Laura McConkey
College admissions consultant for students and families in Minnesota
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Wayzata, Minnesota, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Laura McConkey College Consulting |
Laura McConkey is an independent college admissions consultant in Wayzata, Minnesota. She helps students and parents plan for college, build college lists, write essays and finish applications. She has worked as an admissions officer at Skidmore College and Hamline University. She also spent 13 years in admissions and college counseling at The Blake School. She has been an independent consultant for nine years and has more than thirty five years of experience.
What Laura helps with
Laura helps students at every stage of high school, from picking courses in 9th grade to finishing applications in 12th grade.
- Choosing high school courses and activities
- Building a college list
- Writing college essays
- Completing college applications
- Deciding which colleges fit best
- Presenting yourself well to admissions offices
Who Laura works with
Laura works with students and their parents. Her clients range from 9th graders choosing courses and activities to 12th graders about to start essays and applications.
Background and qualifications
Laura started in college admissions at her alma mater, Skidmore College, as Associate Director of Admissions. There she recruited, interviewed and reviewed applications for thousands of students each year. She later worked in Development at Northwestern University, then became Associate Director of Admissions at Hamline University. She spent five years at the Perpich Center for Arts Education in enrollment planning, marketing and legislative communication. She then spent 13 years in admissions and college counseling at The Blake School. She has been independent for nine years and is an IECA Professional member.
Laura McConkey pricing
Programs and services
- Complimentary intro meeting
- College planning for 9th to 12th graders
Laura McConkey reviews
The CoachVouch take
She has seen admissions from both sides, as a college admissions officer and as a high school college counselor.
Best for students and parents who want guidance from someone who has worked in both college admissions and high school counseling.
Common questions
How much does Laura McConkey charge?
Coaching with Laura runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Laura from this page for an exact quote.
What does Laura McConkey help with?
Laura McConkey helps with choosing high school courses and activities, building a college list, writing college essays and completing college applications.
Is Laura McConkey certified?
Laura McConkey lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Laura McConkey work with younger high school students?
Yes. She works with 9th graders on course and activity choices as well as 12th graders on essays and applications.
How do I contact Laura McConkey?
Send Laura a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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