Jennie Kent
College and boarding school admissions consultant
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Credentials | Certificate in independent educational consulting, UC Irvine; Master's in Education, Framingham State; B.A., Skidmore College; Professional member, IECA; Member, NACAC and IACAC; Member, HECA |
| Practice | Big J Educational Consulting |
Jennie Kent is an admissions consultant who helps students and parents with college and boarding school placement. She runs Big J Educational Consulting and has worked in this field for ten years. She has visited over 450 schools and universities around the world. She also serves the profession, with time on IECA committees and as faculty for its Summer Training Institute. Each year she puts together admission and financial aid resources for families.
What Jennie helps with
Jennie helps students and parents plan and complete applications to boarding schools, colleges, and universities.
- Reviewing transcripts, testing, and extracurriculars
- Finding a student's strengths and interests
- Building a school or college list
- Planning campus visits and interviews
- Organizing recommendations and deadlines
- Revising essays and applications
- Applying to boarding schools
Who Jennie works with
Jennie works with students and their parents. Her clients are applying to boarding schools, colleges, or universities.
How Jennie works
Jennie starts by reviewing the student's transcript, test results, and activities. She looks at academic, career, and personal interests to find strengths. From there she helps build a school or college list. She then sets up a strategic plan with a suggested timetable for campus visits, interviews, and recommendations. She also revises essays and applications.
Background and qualifications
Jennie holds a B.A. from Skidmore College and a Master's in Education from Framingham State. She earned a certificate in independent educational consulting from UC Irvine. She has worked with students and parents for ten years on college and boarding school placement. She is a professional member of IECA and has served on its Outreach, Global, and Nominating Committees. She has also been faculty for its Summer Training Institute. She belongs to NACAC, IACAC, HECA, the Small Boarding Schools Association, and the Enrollment Management Association. She has visited over 450 schools and universities.
Jennie Kent pricing
Programs and services
- Transcript, testing, and extracurricular review
- School and college list development
- Application and essay revision
- Campus visit and interview planning
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The CoachVouch take
She has visited over 450 schools and universities around the world and helps with both boarding school and college placement.
Best for families who want help with both boarding school and college applications.
Common questions
How much does Jennie Kent charge?
Coaching with Jennie runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Jennie from this page for an exact quote.
What does Jennie Kent help with?
Jennie Kent helps with reviewing transcripts, testing, and extracurriculars, finding a student's strengths and interests, building a school or college list and planning campus visits and interviews.
Is Jennie Kent certified?
Jennie Kent lists: Certificate in independent educational consulting, UC Irvine; Master's in Education, Framingham State; B.A., Skidmore College; Professional member, IECA; Member, NACAC and IACAC; Member, HECA.
Does Jennie Kent help with boarding school applications?
Yes. She helps students with boarding school, college, and university placement.
How do I contact Jennie Kent?
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