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 a college admissions counselor in Dallas, Texas. She runs Atticus College Counseling, an independent practice that helps students and their families with the college search and the final enrollment choice. She works with each student on the college list, resume, essays, visits, recommendation letters, interviews, and wait list offers. Her practice helps students find schools that fit their academic, social, emotional, financial, and geographic needs. She acts as a go-between for parents and students from start to finish.
What Meg helps with
Meg helps students and parents move through the college search and application process. She also helps with the last decision on where to enroll.
- Building a college list
- Preparing a resume and activity sheet
- Filling in the data sections of applications
- Brainstorming and reviewing admission essays
- Getting the most from college visits
- Getting strong recommendation letters
- Preparing for admissions interviews
- Managing wait list offers
Who Meg works with
Meg works with students and their parents. She helps families who want a college that fits the student's academic, social, emotional, financial, and geographic needs. She supports the student from the start of the search to the end of the process.
How Meg works
The practice believes the student earns the admission, so the counselor does not get students into college. Meg acts as a go-between for the parents and the student from the first step to the last. She gives feedback on essays after the student writes them. She also advises on visits, recommendation letters, and interviews.
Background and qualifications
Meg Squiers leads Atticus College Counseling, LLC, an independent practice based in Dallas, Texas. She is a member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA). Her practice covers the full college process, from building a college list to advising on the final enrollment decision.
Meg Squiers pricing
Programs and services
- Full college admissions counseling from search to enrollment
- College list building
- Essay brainstorming and feedback
- Admissions interview preparation
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The CoachVouch take
The practice guides the full process from college list to final enrollment choice and acts as a go-between for parents and students.
Best for Dallas area families who want guidance from the college search through the final enrollment decision.
Common questions
How much does Meg Squiers charge?
Coaching with Meg runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Meg from this page 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 and brainstorming and reviewing admission essays.
Is Meg Squiers certified?
Meg Squiers lists: IECA member.
Does Meg Squiers help with wait list offers?
Yes. Her practice helps students manage wait list offers. It also advises on the final enrollment decision.
Will Atticus College Counseling get my student into a college?
No. The practice says students get themselves in. Meg and her team guide the search, applications, and decision.
How do I contact Meg Squiers?
Send Meg a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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