Jodi Glou
College admissions consultant for high school students and families
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | M.A. |
| Practice | Custom College Consulting, LLC |
Jodi Glou is a college admissions consultant who helps high school students and their families find the right fit in post-secondary education. She founded Custom College Consulting, LLC. She has worked as an educator, tutor and academic planner for over 25 years. She taught English composition at Montgomery College and co-authored The PR Style Guide while on the faculty at American University. She also worked in public relations at Hill and Knowlton and Feld Entertainment.
What Jodi helps with
Jodi works with students from 9th to 12th grade on planning, college choice and applications. She also helps families who feel stuck in the decision process.
- High school curriculum planning in 9th and 10th grade
- Finding extracurricular and leadership opportunities
- Choosing summer programs and internships
- Picking the right testing method for the student
- Building a college list
- Developing personal essay topics
- Planning college visits
- Financial aid and scholarship applications
Who Jodi works with
Jodi works with high school students, young adults and their families. Her clients include students with learning differences and students with special talents, such as athletes and artists. She also helps students who struggle with the whole decision and application process.
How Jodi works
Jodi's help follows the high school years. In 9th and 10th grade, she plans the curriculum, finds activities and leadership roles, and looks at summer programs. In 11th grade, she builds the college list, attends college fairs with clients, and develops essay topics. In 12th grade, she finishes applications and works on financial aid and scholarships. She works face to face and online with tools like Google Docs and Skype. Her tutoring also builds executive functioning skills.
Background and qualifications
Jodi holds an M.A. and has worked as an educator, tutor and academic planner for over 25 years. She taught English composition at Montgomery College Rockville Campus from 2006 to 2018. She also taught at University of Maryland University College from 2016 to 2018. Before that, she was a full-time faculty member at American University's School of Communication. There she co-authored many journal articles and The PR Style Guide. Earlier, she worked in communications for a combined five years at Hill and Knowlton and Feld Entertainment.
Jodi Glou pricing
Programs and services
- Grade-by-grade admissions planning
- One-on-one sessions in person
- Online sessions by video
- College fair attendance with clients
- Help with college visits
Jodi Glou reviews
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She is a former college English professor and public relations professional who co-authored The PR Style Guide.
Best for families who want help from 9th grade through the final college decision, including students with learning differences.
Common questions
How much does Jodi Glou charge?
Coaching with Jodi runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Jodi Glou help with?
Jodi Glou helps with high school curriculum planning in 9th and 10th grade, finding extracurricular and leadership opportunities, choosing summer programs and internships and picking the right testing method for the student.
Does Jodi Glou coach online?
Sessions are online and in person.
Is Jodi Glou certified?
Jodi Glou lists: M.A..
Does Jodi Glou work with student athletes and artists?
Yes. She works with students who have special talents, including athletes and artists.
How do I contact Jodi Glou?
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