Jennifer MacLure
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Encinitas, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Encinitas, California, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | My Pathway to College |
Jennifer MacLure is a college admissions consultant in Encinitas, California. She runs My Pathway to College and helps students and parents plan the road to college. Before going independent, she spent eight years as Director of College Counseling at an independent school in San Diego. She starts with a set of assessments, then builds a timeline for each student. She also helps students build a list of best-fit colleges.
What Jennifer helps with
Jennifer helps students break the college application process into clear steps. She also helps them choose colleges that fit their goals and budget.
- Breaking the application process into manageable timelines
- Finding a list of best-fit colleges
- Matching colleges to academic and personal preferences
- Considering financial options when choosing colleges
- Standing out in a college application
- Easing stress and anxiety during admissions
- Choosing a path based on college and career interests
Who Jennifer works with
Jennifer works with students getting ready to apply to college, and with their parents. Each student gets a plan built around their own interests, strengths and weaknesses. Families choose a pathway package that fits the student's college and career interests.
How Jennifer works
Jennifer starts with a careful set of assessments to learn about each student. She does not use a one-size-fits-all template. She then builds manageable timelines that guide the student through discovering, navigating and starting their pathway to college. Families request a consultation meeting to pick the pathway package that fits the student best.
Background and qualifications
Jennifer spent eight years as Director of College Counseling at an independent school in San Diego. There she gave advice, resources and support to grade-level counselors, students and parents. She helped students choose colleges that fit their needs, and each senior gained admission to colleges and universities of their choice. She now works as an independent college counselor through My Pathway to College. She is an IECA Professional member and has wide contacts in the admissions field.
Jennifer MacLure pricing
Programs and services
- Pathway packages for college admissions
- Consultation meeting
- Online course
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The CoachVouch take
Jennifer led college counseling at a San Diego independent school for eight years before starting her own practice.
Best for students and parents who want a step-by-step timeline and a best-fit college list.
Common questions
How much does Jennifer MacLure charge?
Coaching with Jennifer runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Jennifer from this page for an exact quote.
What does Jennifer MacLure help with?
Jennifer MacLure helps with breaking the application process into manageable timelines, finding a list of best-fit colleges, matching colleges to academic and personal preferences and considering financial options when choosing colleges.
Is Jennifer MacLure certified?
Jennifer MacLure lists: IECA Professional member.
How does Jennifer MacLure start working with a student?
She begins with a careful set of assessments. Families can also request a consultation meeting to choose the pathway package that fits the student.
How do I contact Jennifer MacLure?
Send Jennifer a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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