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Real parents and students sharing how College Sharks helped them save money, cut stress, and stand out.
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What Families Are Saying—In Their Own Words
Real parents and students sharing how College Sharks helped them save money, cut stress, and stand out.
University of Georgia Student
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George Mason University Student
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Parent of University of Tampa Student
“The Sharks really helped me with my college list. I had reach and safety schools and looked for schools that may give me money. I am now a Terrapin on full scholarship.”
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UMD Business & Finance Major
“Working with College Sharks was such an easy and amazing experience. I was totally blind coming into the college application process… Not only did I apply to my schools, but it helped me get into some of my top schools that I could have only dreamed of. I earned over $70,000 in merit scholarships, helping me compete with other applicants. I highly recommend Sharks.”
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Class of 2025
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About Us
Lee Norwood is the owner of Annapolis College Consulting, a successful entrepreneur and author with majors in Business/Marketing and English from Elon University. Her team has visited over 400 campuses and worked with hundreds of families. Lee excels at connecting with students—helping them find their authentic voice and craft standout essays. Our families average $60–175K in merit aid.
Marcy Cowan who worked for 30+ years as a regulatory lawyer in multinational corporations, has been guiding college-bound students since 1989. A graduate of Georgetown University, she was an alumni interviewer for the University for many years. She is also well-versed in international schools and the International Baccalaureate program. Marcy is the leader of Annapolis College Consulting's Essay Resource Team, and loves helping students write compelling personal statements.
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