Jodi Sears
College admissions consultant for high school and graduate applicants
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Credentials | Certificate, UCLA College Counseling program |
| Practice | Jodi Sears College Admissions Consulting |
Jodi Sears is a college admissions consultant who helps high school students and graduate school applicants get through the application process. She spent almost eight years volunteering in a high school College and Career office. She then began working with students privately while completing the UCLA College Counseling certificate. She has guided freshman applicants, athletes, transfer students and graduate students, and helped students earn merit scholarships.
What Jodi helps with
Jodi helps students pick schools, meet deadlines, write strong essays and understand financial aid.
- Creating a road map so no application deadline is missed
- Writing short answers, essays and personal statements
- Revising and editing student essays
- Preparing for admissions interviews and recommendation letters
- Choosing which SAT, ACT, Subject Test and AP exams to take
- Completing the FAFSA and CSS Profile
- Applying for merit aid and private scholarships
Who Jodi works with
Jodi works with prospective college freshmen, athletes, transfer students and graduate school applicants. She also helps high school students who want to explain their personal stories and achievements in their applications.
How Jodi works
Jodi builds each student a school list in a spreadsheet. She also makes a road map of application deadlines. She helps students with their essays, coaching them on how to tell their own stories, then revising and refining their drafts.
Background and qualifications
Jodi began by volunteering weekly in her local high school's College and Career office after the College Counselor position was cut for budget reasons. She stayed for almost eight years. There she spoke with college representatives and students and helped manage special projects. She then started working privately with students at The Academic Match and Synergy Academics while completing the UCLA College Counseling certificate. She now runs her own LLC. She has also spoken at College Nights in local school districts and at tutoring centers.
Jodi Sears pricing
Programs and services
- Full college application guidance
- College list and deadline road map
- Essay and personal statement coaching
- Financial aid and scholarship guidance
Jodi Sears reviews
The CoachVouch take
Jodi spent almost eight years volunteering in a high school College and Career office before starting her own consulting practice.
Best for students and families who want a personalized plan for applications, essays and scholarships.
Common questions
How much does Jodi Sears charge?
Coaching with Jodi runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Jodi from this page for an exact quote.
What does Jodi Sears help with?
Jodi Sears helps with creating a road map so no application deadline is missed, writing short answers, essays and personal statements, revising and editing student essays and preparing for admissions interviews and recommendation letters.
Is Jodi Sears certified?
Jodi Sears lists: Certificate, UCLA College Counseling program.
Does Jodi Sears work with transfer and graduate students?
Yes. She has counseled transfer students and graduate students, along with prospective freshmen and athletes.
Can Jodi help with financial aid and scholarships?
Yes. She advises on the FAFSA and CSS Profile and guides students applying for merit aid and private scholarships.
How do I contact Jodi Sears?
Send Jodi a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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