Shannon Brady
College admissions counselor helping families nationwide, online
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | Member, Higher Education Consultant Association |
| Practice | Brady College Counseling |
Shannon Brady is a college admissions counselor who helps students and families find colleges that fit their goals, abilities and preferences. She worked as the College and Career Counselor at a regional high school in central New Jersey with over 3,000 students, where she built a College and Career Center. She also taught in the UCLA Extension College Counseling Certificate Program and now works with families virtually across the country.
What Shannon helps with
Shannon helps students choose colleges that match their needs and potential. She also helps families feel calmer during the admissions process.
- Finding colleges that fit personal preferences and abilities
- Planning steps for the college admissions process
- Easing family anxiety about admissions
- Post-secondary and career planning
- Preparing for college athlete recruiting
Who Shannon works with
Shannon works with students and their parents as they move through college search and admissions. She has served families in Orange County and San Diego County, and she now assists families online across the country. She has also run seminars for college athletes.
Background and qualifications
Shannon worked as the College and Career Counselor at a regional high school in central New Jersey with over 3,000 students. She created the school's College and Career Center and ran college search workshops and college athlete seminars. She also served as the counseling department liaison. Later she worked for a small college consulting company in Orange County and San Diego County. She was a regional admission representative for a small private liberal arts university on the East Coast. She taught a course at UCLA Extension on using the internet for college and career counseling. She has visited hundreds of colleges and observed admissions committees at several competitive liberal arts colleges.
Shannon Brady pricing
Programs and services
- Virtual college counseling for families
- College search workshops
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The CoachVouch take
Shannon has worked as a high school counselor, a college consultant and a college admission representative, and she has observed admissions committees at competitive liberal arts colleges.
Best for families who want help choosing colleges and a calmer admissions process.
Common questions
How much does Shannon Brady charge?
Coaching with Shannon runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Shannon Brady help with?
Shannon Brady helps with finding colleges that fit personal preferences and abilities, planning steps for the college admissions process, easing family anxiety about admissions and post-secondary and career planning.
Does Shannon Brady coach online?
Sessions are online.
Is Shannon Brady certified?
Shannon Brady lists: Member, Higher Education Consultant Association.
Does Shannon Brady work with families outside California?
Yes. She assists families virtually around the country.
Has Shannon Brady worked with student athletes?
Yes. She developed and led college athlete seminars while working as a high school College and Career Counselor.
How do I contact Shannon Brady?
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