Jodi Siegel
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Potomac, Maryland
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Potomac, Maryland, United States |
| Credentials | IECA member |
| Practice | College Bound |
Jodi Siegel is a college admissions consultant who helps students and their parents through the college search and application process. She runs College Bound, an independent practice in Potomac, Maryland. The practice has guided families for four decades. Its consultants have worked with students across the US and in over a dozen countries. Support covers high school course choices, testing plans, college lists, essays, interviews, and waitlist strategy.
What Jodi helps with
Jodi works with students from early high school through the final college decision. She helps them find the right colleges and handle each step of applying.
- Selecting high school courses
- Choosing extracurriculars and internships
- Building SAT and ACT testing plans
- Developing a balanced college list
- Planning campus tours and demonstrated interest
- Planning strong recommendation letters
- Brainstorming and editing college essays
- Preparing for college interviews
Who Jodi works with
Clients are high school students and their parents. They include students across the US and international students from over a dozen countries. Families come at different stages, from choosing high school classes to deciding after an application result.
Background and qualifications
Jodi Siegel is part of College Bound, an independent college admissions practice based in Potomac, Maryland. The practice has worked with hundreds of families over the past four decades. Its consultants have helped students across the US and in over a dozen countries. The practice is a member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association, known as IECA.
Jodi Siegel pricing
Programs and services
- College admissions consulting
- Essay tutoring and guidance
- Undergraduate admissions consulting for US and international students
- Campus visit planning
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The CoachVouch take
College Bound has guided hundreds of families over four decades and works with students in over a dozen countries.
Best for students and parents who want help from course planning through the final college decision.
Common questions
How much does Jodi Siegel charge?
Coaching with Jodi runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Jodi Siegel help with?
Jodi Siegel helps with selecting high school courses, choosing extracurriculars and internships, building SAT and ACT testing plans and developing a balanced college list.
Is Jodi Siegel certified?
Jodi Siegel lists: IECA member.
Does College Bound work with international students?
Yes. The practice has worked with students in over a dozen countries and offers undergraduate admissions consulting to international students.
Can College Bound help with essays?
Yes. The team brainstorms and edits college essays and offers essay tutoring.
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