Pre-Health and Pre-Med College Pathways

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 Many students begin their college admission journey thinking they want to study biology or chemistry, and pursue medicine after college.  It’s a long path – four years of college, followed by four years of medical school, with years of residency and internship ahead.  According to the pre-health advisor at Pepperdine University, only about 25% … Read more

An Interview With College Counselor Diane Bidna

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 “Nothing is a guarantee,” says college counselor Diane Bidna, so “we have to find the place that really fits the kid.”  This is one of her guiding principles as she helps students build balanced college lists. Diane also brings a spirit of adventure to her college counseling – all three of her sons have … Read more

College Counselor Kathy Kelleher

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 Before going through the training to become a college counselor, Kathy Kelleher, who was the first generation in her family to attend college, raised four kids and served on the board of a private high school, where she learned she really liked working with young people. A native of Chicago, Kathy joined the Magellan … Read more

Application Season Begins for the Class of 2017!

College Counseling – Fall 2020 Individual and Group Options

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Given the strange circumstances of how this year has gone, especially for the Class of 2021, Magellan College Counseling is offering a few different service options than in previous years. We’re still happy to work with students individually, and we have counselors available to offer both 10-hour and 20-hour college counseling packages.  A 10-hour package … Read more

College Counselor Fay Taragan Explains BA vs. BFA

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 After spending five years coordinating programs to help low income and disadvantaged women get back into the workforce, Fay Taragan realized that often these single mothers also had kids applying to college, adding extra stress at an already stressful time in their lives.  In addition, having watched her own high school student who was … Read more

An Interview With College Counselor Chris Savage

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 One of the biggest misconceptions most people have is that only high-performing students who are aiming for Ivy League institutions work with an independent educational consultant.  Nothing could be further from the truth!  IECs can help students at all academic achievement levels find their college path – even if that means starting at a … Read more

An Interview With College Counselor Caleb Fitzpatrick

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 Caleb Fitzpatrick has been with the Magellan College Counseling team about a year, but he’s not new to college advising.  After spending a number of years working in finance in Australia, Caleb returned to the US and went back to school to become a teacher.  It was then that he found the excitement of … Read more

An Interview With College Counselor Debbie Liebert

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 Debbie Liebert has been with Magellan College Counseling since 2013.  After years as a classroom teacher and educator, Debbie was inspired to train as a college counselor because her three daughters took very different paths through the college application process.  She brings compassion and balance to a sometimes fraught and frustrating process. I interviewed … Read more

An Interview With College Counselor Suzie Wynne

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 Suzie Wynne has been with Magellan College Counseling since 2014.  Prior to becoming a college counselor, Suzie practiced law, so her research, writing and communication skills are sharp. Suzie brings both the compassion of a parent as well as the expertise of a seasoned professional as she works with families.  The oldest of her … Read more

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