ABOUT ME
Helping Students Find the Right College Fit
I’m Mary Hager of Hager College Consulting, and I've spent the last 11 years advising high-performing students to identify and apply to their best fit colleges.
I hold a Master’s in Social Work and have worked as a counselor in schools and hospitals for over eighteen years, giving me the necessary skills to successfully guide students and their parents through the changing landscape of college admissions.
Also, I belong to the National Admission of College Admission Counselors, The Rocky Mountain Association of College Admissions Counselors, the Independent Educational Consultants Association, and the Higher Education Consultants Association.
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My memberships ensure that I not only adhere to the highest ethical standards the industry requires, but also demonstrates my commitment to continuous professional development through college visits and participation at professional conferences.
WHAT I DO
The thought of applying to college may evoke feelings of anxiety, confusion and pressure, especially to highly selective colleges.
I believe that working with students 1:1 to fully understand each student’s unique qualities and individual goals is critical in exploring colleges that are the student’s best academic, social and financial fit.
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This process doesn’t have to be anxiety-producing or unnecessarily complicated. With my help, students and families take a methodical approach to the college admissions process and in the end, not only will the student have college choices, but also have a much better understanding of who they are and what special qualities they bring to the college they choose.
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MY PROCESS
These are the services included in the Comprehensive Plan.
Hourly Services may be available.
Recommendations
Recommend high school courses, extra-curricular activities, summer programs and research opportunities. Advise and edit summer program applications. Assist in resume format and content. Assist students in maximizing teacher and counselor letters of recommendations.
College List
Prepare a customized list of colleges and prepare student for meaningful communication with college admissions, including preparation for college interviews.
Essay Brainstorm
Brainstorm and edit all essays, including Common Application, Supplemental Essays and Honors application essays. Advise deferments and waitlists.
Indigo Assessment
Conduct Indigo Assessment, a multi-dimensional, comprehensive tool which gives students and parents customized information into the student’s skills, motivators and behaviors. This information will be used in high school course selection, extra-curricular activity planning and potential major and career options.
Test Advising
Advise a customized schedule of standardized test planning, including PSAT, SAT and ACT.
College Application
Provide college application assistance, including whether or not student should apply REA, ED, EA or RD. Optimize application timeline for scholarship consideration, as well as financial aid applications.
Advise final college choice
Counsel student on best fit college, according to student's stated values and goals.
Best Academic, Social and Financial Fit College!
TESTIMONIALS
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CONTACT
To book an appointment for a consultation