Meg Squiers
College admissions counselor for students and families in Dallas, Texas
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Dallas, Texas, United States |
| Credentials | IECA member |
| Practice | Atticus College Counseling, LLC |
Meg Squiers is an independent college admissions counselor in Dallas, Texas. Meg runs Atticus College Counseling and helps students and their parents through the college search and application process. Meg works on college lists, resumes, essays, recommendation letters, interviews, wait list offers and the final enrollment decision. Meg's goal is to match each student with a college that fits their academic, social, emotional, financial and geographic needs.
What Meg helps with
Meg guides students and families from the first college search to the final enrollment choice. Meg helps students build the pieces of a strong application.
- Building a college list
- Preparing a resume and activity sheet
- Filling in the data sections of applications within space limits
- Brainstorming admission essays and reviewing drafts
- Getting the most out of college visits
- Getting strong recommendation letters
- Preparing for admissions interviews
- Handling wait list offers
Who Meg works with
Meg works with high school students who are applying to college, along with their parents. Meg acts as a go-between for students and families from the start of the process to the end. Meg's work covers the search, the applications and the final decision.
Background and qualifications
Meg Squiers runs Atticus College Counseling, LLC, an independent practice in Dallas, Texas. Meg is a member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA). Meg's practice offers counseling to students and their families through every step of the college search and admission process.
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Programs and services
- One-on-one college counseling for students and families
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The CoachVouch take
Meg works as a go-between for parents and students from the start of the college process to the end.
Best for families who want guidance through the whole college search and want the student to drive the application.
Common questions
How much does Meg Squiers charge?
Coaching with Meg runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Meg Squiers help with?
Meg Squiers helps with building a college list, preparing a resume and activity sheet, filling in the data sections of applications within space limits and brainstorming admission essays and reviewing drafts.
Is Meg Squiers certified?
Meg Squiers lists: IECA member.
Does Meg Squiers get students into college?
No. Meg's practice helps students search, apply and decide, but the students earn their own admission.
Does Meg help with wait list offers?
Yes. Meg helps students manage wait list offers and advises them on the final enrollment decision.
How do I contact Meg Squiers?
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