Jeongsu Kim
Admissions consultant for Korean students applying to US colleges and boarding schools
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Seoul, Gangnam-gu, South Korea |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Languages | Korean and English |
| Practice | Edu Washington |
Jeongsu Kim runs Edu Washington, an independent educational consultancy in Seoul. Jeongsu helps international students and their parents apply to US colleges and boarding schools. Jeongsu spent 16 years living and working in the United States. Jeongsu has helped students get into Ivy League schools and more than 100 other well-known colleges. Jeongsu builds application plans, guides Common App essays, and brings in IECA members and advanced-degree experts to work on each application.
What Jeongsu helps with
Kim helps students and parents plan and complete applications to US colleges and boarding schools. Jeongsu focuses on showing each student's own strengths in the application and essays.
- Building a step-by-step plan for US college applications
- Analyzing GPA and SAT or ACT scores
- Sorting and presenting extracurricular activities
- Choosing colleges that fit the student
- Brainstorming and outlining the Common App main essay
- Writing school-specific short essays
- Preparing FAFSA and CSS Profile forms
- Preparing for interviews and boarding school applications
Who Jeongsu works with
Kim works with students from Korea and around the world, including Korean-heritage teens, and with their parents. Clients apply to US colleges or to US boarding schools. Some students live with their parents and others study abroad.
How Jeongsu works
Kim starts with a plan built on how the US education system works, then tracks progress by period for tests, activities and other tasks. Jeongsu reviews grades and activities, suggests schools, and checks every part of the Common App. Jeongsu guides the main essay from brainstorming to outline to final spelling and grammar check. Jeongsu does a last review of the full application before it is submitted. Jeongsu also advises on how to submit SAT scores.
Background and qualifications
Kim lived and worked in the United States for 16 years. Jeongsu draws on that time and on work with other students to advise on applications. Jeongsu has helped students gain admission to Ivy League schools and more than 100 other well-known colleges. Jeongsu is an IECA Professional member and an independent educational consultant. Jeongsu works with IECA full members and master's and PhD level experts on each application. Jeongsu's office is in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.
Jeongsu Kim pricing
Programs and services
- US college application consulting
- US boarding school application consulting
- Information sessions on US college admissions
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The CoachVouch take
Kim combines 16 years of life and work in the United States with an Seoul-based practice that serves Korean families.
Best for Korean and international students and parents who want guidance on US college or boarding school applications.
Common questions
How much does Jeongsu Kim charge?
Coaching with Jeongsu runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Jeongsu from this page for an exact quote.
What does Jeongsu Kim help with?
Jeongsu Kim helps with building a step-by-step plan for US college applications, analyzing GPA and SAT or ACT scores, sorting and presenting extracurricular activities and choosing colleges that fit the student.
Is Jeongsu Kim certified?
Jeongsu Kim lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Jeongsu Kim help with boarding school applications?
Yes. Jeongsu offers consulting for US boarding school admissions as well as college admissions.
Does Jeongsu Kim help with financial aid forms?
Yes. Jeongsu advises on completing the FAFSA and CSS Profile.
How do I contact Jeongsu Kim?
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