Gail McNiece
College admissions consultant for students and families in Scituate, Massachusetts
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Scituate, Massachusetts, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | McNiece College Consulting |
Gail McNiece is an independent college admissions consultant in Scituate, Massachusetts. She works one-on-one with students and their parents to find a college that fits the student. She has worked as an admissions representative, an administrator and a consultant, so she knows how colleges make admissions and scholarship decisions. She visits more than 30 colleges each year and builds a custom plan for each student.
What Gail helps with
Gail helps students find colleges that match who they are and then plans the steps to get there. She works with families from early planning through final decisions.
- Finding a college that fits the student's strengths and goals
- Choosing courses, activities and summer plans
- Planning for testing
- Building a college list
- Applications and essays
- Preparing for college interviews
- Financial aid and scholarships
- Managing deadlines and final decisions
Who Gail works with
Gail works one-on-one with students and their families. Families can reach out at any stage. They do not need to have all the answers first. She looks at the student's strengths, interests, personality, goals, academics and experiences, and at the family's priorities.
How Gail works
Gail uses a four-part process. First, she gets to know the student, including strengths, interests, personality, goals, academics and experiences. Next, she builds a plan around current choices such as courses, activities, summer plans and testing. Then she explores colleges, programs, majors and pathways that fit the student and family priorities. Finally, she guides the family through college lists, applications, essays, interviews, deadlines, financial aid and decisions.
Background and qualifications
Gail McNiece has seen college admissions from both sides. She has worked as an admissions representative, an administrator and a consultant. She has worked with students and families, and also with colleges and universities. This gives her a behind-the-scenes view of how colleges make admissions and scholarship decisions. She is a professional member of IECA and visits more than 30 colleges each year.
Gail McNiece pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college consulting
- Free introductory call
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The CoachVouch take
Gail has worked on both the family side and the college side of admissions, including as an admissions representative and administrator.
Best for families who want a custom plan that starts with the student and leads to a college that fits.
Common questions
How much does Gail McNiece charge?
Coaching with Gail runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Gail McNiece help with?
Gail McNiece helps with finding a college that fits the student's strengths and goals, choosing courses, activities and summer plans, planning for testing and building a college list.
Is Gail McNiece certified?
Gail McNiece lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Gail visit colleges?
Yes. She personally visits more than 30 colleges each year.
How do I contact Gail McNiece?
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