Donna Mezey
Independent college and MBA admissions counselor
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Credentials | MBA in Strategy and Marketing, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University; BA in Economics, Northwestern University; Independent Educational Consultant Certificate, UC Irvine; HECA member |
| Practice | YellowTwist Educational Services |
Donna Mezey is an independent college counselor who helps high school students and their families find a college that fits them academically, socially and financially. She also works with MBA applicants. She founded YellowTwist Educational Services in spring 2017. Before that, she held senior roles in technology sales and marketing. She has interviewed applicants for Northwestern's alumni admissions council for over fifteen years, so she knows the process from the reviewer's side.
What Donna helps with
Donna guides students and families through the college search and application process from start to finish. She also helps MBA applicants who are aiming for top programs.
- Building a college list
- Brainstorming and editing college essays
- Applying to undergraduate programs
- Applying to MBA programs
- Testing strategy
- Preparing for admissions interviews
- Preparing for college visits
- Planning extracurricular activities
Who Donna works with
Donna works with high school students and their families. She holds one-time strategy sessions for students in grades 8 to 12. She also works with MBA applicants who want to attend top programs.
How Donna works
Sessions are booked by the hour. Most families start with a block of five or ten hours. Any of the services can be combined into a custom package. Donna also offers one-time strategy sessions for students in grades 8 to 12. These are more intense consultations that set the student on the right path to college. She also runs two community groups for families going through admissions, one national and one in Seattle.
Background and qualifications
Donna earned an MBA in Strategy and Marketing from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. She also has a BA in Economics from Northwestern. She completed the Independent Educational Consultant Certificate Program at the University of California, Irvine. She has served as an alumni admissions interviewer for the Northwestern Alumni Admissions Council for over fifteen years. Before starting her practice in 2017, she worked in senior customer operations, sales and marketing roles in the technology sector.
Donna Mezey pricing
Programs and services
- Hourly one-on-one sessions
- Blocks of five or ten hours
- Custom service packages
- One-time strategy sessions for grades 8 to 12
- Free intro call
- Community groups for families
Donna Mezey reviews
The CoachVouch take
Donna has interviewed college applicants for Northwestern's alumni admissions council for over fifteen years and also holds a Kellogg MBA.
Best for high school families who want help finding a college that fits and MBA applicants aiming for top programs.
Common questions
How much does Donna Mezey charge?
Coaching with Donna runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Donna from this page for an exact quote.
What does Donna Mezey help with?
Donna Mezey helps with building a college list, brainstorming and editing college essays, applying to undergraduate programs and applying to MBA programs.
Is Donna Mezey certified?
Donna Mezey lists: MBA in Strategy and Marketing, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University; BA in Economics, Northwestern University; Independent Educational Consultant Certificate, UC Irvine; HECA member.
Does Donna offer one-time sessions?
Yes. She runs one-time strategy sessions for students in grades 8 to 12. These are intense consultations that set the student on the right path to college.
How do I contact Donna Mezey?
Send Donna a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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