Ann Cadwallader
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Wayzata, Minnesota
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Wayzata, Minnesota, United States |
| Credentials | Professional member, IECA; IECA Summer Training Institute; Master's degree in business, Carlson School of Management; Bachelor's degree in biology, Stanford University |
| Practice | My University Coach, LLC |
Ann Cadwallader is an independent college admissions consultant who helps high school students and their parents through the admissions process. She founded My University Coach in Wayzata, Minnesota. Ann began her career at The Princeton Review in 1992 and is a master trainer in the SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT and LSAT. She has visited over 150 colleges and taught high school math. She also coaches students on test prep, essays and interviews.
What Ann helps with
Ann helps students and parents plan for college from high school through the final application. She also works to lower stress for the whole family.
- Building a balanced college list of reach, match and safety schools
- Choosing between Early Action, Early Decision and Regular Decision
- Brainstorming and editing personal statements and supplemental essays
- Picking recommenders and requesting recommendation letters
- Managing application deadlines and required materials
- Preparing for college interviews
- Handling waitlist and deferral responses
- Deciding between the SAT, ACT or both
Who Ann works with
Ann works with high school students and their parents. She helps families who feel overwhelmed by the admissions process and want a clear plan. She also supports students who need help with test prep, course selection, activities and summer programs during high school.
How Ann works
Ann starts by listening to the student and parents, then builds a personalized plan. She creates an application roadmap for Early Action, Early Decision or Regular Decision. She sets deadlines and testing dates around what is best for the student. She builds a college list that mixes reach, match and safety schools. For test prep, she analyzes practice results and builds a timeline around the student's goals and schedule.
Background and qualifications
Ann started her career at The Princeton Review in 1992. She became a master trainer in the SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT and LSAT, then moved into college admissions strategy. She has a bachelor's degree in biology from Stanford University and a master's degree in business from the Carlson School of Management. She attended the IECA Summer Training Institute and is a professional member of IECA. She has taught high school math, coached soccer and alpine skiing, and visited over 150 colleges.
Ann Cadwallader pricing
Programs and services
- High school planning
- College list and selection
- College application consulting
- Standardized test preparation and planning
- Free consultation
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A former Princeton Review master trainer in five major tests who has also visited over 150 colleges.
Best for parents and students who want steady guidance on college lists, essays, deadlines and test prep.
Common questions
How much does Ann Cadwallader charge?
Coaching with Ann runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Ann from this page for an exact quote.
What does Ann Cadwallader help with?
Ann Cadwallader helps with building a balanced college list of reach, match and safety schools, choosing between Early Action, Early Decision and Regular Decision, brainstorming and editing personal statements and supplemental essays and picking recommenders and requesting recommendation letters.
Is Ann Cadwallader certified?
Ann Cadwallader lists: Professional member, IECA; IECA Summer Training Institute; Master's degree in business, Carlson School of Management; Bachelor's degree in biology, Stanford University.
Does Ann Cadwallader help with standardized test prep?
Yes. She teaches time management and question techniques, analyzes practice results, and helps students decide between the SAT, ACT or both.
Can Ann help after an application is submitted?
Yes. She supports students with waitlist and deferral responses and plans next steps.
How do I contact Ann Cadwallader?
Send Ann a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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