Terry Mady-Grove
College admissions consultant and Certified Educational Planner in New York
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Credentials | Certified Educational Planner; J.D., Boston University School of Law; M.A. in Teaching of English, Columbia University Teachers College; Independent Educational Consultant Certificate, UC Irvine; Professional member, IECA; Member, NYSACAC |
| Practice | Charted University Consultants, LLC |
Terry Mady-Grove is a college admissions consultant and Certified Educational Planner. She helps families choose the right school and program for their student. Before consulting, she was a founding partner of a law firm and worked as an attorney for over 25 years. She also interviewed applicants for Cornell University for over ten years, so she knows what makes an application and interview succeed. She runs Charted University Consultants, LLC.
What Terry helps with
Terry helps students and parents plan the path to college and pick schools that fit. She also helps keep the process calm for the family.
- Building a college list made for one student
- Choosing high school courses
- Picking extracurricular and summer activities
- Planning for the SAT, ACT, AP and IB exams
- Understanding early decision and early action options
- Setting a step-by-step application timeline
- Staying organized during applications
- Choosing a secondary school or boarding school
Who Terry works with
Terry works with high school students and their parents. Families use her to choose a school and program that fit the student. She also acts as a buffer between student and parent, so the application process does not turn into a fight at home.
How Terry works
Terry starts by assessing the student's needs, goals and possible career path. She then looks at school preferences such as location, size, academics and activities. Each student gets an action plan with a step-by-step timeline, plus help with organization and staying on track. She builds a college list made only for that student and explains early decision, early action and restrictive early action.
Background and qualifications
Terry was a founding partner of a law firm and worked as an attorney for over 25 years. In that work she built negotiating skills, handled documentation for clients and mentored young attorneys. She holds a B.A. in psychology from Cornell, a J.D. from Boston University School of Law, and an M.A. from Columbia University Teachers College. She also earned an Independent Educational Consultant Certificate from UC Irvine and holds a New York teaching certification. She interviewed applicants for Cornell for over ten years.
Terry Mady-Grove pricing
Programs and services
- College admissions planning
- Secondary school selection advice
- Standardized testing advice
- Custom college list development
Terry Mady-Grove reviews
The CoachVouch take
A former law firm founding partner and Cornell alumni interviewer who is also a Certified Educational Planner.
Best for families who want a structured college plan and less stress between parent and student.
Common questions
How much does Terry Mady-Grove charge?
Coaching with Terry runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Terry Mady-Grove help with?
Terry Mady-Grove helps with building a college list made for one student, choosing high school courses, picking extracurricular and summer activities and planning for the SAT, ACT, AP and IB exams.
Is Terry Mady-Grove certified?
Terry Mady-Grove lists: Certified Educational Planner; J.D., Boston University School of Law; M.A. in Teaching of English, Columbia University Teachers College; Independent Educational Consultant Certificate, UC Irvine; Professional member, IECA; Member, NYSACAC.
Does Terry Mady-Grove help with boarding school choices?
Yes. She helps families choose the right school and program, and she gives advice on secondary school selection.
What does the college planning process include?
It includes a needs and goals assessment, a step-by-step timeline, and a college list made for the student. It also covers testing advice and activity planning.
How do I contact Terry Mady-Grove?
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