Kevin McMullin
College admissions counseling and tutoring for students and parents, nationwide
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | ADHD coach |
| Based in | California, United States |
| Experience | 27 years coaching |
| Practice | Collegewise |
Kevin McMullin is the founder and Chief Education Officer of Collegewise, a college admissions counseling and tutoring firm based in California that serves families nationwide. The firm helps high school students and their parents plan for college. Collegewise started in 1999 and has guided 36,000+ families. Its team of 130+ counselors and tutors includes former admissions officers and high school teachers. Students get 1-on-1 mentorship from course selection through final applications.
What Kevin helps with
Collegewise helps families plan and manage the college admissions process. It also supports students with test prep, essays, and study skills.
- Planning high school courses for college
- Building a balanced college list
- Writing personal essays in the student's own voice
- Turning interests into real-world extracurricular projects
- Preparing for the SAT and ACT
- Athletic recruitment
- Graduate school admissions
- Building executive functioning skills
Who Kevin works with
Collegewise works with high school students and their parents. Families can start as early as 9th grade to plan courses and activities. The firm also works with students who are applying to graduate school and student athletes who want to be recruited.
How Kevin works
Collegewise uses a 1-on-1 mentorship process. Each student works with a counselor who guides them from high school course selection to final applications. For essays, the firm pairs each student with an admissions strategist and a dedicated writing mentor. Counselors also share insights through a network the firm calls the Hive Mind. The firm hosts free weekly webinars led by former admissions officers.
Background and qualifications
Kevin McMullin founded Collegewise in 1999 and serves as its Chief Education Officer. Over 27 years, the firm has guided 36,000+ families. Its team has 130+ counselors and tutors, chosen from fewer than 1% of applicants. They include former admissions officers, high school teachers, and educators with an average of 10+ years of experience. The firm also gives pro-bono college counseling to 30+ students each year through its scholarship program.
Kevin McMullin pricing
Programs and services
- College admissions counseling
- Academic tutoring and SAT and ACT test prep
- Essay support
- Extracurricular strategy mentorship
- Athletic recruitment consulting
- Research support and work experiences
Kevin McMullin reviews
The CoachVouch take
Collegewise pairs each essay student with both an admissions strategist and a dedicated writing mentor.
Best for parents who want expert 1-on-1 guidance so their teen stays on track through the whole college application process.
Common questions
How much does Kevin McMullin charge?
Coaching with Kevin runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Kevin from this page for an exact quote.
What does Kevin McMullin help with?
Kevin McMullin helps with planning high school courses for college, building a balanced college list, writing personal essays in the student's own voice and turning interests into real-world extracurricular projects.
Does Collegewise help with graduate school admissions?
Yes. Collegewise offers graduate school admissions counseling as one of its specialized programs.
Can students get help with athletic recruiting?
Yes. Collegewise offers athletic recruitment consulting for student athletes.
How do I contact Kevin McMullin?
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