Our graduate school admissions consultants help students and working professionals secure the right graduate program and candidacy to support a rewarding career.
McMillan Education’s graduate school admissions consulting services are tailored to different academic paths and objectives, reflecting a student-centered, developmental approach to graduate planning.
Whether you arrive with clearly defined ambitions for top graduate programs or need guidance clarifying the right academic and career direction before applying, our graduate school admissions consultants are equipped to support both paths with equal depth and expertise.
Our team is here to help you identify the programs and career paths that most closely match your professional trajectory, from MBAs, JDs, LLMs, MDs, and DDSs to the less obvious paths toward graduate degrees and career success.
With over 70 years of experience securing the right academic placements for our clients, we guide you in shaping a successful graduate candidacy by helping you avoid costly errors and uninformed admissions strategies. This strategic guidance creates a clear, well-aligned path toward graduate education and long-term career success.
McMillan Education brings unmatched expertise to graduate admissions consulting, guiding students through highly variable program requirements, unique admissions calendars, and complex application processes. Our consultants also help candidates assess readiness and identify targeted coursework, experiences, or activities needed to strengthen their profile before applying, ensuring they pursue programs where they are truly competitive.
With proper guidance, students significantly increase their chances of being accepted into the program best suited to advance their individual career aspirations—something we make possible through the following experience:
We provide hands-on, expert advising through every step of the graduate application process, from optimizing your profile to crafting impactful essays.
Our graduate school admissions consultants work directly for our clients, providing independent, unbiased advice rooted in a holistic, student-first advising philosophy.
Our signature W.I.S.E. Method® provides the structure and perspective needed to make informed, confident decisions that align with your educational values and goals.
Our graduate school planning services are led by a developmental psychologist and seasoned educator and admissions expert, bringing unmatched insight that drives long-term professional growth.
McMillan Education applies a proven development philosophy that integrates educational and career values and goals with graduate program culture and outcomes, guiding you toward the program that’s right for you. With the W.I.S.E. Method®, you follow an organized and strategic framework that supports informed decision-making and a successful graduate candidacy.
Our postgraduate education guidance begins with a deep exploration of your personal values, interests, and emerging preferences, laying the foundation for ensuring you have the best program list that aligns with your long-term goals.
We help you assess admissions standards, prerequisite coursework, and program expectations so you can apply strategically and meet degree requirements with confidence once enrolled.
We provide step-by-step expert guidance to help you complete the highest quality applications. From ensuring applicants craft the best essays and present the most impactful work and academic resumes to effective interview preparation, our graduate planning experts optimize your candidacy for success in the admissions process.
The last step of graduate school planning includes finalizing application tasks, submitting necessary documents, and making an informed, confident decision that drives long-term success.
Our graduate school admissions consultants guide students and working professionals to prepare, apply, and succeed at top graduate programs.
Here’s a sampling of where our graduate students have pursued their studies:
McMillan Education leverages over 70 years of experience to provide expert postgraduate education guidance to individuals at different stages of their academic and professional careers. From working professionals to recent college graduates and individuals pursuing career changes, we create personalized strategies that drive success throughout the graduate admissions process.
"Don and Sarah have done an amazing job growing their boarding, college and graduate consulting business from a Boston-based firm to an international powerhouse. I've referred many students to them throughout the years because they take a personal interest in every family, and that's highly unusual these days."
Parent from Switzerland"I remember being nervous as I entered what was then the Howland & Spence office in Boston to do some testing and begin to prepare my school search. Thirty years later I returned to McMillan Education to seek the same excellent guidance for my son that I had experienced. After his school search, we signed on for college admission work and my daughter also benefitted from their services. We feel very blessed to have been at the receiving end of such excellent, thoughtful, caring guidance, and their specialized services has meant that all our family's goals have been supported through this one special practice truly at the top of their field."
Finding a parking spot in the Back Bay took forever, and we were already late due to an impromptu dash to CVS to grab the notorious #2 pencils. But my...
This past year our team has had the honor of guiding through the increasingly complex college process nearly 200 seniors, representing 25 countries and 22 states. We anticipate these vastly...
Enhance your candidacy for competitive graduate programs through McMillan Education’s expert services. Contact us for a tailored application strategy.
Yes—our graduate school admissions consultants help students and working professionals gain admission to a wide range of graduate programs, including MBA, JD, LLM, MD, DDS, and PA. We also work extensively with graduate students in the fields of mental health and medical health-related professions.
No—our team works closely with you to identify the graduate programs that best align with your academic and career goals. We implement our W.I.S.E. Method® to help you make the choice of a program that has the educational values, program features, and school culture you are looking for.
Yes, our graduate school admissions consulting services cater to individuals with different interests, academic backgrounds, and professional aspirations. We create a tailored strategy for every client to ensure you are ready to submit a competitive and compelling application.
Our team assists with every part of the graduate application process, including online applications, letters of recommendation, personal statements, and interview preparation. Our graduate school planning is tailored to your needs, so if your desired program requires any unique requirements, we can assist you.
Our graduate school consulting services are offered through both comprehensive application packages and more limited, focused services. Schedule a free consultation to discuss which option best fits your educational needs.
Every graduate school applicant is assigned a consultant who has specific expertise in the area of degree and program focus the applicant is seeking. This consultant provides clear guidance through every step of the process, ensuring continuity and efficacy throughout the applicant’s planning and submission process.
While no educational consultant can guarantee success at your top choice, our expert guidance helps you build a strong application portfolio that optimizes the competitiveness of your candidacy to the graduate program you seek.
The cost of graduate admissions consulting varies based on the scope of services provided. Schedule a free consultation for a tailored quote.
To get started, schedule a free consultation with our team. We’ll reach out to you to discuss your goals, answer your questions, and outline the next steps in the admissions process.
