Darla Jones
College admissions consultant for high school students in Pflugerville, Texas
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Pflugerville, Texas, United States |
| Credentials | Professional Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA); Independent Educational Consultant certificate, University of California, Irvine; Doctorate in Educational Leadership, University of Oregon; Master's in Instructional Technology, Johns Hopkins University; B.A. in English & American Literature, Brown University (magna cum laude) |
| Practice | My College Road Consulting |
Darla Jones is an independent educational consultant who helps high school students and their parents with the college application process. She runs My College Road Consulting in Pflugerville, Texas. Before consulting, she spent over 25 years in education, mostly in the Anchorage School District, as a teacher, technology coordinator and administrator. She takes on a limited number of students each year and offers pro bono counseling to students with financial need.
What Darla helps with
Darla helps students plan for life after high school, starting as early as 9th grade. She guides families through the many choices and the stress of applying.
- Choosing course and extracurricular activities
- Building a college list of up to 10 schools
- Planning application timelines, including Early Action and Early Decision
- Brainstorming and revising college essays
- Preparing for mock interviews
- Reviewing financial aid offers and appeal letters
- Planning for college with an IEP or learning differences
- Deciding between in state, out of state, or a gap year
Who Darla works with
Darla works with high school students from 9th grade through senior year, and with their parents. She helps families who are weighing public or private schools, gap years, and costs. She also works with students who have learning differences or an IEP, and with students from all backgrounds.
How Darla works
Darla offers a comprehensive package of up to 30 hours. It includes a personalized online planning portal, free full-length practice SAT or ACT tests, and personality and career inventories to explore majors. She also does transcript review, college visit planning, application management, essay coaching with multiple revisions, and a final review before submission. Families who need less can get up to 15 customized hours.
Background and qualifications
Darla graduated magna cum laude from Brown University with a B.A. in English & American Literature. She earned a Master's in Instructional Technology from Johns Hopkins University and a doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Oregon. She later completed the Independent Educational Consultant certificate program at the University of California, Irvine. She spent over 25 years in education, mostly in the Anchorage School District, as an English teacher, Technology Coordinator and Administrator. She is a Professional Member of IECA and a Brown alumni interviewer.
Darla Jones pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive package, up to 30 hours
- Customized package, up to 15 hours
- Free practice SAT or ACT tests
- Essay coaching
- College list development
- Mock interviews
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The CoachVouch take
Darla has a doctorate in Educational Leadership and over 25 years of school district experience, and she offers pro bono counseling each year.
Best for high school students and parents who want a personalized, step by step plan for college applications.
Common questions
How much does Darla Jones charge?
Coaching with Darla runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Darla from this page for an exact quote.
What does Darla Jones help with?
Darla Jones helps with choosing course and extracurricular activities, building a college list of up to 10 schools, planning application timelines, including Early Action and Early Decision and brainstorming and revising college essays.
Is Darla Jones certified?
Darla Jones lists: Professional Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA); Independent Educational Consultant certificate, University of California, Irvine; Doctorate in Educational Leadership, University of Oregon; Master's in Instructional Technology, Johns Hopkins University; B.A. in English & American Literature, Brown University (magna cum laude).
Does Darla Jones help students with learning differences?
Yes. Her package includes IEP review and a talk about the accommodations available in college.
When should a student start working with Darla?
Students can start as early as 9th grade or as late as the start of senior year.
How do I contact Darla Jones?
Send Darla a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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