Email Me: info@meganburkephd.com
Megan Burke, PhD
College Counselor & Writing Coach
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College applications aren’t just about getting in—they’re about figuring out who you are and how to tell that story. I offer comprehensive college counseling that supports students through every stage of the process, from early planning and executive skills development to building curated school lists and crafting a cohesive, compelling narrative across personal statements, supplements, activities, and recommendations.
Rather than treating college prep as a checklist, I approach it as a developmental process—helping students clarify what they care about, communicate it with confidence, and make intentional choices about where they want to grow. I begin working with students as early as tenth grade to ensure that process unfolds with time and depth.
I serve as a steady, experienced guide for families—helping to reduce stress, create structure, and offer a supportive buffer between parents and students so the process can remain productive, collaborative, and grounded.
As a writing coach, I help individuals develop writing as a sustainable practice, not just a means to an end. I focus on building habits, clarifying thinking, and cultivating a confident, authentic voice. Whether you’re working on a research paper, writing a thesis or dissertation, developing a high-impact professional project, or simply need support getting unstuck, I meet you where you are and help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
College Counseling
Skill Development
1-1 Coaching
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ABOUT ME
With 25 years in higher education and a PhD, including experience as a tenured professor and service on admissions and scholarship committees, I bring deep institutional knowledge and a mentoring-centered approach to college counseling. I have spent decades working closely with students as they develop their intellectual interests, articulate their goals, and navigate complex academic systems.
Having worked inside higher education for decades, I bring a nuanced understanding of the intellectual, institutional, and human dimensions of college preparataion and admissions. I’m especially attuned to helping students articulate their values, interests, and aspirations in ways that are both genuine and forward-looking.
My background as a published author and educator also shapes my approach to applications and writing. I have extensive experience teaching and mentoring students across disciplines, and I understand how ideas take form on the page, how voice develops over time, and how to help students express themselves with authenticity and precision.
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ESTIMONIALS
"Figuring out my admissions essay with Megan was a breeze. She helped me draft an amazing statement that I feel represented me perfectly. This helped me showcase what I would truly bring to a university. Overall, the experience is one I would recommend." — Jack B., undergraduate student at Fordham
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““Megan is amazing. She is giving me exactly the feedback and encouragement I need to get me through a complicated process. If you are struggling reach out. Megan is making this work enjoyable!”
—Christine E., undergraduate student at Boston College
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"Megan helped me explore different topics that I can consider for my comprehensive exam for my program based upon my interests. Her resources were extremely helpful and I greatly valued her kindness and open-ended questions to learn more about my needs for my writing assignment. I highly recommend her." — Melissa R., PhD student
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ONTACT ME
I'm available for online and
in-person coaching in Eugene, Oregon and surrounding areas.
Interested in working together? Please reach out!
541-525-9369