Kc360.co

What Kc360.co does

KC360.CO LLC is a privately held educational consulting business operating from a registered address in Wilmington, Delaware, and founded and run by a single operator, Kristi Steele. The company targets Third Culture Kids (TCKs), international families, U.S. high school juniors and seniors, and the guidance counseling offices that serve them, offering structured support for navigating the U.S. college admissions process from major selection and college list building through applications, essays, financial aid, and scholarship search.

The core product is a catalog of self-paced online courses delivered through a web-based learning management system accessible via kc360.co. Offerings include the College Project Junior course ($50, 20 lessons) and College Project Senior course ($150, 18 lessons) covering major selection and university list building; the Scholarship Secrets Course on FAFSA, CSS Profile, Student Aid Index, 529 planning, and scholarship searching; the College Essay Summit (live/virtual); the VH College Essay Summit (in-person in Vestavia Hills, Alabama); the High School Counseling and Guidance Course (65 lessons) aimed at school counselors; and low-cost downloadable templates. Adjacent services include one-on-one consultations ($35/hour), a Pathway Planner assessment ($300), Application Review ($50), and a MYCAP premium subscription ($4.99/month) integrated with CollegeAidPro. The company also runs the KC360 College Search and Admission Podcast distributed across ten audio platforms and the KC360 Virtual College Fair, a two-week virtual event connecting students with colleges, universities, and gap year programs. Institutional buyers are served through the $550/year Guidance Counseling Package, which includes 25-30 student seats, an instructor dashboard, parent portal, and Virtual College Fair access.

Revenue mechanics combine one-time course purchases (one-time license), a small annual school subscription, usage-based professional services, and an affiliate referral stream with partners including PrepScholar, Ivy Prep, InHouse Test Prep, CampusEDU, and Mama Bear Legal Forms. Distribution relies on direct website e-commerce, founder-led content marketing through the podcast and email newsletter, professional association affiliations (IECA, IACAC, NACAC), and partnerships with TCK-community organizations (TCK Training, Interaction International, Share Education). The company has no outside funding, no disclosed headcount beyond the founder, and operates as a lean solo-operator micro-business built on founder domain expertise and content production.

Name

Kc360.co

Legal name

KC360.CO LLC

Website

https://kc360.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

KC360.CO LLC is a solo-operator educational consulting business founded by Kristi Steele that sells self-paced online courses, virtual events, and consultations to help Third Culture Kids, international families, and U.S. high school students navigate the U.S. college admissions and financial aid process.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational consulting / college admissions guidance

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Career Readiness & College Prep (In-School) (EDAJAFAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Homework Help & Study Skills Coaching (EDAJALAB), Virtual School Course Providers (Single-Course/Part-Time Enrollment) (EDAJADAE)

Keywords

• College admissions consulting
• Online admissions courses
• Financial aid guidance
• School counseling services
• Virtual college fairs

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Online Course Sales: One-time purchase model for individual courses. Students pay upfront for lifetime or time-limited access to course content. Courses include College Project Junior ($50), College Project Senior ($150), Scholarship Secrets, and College Essay Summit ($50). Some courses have limited access periods (e.g., VH College Essay Summit access until September 2026).
2. School Counseling Package: Annual subscription model for schools and guidance counseling offices. Provides access for up to 25-30 student seats, instructor dashboard, Virtual College Fair access, and parent portal. Priced at $550/year.
3. Individual Consulting: One-on-one consultation services including general consultation ($35/hour), Pathway Planner assessment and coaching ($300), and Application Review ($50 for PDF review). MYCAP premium subscription at $4.99/month for financial aid tools and expert access.
4. Digital Products: One-time purchase digital products including College Project Templates ($5-$6) and Financial Aid Appeal Template ($5).
5. Affiliate Revenue: Affiliate links for third-party services including test prep (PrepScholar, Ivy Prep, InHouse Test Prep), CampusEDU, and Mama Bear Legal Forms. Commission earned on referred purchases at no extra cost to customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

KC360 sells self-paced online courses, individual consulting/assessment services, and an annual school subscription package that guide U.S. high-school students — especially Third Culture Kids and international families — through the college admissions process, from major selection and college list building through applications, essay writing, and financial aid. The portfolio includes the College Project Junior/Senior courses, Scholarship Secrets, College Essay Summit (online and in-person variants), a High School Counseling and Guidance Course, a Virtual College Fair, the KC360 Guidance Counseling Package for schools, and one-on-one consultations plus downloadable templates.

