Meggan Mattson
College admissions consultant with 20 years of experience
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Credentials | M.S.Ed., Northern Illinois University; Bachelor's degree, Bradley University; Member, NACAC; Member, RMACAC |
| Practice | College Fit Counseling, LLC |
Meggan Mattson is a college admissions consultant who helps students and families with the college search and selection process. She owns College Fit Counseling, LLC. She has over 20 years in college counseling. She spent eight years on the college side of admissions and six years as a high school counselor. She works alongside Mike Deutsch. Her goal is to help each student find the college that fits best.
What Meggan helps with
Meggan helps students and families sort through the college search and selection process and cut down the stress that too much information can cause.
- Searching for and choosing colleges
- Finding the best college fit for a student
- Sorting through too much college information
- Understanding what colleges look for in applicants
- Guiding families through the college process
- Reducing stress and anxiety in the college search
Who Meggan works with
Meggan works with students and their families as they search for and choose a college. She expects the student to take an active part in the process so the two of them can find the best fit.
Background and qualifications
Meggan began her career on the college side. She was an admissions counselor at Benedictine University for two years. She then worked at Northern Michigan University as a regional admissions counselor and Assistant Director of Admissions in Chicago. After eight years on the college side, she became a high school counselor in Colorado for six years. She then opened her own college consulting business. She earned her undergraduate degree at Bradley University and her M.S.Ed. at Northern Illinois University. She is an active member of RMACAC and NACAC and has served on committees for IACAC, RMACAC and NACAC. She has also presented at professional conferences.
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The CoachVouch take
Meggan has worked as a college admissions officer at two schools and as a high school counselor, so she knows the process from both sides of the desk.
Best for students and families who want help choosing a college and are ready for the student to take an active role.
Common questions
How much does Meggan Mattson charge?
Coaching with Meggan runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Meggan Mattson help with?
Meggan Mattson helps with searching for and choosing colleges, finding the best college fit for a student, sorting through too much college information and understanding what colleges look for in applicants.
Is Meggan Mattson certified?
Meggan Mattson lists: M.S.Ed., Northern Illinois University; Bachelor's degree, Bradley University; Member, NACAC; Member, RMACAC.
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