Jodi Sears
College admissions consultant and former high school volunteer counselor
Jodi Sears began volunteering in her local high school's College and Career office for almost eight years before working privately at The Academic Match and Synergy Academics while completing the UCLA College Counseling Certificate Program. She now runs Jodi Sears College Admissions Consulting, guiding freshmen through transfer and graduate applicants.
Personalized approach focused on managing expectations and helping students write essays that showcase their own stories.
Jodi Sears pricing
Good fit if
- You want help with college admissions
- You want help with college essays
- You want help with transfer students
- You want help with financial aid and scholarships
- You're a student (or the parent of one)
Jodi Sears reviews
What to check before you hire Jodi
- Lists these credentials: UCLA College Counseling Certificate Program.
- Background: Volunteered in her local high school's College and Career office for almost eight years
- Ask Jodi for 2 client references who had a goal like yours.
About Jodi Sears
| Focus areas | |
|---|---|
| Works with | Students |
| Credentials | UCLA College Counseling Certificate Program |
| Practice | Jodi Sears College Admissions Consulting |
Background
- Volunteered in her local high school's College and Career office for almost eight years
- Worked privately at The Academic Match and Synergy Academics while completing the UCLA certificate
- Speaker at College Nights in local school districts and tutoring centers
Common questions
How much does Jodi Sears charge?
Coaches like Jodi Sears typically charge $70 to $130 an hour.
What does Jodi Sears help with?
Jodi Sears focuses on college admissions, college essays, transfer students and financial aid and scholarships.
Does Jodi Sears have reviews?
Jodi Sears has no reviews on CoachVouch yet.
Is Jodi Sears certified?
Jodi Sears lists: UCLA College Counseling Certificate Program.
How do I contact Jodi Sears?
Request an intro on this page. It's free, and we'll connect you with Jodi and, if you want, 2 or 3 similar coaches to compare.
Similar coaches to compare
Tick "Compare" on any coach to add them to your intro request.
Alida Smit
Alida Smit runs Alida Smit College and Career Consulting after 30-plus years teaching, including students with learning disabilities, and working as a high school College & Career Advisor. She specializes in serving first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students.
Jodi Siegel
Jodi Siegel has 10 years of experience as an independent educational consultant, working with about 30 families a year as part of a four-person practice called College Bound. She previously worked in the undergraduate admissions office at George Washington University, where she reviewed freshman and transfer applications.
Nicole Hosemann
Nicole Hosemann founded On My Way Consulting in 2014 and has worked as an independent educational consultant since 2013. Before that, she worked as a school-based college advisor and high school teacher, and her team now works virtually with students across the country.
Rita Waters
Rita Waters runs The Critical Path to College, working with grades 9-12 across public, private, charter, and faith-based San Diego schools. She reads for a national scholarship organization and offers pro bono services to underrepresented students and military families.
Browse related
Last updated September 2026. Request a correction.