College Planning America’s Student Advisors

Our College Planning Coaches

Cathy Huseby

Cathy Schertle Huseby’s passion for working with students began in college. Since then, she has worked with a variety of students, including high school students, college freshmen and transfers, and international and graduate students at USC, UC Irvine, and Woodbury University. Her broad experience in college admissions and advising has allowed her to help guide students through the admission process. She loves helping students find a university that fits them.

cathyCathy earned her Masters in Education with an emphasis in College Student Affairs from Azusa Pacific University and her Bachelor’s in English from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Cathy also was a transfer student herself. In addition to guiding students, bike riding, cooking, and spending time with her husband and three kids make her smile.
Cathy is a professional member of WACAC.

What Our Advisors Do

  • Student Assessment analysis
  • Transcript analysis
  • A-G course requirements
  • Testing timeline/ Test prep
  • Exploring college majors
  • The application process
  • Review college application requirements and timeline
  • The Do’s and Don’ts of essay writing
  • The Common Application
  • Use an organized tracking system
  • How to look for merit aid and scholarships