Margot O'Connor
College admissions consultant in Red Bank, New Jersey
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Red Bank, New Jersey, United States |
| Credentials | Certificate in Educational Consulting, UC Irvine (2018); Professional Member, IECA; Member, American Institute of Certified Educational Planners; Member, NJACAC; JD, Fordham University |
| Practice | Margot O'Connor Educational Consulting |
Margot O'Connor is a college admissions consultant in Red Bank, New Jersey. She helps students and parents move from high school to college. Before consulting, she worked as a commercial litigation attorney and as a television producer for CBS News and Court TV. She earned her consulting certificate from UC Irvine in 2018. She visits colleges around the country to learn about programs and campus culture.
What Margot helps with
Margot guides students and families through the college application process. She helps them find clarity and stay calm during a stressful time.
- Deciding when to start college applications
- Choosing a college essay topic
- Judging campus culture and fit
- Choosing between early action, early decision and regular decision
- Managing stress during the admissions process
- Moving from high school to college
Who Margot works with
Margot works with high school students and their parents as they go through college admissions. Her website has separate pages for students and for parents.
Background and qualifications
Margot earned a certificate in Educational Consulting from UC Irvine in the fall of 2018. She is a Professional Member of the IECA. She qualified as a member of the American Institute of Certified Educational Planners. She also belongs to the New Jersey Association for College Admission Counseling. She graduated from Georgetown University and earned her JD from Fordham University. Before consulting, she was a commercial litigation attorney. She was also a television producer for CBS News and Court TV, where she worked on live court proceedings such as the OJ Simpson and Michael Jackson trials.
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The CoachVouch take
Margot is a former attorney and CBS News and Court TV producer who now guides families through college admissions.
Best for students and parents who want calm, informed help with college applications.
Common questions
How much does Margot O'Connor charge?
Coaching with Margot runs $150 to $240 an hour. Message Margot from this page for an exact quote.
What does Margot O'Connor help with?
Margot O'Connor helps with deciding when to start college applications, choosing a college essay topic, judging campus culture and fit and choosing between early action, early decision and regular decision.
Is Margot O'Connor certified?
Margot O'Connor lists: Certificate in Educational Consulting, UC Irvine (2018); Professional Member, IECA; Member, American Institute of Certified Educational Planners; Member, NJACAC; JD, Fordham University.
When should students start their college applications with Margot O'Connor?
Margot advises students to start in July or August, the summer before senior year. The Common Application questions stay the same from year to year.
How does Margot O'Connor learn about colleges?
She regularly visits colleges around the country. She also speaks with admissions representatives to learn about programs and campus culture.
How do I contact Margot O'Connor?
Send Margot a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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