Cindy McCormick
College admissions consultant in Laguna Niguel, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Laguna Niguel, California, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member; Master's in education; Bachelor's in sociology |
| Practice | Cindy McCormick College Advising |
Cindy McCormick is an independent college admissions consultant in Laguna Niguel, California. She runs Cindy McCormick College Advising and helps high school students and their parents through the college process. She has worked as a teacher, coach and counselor, and she has advised families for more than 10 years. She holds a master's in education and starts one-on-one guidance early in high school. She also visits campuses to keep up with admissions changes.
What Cindy helps with
Cindy helps students handle the many parts of high school and the college search without stress. She also helps families share the load.
- Planning the college application process
- Preparing for the SAT and ACT
- Choosing the right high school classes
- Balancing extracurriculars
- Figuring out a major
- Choosing a college and career path
- Staying on track through high school
- Building student independence and ownership
Who Cindy works with
Cindy works with high school students and their parents. She starts one-on-one guidance early in high school. Families get a third-party guide, so students take ownership of the work and parents can step back.
How Cindy works
Cindy starts one-on-one guidance early in high school instead of waiting until the last minute. Each student gets a personalized plan built after she gets to know them. She holds students accountable so they own the process. She acts as a liaison between student and family. Her team keeps up with admissions trends through campus visits, talks with admissions reps and industry networks. The practice calls its program the CMCA Game Plan.
Background and qualifications
Cindy McCormick has spent her career as a teacher, coach and counselor. Her years in the classroom shaped her view that students do well when expectations are high and support is real. She has brought that balance to college counseling for more than 10 years. She holds a master's in education and a bachelor's in sociology. She is a professional member of IECA. She follows admissions trends closely and tours colleges to learn what each campus offers.
Cindy McCormick pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college advising
- Workshops
- Summer enrichment
- Independent learning
- Competitions guidance
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The CoachVouch take
Cindy is a former classroom teacher who starts one-on-one college advising early in high school and holds students accountable.
Best for families who want early, structured college guidance and a student who owns the process.
Common questions
How much does Cindy McCormick charge?
Coaching with Cindy runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Cindy from this page for an exact quote.
What does Cindy McCormick help with?
Cindy McCormick helps with planning the college application process, preparing for the SAT and ACT, choosing the right high school classes and balancing extracurriculars.
Is Cindy McCormick certified?
Cindy McCormick lists: IECA Professional member; Master's in education; Bachelor's in sociology.
When does Cindy McCormick start working with students?
Cindy provides one-on-one guidance early in high school. This helps students make informed decisions when it counts.
Does Cindy McCormick work with parents too?
Yes. She acts as a third-party liaison for families. Her coaching lets parents step back while the work gets done.
How do I contact Cindy McCormick?
Send Cindy a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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