Jenny Kim
Independent college admissions consultant in Fayetteville, Arkansas
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States |
| Credentials | M.Ed; M.Acc; Member, IECA; Member, NACAC; Author, A Guide to U.S. College Admissions |
| Experience | 13 years coaching |
| Languages | English and Korean |
| Practice | JennyEdu, LLC |
Jenny Kim is an independent educational consultant in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She guides students and parents through U.S. college admissions under her practice, JennyEdu. She has more than 13 years of experience and worked as an instructional designer at the University of Arkansas. She wrote A Guide to U.S. College Admissions. Her students have earned admission to schools such as Harvard, MIT, Caltech, Johns Hopkins and Washington University in St. Louis. She also serves international students, including families in Korea.
What Jenny helps with
Jenny helps students plan and complete applications to top U.S. colleges. She also works with families who are new to the U.S. system.
- Planning a strategy for U.S. college applications
- Rebuilding and organizing the Common App
- Choosing colleges that fit a student's strengths
- Applying to top 50 U.S. schools
- Guiding international students through U.S. admissions
- Building academic and extracurricular profiles in grades 9 to 11
Who Jenny works with
Jenny works with high school students and their parents. Her programs cover grades 9 to 12. She also helps international students, including families in Korea, who need help understanding U.S. colleges and how to apply.
How Jenny works
JennyEdu runs two programs by grade level. The Coaching Program is for students in grades 9 to 11. The Admission Program is for students in grades 11 to 12. Jenny works with families over several years in some cases, so students can build their academics, activities and confidence before they apply.
Background and qualifications
Jenny Kim holds an M.Ed and an M.Acc. She has done Ph.D. studies in Language, Literacy, and Culture at the University of Iowa. She worked as an instructional designer at the University of Arkansas. She has been an independent educational consultant for more than 13 years. She is a member of IECA and NACAC, and she wrote A Guide to U.S. College Admissions. She also guided her own two children to Harvard University and Williams College.
Jenny Kim pricing
Programs and services
- Admission Program for grades 11 to 12
- Coaching Program for grades 9 to 11
- Consultation
Jenny Kim reviews
The CoachVouch take
Jenny is an IECA member who serves both English and Korean speaking families and wrote a guide to U.S. college admissions.
Best for students and parents, including international families, who want a long-term plan for top U.S. colleges.
Common questions
How much does Jenny Kim charge?
Coaching with Jenny runs $150 to $240 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Jenny Kim help with?
Jenny Kim helps with planning a strategy for U.S. college applications, rebuilding and organizing the Common App, choosing colleges that fit a student's strengths and applying to top 50 U.S. schools.
Is Jenny Kim certified?
Jenny Kim lists: M.Ed; M.Acc; Member, IECA; Member, NACAC; Author, A Guide to U.S. College Admissions.
Does Jenny Kim work with international students?
Yes. She works with international students and offers her services in English and Korean.
What grades does JennyEdu cover?
The Coaching Program serves grades 9 to 11. The Admission Program serves grades 11 to 12.
How do I contact Jenny Kim?
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