Sally McGinty
Admissions consultant for college and graduate school in Boston
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | McGinty Consulting Group |
Sally McGinty is an independent educational consultant in Boston who helps students and parents with college and graduate school applications. She leads McGinty Consulting Group, which was founded in 1987. The firm covers college, business school, law school, and other graduate programs. It also offers stand-alone essay help. The firm has been featured on Fox News and also trains schools and companies in advisement and counseling.
What Sally helps with
The firm helps applicants handle essays, application questions, and tight deadlines. It also helps them find a school that fits.
- Writing college essays
- Writing graduate personal statements
- Managing many application deadlines
- Finding a good fit school
- Applying to business school
- Applying to other graduate programs
- Essay-only support
Who Sally works with
Clients include students and their parents who are applying to college, business school, law school, or other graduate programs. The firm also serves schools and institutions, and corporate clients.
Background and qualifications
McGinty Consulting Group was founded in 1987 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Sally McGinty is an independent educational consultant and a Professional member of IECA. The firm has been featured on Fox News. Beyond working with applicants, it offers workshops and professional training in advisement and counseling.
Sally McGinty pricing
Programs and services
- College application support
- MBA application support
- Graduate program application support
- Essay-only service
- Workshops and professional training in advisement and counseling
Sally McGinty reviews
The CoachVouch take
The firm has advised applicants since 1987 and also trains other advisors and counselors.
Best for students and parents who want help with essays and applications for college, MBA, law school, or other graduate programs.
Common questions
How much does Sally McGinty charge?
Coaching with Sally runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Sally from this page for an exact quote.
What does Sally McGinty help with?
Sally McGinty helps with writing college essays, writing graduate personal statements, managing many application deadlines and finding a good fit school.
Is Sally McGinty certified?
Sally McGinty lists: IECA Professional member.
Does McGinty Consulting Group help with essays only?
Yes. The firm offers a service called Just the Essay for applicants who want help with their essays.
Does the firm work with graduate school applicants?
Yes. It supports applicants to business school and other graduate programs, as well as college.
How do I contact Sally McGinty?
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