About
Bernard J. O’Connell, Ph.D. “Dr. Bernie”
An educational consultant whose advice draws on the admissions committee, the classroom, and the dean’s office.

Background
Experience on every side of the table.
Dr. O’Connell earned his Ph.D. in psychology at the University of Michigan. He has served on a university admissions committee, taught as a professor at two universities, one public and one private, and worked as a dean and administrator in a large public higher education system.
As an academic advisor, counselor, coach, and placement consultant, he works one-on-one with middle and high school students, college and university applicants, and candidates for graduate and professional school.
Credentials
Education and experience.
In Dr. O’Connell’s own summary.
Ph.D., University of Michigan
Psychology.
University admissions committee
Experienced member of a university admissions committee.
Professor
Experienced professor at two universities, one public and one private.
Dean and administrator
Experienced dean and administrator in a large public higher education system.
Advisor, counselor, coach, and placement consultant
For middle and high school students, college and university applicants, and graduate and professional school placements.
One-on-one, near and far
Face to face and virtually, on a local (Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Chicago, Illinois), state, regional, national, and international basis.
Hundreds of clients
Hundreds and hundreds of first- and second-generation clients and referrals.
Contact
Arrange a consultation.
Appointments are arranged by phone. Sessions take place in person in Mequon or by Zoom or FaceTime.
Office
1317 W. Towne Square Rd.Mequon, WI 53092
Contact the office
The most direct way to determine whether we are a fit.
Call Dr. O’Connell for a short conversation about the student and the goal.
(414) 719-1112