Kara Madden
Educational consultant for U.K. and U.S. university admissions in Madrid
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Madrid, Madrid, Spain |
| Credentials | Professional Member, Independent Educational Consultants' Association (IECA); M.A. |
| Practice | Madden Educational Consulting |
Kara Madden is an educational consultant in Madrid, Spain. She helps students and their parents apply to universities in the U.K. and U.S. She has 30 years of experience in selective university admissions. She is Spain's only Professional Member of the Independent Educational Consultants' Association. She guides families from first choices to admission.
What Kara helps with
Kara helps families who want to apply to universities abroad. She supports students from the first idea of studying in the U.K. or U.S. through to admission.
- Deciding whether to apply to a U.K. or U.S. university
- Building a short list of best-fit universities
- Brainstorming and writing application essays
- Advice on academic and extra-curricular activities
- Personal branding assessments for applicants
- Self-awareness exercises for students
- Lowering stress for students and parents during applications
Who Kara works with
Kara works with high school students and their parents who are thinking about universities in the U.K. or U.S. Many families in Spain come to her through referrals. She also speaks with school students about studying abroad, including students in the last years of secondary school.
How Kara works
Kara guides families through four steps: Getting to know the student, building the short list, applying, and admission. She starts with self-awareness exercises and personal branding assessments. She then moves to essay brainstorming and advice on academics and activities. She works closely with both the student and the parents to find where the student will do well.
Background and qualifications
Kara has 30 years of experience in selective university admissions. She holds an M.A. and is a Professional Member of the Independent Educational Consultants' Association, the only one in Spain. She runs Madden Educational Consulting in Madrid. She has advised students and counselors at Colegio Claret Madrid on earning a degree abroad. She also writes a blog with tips for high school students on getting into top universities.
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Programs and services
- One-on-one admissions advising for students and parents
- School talks on studying abroad
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The CoachVouch take
Kara is Spain's only Professional Member of the Independent Educational Consultants' Association.
Best for families in Spain whose child wants to apply to universities in the U.K. or U.S.
Common questions
How much does Kara Madden charge?
Coaching with Kara runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Kara from this page for an exact quote.
What does Kara Madden help with?
Kara Madden helps with deciding whether to apply to a U.K. or U.S. university, building a short list of best-fit universities, brainstorming and writing application essays and advice on academic and extra-curricular activities.
Is Kara Madden certified?
Kara Madden lists: Professional Member, Independent Educational Consultants' Association (IECA); M.A..
Which universities does Kara Madden help students apply to?
She helps students apply to universities in the U.K. and the U.S. She supports them from first considering the option through to admission.
How early should students start preparing for applications with Kara Madden?
Kara tells families that sooner is better. The more time a student has, the more prepared the application will be.
How do I contact Kara Madden?
Send Kara a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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