Meg Lahey
Independent educational consultant for college admissions in Westport, Connecticut
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Life coach |
| Based in | Westport, Connecticut, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Steinbrecher & Partners |
Meg Lahey is an independent educational consultant in Westport, Connecticut. She helps students and parents with college admissions. The firm also guides families on private and boarding schools, graduate programs, gap years, transfers, and therapeutic placement. It keeps a low consultant-to-family ratio. Meg is a Professional member of the IECA.
What Meg helps with
Meg works with students and parents on the college admissions process. Her firm also covers school placement and other education paths.
- College admissions planning
- Private and boarding school search
- Graduate and professional school admissions
- Gap year options
- Transfer opportunities
- Therapeutic school and program placement
- Building academic and extracurricular profiles
Who Meg works with
Meg works with high school students and their parents. Her firm also serves families whose students face academic or emotional challenges. In those cases the team works with families, school systems, therapists, and therapeutic programs to find a fit.
Background and qualifications
Meg Lahey is an independent educational consultant based in Westport, Connecticut. She is a Professional member of the IECA. She is part of Steinbrecher Educational Advisors, one of the founding educational advisory firms in Connecticut, which has worked with families since 1977. The firm has placed over 5,000 students in that time.
Meg Lahey pricing
Programs and services
- College consulting
- Private and boarding school consulting
- Graduate and professional school consulting
- Therapeutic educational consulting
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The CoachVouch take
Meg is part of a Connecticut advisory firm that has worked with families since 1977 and has placed over 5,000 students.
Common questions
How much does Meg Lahey charge?
Coaching with Meg runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Meg Lahey help with?
Meg Lahey helps with college admissions planning, private and boarding school search, graduate and professional school admissions and gap year options.
Is Meg Lahey certified?
Meg Lahey lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Meg Lahey help with boarding school and private school choices?
Her firm, Steinbrecher Educational Advisors, offers private and boarding school consulting. It helps students explore private day and boarding schools.
Can Meg's firm help students who face academic or emotional challenges?
Yes. The firm offers therapeutic placement and works with families, school systems, therapists, and therapeutic programs to find an appropriate fit.
How do I contact Meg Lahey?
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