Joan Stern
College admissions consultant for high school and transfer students
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Credentials | Trained UCLA Alumni Recruiter |
| Practice | College Endeavors LLC |
Joan Stern is a college admissions consultant who helps high school students and transfer students plan for college. She runs College Endeavors LLC. For 11 years she has been a volunteer college advisor at El Camino Real High School in Woodland Hills, a public school with over 3600 students. She is also a trained UCLA Alumni Recruiter and represents UCLA at college fairs around Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
What Joan helps with
Joan covers the full college admissions process, from early course planning in high school to the move into college.
- High school course planning
- Review of academic record and extracurricular activities
- Choosing which colleges to apply to
- Completing college applications
- Essays and personal statements
- Scholarships and financial aid
- Transition to college
- Reviewing general education and transfer requirements
Who Joan works with
Joan works with high school students from 9th through 12th grade on college planning and admission. She also works with students who are transferring from community colleges to four-year schools.
Background and qualifications
Joan has been a volunteer college advisor at El Camino Real High School in Woodland Hills for the past 11 years. The school is a large public high school with over 3600 students. She is also a trained UCLA Alumni Recruiter. In that role she represents UCLA at college fairs around Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Her work includes students in grades 9 through 12 and students transferring from community colleges.
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The CoachVouch take
Joan is a trained UCLA Alumni Recruiter who also has 11 years of experience advising students at a large public high school.
Best for high school students and community college transfer students who want help with every step of the admissions process.
Common questions
How much does Joan Stern charge?
Coaching with Joan runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Joan Stern help with?
Joan Stern helps with high school course planning, review of academic record and extracurricular activities, choosing which colleges to apply to and completing college applications.
Is Joan Stern certified?
Joan Stern lists: Trained UCLA Alumni Recruiter.
Can Joan help students start planning early in high school?
Yes. She works with students from 9th grade on, including high school course planning and review of their academic record and activities.
How do I contact Joan Stern?
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