Cathy McMeekan
College admissions consultant with over twenty years of experience
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Athletes and Creatives |
| Practice | McMeekan College Consulting LLC |
Cathy McMeekan is a college admissions consultant who guides students through choosing and applying to college. She has over twenty years of experience in admission and counseling. She spent 8 years as Director of College Counseling at Saint George's School in Spokane and has worked in admission offices at the University of Oregon, Northern Arizona University and Linfield College. She now runs McMeekan College Consulting LLC.
What Cathy helps with
Cathy helps students find colleges that fit their needs and academic interests. She also helps them plan for the move to college after the admission cycle.
- Finding colleges that fit a student's needs and academic interests
- Building self-awareness to choose a personal path
- Applying to highly selective colleges
- Finding fits in less competitive academic settings
- Support for student athletes in the college process
- Support for student artists in the college process
- Making the transition to college after admission
Who Cathy works with
Cathy works with a wide range of students. Some are athletes or artists. Some want highly selective schools, and others prefer a less competitive academic setting. She also works with high schools on financial aid and college planning.
Background and qualifications
Cathy has over twenty years of experience in college admission and counseling. She has been an independent consultant for 10 years. Before that she spent 8 years as Director of College Counseling at Saint George's School in Spokane. She was also Director of College Counseling at Annie Wright School in Tacoma, Washington. On the admission side, she was Assistant Director of Admission at the University of Oregon and at Northern Arizona University. She was Assistant Director of Admission and Transfer Coordinator at Linfield College. She also worked as a graduate student assistant at Oregon State University.
Cathy McMeekan pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college consulting for students
- Financial aid presentations for high schools
- Parent nights for high schools
- College planning workshops for high schools
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The CoachVouch take
She has worked on both sides of admissions, in college admission offices and as a high school college counselor.
Best for students who want help finding a college that fits them, including athletes, artists and students aiming for selective schools.
Common questions
How much does Cathy McMeekan charge?
Coaching with Cathy runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Cathy from this page for an exact quote.
What does Cathy McMeekan help with?
Cathy McMeekan helps with finding colleges that fit a student's needs and academic interests, building self-awareness to choose a personal path, applying to highly selective colleges and finding fits in less competitive academic settings.
Does Cathy McMeekan work with high schools?
Yes. She helps high schools with financial aid nights, parent nights and college planning workshops.
Does Cathy help students after they are admitted?
Yes. She gives students information on making the transition to college after the admission cycle.
How do I contact Cathy McMeekan?
Send Cathy a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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