Michelle Marks
College admissions consultant for high school students and parents
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | New York, United States |
| Credentials | Master's Degree in Education; HECA member |
| Practice | College Concierge |
Michelle Marks is an independent college admissions consultant who helps high school students and their parents through the application process. She runs College Concierge and holds a Master's Degree in Education. She taught for 25 years before moving into admissions. She builds a personal admissions plan for each client. She works with students from freshman year through senior year on college lists, essays, testing plans, recommenders and college tours.
What Michelle helps with
Michelle helps high school students and their families plan and complete college applications. She guides them from early planning through final essays.
- Building a college list
- Making an application stand out
- Choosing recommenders
- Getting the most out of college tours
- Creating a standardized testing plan
- Writing college essays
- Finding schools that fit a student's goals
Who Michelle works with
Michelle works with high school students and their families. Her clients range from freshmen to seniors, and she also supports students beyond that stage. She works with both the student and the parents, so the whole family knows each step of the process.
How Michelle works
Michelle creates a personalized college admissions plan for each client. She does not use a one-size-fits-all method. Her one-on-one guidance covers every step of the process, from the first college list to final essays and testing plans. The College Concierge team also offers essay coaching, a digital essay editing service, and full packages that cover a student's high school years.
Background and qualifications
Michelle Marks started her career as a teacher and taught for 25 years. She holds a Master's Degree in Education. She moved that experience into independent college consulting and now leads College Concierge. She is a member of HECA. Her team includes another former teacher, Caitlin, who also works as a college counselor with high school students.
Michelle Marks pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college application guidance
- Essay coaching for supplemental essays
- Digital essay editing service
- Full packages covering the high school years
- Free consultation
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The CoachVouch take
Michelle spent 25 years as a teacher before becoming a college consultant, and she builds a custom plan for every student.
Best for high school families who want one-on-one help with every step of the college application process.
Common questions
How much does Michelle Marks charge?
Coaching with Michelle runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Michelle Marks help with?
Michelle Marks helps with building a college list, making an application stand out, choosing recommenders and getting the most out of college tours.
Is Michelle Marks certified?
Michelle Marks lists: Master's Degree in Education; HECA member.
Does Michelle Marks help students who already wrote their essays?
College Concierge offers a digital essay editing service for students who have finished essays and want expert feedback. It also offers essay coaching to help students write supplemental essays.
When can students start working with Michelle Marks?
Michelle works with students from freshman year through senior year. College Concierge also offers packages that cover the full high school years.
How do I contact Michelle Marks?
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