Meg Mahoney
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Massachusetts
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | West Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Experience | 10 years coaching |
| Practice | The College Doula |
Meg Mahoney is an independent educational consultant who runs The College Doula. She guides high school students and their parents through the college admissions process. She has done this work for more than 10 years. Her students have come from many countries, including Canada, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, Mongolia and Brazil. Students she has guided have gained admission to Cornell, Carnegie Mellon, Vanderbilt, Northeastern and University of Virginia. She takes on a limited number of students each year. She is based in West Barnstable, Massachusetts.
What Meg helps with
Meg guides students and parents through the stress and uncertainty of applying to college. She acts as advisor, project manager and advocate for the family.
- Building a smart, ambitious college list
- Putting together strong college applications
- Managing the admissions process for parents
- Helping students stand out on paper by being themselves
- Setting informed college and career goals
- Helping students overcome challenges on the way to admission
Who Meg works with
Meg works with high school students and their parents. Her clients come from many countries, including Canada, Hong Kong, Costa Rica, Saudi Arabia, Mongolia, Brazil, Colombia, England, Germany and the United States. She says her service is for every kind of student and every kind of family.
How Meg works
Meg offers a boutique style of counseling for a small number of students each year. She serves as the family's advisor, project manager and advocate during the process. Her service is built around the student and the relationship with the family. She offers several named programs, including Sophos-Moros, Start-Up and Senior Cap 5, plus an all inclusive option.
Background and qualifications
Meg Mahoney has built her career helping students and families through college admissions. She has worked in the field for more than 10 years. She is an IECA Professional member. Over that time she has worked with families on every continent except Antarctica. Students she has guided have been admitted to schools such as University of Virginia, Northeastern University, Carnegie Mellon, Cornell University and Vanderbilt University. She also has an extensive network within the field.
Meg Mahoney pricing
Programs and services
- All inclusive program
- Sophos-Moros program
- Start-Up program
- Senior Cap 5 program
- Webinar
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The CoachVouch take
Meg limits the number of students she takes each year and has guided families from nearly every continent.
Best for families who want a hands-on admissions consultant to manage the process from college list to applications.
Common questions
How much does Meg Mahoney charge?
Coaching with Meg runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Meg from this page for an exact quote.
What does Meg Mahoney help with?
Meg Mahoney helps with building a smart, ambitious college list, putting together strong college applications, managing the admissions process for parents and helping students stand out on paper by being themselves.
Is Meg Mahoney certified?
Meg Mahoney lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Meg Mahoney work with international students?
Yes. Meg has worked with students from countries including Canada, Hong Kong, Costa Rica, Saudi Arabia, Mongolia, Brazil, Colombia, England and Germany.
How many students does Meg take each year?
Meg works with a limited number of students each year. This lets her give each family personal guidance.
How do I contact Meg Mahoney?
Send Meg a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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