Marianne Thompson
College admissions consultant in Concord, Massachusetts
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Concord, Massachusetts, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | Concord College Consulting |
Marianne Thompson is an independent college admissions consultant in Concord, Massachusetts. She runs Concord College Consulting and helps students and their families with college planning, college search, applications and final selection. She works with 8 students per class, not counting transfer students. Her process starts with getting to know each student through assessments and one-on-one talks. She is a member of HECA.
What Marianne helps with
Marianne guides students and families through the full college process, from early planning to choosing a school.
- Planning the college process from start to finish
- Building a college list that fits academics, social life, finances and future goals
- Choosing high school courses with a plan
- Choosing extracurricular activities with a plan
- Managing application strategy and timelines
- Working on each part of the application
- Comparing colleges and making a final selection
Who Marianne works with
Marianne works with high school students and their parents. She takes 8 students per class, which keeps the group small. Transfer students are not counted in that number. Each student gets a plan built around their own academic strengths, interests, social preferences and financial situation.
How Marianne works
Marianne starts with formal and informal assessment tools and many one-on-one conversations. These show each student's personality type, interests, abilities and values. Online tools and in-person meetings help name needs and preferences. A college counts as a good fit when it meets the student's needs in four areas: Academics, social, financial and future goals. She then researches colleges to build a list for that student. She also manages the strategy and timeline for every application.
Background and qualifications
Marianne Thompson is an independent college consultant and the person behind Concord College Consulting in Concord, Massachusetts. She is a member of HECA. Her practice covers the whole college process, including planning, search, application and selection. Her practice is known for a low student-to-counselor ratio, and she takes 8 students per class.
Marianne Thompson pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one meetings in person and online
- College planning and assessment
- College search and list building
- Application support and timeline management
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The CoachVouch take
Takes only 8 students per class, so each student gets a personal plan.
Best for students and parents who want a small, personal process to find a college that fits.
Common questions
How much does Marianne Thompson charge?
Coaching with Marianne runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Marianne from this page for an exact quote.
What does Marianne Thompson help with?
Marianne Thompson helps with planning the college process from start to finish, building a college list that fits academics, social life, finances and future goals, choosing high school courses with a plan and choosing extracurricular activities with a plan.
Does Marianne Thompson coach online?
Marianne is based in Concord, Massachusetts, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Marianne Thompson certified?
Marianne Thompson lists: HECA member.
How many students does Marianne Thompson work with?
She works with 8 students per class. This number does not include transfer students.
How does Marianne decide which colleges fit a student?
She checks four areas: Academics, social, financial and future goals. She builds a college list from what she learns about each student.
How do I contact Marianne Thompson?
Send Marianne a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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