Michelle McAnaney
College admissions consultant for US and international students
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | ADHD coach |
| Based in | Jackson, Wyoming, United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | The College Spy |
Michelle McAnaney is an independent educational consultant and the founder of The College Spy. She helps students and parents choose a college and get accepted. She has more than 20 years of experience as an academic advisor, school counselor and educator. Her work covers college lists, applications, essays and financial aid. She serves US and international students by video, phone, text and email. She is based in Jackson, Wyoming.
What Michelle helps with
Michelle helps students find a college that fits and build an application that gets them in. She also advises families on financial aid.
- Building a college list that fits a student's grades, interests and goals
- Putting together a strong application package
- Writing college essays
- Understanding current admissions trends
- Finding financial aid and student aid
- Choosing a right fit college
Who Michelle works with
Michelle works with college-bound students and their parents. Her clients live all over the world. She helps both US students and international students.
How Michelle works
Clients work with The College Spy by video conference, phone, text and email. The team sets meeting times around busy student and parent schedules. The firm sells several packages, each built for a different phase of the admissions process. These include a Senior Rush Package, group workshops and courses.
Background and qualifications
Michelle McAnaney founded The College Spy. She has more than 20 years of experience as an academic advisor, school counselor and educator. She is an IECA Professional member. She leads a team of college consultants who work with students and families on college selection, applications, essays and financial aid.
Michelle McAnaney pricing
Programs and services
- Individual packages
- Senior Rush Package
- Group workshops
- Courses
- Digital downloads
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The CoachVouch take
Michelle has more than 20 years as an academic advisor, school counselor and educator, and she serves families around the world online.
Best for students and parents who want help picking a right fit college and getting accepted, including international families.
Common questions
How much does Michelle McAnaney charge?
Coaching with Michelle runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Michelle from this page for an exact quote.
What does Michelle McAnaney help with?
Michelle McAnaney helps with building a college list that fits a student's grades, interests and goals, putting together a strong application package, writing college essays and understanding current admissions trends.
Does Michelle McAnaney coach online?
Michelle is based in Jackson, Wyoming, United States. Sessions are online.
Is Michelle McAnaney certified?
Michelle McAnaney lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Michelle McAnaney work with international students?
Yes. The College Spy works with both US and international students. Clients are located all over the world.
How does The College Spy meet with clients?
The team works by video conference, phone, text and email. Meeting times fit around busy student and parent schedules.
How do I contact Michelle McAnaney?
Send Michelle a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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