Majella McNamara
College admissions counselor for families and college-bound students
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Credentials | Certified College Counselor |
| Practice | Guide2College LLC |
Majella McNamara is a college admissions counselor who helps families and college-bound students find the right fit college. She works one-on-one and keeps sessions confidential. She guides students through the college search, list building, applications, transfers and admissions. She also covers the Florida application alongside the Common Application and Coalition. She has worked with clients since 2015 and with pro bono students since 2012.
What Majella helps with
Majella works with students on choosing colleges and applying to them. She covers the whole path from the first search to reading acceptance letters.
- Building a college list based on interests and academic record
- Choosing between restrictive and non-restrictive applications
- Completing the Common Application, Coalition or Florida application
- Brainstorming and reviewing college essays
- Building or reviewing a resume
- Choosing recommenders
- Preparing for college interviews and showing interest
- Reviewing FAFSA and scholarship options
Who Majella works with
Majella works with families and college-bound students. She also helps students who want to transfer. Her work covers students at the start of the college search as well as those ready to apply or compare offers.
How Majella works
Majella starts by reviewing a student's academic record, course options and extracurricular activities, including community service hours. She talks through testing options, major and career interests, and uses informal assessments. From there she helps brainstorm schools that fit the student's interests and grades. She also covers cost of attendance, college visits and what questions to ask on them.
Background and qualifications
Majella McNamara is a Certified College Counselor and runs Guide2College LLC. She has worked with clients and pro bono students since 2015. Before that, she worked with students pro bono starting in 2012. Her work covers the full college process, including search, list building, applications, transfers and admissions.
Majella McNamara pricing
Programs and services
- Confidential one-on-one college counseling
- Pro bono work with students
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The CoachVouch take
Majella has worked with pro bono students since 2012, before she began working with paying clients in 2015.
Best for families who want one-on-one help with the college search, applications and financial aid review.
Common questions
How much does Majella McNamara charge?
Coaching with Majella runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Majella McNamara help with?
Majella McNamara helps with building a college list based on interests and academic record, choosing between restrictive and non-restrictive applications, completing the Common Application, Coalition or Florida application and brainstorming and reviewing college essays.
Is Majella McNamara certified?
Majella McNamara lists: Certified College Counselor.
Does Majella help with financial aid questions?
Yes. She reviews cost of attendance, FAFSA and scholarship options, and helps students weigh financial aid when they compare acceptance letters.
How do I contact Majella McNamara?
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