COLLEGE SUCCESS FOR ALL
College Consulting for Every Kind of Mind
Feeling Overwhelmed?
You want your student to thrive in college, but it can be hard to know where to start. Today’s college landscape may feel very different from when or where you went to school, or perhaps your educational path did not look like your student’s at all. No matter your background or circumstances, your questions and concerns are valid! Things that might be going through your mind?
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Which colleges will actually fit my teen's learning style and strengths?
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How do I even start putting together a college list?
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Is my teen ready to manage time, speak up with professors, and handle daily life more independently? Are they ready for college?
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What does “liberal arts” actually mean, and how is it different from a more specialized or career‑focused program?
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What if my teen has no idea what they want to study?
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How can anyone afford to pay for college?
Are you feeling overwhelmed and exhausted from all the conflicting information you are receiving?​​
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You don’t have to figure this out alone!​​​
Hello and Welcome!
I am here to help you!
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As a speech-language pathologist turned college consultant, with over 15 years of experience working with and coaching teenagers, I love helping families and students break down the college process into manageable parts to reduce the overwhelm and stress.
Believe it or not - I am one of those (strange) people who enjoy this process! Solving the puzzle of finding the right-fit schools for my students and helping them approach this journey with excitement, possibility and confidence, is my goal!
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Whether you have a student with learning differences, feel overwhelmed about how to navigate the college system, or just don't know where to start, I will support you, answering your questions and demystifying the process.
My services are perfect for families who:
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Want high-touch, individualized guidance for a student with learning differences, ADHD, or autism
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Have limited experience with the higher education system or just feel overwhelmed by it all
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Care deeply about finding the right-fit colleges and building their student’s college readiness skills
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Want to work with someone who cares and remains involved into freshman year of college to ease the transition
(Some of) what we will do together
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Identify your teen's strengths, goals, values, and needs
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Develop a college list
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Brainstorm and edit college essays
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Craft applications that highlight your teen's strengths
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Identify appropriate support programs (if appropriate)
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Discuss and plan high school course selection and extracurricular activities
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Decide on a strategic application plan
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Discuss and implement a plan for college readiness (if appropriate)
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Make a plan for a successful transition to college
How we will work together
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Free Consultation
During our consultation, you will learn more about how we work and we get to know your family and your needs. We take a personalized approach and together we will determine the next step and what services can serve you and your family the best.
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Discovery Session
During the discovery session, we meet the student, review educational background, needs and wants, and discuss college readiness skills. We then recommend next steps, including college consulting and college readiness and make a plan.
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College Consulting
The next step is college consulting. The college application process can be complex, but we will help keep you on track. The goal is to find the right-fit school where uyour student can be successful.
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College Readiness Coaching
Depending on the needs we have discussed, we make a plan for how to build necessary skills, such as self-advocacy, self-awareness, social communication, and executive function before the college transition.
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Review Offers & Enroll
When acceptances have arrived, we can help you review the offers, helping you decide based on scholarships, program options, accommodations, and other factors that are uniquely important to you
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College Freshman Year
This is an exciting and scary step for all students, but extra daunting for students who may have struggled socially or with independence in high school. The support continues through freshman year in college as needed.
Kind Words
Student, SUNY Cortland
"I was so nervous about making friends in college, but Marie helped me to think of where and how I could find my people. I started freshman year feeling more confident and found friends! I really appreciated how she made me feel."
Student, University of Pennsylvania
"Marie genuinely cared about my story and all the small details of my life we spoke about. She was an amazing mentor and someone who really made me believe in myself throughout the whole process."
Mother, Student of at Manhattanville College
"This is not just a job for you but a mission... You truly care and you stayed engaged with us throughout our entire process... It is well worth the additional financial investment to hire you."