Margot O'Connor
College admissions consultant in Red Bank, New Jersey
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Red Bank, New Jersey, United States |
| Credentials | Professional member, IECA |
| Practice | Margot O'Connor Educational Consulting |
Margot O'Connor is an independent educational consultant in Red Bank, New Jersey. She guides high school students and their parents through the college admissions process. She is a professional member of the IECA. She regularly visits colleges around the country and talks with admissions representatives to learn about programs and campus culture. She uses that knowledge to advise families on where students will fit.
What Margot helps with
Margot helps students and parents work through the college application process, from timing to essays to choosing where to apply.
- Deciding when to start college applications
- Choosing a strong college essay topic
- Judging campus culture and fit
- Choosing between early action, early decision and regular decision
- Moving from high school to college with less stress
Who Margot works with
Margot works with high school students who are getting ready to apply to college. She also works with their parents, and her site has separate pages for each group.
Background and qualifications
Margot is an independent educational consultant and a professional member of the IECA. She makes ongoing training a priority. She visits colleges around the country to learn about new programs and the culture on different campuses. She also speaks with admissions representatives to learn what each college is like. She uses what she learns on these visits to advise students and families.
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The CoachVouch take
Regularly visits college campuses around the country and talks with admissions staff to guide her advice.
Best for students and parents in New Jersey who want calm, personal help with college applications.
Common questions
How much does Margot O'Connor charge?
Coaching with Margot runs $150 to $225 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 strong 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: Professional member, IECA.
When should students start their college applications?
Margot advises starting in July or August, the summer before senior year. The Common App questions stay the same from year to year.
How does Margot suggest students learn about campus culture?
She says to visit, ideally on a weekday during the school year. Students can talk to other students, stay overnight in a dorm if offered, or visit a second time later.
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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