Margaret Duggan Miller
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Nashville
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Nashville, Tennessee, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | LongView Educational Consulting |
Margaret Duggan Miller is an independent educational consultant who helps students and parents with college admissions. She runs LongView Educational Consulting in Nashville, Tennessee. Her work covers course selection, college list building, essays, applications, financial aid and test preparation strategy. She is a professional member of IECA. Her practice is built on planning for life after college, not only on getting in. Students can choose a full plan for grades 10 to 12 or a focused package for seniors.
What Margaret helps with
Margaret helps students plan for college and build strong applications. She also helps families choose a school that fits long-term goals.
- Building a strong college list
- Brainstorming, editing and proofreading college essays
- Choosing high school courses
- Finding financial aid and scholarships
- Test preparation strategies
- Preparing an activities list
- Requesting effective letters of recommendation
- Preparing for college interviews
Who Margaret works with
Margaret works with high school students in grades 10, 11 and 12, and with their parents. Younger students can start early with a full plan. Seniors who need help with applications can take a shorter, focused package.
How Margaret works
Margaret's approach is called Take the Long View. It looks at how a college choice affects a student's future, not only whether they get in. The Comprehensive College Plan covers grades 10 to 12 and includes personality and aptitude assessments. Each student gets a dedicated personal website for the application process. Application Essentials gives seniors twelve hours of coaching.
Background and qualifications
Margaret Duggan Miller is an independent educational consultant and a professional member of IECA. She founded and runs LongView Educational Consulting from an office in Nashville, Tennessee. Her students have been accepted at a range of colleges, and her site lists the acceptances.
Margaret Duggan Miller pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive College Plan for grades 10 to 12
- Application Essentials, twelve hours of coaching for seniors
- Free initial consultation
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The CoachVouch take
Her practice plans for a student's life after college, not only for admission.
Best for students and parents who want a long-term plan for choosing and applying to college.
Common questions
How much does Margaret Duggan Miller charge?
Coaching with Margaret runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Margaret from this page for an exact quote.
What does Margaret Duggan Miller help with?
Margaret Duggan Miller helps with building a strong college list, brainstorming, editing and proofreading college essays, choosing high school courses and finding financial aid and scholarships.
Is Margaret Duggan Miller certified?
Margaret Duggan Miller lists: IECA Professional member.
What is included in the Comprehensive College Plan?
It gives support to students in grades 10 to 12, from course selection to the final application. It includes personality and aptitude assessments and a dedicated personal website.
Can seniors get help late in the process?
Yes. Application Essentials gives seniors twelve hours of coaching on essays, applications, activities lists, recommendation letters and interview preparation.
How do I contact Margaret Duggan Miller?
Send Margaret a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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