Mary Hager
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Mesa, Arizona
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
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| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Mesa, Arizona, United States |
| Credentials | Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association; Member, National Association for College Admission Counseling; Member, Rocky Mountain Association for College Admission Counseling; Member, Higher Education Consultants Association |
| Experience | 13 years coaching |
| Practice | Hager College Consulting |
Mary Hager is an independent educational consultant who helps students and parents with college admissions. Mary runs Hager College Consulting in Mesa, Arizona. Mary has advised high-achieving students for 13 years and helps them find colleges that fit them academically, socially and financially. Mary works with students one on one. Mary's plan covers college lists, essays, test planning, applications and the final college choice. Mary also uses the Indigo Assessment to guide course and major choices.
What Mary helps with
Mary helps students who feel anxious or confused about applying to college, including highly selective schools. Mary turns the process into clear steps.
- Building a customized college list
- Brainstorming and editing Common Application and supplemental essays
- Planning PSAT, SAT and ACT testing
- Choosing between REA, ED, EA and RD applications
- Timing applications for scholarships and financial aid
- Preparing for college interviews
- Handling deferments and waitlists
- Choosing high school courses, activities and summer programs
Who Mary works with
Mary works with high-achieving students and their parents. Many of Mary's clients aim for highly selective colleges. Mary meets with each student one on one to learn their strengths and goals, and keeps parents involved in the process.
How Mary works
Mary works with each student one on one. Mary's Comprehensive Plan covers the full process. It includes course and activity advice, a custom college list, essay editing, test planning, application help and final choice advising. Mary gives the Indigo Assessment, which measures a student's skills, motivators and behaviors. Mary uses the results to guide course choices, activities, majors and careers.
Background and qualifications
Mary Hager has advised high-achieving students on college admissions for 13 years. Mary founded Hager College Consulting in Mesa, Arizona. Mary belongs to four professional groups: The Independent Educational Consultants Association, the National Association for College Admission Counseling, the Rocky Mountain Association for College Admission Counseling and the Higher Education Consultants Association. Mary visits colleges and attends professional conferences to keep the coach's knowledge current.
Mary Hager pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive Plan for college admissions
- Hourly services
- Indigo Assessment
- College essay brainstorming and editing
- Test planning advice
Mary Hager reviews
The CoachVouch take
Mary uses the Indigo Assessment to link a student's skills and motivators to course choices, activities and majors.
Best for high-achieving students and parents who want a step-by-step plan to find a college that fits.
Common questions
How much does Mary Hager charge?
Coaching with Mary runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Mary from this page for an exact quote.
What does Mary Hager help with?
Mary Hager helps with building a customized college list, brainstorming and editing Common Application and supplemental essays, planning PSAT, SAT and ACT testing and choosing between REA, ED, EA and RD applications.
Is Mary Hager certified?
Mary Hager lists: Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association; Member, National Association for College Admission Counseling; Member, Rocky Mountain Association for College Admission Counseling; Member, Higher Education Consultants Association.
Does Mary Hager help with financial aid and scholarships?
Yes. Mary times the application schedule for scholarship consideration and helps with financial aid applications.
Can Mary Hager help with college essays?
Yes. Mary brainstorms and edits all essays, including the Common Application, supplemental and honors essays. Mary also advises on deferments and waitlists.
How do I contact Mary Hager?
Send Mary a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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