Jackie Woolley
Independent college admissions consultant in Southern California and Jackson Hole
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Parents and Athletes |
| Based in | Wilson, Wyoming, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | Ph.D.; Professional member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA); Member, Western Association for College Admission Counseling (WACAC); Specialized Certificate in College Counseling, UCSD; IECA Summer Training Institute, 2014 |
| Practice | Summit College Counseling |
Jackie Woolley is an independent college admissions consultant who helps students and their families plan for college and complete applications. She founded Summit College Counseling in 2013 after working as a clinical psychologist. She works in person and remotely from offices in Southern California and Jackson Hole, Wyoming. She also mentors first-generation students and counsels for a Wyoming non-profit that supports them.
What Jackie helps with
Jackie helps students find colleges that fit them and finish strong applications. She keeps the process organized and lowers stress for families.
- Planning courses and activities for college applications
- Building a balanced list of colleges
- Advice on which tests to take and when
- Writing resumes and activities lists
- Personal statements and essays
- Applying to selective colleges
- Early action and early decision
- Transfer options
Who Jackie works with
Jackie works with students and families from many academic, income and geographic backgrounds. She is comfortable with students who have learning differences or mental health issues. She also works with athletes, international students and high performing students. She has helped students apply to grad school and nursing programs.
Background and qualifications
Jackie Woolley, Ph.D., began her career as a clinical psychologist in private practice. She used cognitive therapy with adults, children and teens facing depression, anxiety and stress related disorders. After helping her own 3 children apply to college, she moved into college counseling. She finished the Specialized Certificate in College Counseling at UCSD in spring 2013 and founded Summit College Counseling. In 2014 she attended the IECA Summer Training Institute at Claremont McKenna College. She co-led the IECA San Diego Regional Group for many years.
Jackie Woolley pricing
Programs and services
- Hourly sessions
- Twenty hour prepaid package
- Comprehensive junior and senior packages
- Summer workshops
- In-person and remote meetings
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The CoachVouch take
Jackie is a former clinical psychologist who now guides students through college applications and volunteers with first-generation students.
Best for students and parents who want organized, lower stress help with college applications, including students with learning differences.
Common questions
How much does Jackie Woolley charge?
Coaching with Jackie runs $130 to $300 an hour. Message Jackie from this page for an exact quote.
What does Jackie Woolley help with?
Jackie Woolley helps with planning courses and activities for college applications, building a balanced list of colleges, advice on which tests to take and when and writing resumes and activities lists.
Does Jackie Woolley coach online?
Jackie is based in Wilson, Wyoming, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Jackie Woolley certified?
Jackie Woolley lists: Ph.D.; Professional member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA); Member, Western Association for College Admission Counseling (WACAC); Specialized Certificate in College Counseling, UCSD; IECA Summer Training Institute, 2014.
Does Jackie Woolley work with students who have learning differences?
Yes. Her practice includes students with learning differences and mental health issues.
Can Jackie help with applications beyond undergraduate college?
Yes. She has helped students with grad school essays and nursing school applications.
How do I contact Jackie Woolley?
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