Michelle McAnaney is the founder of The College Spy, a full-service, independent educational consulting firm that assists students and their families across the US and internationally with the college selection and application process. Prior to founding The College Spy, Michelle was a counselor and educator for more than 15 years, including serving as the Director of Guidance at two high schools, an adjunct college professor, and a GED tutor. Michelle holds a master’s degree in School Counseling and a bachelor’s degree in Human Development. She recently completed University of California Irvine’s certificate program in Educational Consulting and is a Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Certified Practitioner and a Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Master Practitioner. Michelle visits over 40 colleges each year so she has first-hand knowledge of the colleges and universities her clients will be considering. You can find her on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
5 Things Colleges Want to Know About You as a Student
A strong application is important in college admission, but what exactly does it say about you? Here's what schools are really looking for when they read your app.