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Welcome to MC Advising Services LLC

Student Mentoring

Scholastic Advising

College Admissions Counseling

"Dream.  Master.  Create."

Greetings! I am José Iván Román, Founder of MC Advising Services LLC. With over 20 years of industry experience, I provide high-quality advising that yields tangible results while prioritizing student wellbeing. I nurture student intellect, creativity, confidence, and self-expression. My expertise at interpreting college application data informs valuable guidance for success in college preparation and post-secondary career planning. Services are accessible to a diversity of clients and families around the globe.

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It takes a village to support our youth along the journey of personal development. I am proud to serve as leader in a village that reveres authenticity of self, mastery of craft, and love for humanity. I treasure my advisees’  diverse backgrounds and learning styles.​​ MC Advising Services complements the work of our schools' college counselors, academic advisors, coaches, and mentors. ​​

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I am pleased to highlight the following areas in my professional background:​

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  • Higher Education Administration and Student Affairs

  • Developmental Academic Advising (College Student Development Theory)

  • Undergraduate Academic Advising

  • Undergraduate Admissions Counseling

  • Law School Admissions and Enrollment Management

  • College Admissions Consulting

  • College Preparation Mentoring​

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Thank you for connecting with me along your journey. We are the heroes of our own stories.  Dream.  Master.  Create.

José Iván Román, M.A.

  • Founded MC Advising Services LLC in 2022

  • Core Values: Intuition, Originality, Creativity, Authenticity, Service, and Health

  • 20+ years of industry experience

    • Yale University (Yale College)

    • Boston College Law School

    • Northeastern University

    • InGenius Prep, Inc.

    • Solomon Admissions Consulting

    • Freelance and Specialized Contract Projects

  • Proudly serving clients and families around the globe.

  • EN ESPAÑOL y CASTELLANO: Soy un profesional bilingüe. (Bilingual: Fluent in Latin American and Castilian Spanish)

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SERVICES

I. Mentoring for High School Students
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Rising 9th Graders - 12th Grade & Post-Graduate)

II. Scholastic Advising for High School Students
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Rising 9th Graders - 12th Grade & Post-Graduate) 

III. Undergraduate and Transfer College Admissions Counseling*

*Independent Counselor and privately-owned company. Serving clients applying to colleges and universities in the United States of America. (Not affiliated with any college or university.)

STUDENT MENTORING

- High School Students:

Rising 9th Graders to 12th Grade & Post-Graduate -

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SCHOLASTIC ADVISING

- Academic Advising for High School Students -

- Exploration and Selection of Extracurricular Activities -

- Standardized Test Planning - 

- Leadership Skills Development -

- Time Management, Study Routines, and Self Care -

- Note-taking Skills Practice -

- Résumé, Curriculum Vitae (CV), and Cover Letter Writing -

- Interview Coaching -

- Professionalism and Communication -

- Creative Thinking and Expression -

- Application Counseling for Specialized Programs: 

Summer Enrichment Opportunities, Internships, Scholarships, Grants, Competitions, Awards, etc. -

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COLLEGE ADMISSIONS COUNSELING

- Undergraduate Admissions Application Counseling -

- Personal Statements and Supplemental Essay Writing -

- Extracurricular Activities List -

- Standardized Test Planning -

- College List Consulting -

- Intercollegiate Athletics Recruiting (NCAA) -

- Undergraduate Transfer Admissions Application Counseling:

Community or Junior College Students (A.A./A.S.), Four-Year College Students (B.A./B.S.) -

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