Your Guide to a College Degree
Cothrum Consulting provides guidance for students and parents on the journey to a college degree
Assistance with academic course selection, extracurricular activities and community participation, and selection of a college or university are fundamental aspects of the support provided by Cothrum Consulting throughout the college visit and application process.
Cothrum Consulting partners with students and their families to identify colleges that best fit the student’s talents and interests, helps facilitate the application process, and offers support during the first year of college.
Meet your guide to less stress in college selection
Dr. Carrie Cothrum received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Baylor University. After earning her Master of Arts degree in History from the University of Texas at Tyler, she completed a Doctorate of Philosophy in United States History at Texas Christian University.
She has taught courses at Hill College, Collin County Community College, Lon Morris College, and Texas Christian University.
During her tenure at Lon Morris College, Dr. Cothrum served as an Admissions
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Counselor and Recruiter, Registrar, and Director for Institutional Research and Accreditation. She worked in the development of Coping With College, a residence life program for freshmen, and led the institution in the implementation of a student information system.
Dr. Cothrum also directed the re-accreditation process and served as the Chief Academic Officer while holding the position of Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Cothrum Consulting offers 7 admission services
Important for college success, our seven services cover college selection, college visit preparation, application support, essay editing, deadline management, academic planning, and campus life transition.
As an independent educational consultant, Dr. Cothrum can play a beneficial role for you
Dr. Cothrum says, “Helping a student select the right college can be one of the most daunting tasks a family can face. I provide families with the resources to make informed decisions as students process information from relatives, school counselors, teachers, test preparation professionals, and college admissions staff.”
Finding the right college, transitioning to campus life
Her services benefit high school students and their families as they transition to collegiate life. She offers guidance and resources that facilitate the planning for, selection of, and application to colleges or universities.
Dr. Cothrum can assist students in gaining admission to a school that best fits their interests and abilities. A successful college application process culminates not only with an acceptance letter, but also with the attainment of the desired college degree, a foundation for personal satisfaction and success.
Each client gets personal attention, expert guidance
As a consultant, Dr. Cothrum believes her education and experience as a college administrator, instructor, and advisor allows her to guide students and parents through this difficult task. As a committed student advocate, she offers personal attention to each client.
Dr. Cothrum’s background positions her to help students not only with the application process, but with the preparation for the larger issues of college survival. These issues that often prove challenging for even the most accomplished students during their first few semesters away from home.
Your Guide to a College Degree!
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