Maureen O'Loughlin
Boarding and private school admissions consultant in Westport, Connecticut
| Hourly rate range | $170 to $310 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Westport, Connecticut, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | OLoughlin Associates |
Maureen O'Loughlin is an independent educational consultant in Westport, Connecticut. She helps students and parents find and apply to boarding and private schools. Her firm, OLoughlin Associates, covers regional day schools, traditional and junior boarding schools, special interest schools, learning difference schools and therapeutic programs. She is a professional member of the IECA. Families work with her from the first school search through the application and interview steps.
What Maureen helps with
Maureen helps families pick the right school and manage each step of the application. She also prepares students for school interviews.
- Finding the best school fit for a student
- Managing the boarding school application process
- Preparing students for school interviews
- Choosing among regional day schools and boarding schools
- Finding schools for students with learning differences
- Exploring therapeutic programs
- Considering junior boarding schools
- Finding special interest schools
Who Maureen works with
Maureen works with students and their parents. Families come at different stages, and some have not made a firm decision yet. She helps families who want a school with strong athletics and academics, and families whose child has learning differences.
How Maureen works
Maureen uses a student-centered approach. She works with parents and other professionals to match each applicant's needs and goals to a school environment. She also works around a family's own schedule to keep the process on track.
Background and qualifications
Maureen is an independent educational consultant based in Westport, Connecticut. She is a professional member of the IECA. Her firm, OLoughlin Associates, guides families through boarding and private school choices across North America and beyond. Parents point to her hands-on experience with schools that offer both athletic and academic strength. Other education consultants also refer families to her.
Maureen O'Loughlin pricing
Programs and services
- Boarding and private school search
- Application process management
- Student interview preparation
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The CoachVouch take
Maureen matches students across a wide range of school types, from day schools to therapeutic programs, and other education consultants rely on her judgment.
Best for parents who want help choosing and applying to a boarding or private school that fits their child.
Common questions
How much does Maureen O'Loughlin charge?
Coaching with Maureen runs $170 to $310 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Maureen O'Loughlin help with?
Maureen O'Loughlin helps with finding the best school fit for a student, managing the boarding school application process, preparing students for school interviews and choosing among regional day schools and boarding schools.
Is Maureen O'Loughlin certified?
Maureen O'Loughlin lists: IECA Professional member.
Is it too soon to call if we have not made a firm decision?
No. Maureen's firm helps families in the early stages with information and an overview of the process.
What types of schools does OLoughlin Associates cover?
The firm covers regional day schools, traditional boarding schools, special interest schools, learning difference schools, therapeutic programs and junior boarding schools.
How do I contact Maureen O'Loughlin?
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