MacLean College Counseling guides students and families through the college admissions process, making for a smoother, more organized, less stressful journey to a good-fit college.

MacLean College Counseling’s rosters for the high school classes of 2027, 2028, and 2029 are full.
I am only accepting a small number of 9th graders, class of 2030, as new clients.

One Comprehensive Service Package

From initial strategy session, through developing a college list, preparing for college visits, filling out applications, and writing college essays, this plan guides students through the entire college application process.

Susana MacLean

Susana MacLean, Founder of MacLean College Counseling

Susana MacLean is an experienced independent education consultant, marketing and communications professional, and writer. She works closely with students to help them develop and communicate a profile that reflects their unique interests, character, and strengths.

Independent Educational Consultants Association
College Counseling Certificate
NACAC Member
NJ Association for College Admission Counseling

Susana’s guidance was invaluable. She asked pertinent questions to help guide our daughter in her school selection, she provided useful tools to assist in our analysis, and she anticipated our needs and was always prepared with articles, data and other materials to address them. Susana added significant value at both a high strategic level and the more precise tactical level. She was an absolute pleasure to work with, and I would wholeheartedly recommend her services to others.

   Pam, daughter, Vanderbilt University

Susana is amazing. She is the best at what she does, but just as important, she is very caring and giving of herself and her time to the students. You are dealing with a real and kind person providing bespoke advice at a stressful time.

   Lee, daughter, Syracuse University