Ashley McNaughton
College admissions consultant for international and expat families, based in Germany
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Pullach im Isartal, Bayern, Germany |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member; Independent educational consultant |
| Practice | ACM College Consulting |
Ashley McNaughton is an independent college admissions consultant who runs ACM College Consulting. Ashley helps international students and American expat families apply to universities in the United States, United Kingdom, Europe and beyond. Ashley works from Germany and meets with families online. Ashley's services cover custom college lists, application plans and admissions essays. Ashley's students have recently been accepted to schools such as Brown, Yale, Duke, Northwestern and the University of Glasgow.
What Ashley helps with
Ashley helps students who are applying to universities in more than one country. Ashley also works with families who are new to the U.S. admissions system.
- Building a custom college list
- Planning a strategic application
- Writing strong admissions essays
- Applying to U.S. colleges as an international student
- Applying to colleges abroad as a U.S. student
- Choosing between universities in several countries
- Admissions for American families living abroad
Who Ashley works with
Ashley works with American families who live abroad and students at international schools. Ashley also helps international students who want to apply to U.S. universities. Some clients are U.S. students who want to study abroad. Others are families who are looking at universities in several countries.
Background and qualifications
Ashley is an independent educational consultant and a professional member of IECA. Ashley is based in Pullach im Isartal, Bayern, Germany. Ashley works virtually with families from all over the world. Ashley's students have recently been accepted to schools in the United States, the United Kingdom and Germany, including Brown, Yale, Rice, Swarthmore, Duke, University of Glasgow and TUM.
Ashley McNaughton pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive college counseling
- College applications abroad
- U.S. admissions counseling for international students
- Admissions counseling for American expats
- School partnerships
- Free consultation
Ashley McNaughton reviews
The CoachVouch take
Ashley focuses on families who live abroad and on students who apply to universities in several countries.
Best for expat and international families who want help applying to colleges in the U.S. and abroad.
Common questions
How much does Ashley McNaughton charge?
Coaching with Ashley runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Ashley from this page for an exact quote.
What does Ashley McNaughton help with?
Ashley McNaughton helps with building a custom college list, planning a strategic application, writing strong admissions essays and applying to U.S. colleges as an international student.
Does Ashley McNaughton coach online?
Ashley is based in Pullach im Isartal, Bayern, Germany. Sessions are online.
Is Ashley McNaughton certified?
Ashley McNaughton lists: IECA Professional member; Independent educational consultant.
Does Ashley McNaughton work with American families living abroad?
Yes. Ashley works with American expat families and students at international schools. Ashley meets with families online from Germany.
Can Ashley help with applying to colleges outside the United States?
Yes. Ashley helps students apply to universities in the United Kingdom, Europe and beyond, as well as in the United States.
How do I contact Ashley McNaughton?
Send Ashley a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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