Charlotte M Klaar, PhD, CEP is Director of Klaar College Consulting with offices in Fort Mill SC and Charlotte NC. As a nationally recognized leader in the independent educational consulting industry, she was awarded the Steven
R. Antonoff Award for Professional Achievement by the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) in recognition of her contributions to the profession. She has more than 25 years’ experience as an educational consultant and has taught many others the ins-and-outs of the business aspects of the profession. Dr. Klaar has served on the IECA Board of Directors and has been an active member of that organization since 1995. Charlotte taught at IECA's Summer Training Institute for more than 12 years and at the Transitioning to Private Practice Workshop, which IECA offers prior to the NACAC conference each year. In addition, she has taught in the UCLA College Counseling Certificate program for many years and formerly served as an instructor in the UC Irvine Certificate in Independent Educational Consulting program. She is also a member of HECA, NACAC, NCAG, and SACAC. She is a Certified Educational Planner and a lifelong learner.
On a personal level, Charlotte enjoys traveling, is an avid reader, crochets as often as possible, and revels in spending time with her three grandchildren.
She has two cats, Vinnie, and Bennie with whom she shares her home.
Description of Services : Dr. Charlotte Klaar brings 28+ years of successful college planning experience to her client families. She believes that this is the student's process and she acts as a guide and mentor in it. Her common sense approach coupled with her sense of humor and straightforward approach enable students to understand that they are truly at the center of the process.
Description of Experience : Working with students is energizing and fulfilling.