Makoto Harada
Bilingual US college admissions consultant in San Jose, California
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Parents and Athletes |
| Based in | San Jose, California, United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | IECA Professional Member; MBA, University of Florida Warrington College of Business; Bachelor's degree, University of Tsukuba |
| Languages | Japanese and English |
| Practice | MACS Career & Education |
Makoto Harada is an educational consultant who helps middle school and high school students and their parents plan for US college admission. Makoto runs MACS Career & Education in San Jose, California. Makoto founded it in 2003 after working as a consultant at Mitsubishi Research Institute. Makoto has advised more than 500 students, including students living in Japan and Europe. Makoto works in both Japanese and English and also supports student athletes.
What Makoto helps with
Makoto helps students and parents who are planning to attend college in the US. Makoto covers school choice, essays, applications, and athletic recruiting.
- Choosing colleges that fit a student's goals
- Editing college application essays
- Completing college applications
- Understanding how US admissions differ from Japanese entrance exams
- Planning for tuition and financial aid
- Preparing to compete in college sports
- Understanding recruiting and athletic scholarships
Who Makoto works with
Makoto works with middle school and high school students and their parents. Makoto's clients include students living in the US and students abroad, such as in Japan and Europe, who want to attend college in the US. Many are bilingual Japanese and English speakers. Makoto also works with student athletes who want to keep playing in college.
Background and qualifications
Makoto Harada worked as a consultant at Mitsubishi Research Institute before moving to the US. In 2003 Makoto founded MACS Career & Education to help develop globally minded people. Makoto has advised more than 500 students. Makoto also consults for high schools and other schools while speaking at events in the US and Japan. Makoto holds an MBA from the University of Florida Warrington College of Business and a bachelor's degree from the University of Tsukuba. Makoto is an IECA Professional Member.
Makoto Harada pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one admissions consulting
- College list research
- Essay and application support
- Athletic recruiting and scholarship advice
- Online seminars on US college admission
- Free intake session
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The CoachVouch take
Makoto is a Japanese and English speaking consultant who has guided more than 500 students since founding this practice in 2003.
Best for Japanese speaking families in the US or abroad who want help applying to US colleges.
Common questions
How much does Makoto Harada charge?
Coaching with Makoto runs $130 to $300 an hour. Message Makoto from this page for an exact quote.
What does Makoto Harada help with?
Makoto Harada helps with choosing colleges that fit a student's goals, editing college application essays, completing college applications and understanding how US admissions differ from Japanese entrance exams.
Does Makoto Harada coach online?
Makoto is based in San Jose, California, United States. Sessions are online.
Is Makoto Harada certified?
Makoto Harada lists: IECA Professional Member; MBA, University of Florida Warrington College of Business; Bachelor's degree, University of Tsukuba.
Does Makoto Harada work with students outside the US?
Yes. Makoto advises students in places such as Japan and Europe who plan to attend college in the US. Sessions are held online.
How do I contact Makoto Harada?
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