I am Meg Mahoney, and I have had the privilege of playing a seasonal role as an outside reader of applications for Bentley University, evaluating over 1,000 applications to date. This experience has deepened my understanding of the college admissions process and fueled my passion for guiding students and parents through this journey.
My journey into college counseling began after spending over a decade living and working in Costa Rica, Panama and Colombia. During this time, I served as an accreditation consultant and school counselor in private schools. I had the honor of being part of the NEASC accreditation team. Meg consulted with Colegio Gran Bretana in Colombia in 2017 to help them build a college counseling office. There she was able to take advantage of attending International ACAC, Latin America conference, college visits, meetings and resources too.
Before transitioning to counseling, I spent three years teaching language arts in a public school in Florida. It was during this time that I discovered my true calling in guiding students toward their academic and personal goals.
My husband’s work for the Department of Justice has taken us around the world over the past 20 years, providing me with unique insights into different cultures and educational systems. Now, we have happily returned to Massachusetts and found our forever home on Cape Cod.
Aside from my professional endeavors, my most joyful role is being a mother to my three daughters. In our household, we’re always advocating for more pets, much to my husband’s amusement.
I am grateful every single day to have a job that I love, one that allows me to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students and families. As The College Doula, I am committed to providing compassionate support and guidance to help students navigate the college admissions process with confidence and joy.
