Stabeno College Consulting

The best schools, for the best kids.

About Karen

As an Independent College Consultant and former high school counselor based in Portland, Oregon, Karen has been helping high school students and their parents navigate the college admission process for over 20 years.

Karen holds a Master of Science degree in Counseling, is a licensed Certified Educational Planner and is a professional member of the Higher Education Consultants Organization (HECA).

She has served two terms on the University of Oregon’s Counselor Advisory Board, was a member of the Oregon team of educators selected to participate in former First Lady Michelle Obama’s Reach Higher Conference in November 2014, and served over ten years as a member of the National College Fair Planning Committee.

Karen has been published in local and national newspapers, quoted in the Oregonian’s January 2021 and January 2022 Winter Education editions.

She is a frequent speaker for the Beaverton School District’s college information nights on such topics as “Finding Affordable Colleges”, and “Building a Competitive College Profile”.

She has also presented at regional and national conferences hosted by the Pacific Northwest College for College Admission Counselors (PNACAC) and the National Association of College Admissions Counselors (NACAC).

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Experiece

You can Trust

Over 20 years of experience

Evaluating academic transcripts, test scores and extra curricular credentials
Developing a personal list of appropriate college choices
Prep for campus visits including mock interviews and role plays

Recommending appropriate college prep courses and summer experiences
PSAT, SAT, and ACT prep and planning the best times for scheduling a test
Essay review and obtaining quality recommendations
Assessment of college acceptance offers and financial aid award letters

Assistance with applying for scholarships and need-based aid
Assisting the college bound athlete, developing an athletic resume and finding appropriate colleges
Assisting students with learning differences, and other special needs

SERVICES

Reach Your Goals

“Karen Stabeno was introduced to us when my son started his high school senior year. At that time, we were worrying about college applications because we did not have a clue. Teenager boy sometimes responds worse to their parents and this made things more difficult. We were fortunate that Karen stepped in to provide us with college search and admission counseling. She has great experience in working with students and getting them on track right away. Her knowledge of college requirements, campus life, as well as the admissions process is wonderful. Karen’s professionalism carries conviction and we totally trust her advice. My son said, “Without Karen’s support, I cannot imagine that I would have been admitted to Case Western.” We were very happy that Karen helped our son to find the college that best fit his personality and aptitude. Karen came up with an application strategy and successfully built up his confidence. We highly recommend Karen’s services to students who want to enter their dream school.”

Danielle X.

Case Western Reserve University

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Karen offers a free 30 minute consult to answer any questions you may have in regards to her experience and services.

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