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 | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | My University Coach, LLC |
Ann Cadwallader is an independent educational consultant in Wayzata, Minnesota. She guides high school students and their parents through college admissions. Her work covers high school planning, building a college list, essays, and application deadlines. She keeps students on track and on time with submissions. Ann is a professional member of the IECA. Her services start with course selection and activity planning in high school and run through the application process.
What Ann helps with
Ann helps families plan for college and manage the application process. She also works on the high school choices that shape an application.
- Building a balanced college list with reach, match and safety schools
- Choosing challenging high school courses
- Picking extracurriculars and leadership roles
- Brainstorming and editing college essays
- Making the most of college visits
- Using recommendation letters well
- Managing application deadlines and requirements
- Choosing between Early Action, Early Decision and Regular Decision
Who Ann works with
Ann works with high school students and their parents. Families come to her when the admissions process feels overwhelming. Some want a step-by-step plan. Others want help with the college list, essays or deadlines. She also supports parents who want to lower stress and keep a strong relationship with their student during the process.
Background and qualifications
Ann Cadwallader is an independent educational consultant based in Wayzata, Minnesota. She runs My University Coach, LLC. She is a professional member of the IECA. Her services begin in high school with course selection, activity strategy, leadership development, summer program ideas, and study habits. They continue into college list building and selection, including personalized college matching and guidance on showing interest in schools.
Ann Cadwallader pricing
Programs and services
- Free consultation
- High school planning
- College list and selection
- Essay brainstorming and editing support
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The CoachVouch take
Ann supports families from early high school planning through college list building and application submission.
Best for parents and students who want a calm, step-by-step plan for college admissions.
Common questions
How much does Ann Cadwallader charge?
Coaching with Ann runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Ann Cadwallader help with?
Ann Cadwallader helps with building a balanced college list with reach, match and safety schools, choosing challenging high school courses, picking extracurriculars and leadership roles and brainstorming and editing college essays.
Is Ann Cadwallader certified?
Ann Cadwallader lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Ann help with high school planning before senior year?
Yes. Ann helps with course selection, extracurricular strategy, leadership development, summer programs, and study habits.
Does Ann offer a free first meeting?
Yes. Ann offers a free consultation.
How do I contact Ann Cadwallader?
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