Meghan Stetson
College admissions counselor and former Harvard admissions officer
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Also coaches | Life coach |
| Credentials | Harvard Graduate School of Education; Williams College graduate, 2007 |
Meghan Stetson is a college admissions counselor who helps students build strong applications. She worked as an admissions and financial aid officer at Harvard, where she read thousands of applications each year and voted on admissions decisions. She has advised domestic and international students through nine admissions cycles. She also trained as a therapist, and she uses that background to help students reflect on who they are as they write.
What Meghan helps with
Meghan helps students write applications that show who they are. She also helps them use the process to reflect and grow.
- Writing college essays
- Preparing for college admissions interviews
- Application strategy
- Application editing
- Showing a clear sense of self in an application
- Applying to Ivy League and other top schools
- Navigating the U.S. application process as an international student
Who Meghan works with
Meghan works with students applying to U.S. colleges, both domestic and international. She has worked with more than 100 college clients. Her students have received offers from Ivy League schools and other top colleges.
Background and qualifications
Meghan graduated from Williams College in 2007 and built a career in admissions, counseling, personal development and psychotherapy. She worked as an admissions officer at Harvard, where she reviewed thousands of applications each year and voted on decisions. She taught at The Chinese University of Hong Kong and served as a residential advisor with Summerfuel at Oxford University. She also holds a degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She has written and taught curriculum on character and personal development for tens of thousands of students worldwide.
Meghan Stetson pricing
Programs and services
- College essay coaching
- College admissions interview coaching
- Custom hourly coaching
- Application strategy and editing
Meghan Stetson reviews
Meghan Stetson has a 4.8 out of 5 rating from 14 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
She is a former Harvard admissions officer with a voting role who is also a trained therapist.
Best for students who want help with essays and strategy and want the application to reflect who they are.
Common questions
How much does Meghan Stetson charge?
Coaching with Meghan runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Meghan from this page for an exact quote.
What does Meghan Stetson help with?
Meghan Stetson helps with writing college essays, preparing for college admissions interviews, application strategy and application editing.
Does Meghan Stetson have reviews?
Meghan Stetson has a 4.8 out of 5 rating from 14 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Meghan Stetson certified?
Meghan Stetson lists: Harvard Graduate School of Education; Williams College graduate, 2007.
Does Meghan Stetson work with international students?
Yes. She has advised both domestic and international students through the American college application process.
Has Meghan Stetson worked in college admissions herself?
Yes. She was an admissions and financial aid officer at Harvard, where she reviewed thousands of applications each year and voted on decisions.
How do I contact Meghan Stetson?
Send Meghan a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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