Academic Excellence for Your Student
Dr. Lunden MacDonald has 28 years of demonstrated success in higher education. She has worked with a wide variety of students and uses extensive pedagogical training to meet them where they are and help them get where they want to be.Â
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Dr. MacDonald comfortably works with students who have learning disabilities, are on the autism spectrum, have serious health issues, are student-athletes, have low- to mid-range GPAs or extremely high GPAs, have physical disabilities, are navigating two parents’ different homes, and more. She is specially trained in Universal Design for Learning, and provides each student with the individualized care and respect they need to achieve their highest potential during the college application process.
high school juniors and seniors
Strategic Clarity: applying to the right schools
parents
Information about higher ed systems
high school seniors
"Project Management" during the application process
parents
Confidence that your student is maximizing college opportunities
Testimonials
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On top of being a wonderful human and making us all feel at ease with the college process, Lunden was really good at playing to our daughter’s strengths and finding schools that we didn’t even know were good fits for her. She eliminated a lot of stress (ours and our kid’s), and we couldn’t have been happier.
Jessica R., mom of Chapman University student
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Our daughter was overwhelmed by the application process but was determined to attempt it independently. Having a third party to help organize the steps made a world of difference in our household! Lunden is super knowledgeable and was very available to our daughter from start to finish.Â
Jarrod M., dad of Colorado State University student
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Lunden was an amazing college counselor for my twin daughters. She beautifully met the needs of each by helping them create a timeline and adhere to it as they explored colleges and universities!! She was there to assist them every step of the way while they wrote their personal statements, essays and completed their applications. Lunden was well equipped to meet each of their individual needs and support them so that it was a smooth and enjoyable process. We would strongly recommend Lunden to assist any high school student on their journey to find their best match.
Aya S., mom of Vanderbilt student and Boston University student
Master the essential skills for an elite application
Strong writing is the cornerstone of a competitive application. Expert editorial guidance enables students to significantly elevate their personal statements and supplemental essays. This process allows admissions teams to see the genuine individual behind the profile, while providing students with advanced communication skills that serve them well throughout their first year of university.
Effective time management is essential for maintaining focus and reducing anxiety. The volume of requirements and strict deadlines can be overwhelming, even for highly disciplined students. Developing a strategic application roadmap and a realistic schedule that balances academic requirements, athletics, and family life underpins success during the application process. By staying ahead of milestones, students can submit their highest quality work through an efficient, organized, and stress-free process.