Debbie Keown
College admissions counselor for students and families
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Parents, Athletes and Creatives |
| Experience | 6 years coaching |
| Practice | Monarch College Counseling |
Debbie Keown is a college admissions counselor and the founder of Monarch College Counseling. She guides students and families through the college search and application process. She has worked as an independent educational consultant for 6 years. Her clients include athletes, performing artists, and students interested in the military or ROTC. She also volunteers as a mentor with ScholarMatch, where she has mentored 5 students over three years.
What Debbie helps with
Debbie helps students find a college that fits them and helps families lower stress during the admissions process. She works with students who have a clear goal and with those who are unsure where to start.
- Finding a best fit college
- Identifying strengths and passions through self-reflection and surveys
- Exploring a wide range of schools and programs
- Narrowing college choices based on student and family needs
- Writing application essays
- Applying as an athlete
- Applying for performing arts programs
- Applying with military or ROTC goals
Who Debbie works with
Debbie works with students and their families. Her clients include athletes, students in performing arts, and students interested in the military or ROTC. She also works with students who are unsure where to begin. She has served both paid and unpaid students.
How Debbie works
Debbie starts with self-reflection and self-surveys to help each student see their strengths and passions. Families then look at a wide range of schools and programs. Together they narrow the list based on what the student and family need. Monarch also has an in-house acting and theater coach and an essay coach. She offers a discovery call to start.
Background and qualifications
Debbie founded Monarch College Counseling in 2018. She has worked as an independent educational consultant for 6 years and helps 10 students each year with college admissions. She has served both paid and unpaid students. For the last three years, she has also volunteered with ScholarMatch, where she has mentored 5 students.
Debbie Keown pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one guidance for students and families
- Discovery call
- Acting and theater coaching
- Essay coaching
Debbie Keown reviews
The CoachVouch take
Monarch has an in-house acting and theater coach and an essay coach, which supports students applying in performing arts.
Best for students with athletic, artistic, or military goals, and for families who want a calm third party to guide the process.
Common questions
How much does Debbie Keown charge?
Coaching with Debbie runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Debbie from this page for an exact quote.
What does Debbie Keown help with?
Debbie Keown helps with finding a best fit college, identifying strengths and passions through self-reflection and surveys, exploring a wide range of schools and programs and narrowing college choices based on student and family needs.
Does Debbie Keown work with student athletes?
Yes. She has experience with athletes as part of her college admissions work.
Does Monarch College Counseling help with performing arts applications?
Yes. Monarch has an in-house acting and theater coach and an essay coach.
How do I contact Debbie Keown?
Send Debbie a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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