About Susan McGuire

A veteran college counselor, educator, and academic who loves learning for its own sake, Susan McGuire holds a BA in American Civilization from Brown University, a masters degree in counseling psychology from the University of Pennsylvania School of Education, and a second masters degree in theological studies from Candler School of Theology at Emory University. Susan is also a certified coach through the Co-Active Training Institute in San Rafael, California and she is currently pursuing a PhD.  Together, her coach training and theological education have informed and deepened every aspect of her college counseling practice.

Susan believes that everyone has something important to offer that the world needs. She established this consultancy because for over twenty years, she has delighted in helping passionate and highly engaged teenagers identify and amplify their unique offerings and strengths, tap into their genuine longings, move towards their greatest potential, and carve out their unique place in the world.

This she does while remaining up-to-date on the ever-changing realities of selective and highly selective admissions and sharing with students a wealth of often-overlooked but vitally important advice that helps them navigate the process successfully. 

McGuire College Advising will help your family make sense of the college admission process and bring the awe, wonder, and excitement of pursuing higher education back into your household. Susan will help your child discover who they are and coach them on how best to stand out.