About

Marco DeGaetano

Marco DeGaetano,
Independent Educational Consultant

Educated in Florence, Italy, the US, and the UK, Marco DeGaetano has:

Top-Notch Academic Credentials:

  • Harvard College, BA cum laude, Classics
  • University of Chicago, MA, Comparative Literature
  • University of Colorado Law School, Juris Doctor (studied comparative law at Oxford during 3rd year)
  • UCLA, Certificate in College Counseling

In-depth Experience in College Counseling, Essay Coaching, Career Exploration and Test Preparation:

  • Alumni Interviewer, Harvard University, 1992 – 1996
  • College Admission and Careers Counselor, Accelerated Schools, Denver
  • Over 20 years experience coaching college application essay-writers
  • Over 20 years experience teaching SAT & ACT test prep

A History of Working Closely with Young People:

  • Over 20 years experience teaching English, Public Speaking, Theater and Foreign Languages
  • Instructor, Dept. of Theater and Dance, University of Colorado
  • Instructor, Dept. of French and Italian, University of Colorado
  • Instructor, Dept. of Romance and Germanic Languages, Wayne State University
  • Coach, Northridge High School Debate Team
  • Founder, Northridge High School Latin Club

Offering 15 years of Experience in College Placements:

Marco’s students have been accepted at many of the finest colleges and universities in the nation in the U.S. and Canada, including:

  • Harvard University

  • MIT

  • University of Michigan

  • Kenyon College

  • Scripps College

  • Vassar College
  • Cal Tech

  • Smith College
  • Bryn Mawr

  • Grinnell College
  • Loyola Marymount

  • Bard College

  • University of Washington

  • Cal Poly

  • Wellesley College
  • St. Olaf College

  • University of British Columbia

  • Colorado College

  • Colorado School of Mines

“Marco’s interview prep was immensely helpful for me. Like a real interviewer, Marco asks the difficult questions; unlike a real interviewer, he videotapes your practice sessions and gives you feedback on both your answers and your mannerisms. Definitely recommended, especially for those applying to schools with emphasis on the interview!”

Arianna, a Harvard freshman, was also accepted at MIT and Smith

Marco is a member of the Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA) and the College Consultants of Colorado professional association.

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Marco DeGaetano,
Independent Educational Consultant

Educated in Florence, Italy, the US, and the UK, Marco DeGaetano has:

Top-Notch Academic Credentials:

  • Harvard College, BA cum laude, Classics
  • University of Chicago, MA, Comparative Literature
  • University of Colorado Law School, Juris Doctor (studied comparative law at Oxford during 3rd year)
  • UCLA, Certificate in College Counseling

In-depth Experience in College Counseling, Essay Coaching, Career Exploration and Test Preparation:

  • Alumni Interviewer, Harvard University, 1992 – 1996
  • College Admission and Careers Counselor, Accelerated Schools, Denver
  • Over 20 years experience coaching college application essay-writers
  • Over 20 years experience teaching SAT & ACT test prep

A History of Working Closely with Young People

  • Over 20 years experience teaching English, Public Speaking, Theater and Foreign Languages
  • Instructor, Dept. of Theater and Dance, University of Colorado
  • Instructor, Dept. of French and Italian, University of Colorado
  • Instructor, Dept. of Romance and Germanic Languages, Wayne State University
  • Coach, Northridge High School Debate Team
  • Founder, Northridge High School Latin Club

Marco’s students have been accepted at many of the finest colleges and universities in the nation in the U.S. and Canada, including:

  • Harvard University

  • MIT

  • University of Michigan

  • Kenyon College
  • Scripps College

  • Vassar College

  • CalTech

  • Smith College
  • Bryn Mawr

  • Grinnell College

  • Loyola Marymount

  • Bard College
  • University of Washington

  • Cal Poly
  • Wellesley College

  • University of British Columbia

  • University of Washington

  • Colorado College

  • Colorado School of Mines

Marco is a member of the Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA) and the College Consultants of Colorado professional association.

heca
college consultants of colorado
Marco DeGaetano
“Marco’s interview prep was immensely helpful for me. Like a real interviewer, Marco asks the difficult questions; unlike a real interviewer, he videotapes your practice sessions and gives you feedback on both your answers and your mannerisms. Definitely recommended, especially for those applying to schools with emphasis on the interview!”
Arianna, a Harvard freshman, was also accepted at MIT and Smith

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