition. Kristin is an expert on boarding schools and their admissions processes, and is the author of the upcoming book, “Prep: The Parents Guide to Boarding Schools” which will be published by Rowman & Littlefield in 2025.
Kristin is a graduate of Georgetown University and has a master’s from the University of Texas at Austin.
Kristin is a professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA). Kristin regularly visits colleges and schools and attends professional development meetings.
Education
She is a graduate of Georgetown University and has an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin.
Testimonials
“Thank you so much for your great guidance through this very foreign (for us) process: absolutely grateful to you. We feel confident the PG year is right for him, and you helped us find the perfect school.” —Parent of a PG year student
“What a journey this has been! Working with our twins isn’t always easy, but you were so patient and informative. We are thrilled that it all worked out and are almost ready for move-in day!” —Parent of twin 9th graders at a Massachusetts boarding school
“This process turned out to be more time intensive than I had originally thought, so I’m glad you were there to help us through it.” —Parent of 9th grade girl at New Hampshire boarding school
“You always had time for us and you know the schools so well. I will recommend you to anyone who is looking for boarding schools.” —Parent of a 10th grade boy in Connecticut boarding school
Publications
Kristin is the author of “The Complete Guide to the Gap Year,” in its second edition, and “It’s the Student, Not the College: The Secrets of Succeeding at Any School Without Going Broke or Crazy.”
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE GAP YEAR
This is the go-to book for anyone considering a year to re-charge, to follow a passion, to become immersed in another culture, or to find their love of learning again. It includes everything a student, parent, or guidance counselor would want to know about the gap year; including what a gap year is, what it is not, and why it can have a positive impact on a young life.
IT’S THE STUDENT NOT THE COLLEGE
TO: All students wondering “Can I get into my dream college?”
CC: All parents wondering “Can we afford it?”
FROM: Educational consultant Kristin M. White
MEMO: COLLEGE RANKINGS DON’T MATTER. This claim might sound crazy, but it’s true: Research shows that where you go to school makes little difference to future financial success or quality of life—personal qualities such as ambition, perseverance, and a sense of purpose are all more important.