Joan Lockwood
College admissions and career coach for students in Massachusetts
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsIvy League and top schoolsNew grads and studentsResume and LinkedInInterview coachingCareer changeConfidence and self-esteemYoung adults |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach and Life coach |
| Based in | Manchester By The Sea, Massachusetts, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | IECA member |
| Practice | JCVL Academic Advisors |
Joan Lockwood is a college admissions consultant and career coach for students and young adults. She also coaches on confidence and life skills. Her practice is based on the North Shore of Massachusetts, and she serves the Boston area and beyond in person and online. She has worked with over 300 students. Of those, 99% were accepted to one of their top three schools. She starts with guided assessments and honest conversations.
What Joan helps with
Joan helps students choose colleges, apply, and plan their first steps into work. She also builds confidence and life skills in young adults.
- Searching for and choosing the right colleges
- Building strong academic and extracurricular profiles
- Managing college application timelines
- Writing compelling college applications
- Finding an internship or first job
- Making a career pivot
- Building resumes and networking plans
- Sharpening interview skills
Who Joan works with
Joan works with students and young adults. Some are exploring colleges, including highly selective schools or other paths. Others are looking for an internship, a first job, or a career pivot. Parents are also part of the college process. She also helps young adults build confidence in new settings.
How Joan works
Joan starts by listening to what matters to each client. She uses guided assessments, honest conversations, and steady encouragement. Her college work focuses on fit instead of rankings, and she helps students manage timelines. Her site also lists the Birkman Method and a Career Starter Toolkit as part of her work. She offers coaching in person and by video.
Background and qualifications
Joan Lockwood runs JCVL Academic Advisors, an independent practice in Manchester By The Sea, Massachusetts. She is a member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association. She has worked with over 300 students on college admissions. Her services cover college consulting, career coaching for young adults, and confidence and life skills development. She also offers the Birkman Method assessment.
Joan Lockwood pricing
Programs and services
- College consulting
- Career coaching for young adults
- Confidence and life skills development
- Birkman Method assessment
- Career Starter Toolkit
- In-person and virtual coaching
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The CoachVouch take
Joan has worked with over 300 students, and 99% were accepted to one of their top three college choices.
Best for students and young adults who want help choosing a college and planning their first career steps.
Common questions
How much does Joan Lockwood charge?
Coaching with Joan runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Joan from this page for an exact quote.
What does Joan Lockwood help with?
Joan Lockwood helps with searching for and choosing the right colleges, building strong academic and extracurricular profiles, managing college application timelines and writing compelling college applications.
Does Joan Lockwood coach online?
Joan is based in Manchester By The Sea, Massachusetts, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Joan Lockwood certified?
Joan Lockwood lists: IECA member.
Does Joan Lockwood help with career planning as well as college?
Yes. She coaches young adults on internships, first jobs, and career pivots. She helps with resumes, networking, and interviews.
How do I contact Joan Lockwood?
Send Joan a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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