Maggie Parke
UK university admissions consultant for North American students and parents
| Hourly rate range | $85 to $235 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Conwy, Wales, United Kingdom |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | PhD, Bangor University; Master's degree in the UK; Member, IECA |
| Practice | Parkelife |
Maggie Parke is an independent educational consultant who helps students and parents from North America apply to UK universities. She has worked in UK university admissions and recruitment for 20 years. She was Country Manager for the Americas at Bangor University and later Market Manager for North America with Study in Wales. She also consults for the British Council and the Marshall Scholarships, and has worked with dozens of US high school students.
What Maggie helps with
Maggie helps applicants find the right UK university and understand how the UK system differs from their home system. She also prepares students for life in the UK.
- Finding suitable UK programs and universities
- Understanding differences between home and UK education systems
- Reviewing personal statements and applications
- Answering general questions about UK study
- Travel plans for study in the UK
- Advice on living in the UK
- Undergraduate and postgraduate applications
Who Maggie works with
Maggie works with students and parents applying to UK undergraduate and postgraduate programs. She has worked with dozens of US high school students to find their best fit in the UK. She also advises independent educational consultants and their clients, as well as universities and organisations.
How Maggie works
Maggie offers help by the hour or as a comprehensive package. Services cover finding programs, reviewing personal statements and applications, and planning travel. She also gives advice on living in the UK. Her work with institutions includes strategy development, research, stakeholder engagement, and team and admissions training in both the UK and the US.
Background and qualifications
Maggie Parke moved from the US to the UK in 2005 for her master's degree. She went on to a PhD at Bangor University and worked in the international office from 2007 to 2018, where she became Country Manager for the Americas. From 2018 to 2023 she was Market Manager for North America with Global Wales/Study in Wales. Since 2023 she has worked independently. She is a Specialist Consultant for the British Council and the Marshall Scholarships, and Event Manager and Consultant for the US-UK Fulbright Commission. She is a member of IECA.
Maggie Parke pricing
Programs and services
- Hourly education consulting
- Comprehensive application package
- Consulting and training for institutions and organisations
Maggie Parke reviews
The CoachVouch take
Maggie is an American who spent 20 years in UK university admissions and recruitment, including a decade as Bangor University's Country Manager for the Americas.
Best for North American students and parents who want to study at a UK university.
Common questions
How much does Maggie Parke charge?
Coaching with Maggie runs $85 to $235 an hour. Message Maggie from this page for an exact quote.
What does Maggie Parke help with?
Maggie Parke helps with finding suitable UK programs and universities, understanding differences between home and UK education systems, reviewing personal statements and applications and answering general questions about UK study.
Does Maggie Parke coach online?
Maggie is based in Conwy, Wales, United Kingdom. Sessions are online.
Is Maggie Parke certified?
Maggie Parke lists: PhD, Bangor University; Master's degree in the UK; Member, IECA.
Does Maggie Parke work with independent educational consultants?
Yes. She introduces IECs and their clients to UK undergraduate and postgraduate options. She also offers training and consultation for advisors and institutions.
Which countries does Maggie Parke work in?
She works with clients in North America and the UK. She is able to work in both the UK and the US.
How do I contact Maggie Parke?
Send Maggie a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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