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Check out KMAC's appearances on various podcasts and shows discussing her college admissions expertise and the inside scoop of the college application process.
K12 On Learning
Hear from diverse leaders in education as we discuss learning solutions for online school, homeschool, education pathways, and topics of interest to online students and parents.
A College Recruiter Discusses How To Help Teens Take A Step Forward On The Path To Their College & Career Dreams
In this podcast episode of “K12 On Learning,” you can discover how little mistakes or unknowns can take a big toll, especially when it comes to planning, preparing, and applying to a college or for a job. Our podcast guest, Kelly MacLean, a former college recruiter, shares how you can help your teen stand out on an application, and how to start preparing now for college and a career.
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The Wiser Financial Advisor Podcast with Josh Nelson
Get Real... Get Honest... Get Clear!... The Wiser Financial Advisor podcast gives you real, honest and clear advice every Tuesday.
Setting College Students Up for Success with Guest Kelly MacLean (#84)
Deciding on college is about so much more than just picking a school to attend. Problem is, in many cases, neither the student nor the parents are given the knowledge to make sure all bases are covered and the process is done right. In this episode, host Josh Nelson speaks with Kelly MacLean who has years of experience in guiding families through the process so that your student doesn't just graduate college, but is academically and financially prepared to hit the ground running when starting college and once they have graduated.
LISTEN NOW!Teachers of Vision
Problems Plaguing Test-Takers
As a teacher, it can be frustrating when good students score poorly on standardized tests. Many educators feel as if all of their hard work is diminished when students do not perform as well as expected.
As president and founder of the Kelly MacLean Achievement Center, specializing in standardized test preparation as well as several other college preparatory services, I have noticed several issues over the years that frequently stump even the most studious test-takers.
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Bizfire Business Spotlight
Better Preparing Students & Saving $$$ - Kelly MacLean Achievement Centers
Kelly MacLean and the team at Kelly MacLean Achievement Center (KMAC) help students, student athletes and parents best prepare for and select the right college! I wish I knew about this business when my kids were getting ready for college! Kelly MacLean is a seasoned expert on helping students discover their passion, chart a path and achieve their goals. Her years as a college admission representative, varsity girls soccer coach, and dedication to providing customized solutions for students' challenges has allowed her to impact the lives of thousands of high school students across the country.
Kelly founded the Kelly MacLean Achievement Center in Westlake, OH, prepares students for testing, admissions, college visits and more, and has saved students and families a lot of struggles, headaches, and thousands in costs! Be sure to listen for Kelly's Pro Tips!
Cleveland Channel 3 WKYC News
The keys to success for seniors & college admission: Start Smart, Stay Smart
All students face challenges in this new school year. Whether they are remote, masked up in class or a combo of both, the class of 2021 has challenges unique to them. They’re on the verge of making important life decisions at a time when their lives are filled with uncertainty.
So much was made about the class of 2020 missing senior milestones such as prom, spring sports and the fanfare of graduation. However, the class in their shadow last spring, the class of 2021, is perhaps facing the greatest impact of all.
Cleveland 19 Action News
As College Recruiting Specialists
Tips for college-bound students: Take the ACT as many times as you can
College Recruiting Specialists Kelly "College Whisperer" MacLean said one important tip for students looking to get into college is to take the ACT and SAT multiple times and earlier in the school year.
She said she's helped more than one thousand local students get into college over the past six years. She does tutoring, test prep, career and college counseling. She's been known to hold a parent's hand or two as well. College Recruiting Specialists is based in North Olmsted. Her services cost from about $500 to a couple thousand dollars.
LISTEN NOW!Empowered Heart to Heart
Interview with Kelly MacLean
Kelly originally founded the Kelly MacLean Achievement Center as a resource for high school athletes who wish to continue to play in college. However, her organization has grown since its inception over a decade ago and now helps all students looking to pursue a college education. Find out more about the services Kelly’s organization provides. For parents of college-bound students, Kelly’s organization even helps you understand the answers to financial aid questions you may not know to ask.
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How It All Works Podcast
How It All Works Podcast explores career readiness in the 21st Century with the goal of helping listeners better understand the relationship between education and workforce development.
Our guest is , founder of the (Cleveland, OH). KMAC provides students with resources to reduce college costs, find the best college fit and ensure their success in college. KMAC offers services such as career planning, high school course selection, college admissions, subject-specific tutoring, FAFSA prep and ACT/SAT test prep. Over the last 10 years, she has helped over 7,000 students select the right college and major, obtain scholarships and prepare them for a bright and successful future. Kelly is a certified trainer for John Maxwell Leadership programs and a member of several organizations related to college admissions, sports, and business.
LISTEN NOW!Rick Flynn Presents: Confessions Of A Show Biz Kid
"The College Whisperer" President/Founder of Kelly MacLean Achievement Center - Ep. 99
Kelly MacLean is the president and founder of Kelly MacLean Achievement Center. Her unique background as a former College Admission Representative as well as a High School Varsity Soccer Coach provided the basis for the company. Kelly repeatedly witnessed high school students making mistakes in their college search: often resulting in missed scholarships, lack of acceptance at their choice schools, or ultimately switching schools/majors. Kelly helps teens put their best foot forward while stepping into the college and career of their dreams. It is our pleasure to have her as a guest on the Rick Flynn Presents podcast.
Cleveland Burning Podcast
Kelly MacLean of the Kelly MacLean Achievement Center Starts a Business from Adversity
Kelly MacLean, an accomplished business owner of over 12 years, has helped hundreds of children and young adults through their education, college admissions, test taking and career planning journey. Hear how Kelly started her business from a place at the bottom - her health was in jeopardy, her marriage suffered a tragic end, her employment over as a result of injustice and Kelly focused on building a business to fill an overwhelming need for our youth to get the proper direction to start their lives on a solid foundation. Listen to learn how while Kelly's foundation crumbled she forged ahead to help so many people solidify their future path with the support Kelly persevered without.
LISTEN NOW!A Joyful REBELLION Podcast
Kelly MacLean- What You Were Never Told About College
When you were a kid, how often did you think about what kind of career you wanted when you grew up? Work takes up a lot of space in our lives, and for many, that journey began by deciding if and where to attend college.
My guest today is Kelly Maclean, Founder of the Kelly MacLean Achievement Center. Over the last 11 years, Kelly and her team have helped over 5000 students select the right major and college, get selected for scholarships, and set them up for a bright and successful future.
You know this podcast is all about creating your best life, so even if you don’t have kids or college is just a hazy memory, stick around, because as you might expect, Kelly and I go a little deeper into how decisions made in high school can impact life’s trajectory.
