Pat Cannon
College admissions consultant serving students nationwide from Libertyville, Illinois
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Libertyville, Illinois, United States |
| Credentials | Master's degree in Counseling Psychology and School Counseling; Undergraduate degree in English; NACAC member; IACAC member; IECA member |
| Practice | Ravinia College Consulting |
Pat Cannon is a college admissions consultant with Ravinia College Consulting, a practice near Chicago's North Shore that serves students and parents nationwide. The counselors on the team each have over 30 years of experience helping high school students. They hold master's degrees in counseling psychology and school counseling. They have visited over 250 colleges and universities, and they build a custom college list for each student.
What Pat helps with
Ravinia helps students plan for college and get through the admissions process. Families get tools to stay organized and support with essays and college lists.
- Building a custom college list for each student
- Telling a personal story in college essays
- Planning high school courses to keep college options open
- Applying with learning accommodations
- Applying as an athlete or artist
- Keeping students and parents organized during admissions
- Handling family and adolescent issues during the process
Who Pat works with
The team works with high school students and their parents. Students range from athletes to artists and from many religious and ethnic backgrounds. They also work with LGBTQ+ students. They serve a broad range of academic levels, including students who receive accommodations.
How Pat works
Each counselor builds a custom college list for the individual student. The team gives students and parents written and electronic tools to stay organized. Meeting times are set to fit busy family schedules. Counselors also draw on visits to over 250 campuses and a national network of admissions and high school colleagues.
Background and qualifications
The counselors at Ravinia College Consulting each hold a master's degree in counseling psychology and school counseling. They also hold an undergraduate degree in English, which they use to help students shape their college essays. Each has over 30 years of experience guiding thousands of high school students. They have built and managed high school curriculum. The team belongs to NACAC, IACAC and IECA. The practice has won a Best of Deerfield award.
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Programs and services
- College admissions counseling
- Free consultation
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The CoachVouch take
Each counselor has over 30 years of experience and has helped visit over 250 college campuses.
Best for high school students and parents who want a custom college list and steady support through the admissions process.
Common questions
How much does Pat Cannon charge?
Coaching with Pat runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Pat from this page for an exact quote.
What does Pat Cannon help with?
Pat Cannon helps with building a custom college list for each student, telling a personal story in college essays, planning high school courses to keep college options open and applying with learning accommodations.
Is Pat Cannon certified?
Pat Cannon lists: Master's degree in Counseling Psychology and School Counseling; Undergraduate degree in English; NACAC member; IACAC member; IECA member.
Does Ravinia College Consulting work with students who have learning accommodations?
Yes. The team works with students of all academic levels, including those who receive accommodations.
How do I contact Pat Cannon?
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