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These courses give you direct access to the planning methodology McMillan Education's private clients have relied on for decades, at a fraction of the cost of private consulting. Find the course built for your situation.
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Every course is built by McMillan Education, America's oldest and foremost educational consultancy, backed by seven decades of real admissions outcomes across thousands of students, colleges, and universities.
Frequently Asked Questions
– How do these courses work?
Self-guided online courses built around McMillan Education's proprietary W.I.S.E. Method®. You work through each course independently, at your own pace, using lessons, guided exercises, and downloadable worksheets.
– Are these courses the same as working with a consultant?
Private consulting involves a dedicated consultant managing your process alongside you. These courses deliver the same methodology and institutional knowledge in a self-directed format, at a fraction of the cost.
– How do I know which course to take?
Each course is built for a specific admissions context. Review the catalogue above to find the one that matches where you are in the process.
– Is this course fully self-guided?
Yes. You complete the course at your own pace with a carefully structured framework guiding you through each stage. There are no required live sessions, group meetings, or fixed deadlines. You access lessons, complete worksheets, and progress through structured milestones whenever it works for your schedule.
– How is AI integrated into the course?
Each course includes thoughtful AI-powered exercises built into every milestone. As teachers, we know AI is an advanced research tool that all students need to learn to use productively and accurately to ensure the best possible outcomes – and avoiding costly mistakes must remain front and center, as AI is still far from dependable in this field. AI is a good college search companion when guided appropriately by expert and knowledgeable counselors. These exercises are designed to add efficiency and accuracy to the student's admissions process while enhancing the building of a student-centered, authentic, and impactful admissions profile – harnessing AI as a productive and accurate tool to enhance a student's search power while protecting the authenticity of the student's profile, which is all-important to admissions offices.
– What if the course isn't right for me?
Every course comes with a 7-day money-back guarantee. If it is not the right fit, request a full refund within 7 days of purchase.
– Do these courses work for students outside the US?
Yes. The courses are designed for students applying to US colleges and universities, including international applicants. The UK University Admissions course is specifically built for students applying through UCAS.
– What if I have a question during the course?
You can reach the McMillan team at wiseplaybookhelp@mcmillaneducation.com