Carol mcguigan, founder of edpsired u
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I specialize in college planning and individual support. I genuinely adore the fit, strategy, and execution of college applications and love to help students identify and share their stand-out qualities.
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With thousands of schools, changing admission requirements, multiple college application portals, essay prompts, and decision plans, I can tame the firehose of information, reduce stress, and keep you organized.
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I believe in the huge potential of each student. I wake up every morning eager to unlock a student's unique strengths, increase their self-confidence, and reduce the complexity of choices and decisions in college planning,
helping students apply to college
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Discover a career direction that is right for you. Carol is a certified Strong Interest Inventory® assessment practitioner.
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Plan high school courses, activities, standardized testing, and other fundamentals with your interests, goals, and personal brand in mind.
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Investigate colleges that fit your values and priorities. Apply to reach, match, and good-bet schools with an ambitious but balanced mindset.
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Tell your story through thoughtful college essays, supplements, activity lists, letters of recommendation, and interviews.
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Navigate college application portals, requirements, and deadlines with confidence. Put it all together to highlight your strengths.
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Evaluate college admission offers for academic, social, and financial fit. Celebrate the agency and ownership of this milestone.