Mary Ethington
Chicago-area college consultant with 25 years of experience
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Practice | Ethington Educational Consulting |
Mary Ethington runs Ethington Educational Consulting and has served Chicago-area students for 25 years, typically working with more than 175 clients ranging from 7th grade through senior year. Before consulting, Mary worked as a speech-language pathologist and reading consultant to teachers.
Good fit if
- You want help with college admissions
- You're a student (or the parent of one)
Background and qualifications
- Typically has more than 175 clients at a time, ranging from 7th graders through high school seniors
- Has served the Chicago suburban and urban area for 25 years
- Previously worked as a speech-language pathologist and reading consultant to teachers
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Coaching with Mary runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Mary from this page for an exact quote.
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Mary Ethington focuses on college admissions.
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