Product overview

KC360 is an educational consulting company offering a portfolio of self-paced online courses and advisory services designed to guide students through the U.S. college admissions process. The core offerings include: the College Essay Summit and VH College Essay Summit for essay writing, the Scholarship Secrets Course for financial aid and scholarship guidance, the College Project Junior and Senior courses for major selection and university list building, and the High School Counseling and Guidance Course for school counselors. These are supplemented by the KC360 Guidance Counseling Package for schools, the Virtual College Fair for connecting with institutions, and individual consultation and assessment services. The company also offers digital downloads including financial aid appeal templates and college project templates. The product portfolio is delivered through a Learning Management System accessible via the KC360 website, with individual course purchases and annual school subscriptions available.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Scholarship Secrets Course: A comprehensive course on financial aid, FAFSA, CSS profiles, SAI, and scholarship searching with detailed workbook and video curriculum
• College Project (Junior)
• College Project (Senior)
• College Essay Summit
• KC360 Virtual College Fair
• KC360 Guidance Counseling Package

Products and services

• College Essay Summit A self-paced and live online workshop program that helps high-school students complete a college application essay draft through structured work sessions, with an optional essay-feedback session led by an admissions representative.
• VH College Essay Summit An in-person college essay writing workshop hosted at the Vestavia Library in the Hills, designed for rising high-school seniors to complete a college essay draft during a focused summer work session, with an optional essay-feedback add-on.
• Scholarship Secrets Course A self-paced online course covering U.S. college financial aid end-to-end — 529 savings plans, the FAFSA application, the CSS Profile, the Student Aid Index (SAI), and scholarship searching — packaged with videos, a workbook, and supporting resources.
• College Project Junior A self-paced online course for high-school juniors that guides them through major selection and the construction of 3–5 target university profiles to prepare for the application season.
• College Project Senior A self-paced online course for high-school seniors that builds on the College Project Junior foundation, covering university profile refinement, an application-completion calendar, application styles, essays, and supplementary materials.
• High School Counseling and Guidance Course A 65-lesson online course designed for high-school counselors, providing structured curriculum and resources to guide students through the college search and admission process.
• KC360 Guidance Counseling Package An annual subscription package sold to high schools and guidance counseling offices that bundles the College Project course with an instructor dashboard supporting 25–30 student seats, Virtual College Fair access, and a parent portal.
• KC360 Virtual College Fair A two-week virtual event connecting students with U.S. colleges, universities, and gap year programs through on-demand video content, exclusive interview videos with admissions representatives, and direct contact information from participating institutions.
• One-Hour Consultation A one-on-one consulting engagement for families needing guidance on high school course planning, college selection, scholarships, and other college admission topics, delivered by founder Kristi Steele.
• Application Review A focused advisory service where students submit a college application PDF for Kristi Steele's review of activities list, essay, recommendation letters, and application-related questions.
• Pathway Planner Assessment A higher-touch assessment service combining an online evaluation with outcome coaching and a consultation to align the student on majors, careers, universities, and scholarships tied to the selected pathway.
• MYCAP Premium Subscription A premium monthly subscription offering powered by CollegeAidPRO that gives families unlimited university affordability analysis, a scholarship database, and the ability to book expert time.
• KC360 College Search and Admission Podcast A free, ongoing podcast series that delivers ~15-minute episodes covering essay writing, financial aid, FAFSA, CSS profile, gap years, and topics specific to Third Culture Kids and international families, distributed across major podcast platforms.
• Financial Aid Appeal Template A standalone downloadable template families use when appealing a final college financial aid award package.
• College Project Template (Basic) A basic, customizable Canva-based template that students use to build their college project profiles.
• College Project Template (Creative) A creative, customizable Canva-based template that lets students personalize the visual look and feel of their college project profiles via a free Canva account.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students have achieved acceptance to UC Irvine, UCSD, and full scholarships to universities

