Emily Gallagher
College admissions consultant for high school students and athletes
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Parents and Athletes |
| Based in | Lake Forest Park, Washington, United States |
| Credentials | HECA member; Independent college consultant |
| Practice | My College Game Plan |
Emily Gallagher is an independent college admissions consultant who runs My College Game Plan. She helps high school students and their parents plan for college. She builds best-fit college lists, plans campus visits, and coaches students through college essays. She runs a summer application essay camp for rising seniors. She also advises prospective college athletes. Her practice has worked with families for over a decade and has guided hundreds of students.
What Emily helps with
Emily helps students plan for college from the early high school years through application time. She also supports athletes who want to compete in college.
- Building a best-fit college list
- Planning college visits and communication with schools
- Finding enrichment and extracurricular opportunities
- Choosing high school courses
- Writing college application essays
- Preparing for college as a student athlete
Who Emily works with
Emily works with high school students in grades 8 to 12 and with their parents. She also advises prospective intercollegiate athletes. Rising seniors can join her summer essay camp to get their applications started.
How Emily works
Emily gives each student an individual action plan for grades 8 to 12. The plan includes a best-fit college list, extracurricular planning, and essay coaching. Rising seniors can join a summer application boot camp. Programs are set up by grade level, with separate tracks for 7th to 10th grade, 11th to 12th grade, and athletes.
Background and qualifications
Emily Gallagher is an independent college consultant and a member of HECA. Her practice, My College Game Plan, has spent over a decade helping families with the college application process. She has guided hundreds of students. Her summer college application essay camp for rising seniors is one of her main programs. She also has a specialty in advising prospective intercollegiate athletes. She works from Lake Forest Park, WA and Redwood City, CA.
Emily Gallagher pricing
Programs and services
- Individual action plans for grades 8 to 12
- Summer college application essay camp
- Application boot camps
- Programs for athletes
- Class of 2028 application program in Seattle and the Bay Area
- Phone consultation
Emily Gallagher reviews
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Runs a summer college application essay camp for rising seniors and also specializes in advising prospective college athletes.
Best for high school students and parents who want a full college plan, including essay help and athlete recruiting guidance.
Common questions
How much does Emily Gallagher charge?
Coaching with Emily runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Emily from this page for an exact quote.
What does Emily Gallagher help with?
Emily Gallagher helps with building a best-fit college list, planning college visits and communication with schools, finding enrichment and extracurricular opportunities and choosing high school courses.
Is Emily Gallagher certified?
Emily Gallagher lists: HECA member; Independent college consultant.
Does Emily Gallagher work with student athletes?
Yes. She has a specialty in advising prospective intercollegiate athletes, and her practice has a program for athletes.
What grades does My College Game Plan serve?
The practice offers action plans for students in grades 8 to 12. Programs are split into 7th to 10th grade and 11th to 12th grade tracks.
How do I contact Emily Gallagher?
Send Emily a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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