Marjorie Carlson
College admissions consultant for high school students in Dallas, Texas
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Dallas, Texas, United States |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | Carlson Admissions |
Marjorie Carlson is a college admissions consultant in Dallas, Texas. She works one-on-one with high school students to help them find colleges that fit. She directs Carlson Admissions and is also a learning specialist. Her background in teaching, school consulting and learning disabilities shapes her work. Her process covers student self analysis, college readiness and college search, including essays, visits, interviews and scholarship searches.
What Marjorie helps with
Marjorie helps high school students and their families sort out the college admissions process. She focuses on finding schools that match each student.
- Building a college list with a range of selectivity
- Writing college application essays
- Planning for the SAT, ACT and AP tests
- Preparing for college visits and interviews
- Searching for scholarships and financial aid
- Exploring majors and careers
- Choosing extracurricular activities and building a resume
- Planning high school coursework
Who Marjorie works with
Marjorie works with high school students of all ages who need guidance through college admissions. Parents are part of the process too. Her work also looks at each student's academic, extracurricular, financial and special needs when choosing schools.
How Marjorie works
Marjorie uses a process of discovery with three parts. Student self analysis includes an interview, an online personality profile and a web-based college major interest survey. College readiness covers high school course planning, test schedules, and worksheets and checklists for deadlines. College search builds a personal list of criteria and a matching list of colleges. Sessions are one-on-one.
Background and qualifications
Marjorie Carlson, also known as Marge, is the director of Carlson Admissions. She is an educational consultant and learning specialist. Her experience in teaching, school consulting and learning disabilities led her to build a college admissions service for students. She is a member of HECA and works as an independent college consultant based in Dallas, Texas.
Marjorie Carlson pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one counseling sessions
- Introductory session
- Student self analysis
- College readiness planning
- College search and application help
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The CoachVouch take
Her background as a learning specialist with experience in learning disabilities informs her college admissions work.
Best for high school students in the Dallas area who want help finding a college that fits.
Common questions
How much does Marjorie Carlson charge?
Coaching with Marjorie runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Marjorie Carlson help with?
Marjorie Carlson helps with building a college list with a range of selectivity, writing college application essays, planning for the SAT, ACT and AP tests and preparing for college visits and interviews.
Is Marjorie Carlson certified?
Marjorie Carlson lists: HECA member.
Does Marjorie Carlson offer an introductory session?
Yes. Carlson Admissions offers an introductory session for new families.
How do I contact Marjorie Carlson?
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