Michele McNamee
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Bellingham, WA
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Bellingham, Washington, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | Pinpoint College Planning |
Michele McNamee is an independent college consultant who helps students and parents with the college admissions process. She runs Pinpoint College Planning with her colleague Anne. The practice serves families in Bellingham, Washington, and San Francisco, California, and also works remotely. Students write their own essays and fill out their own applications. Michele and Anne help each student build a balanced list of schools to apply to.
What Michele helps with
Michele helps students and families handle the college search and application process. She works with students who start as early as 9th grade and with rising seniors.
- Understanding how the admissions process works
- Exploring careers and majors
- Choosing courses, activities and volunteering
- Getting guidance on testing
- Building a balanced college list
- Planning for college as a rising senior
Who Michele works with
Michele works with students and their parents. Some start in 9th to 11th grade and use a full plan that covers every part of college planning. Rising seniors have their own package. Families can also book single conference appointments for specific questions.
How Michele works
Every family starts with a free 30-minute call by phone or Zoom. It explains how the work would go across the admissions and selection process. After that, families pick from three options: A Comprehensive Counseling Package, a Senior Package for rising seniors, or Single Conference Appointments. The comprehensive package covers intake, careers and majors, course advice, testing guidance and college list development. Students write their own essays and applications.
Background and qualifications
Michele McNamee is an independent college consultant and a member of HECA. She runs Pinpoint College Planning with Anne. The practice is based in Bellingham, Washington, and also serves families in San Francisco, California, and online.
Michele McNamee pricing
Programs and services
- Free 30-minute intro call or Zoom meeting
- Comprehensive Counseling Package
- Senior Package for rising seniors
- Single conference appointments
Michele McNamee reviews
The CoachVouch take
Michele's practice has a firm rule that students write their own essays and applications, and it does not guarantee admission.
Best for families who want help planning the college search from 9th grade through senior year while the student does the writing.
Common questions
How much does Michele McNamee charge?
Coaching with Michele runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Michele from this page for an exact quote.
What does Michele McNamee help with?
Michele McNamee helps with understanding how the admissions process works, exploring careers and majors, choosing courses, activities and volunteering and getting guidance on testing.
Does Michele McNamee coach online?
Michele is based in Bellingham, Washington, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Michele McNamee certified?
Michele McNamee lists: HECA member.
Does Michele write college essays for students?
No. Students write their own essays and fill out their own applications. Michele helps them build a balanced list of schools.
Can families start college counseling before senior year?
Yes. The Comprehensive Package is recommended for students who start in 9th to 11th grade. A separate Senior Package is available for rising seniors.
How do I contact Michele McNamee?
Send Michele a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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