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Meet our expert advisor, Kate!

Kate Manire considers college advising a perfect synthesis of her passions: mentorship and writing.

Some advice from Kate:

“Create the you you want to be, and success will find you wherever you are!”

When done right, preparation for college looks at admissions results as not the end-all-be-all, but a byproduct of years of discipline, passion, and self-determination.

Applying to college takes self-awareness, writing and research skills, self-advocacy, confidence, creativity, and so many other tools that don’t just evaporate the moment you get into a university. Create the you you want to be, and success will find you wherever you are!

Ready to ace your college app?

At Testive, we offer unique advising to help you learn and grow through the process.

 Our team of seasoned advisors and writers is dedicated to crafting an authentic and standout application for you.

Here’s why Testive rocks:

  • Holistic Approach: Gain insights and skills as you navigate the process.
  • Personalized Guidance: Work one-on-one with experts tailored to you.
  • Authenticity: Tell your story genuinely with our professional writers.

Read what some of Kate's families have to say:

“Kate was awesome.”

In 30 minutes time, Kate M. set my daughter Audrey on the right path to be able to write a concise, compelling personal statement for her college applications.

Kate asked all the right questions and provided helpful suggestions to help Audrey refine/narrow down her topic, truly personalize the story, and add a bit of humor as well. We are thrilled with the outcome!

-Patty I.
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“Productive and professional consulting!”

Kate helped my son with applications to competitive summer internships. Kate was so flexible and made herself being available to be reached when needed. She has the gift of writing that she could quickly review my son’s essays, give great feedback, and guided him to edit his essays that stayed true to him. She also helped my son to prepare well for his interview and build him great confidence.

With Kate’s excellent guidelines, my son step by step got through the rigorous selection process and accepted into one of the prestigious internships that he applied to. I would recommend Kate as a college consultant who is knowledgeable and willing to go above and beyond to help you reach your goal.
 

-Hanh N.
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Kate’s students have gained acceptance to many prestigious institutions, including:

What does Kate do in her free time?

Scroll through the image gallery on the right to see a few photos of Kate in her element!
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1/4 Kate is an oil painter who has shown her work in various exhibitions. Here she is pictured for a two-person show at the Lodge in Woodloch in Pennsylvania, where she showed 36 paintings.
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2/4 Kate and friends at the South Bund Fabric Market in Shanghai, where she lived for two years.
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3/4 "Medusa," one of Kate's oil paintings.
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4/4 Kate pictured with Dr. Richard Barnett and Clyde Frazier. Kate was the Program Director of the Dr. Richard Barnett Foundation Scholars Program in NYC for two years.

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Testive is an innovative educational technology company revolutionizing the way students prepare for standardized tests.

Our cutting-edge platform combines adaptive learning algorithms with expert coaching to deliver personalized study plans tailored to each student’s unique strengths and weaknesses. By harnessing the power of data-driven insights and one-on-one mentorship, Testive helps students achieve their highest potential and maximize their test scores. With Testive, test preparation becomes not just effective, but also engaging and empowering. Join us in transforming the test prep experience and unlocking success for students worldwide!