Kelly MacLean
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Northeast Ohio
About
Kelly MacLean is the visionary president and founder of the Kelly MacLean Achievement Center (KMAC), a premier college preparation and career planning service that has transformed the futures of countless students. With a unique background as both a former College Admission Representative and a High School Varsity Soccer Coach, Kelly founded KMAC to guide students through the complex college admissions process, helping them avoid costly mistakes that often lead to missed scholarships, lost opportunities at their choice schools, or misaligned academic paths.
Witnessing firsthand the challenges high school students face in making informed college decisions, Kelly launched her initial venture, College Recruiting Specialists, which rebranded in 2019 as the Kelly MacLean Achievement Center. Today, KMAC is celebrated for its personalized approach, empowering students to select the right colleges, identify promising majors, and maximize scholarship opportunities, all while reducing college expenses. The Center’s comprehensive services include strategic guidance in college selection, subject-specific tutoring, ACT/SAT test prep, application and scholarship essay support, FAFSA preparation, and ongoing mentorship through students’ freshman year of college to ensure a successful transition.
Kelly is a certified John Maxwell Leadership trainer, ACT test prep provider for multiple school districts, and a featured expert contributor for STACK Magazine and STACK.com. Her extensive professional affiliations include the Ohio Association of College Admission Counselors (OACAC), Women in Sports and Events (WISE), the NCAA Compliance Forum, and the Association of Sport Coaching Education. She has served as President of the BNI Westside Connections Chapter, currently represents BNI True North, and has been a previous board member for the Olmsted Falls Soccer Association (OFSA). Kelly’s commitment to student success and her dedication to guiding them toward rewarding futures are the foundations of her impactful career and the thriving achievement center she leads today.
Kelly MacLean Achievement Center (KMAC) delivers results-driven guidance for college admissions, helping students nationwide reach their full potential. Our comprehensive approach yields impressive outcomes: students experience average ACT increases of 4-8 points and SAT improvements of 150-350 points. But we do more than boost scores. Through personalized tutoring, KMAC builds student confidence, enabling them to excel academically and face challenges head-on.
Our program doesn’t stop at academics. Through career exploration and personalized coaching, students identify a path aligned with their strengths and passions, select the right college to support their goals, and engage in standout projects that showcase their unique talents and impact. At every step—from crafting compelling essays to navigating financial aid—KMAC’s expert team supports students and families, reducing stress and creating a seamless college admissions experience. Since 2010, KMAC has empowered students and families to enjoy the journey to college success, making the application process simpler, smarter, and more rewarding.
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Premier