Knowledge Worx Strategic College Consultation

At Knowledge Worx 4 College, we provide a tailored and holistic approach to navigating the college admissions process. Our Strategic College Consulting services are designed to empower students and families, ensuring the best academic, social, and financial fit. From building a strong application to understanding financial aid options, our goal is to help students achieve success every step of the way.
Discover Your Best Fit

We work with students to uncover their academic, social, and personal priorities. Together, we create a balanced list of colleges tailored to each student's strengths, aspirations, and unique goals. This step includes exploring institutions that offer significant need-based and non-need-based merit aid, ensuring the best financial fit.

Build a Strong Application

Our expert guidance helps students craft standout essays, complete polished applications, and create compelling résumés. From the Common App to specialized applications like the UC and Cal State systems, we ensure every detail highlights the student's potential and aligns with institutional priorities.

Maximize Financial Opportunities

Navigating the financial aid process can feel overwhelming, but we simplify it with clear, actionable advice:

  • Explore and understand need-based aid and scholarships.
  • Identify colleges offering substantial merit-based aid for academic and extracurricular achievements.
  • Evaluate and compare financial aid award letters, ensuring families make informed decisions about costs, loans, and out-of-pocket expenses.


Plan for Success

KW4C provides personalized support for students at any stage of their college journey. Whether beginning early to maximize opportunities or starting closer to application deadlines, our guidance is tailored to each student’s unique timeline and needs. Through customized planning and ongoing assistance, we ensure students remain organized, confident, and prepared. From interview preparation to meeting critical deadlines, every aspect of the process is designed to be seamless, stress-free, and focused on achieving success.

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About Knowledge Worx

MEET NAGLA ORLANDO, M.ED., CEP

Nagla Orlando is a Certified Educational Planner (CEP), seasoned college admissions expert, credentialed California educator, and founder of Knowledge Worx 4 College, Inc. With over 25 years of experience in the classroom and more than a decade as an Independent Educational Consultant (IEC), Nagla brings a unique blend of academic insight, counseling expertise, and personalized support to students and families navigating the college admissions process.

A former AP Biology and Anatomy & Physiology teacher, Nagla holds a Master’s in Education in Curriculum and Instruction and leverages her deep background in STEM education to support students pursuing competitive programs in science, medicine, and engineering. Since launching her consulting practice in 2014, she has guided hundreds of students through list building, application strategy, essay development, and merit aid planning, always with a focus on fit, authenticity, and student well-being.

From 2020 to 2025, Nagla served as a regional coordinator for both IECA and HECA. In recognition of her leadership and contributions to the profession, she was elected by her peers in 2025 to serve on the HECA Board as Director at Large. She is also an instructor in the UCLA College Counseling Certificate Program, where she helps train the next generation of IECs. A dedicated member of AICEP, Nagla visits over 20 college campuses each year to ensure her knowledge remains current and expansive, giving her students, families and peers, the benefit of up-to-date, firsthand insight into academic programs, campus culture, and admissions trends.

In 2025, Nagla launched the WORX Curriculum Toolkit, the first structured, white-label advising system designed specifically for IECs. Built on her years of curriculum design and practical advising experience, WORX empowers consultants to systematize their practice while maintaining high-touch, personalized guidance. The toolkit is now used by leading IECs across the country.

Nagla’s approach is rooted in clarity, compassion, and collaboration. She works closely with school counselors to align support for students, adapts her guidance to reflect the realities of today’s admissions landscape, and provides expert insight on institutional priorities, shifting standards, and strategic decision-making.

Whether she’s mentoring new consultants, presenting at national conferences, or supporting students one-on-one, Nagla is deeply committed to empowering others with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to succeed.


Nagla’s Education and Professional Memberships:

  • California State University of Long Beach, BS, Human Health Science
  • California State University of Long Beach, Single Subject Teaching Credential
  • William Howard Taft University, M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction
  • American Institute of Certified Educational Planners
  • University of California, San Diego, Certificate in College Counseling
  • National Association for College Admission Counseling
  • Western Association for College Admission Counseling
  • Higher Education Consultants Association
  • Independent Educational Consultants Association – Professional Member