College & Career Coaching
Know who you are.
Become who you're meant to be.
One-on-one college and career coaching for students — led by Kayla Gillian, M.Ed.
Meet Your Coach
Kayla Gillian, Founder of KNOWN.
Kayla has spent nearly a decade helping students find clarity and confidence in one of the most overwhelming chapters of their lives — the transition from high school to what's next.
- Master's in PreK–12 School Counseling & Student Affairs
- Six years as a high school career coach
- Three years specializing in college navigation
- Advised by Roger Kassebaum, internationally recognized educator and Milken Award recipient
What We Offer
Personalized coaching for every step of the college journey.
Career & College Planning
Build a clear, personalized roadmap for life after high school.
College Admissions
Navigate applications, timelines, and decisions with an expert by your side.
Essay & Writing Support
Craft essays that sound like your student — not a template.
Scholarship Strategy
Find and win the funding that makes college possible.
Organization & Accountability
Stay on top of deadlines, forms, and decisions — without the last-minute scramble.
Coaching Plans
Choose the level of support that fits your family.
Foundational Support
Great for families just getting started — goal-setting, planning check-ins, and guidance on the first big steps.
Contact for pricing
Guided Planning
Regular coaching sessions plus support across college research, applications, and essays.
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Comprehensive Coaching
Full support across planning, admissions, essays, and scholarships, with hands-on accountability.
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White-Glove Partnership
The most comprehensive, high-touch coaching experience KNOWN. offers.
Pricing available by inquiry
How It Works
A simple, personal process — not an algorithm.
Discovery Conversation
We start with a real conversation about your student, their goals, and where they feel stuck.
Personalized Plan
Kayla builds a coaching plan around your student — not a template.
Ongoing Coaching
Regular sessions covering planning, applications, essays, scholarships, and more.
Confident Next Step
Your student walks into decision day with a plan they believe in.
Contact
Let's start with a conversation.
Whether you're just starting to think about college or knee-deep in applications, we'd love to hear from your family.
- Founder
- Kayla Gillian
- known.bykayla@gmail.com
- Website
- knownbykayla.com