Marcie Kay
College admissions consultant in Palo Alto, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Palo Alto, California, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | AdmissionSavvy |
Marcie Kay is an independent college admissions consultant and the founder of AdmissionSavvy in Palo Alto, California. She helps students and parents plan for college. She starts by learning a student's goals, learning style and career interests. Then she builds a list of best-fit schools and works on essays, resumes and interviews. She has 6 years of paid work and more than 10 years of pro bono work in college counseling.
What Marcie helps with
Marcie helps students find colleges that match their career goals and tell their story well in applications.
- Building a list of best-fit colleges
- Choosing schools that match career goals
- Writing personal statements
- Writing supplemental essays
- Creating a cohesive resume
- Preparing for college interviews
- Financial aid questions
- Portfolios for applications
Who Marcie works with
Marcie works with high school students and their parents. Clients get help with the full college search and application process. Portfolio, financial aid and athletic recruitment support are added when a student needs them.
How Marcie works
Marcie starts with a deep look at the student's college goals, learning style and career aspirations. She uses her knowledge of colleges to build a best-fit school list with the family. Next she helps the student shape their story across essays and a matching resume. She also coaches interview skills and adds advice on financial aid, portfolios and athletic recruitment when needed.
Background and qualifications
Marcie Kay is the principal and founder of AdmissionSavvy, a college counseling practice in Palo Alto, California. She is an independent educational consultant and a professional member of IECA. She has 6 years of paid experience in college counseling. She also has more than 10 years of pro bono experience helping students with admissions.
Marcie Kay pricing
Programs and services
- Full-service college counseling
- Best-fit college list building
- Essay brainstorming and editing
- Interview preparation
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The CoachVouch take
Marcie has more than 10 years of pro bono college counseling work alongside 6 years of paid practice.
Best for students and parents who want help choosing best-fit colleges and telling a clear story in applications.
Common questions
How much does Marcie Kay charge?
Coaching with Marcie runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Marcie from this page for an exact quote.
What does Marcie Kay help with?
Marcie Kay helps with building a list of best-fit colleges, choosing schools that match career goals, writing personal statements and writing supplemental essays.
Is Marcie Kay certified?
Marcie Kay lists: IECA Professional member.
How do I contact Marcie Kay?
Send Marcie a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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