Heejung Laird
College admissions consultant for students and families in Nashville
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsCollege essaysGrad school and PhDInternational studentsTransfer studentsCareer changeJob searchResume and LinkedInNew grads and students |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | Nashville, Tennessee, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member; Independent Educational Consultant certificate with distinction, UC Irvine; Doctorate in education |
| Languages | English and Korean |
| Practice | Song & Laird Education Partners |
Heejung Laird is an independent educational consultant who helps students and parents with college admissions. She runs Song & Laird Education Partners in Nashville, Tennessee. Before consulting, she earned a doctorate and worked in global organizations. She holds a certificate with distinction from UC Irvine. She has visited colleges and met admissions officers to give informed advice. Her firm also offers essay help, transfer applications, graduate school guidance, and career counseling.
What Heejung helps with
Heejung helps students plan for college and apply with a clear process. She also supports families with career planning and school transitions.
- Planning for college in 8th to 10th grade
- Completing college applications in 11th and 12th grade
- Finishing applications in a late senior year rush
- Writing and revising college essays
- Applying to military academies and ROTC
- Transferring to a new college
- Applying to graduate school
- Building a resume and searching for jobs
Who Heejung works with
Heejung works with students from 5th to 12th grade and their parents. She helps local and international students, and immigrant families. Her firm also supports college transfer students, graduate school applicants, and people who need resume and job search help.
How Heejung works
The firm offers programs by grade level, from early planning in 8th to 10th grade to a senior rush that starts in June. Goal-based options include an essay package, a capstone project, and an aptitude, interest and career search. Group bootcamps cover applications and essays. Writing programs meet for one hour a week. Families can also attend admissions seminars.
Background and qualifications
Heejung finished college in South Korea. She then moved to the US and earned a doctorate before age 30. She built a career in global organizations, working in education and development. She later became an independent educational consultant and earned a certificate with distinction from UC Irvine. She is an IECA Professional member. She has visited colleges and universities, met admissions officers, and joined professional organizations. Her business partner is also a doctoral-trained educator.
Heejung Laird pricing
Programs and services
- Early planning program for 8th to 10th grade
- College application program for 11th and 12th grade
- Senior rush program
- Essay package
- Capstone project
- Aptitude, interest and career search
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The CoachVouch take
She is a Korean-born educator with a US doctorate who guides local and international students and immigrant families, in both English and Korean.
Best for students and parents, including international and immigrant families, who want a step-by-step plan from early high school through applications.
Common questions
How much does Heejung Laird charge?
Coaching with Heejung runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Heejung from this page for an exact quote.
What does Heejung Laird help with?
Heejung Laird helps with planning for college in 8th to 10th grade, completing college applications in 11th and 12th grade, finishing applications in a late senior year rush and writing and revising college essays.
Is Heejung Laird certified?
Heejung Laird lists: IECA Professional member; Independent Educational Consultant certificate with distinction, UC Irvine; Doctorate in education.
Does Heejung Laird help with military academy admissions?
Yes. The firm offers admissions consulting for military academies and ROTC.
Does Heejung Laird work with students before 11th grade?
Yes. The firm has an early planning program for 8th to 10th grade. It also runs writing programs for students from 5th grade.
How do I contact Heejung Laird?
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