About Me
My Experience
Michelle L. Mauren, M.S., L.S.C.
Career and College Advisor
Michelle holds a M.S. in Secondary School Counseling from Minnesota State University, Mankato, a K-12 Principal license from University of Minnesota, and a Certificate in College Admission Counseling from UCLA. Michelle is certified to administer the Highlands Ability Battery Career Assessment.
As an Adjunct Professor at Hamline University, Michelle teaches graduate students in the College Admission Process and recently retired as a College Counselor for District 112. Michelle’s previous experience includes 29 years of academic, college and career counseling in private and public schools, in standardized testing, career assessment, four year educational planning, and high school transcript review.
Michelle also has extensive experience as a private educational & college consultant in the Twin Cities, Wisconsin, California,
New Mexico, Illinois, Michigan and Washington. She also authored "Charting Your Course" booklets, a Career and Academic Planning Guide.
My Approach
Finding the Best School Fit for You
An organized, personalized educational plan cannot be overemphasized. I assist families to make informed educational decisions whether entering high school, choosing the right college, deciding whether to transfer from one college to another, or embarking upon a graduate school or specialized career training program.
As an experienced educational consultant with over 29 years of experience, I am committed to helping you identify the most successful and fulfilling educational options for your son or daughter. I will guide you step-by-step through this exciting yet sometimes overwhelming process.
Why Me?
What are your Natural Abilities?
Knowing your abilities is an important part of the College Admission Process. I use the Highlands Ability Battery Career Assessment to help my students discover their natural abilities. Studying the pattern of abilities that are areas of strength for an individual reveals important clues as to the kinds of learning environments, academic subjects, and potential careers that are well-suited to build on those aptitudes.
Matching these innate strengths with the academic programs and campus resources of each college is key for successful college counseling.