Margot Dorion

College Counseling, Administration, Human Development
805-684-4127 x248
Margot_Dorion@cate.org

BA, Colby College
Appointed: 2002

Margot Dorion began her career teaching history, coaching, and dorm parenting before transitioning to college counseling—a role she has excelled in for over two decades. At Cate, she supports students in identifying colleges, navigating financial aid, planning courses, and maximizing their experience. She collaborates on parent programming, leads college trips, and oversees the University of California A-G course submission process.

Having visited over 100 campuses, Margot combines deep knowledge with a personalized approach to help students find the right fit. She also serves on the Academic Leadership Team and Admission Committee.

A proud mom to Molly '18, Olivia '22, and Charlie '26, Margot enjoys hiking, biking, swimming, and exploring new places. She has a soft spot for animals and never passes up a hole-in-the-wall ice cream stand.