Jill Madenberg
College admissions counselor for students and parents in Lake Success, New York
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Financial coach |
| Based in | Lake Success, New York, United States |
| Credentials | Certified Educational Planner; IECA Professional member |
| Experience | 30 years coaching |
| Practice | Madenberg College Consulting |
Jill Madenberg is a private college counselor who helps students and parents with high school planning and college admissions. She runs Madenberg College Consulting in Lake Success, New York. She has more than 30 years of experience and used to work as a high school guidance counselor. She has visited well over 1,000 colleges.
What Jill helps with
Jill helps families plan for college from the start of high school through the final application. She also helps with decisions after applications go in.
- Choosing high school classes and activities
- Planning for standardized testing
- Building a personal college list
- Writing and improving college essays
- Reviewing senior applications
- Analyzing deferrals
- Analyzing waitlist decisions
- Understanding financial aid basics
Who Jill works with
Jill works with students and their parents. Some families start in the early high school years, and others come for one focused need, like an application review. She also serves students who are still deciding on classes, activities and testing, and families who feel overwhelmed by the process.
How Jill works
Jill offers services for each grade level. These include pre-high school advising, freshman and sophomore reviews, junior reviews, and senior meetings. Seniors can get a full application review or essay support from specialized essay coaches. Families can pick a comprehensive package, a service bundle, or hourly advice with Jill. Workshops are offered for juniors and seniors.
Background and qualifications
Jill Madenberg has worked in college counseling for more than 30 years. She has been both a private college counselor and a high school guidance counselor. She is a Certified Educational Planner and a professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association. She has visited well over 1,000 colleges to learn about campus culture and student fit. Her team includes experienced counselors and essay coaches.
Jill Madenberg pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive college guidance
- Comprehensive dual guidance
- Senior application review
- Pre-high school advising
- Custom college list
- Essay specialist support
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The CoachVouch take
Jill has visited well over 1,000 colleges and has worked as both a private counselor and a high school guidance counselor.
Best for families who want help from early high school through college applications, or targeted help with essays, deferrals or waitlists.
Common questions
How much does Jill Madenberg charge?
Coaching with Jill runs $150 to $240 an hour. Message Jill from this page for an exact quote.
What does Jill Madenberg help with?
Jill Madenberg helps with choosing high school classes and activities, planning for standardized testing, building a personal college list and writing and improving college essays.
Is Jill Madenberg certified?
Jill Madenberg lists: Certified Educational Planner; IECA Professional member.
Does Jill Madenberg help after a deferral or waitlist?
Yes. Her services include deferral analysis and advising, and waitlist analysis and advising.
Can families work with Jill before high school starts?
Yes. She offers pre-high school advising, along with freshman and sophomore reviews.
How do I contact Jill Madenberg?
Send Jill a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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