Cathy McMeekan
Independent college admissions counselor for students and parents
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Washington, United States |
| Credentials | HECA member; Independent Educational Consultant |
| Practice | McMeekan College Consulting LLC |
Cathy McMeekan is an independent college counselor who helps students and parents with the college search and application process. Cathy has over twenty-five years of college admission and counseling experience. Cathy has worked with athletes, artists, and students aiming for highly selective or less competitive schools. Cathy also stays with students after applications end to help with the move into college. Cathy runs McMeekan College Consulting in Washington.
What Cathy helps with
Cathy helps students and parents plan the college search and the application process. Cathy also helps students get ready for the move to college once applications are done.
- Searching for colleges that fit a student's needs and interests
- Completing college applications
- Building a plan to reach educational goals
- Finding schools for athletes
- Finding schools for artists
- Applying to highly selective colleges
- Finding less competitive academic settings
- Transitioning to college after admission
Who Cathy works with
Cathy works with high school students and their parents. Cathy's clients include athletes and artists. Some want highly selective colleges and others want less competitive academic settings. Cathy also offers a start package for freshmen and sophomores.
Background and qualifications
Cathy has over twenty-five years of experience in college admission and counseling. Cathy is an independent college counselor and a member of HECA. Cathy has worked with a wide range of student needs, from athletes and artists to students seeking highly selective or non-competitive schools. Cathy's work continues after applications, with support for the transition to college.
Cathy McMeekan pricing
Programs and services
- College admission success group coaching
- Comprehensive college counseling package
- Application support package
- Freshman and sophomore start package
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The CoachVouch take
Cathy keeps working with students after applications are done to help them move into college.
Best for students and parents who want a plan tailored to the student, including athletes and artists.
Common questions
How much does Cathy McMeekan charge?
Coaching with Cathy runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Cathy McMeekan help with?
Cathy McMeekan helps with searching for colleges that fit a student's needs and interests, completing college applications, building a plan to reach educational goals and finding schools for athletes.
Is Cathy McMeekan certified?
Cathy McMeekan lists: HECA member; Independent Educational Consultant.
Does Cathy McMeekan work with athletes and artists?
Yes. Cathy has worked with a wide range of students, including athletes and artists.
Does Cathy help after the application is submitted?
Yes. Cathy works with students on the transition to college once the application process is complete.
How do I contact Cathy McMeekan?
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