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- Our clients average $72K in merit-aid offers THINGS HAVE CHANGED SINCE YOU WENT TO COLLEGE - stick with us and give your student the advantage they deserve!
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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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University of Maryland Student
George Mason University Student
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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 leads Annapolis College Consulting's Essay Resource Team and loves helping students write compelling personal statements.
“We want to reach more families and students at an affordable price point.”
Hundreds of families have unlocked over $0 in merit-aid scholarships!