Meaghan Rysdale
College admissions consultant for students in Indiana and abroad
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Based in | Greenwood, Indiana, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | Hoosier Academic Coaching |
Meaghan Rysdale is an independent college consultant who helps students plan for college and apply. She runs Hoosier Academic Coaching in the Greater Indianapolis area. She earned her PhD at Indiana University and taught there. She was a first generation college student herself. More than half of her students work with her fully remote, from other US states and from China, India, the United Kingdom and Vietnam.
What Meaghan helps with
Meaghan helps students with the full college planning process, from building a list of schools to finishing applications. She also helps families find money for college.
- College applications
- College essay help
- Building a college list
- Scholarship help
- SAT prep
- ACT prep
- Work shadow and volunteer opportunities
- Applying to US programs as an international student
Who Meaghan works with
Meaghan works with students across the US and abroad. She also works with students from China, India, the United Kingdom and Vietnam. More than half of her students are fully remote.
Background and qualifications
Meaghan moved to Indiana to study for her PhD at Indiana University. She also taught there. She is a first generation college student who found the admissions process hard to navigate, coming from a small and competitive public high school. Today she is an independent college consultant and a HECA member. She has experience with many international education systems and with applying to US programs as an international student.
Meaghan Rysdale pricing
Programs and services
- College planning
- One-on-one consulting online and in person
- Engagements and workshops
- Save4College group for financial planning for college
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The CoachVouch take
She is a first generation college student with a PhD who works with international students from China, India, the United Kingdom and Vietnam.
Best for students, including international students, who want help with essays, applications, test prep and scholarships.
Common questions
How much does Meaghan Rysdale charge?
Coaching with Meaghan runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Meaghan from this page for an exact quote.
What does Meaghan Rysdale help with?
Meaghan Rysdale helps with college applications, college essay help, building a college list and scholarship help.
Does Meaghan Rysdale coach online?
Meaghan is based in Greenwood, Indiana, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Meaghan Rysdale certified?
Meaghan Rysdale lists: HECA member.
Does Meaghan Rysdale work with students outside Indiana?
Yes. More than half of her students work with her fully remote from other US states and other countries.
How do I contact Meaghan Rysdale?
Send Meaghan a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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