Mariana McKoy
College admissions counselor with university admissions experience
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Credentials | Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership and Administration, University of Southern Mississippi |
Mariana McKoy is a college admissions counselor who helps students with applications, transitions, and academic planning. She works from inside higher education. She is a current admissions processor at North Carolina State University and a former application reader at the University of Virginia. She also teaches as an adjunct professor and holds a doctorate in higher education leadership. She aims to help students get into college and do well once they arrive.
What Mariana helps with
Mariana helps students plan their applications and move into college life. She also supports academic planning and the steps that come after admission.
- College applications
- Transitions into college
- Academic planning
- Turning big goals into clear steps
- Building confidence in their voice and path
- Doing well after getting into college
Who Mariana works with
Mariana works with students of many kinds. She helps them with applications, transitions, and academic planning. Her focus includes how students do once they get to college, not only whether they get in.
Background and qualifications
Mariana holds a Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership and Administration from the University of Southern Mississippi, earned from 2021 to 2024. She studied the history of higher education at University College London in 2024. She is an admissions processor at North Carolina State University and has served as an application reader at the University of Virginia. She teaches as an adjunct professor at North Carolina Central University. Her past roles include academic operations manager for graduate online programs at Abilene Christian University, operations administrator, student conduct committee member, and case manager.
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Mariana McKoy reviews
Mariana McKoy has a 4.8 out of 5 rating from 5 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Works as a current university admissions processor and a former application reader, so she sees applications from the reviewer's side.
Best for students who want help with applications and a plan for succeeding once they are in college.
Common questions
How much does Mariana McKoy charge?
Coaching with Mariana runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Mariana from this page for an exact quote.
What does Mariana McKoy help with?
Mariana McKoy helps with college applications, transitions into college, academic planning and turning big goals into clear steps.
Does Mariana McKoy have reviews?
Mariana McKoy has a 4.8 out of 5 rating from 5 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Mariana McKoy certified?
Mariana McKoy lists: Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership and Administration, University of Southern Mississippi.
How do I contact Mariana McKoy?
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