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Ivy PrepminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBoutique test preparation organization with over 11 years of experience. Offers 1:1 tutoring and group classes for SAT and ACT prep. Provides quality-first, results-driven approach with guaranteed financial aid to qualified students. Founder James offers free consultations.
• InHouse Test PrepminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTest prep company owned by Dr. Kelly Frindell with over 25 years of experience specializing in SAT, ACT, PSAT, SSAT, and ISEE preparation. Offers one-on-one customized meetings for students regardless of time zone.
• PrepScholarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOnline test prep provider with affiliate relationship. Offers free 5-day trial for PSAT online prep course. SAT and ACT prep programs available.
• CampusEDUminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDual enrollment platform enabling high school students to earn college and high school credit simultaneously. Offers accredited, flexible, online, self-paced courses in subjects including writing, sociology, history, philosophy, communications, art, and leadership.
• Mama Bear Legal FormsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLegal forms provider for young adult documentation including Power of Attorney package. Affiliate partner offering 20% discount with code 'KC360'. Helps parents prepare for emergencies with adult children.
• TCK TrainingminorOthersOrganization serving Third Culture Kids community. Referenced as trusted partner in the TCK space, with shared mission of supporting TCK families through educational transitions.
• Interaction InternationalminorOthersOrganization supporting international and TCK communities. Listed as trusted organization with shared focus on helping TCK and international families navigate educational processes.
• Share EducationminorOthersEducation-focused organization serving TCK and international community. Referenced as trusted partner alongside TCK Training and Interaction International.
• IECA (Independent Educational Consultants Association)minorOthersProfessional association for educational consultants. Kristi Steele holds Associate Membership. Association provides credibility and professional standards in the educational consulting field.
• IACAC (International Association for College Admission Counseling)minorOthersProfessional association for college admission counseling professionals working with international students. KC360 displays the IACAC logo indicating membership and professional standing.
• NACAC (National Association for College Admission Counseling)minorOthersNational association supporting admission counseling professionals. KC360 is associated with NACAC's International University Advocate program.
• Various US Colleges and UniversitiesminorOthersParticipating institutions in KC360 Virtual College Fair. Universities receive minimum contact information from VCF attendees to facilitate connections. Some partner universities send representatives for interviews and content.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The Princeton Review: Large established test prep and college admissions services company offering courses, tutoring, and admissions counseling across all major exams. Comparable as a broad incumbent addressing overlapping student needs (test prep, admissions, essays) but at much greater scale and without TCK specialization.
• Kaplan: Major test prep, college admissions, and tutoring provider with broad course catalog and institutional partnerships. Comparable as an incumbent competitor in the college admissions prep space with overlapping offerings for high school students, though lacking KC360's TCK niche focus.

Direct peers

• PrepScholar: Online test prep and college admissions platform offering SAT/ACT prep, admissions consulting, and college search tools. Directly comparable as an online, self-paced college admissions resource and existing KC360 affiliate partner serving the same student/family buyer.
• College Essay Guy: Solo-founder-led college admissions consulting brand built around essay coaching, online courses, and 1:1 advising. Comparable as a one-person educational content brand productizing college admissions expertise through self-paced courses and consultations in a near-identical business model.
• Ivy Prep: Boutique SAT/ACT and admissions tutoring firm with over 11 years of experience. Comparable as a small, founder-led test prep and admissions consultancy; existing KC360 affiliate partner serving the same international/college-bound student persona.
• College Aid Pro: Financial aid analysis platform behind the MYCAP tool that KC360 resells via affiliate link. Comparable as a financial aid planning resource integrated into KC360's offering and serving the same college-bound families managing affordability decisions.
• InHouse Test Prep: Independent test prep company specializing in SAT, ACT, PSAT, SSAT, ISEE with one-on-one instruction. Comparable as an existing KC360 affiliate partner and small, founder-led admissions-adjacent services provider serving the same customer base.
• CollegeVine: College admissions platform offering essay editing, application review, and 1:1 admissions consulting through a network of consultants. Highly comparable as a digital-first, self-serve college admissions service targeting high school students with tiered paid programs.
• College Confidential: Online college admissions community and resource hub with forums, college search tools, and articles. Comparable as a digital college admissions content and community platform targeting the same high school student/parent audience.

Others

• IECA Member Independent Educational Consultants: Professional association of independent educational consultants, of which KC360's founder is an Associate Member. Comparable as a category of independent practitioners offering 1:1 college admissions counseling services, representing both competitors and a referral network for KC360.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kc360

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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