Jody Bothe
Independent college admissions counselor for students and parents in Oregon
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Oregon, United States |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | College Counseling 4 U |
Jody Bothe is an independent college admissions counselor in Oregon who runs College Counseling 4 U. Jody works one on one with high school students and their parents, from freshman year through senior year. Jody and partner Casey Jones bring 45 years of combined experience. Their package includes a one week App Camp, where students finish college applications in the summer before senior year. Hundreds of students and families have used the service.
What Jody helps with
Jody helps students plan for college early and get through the application process. The work covers class choices, college lists, essays and financial aid.
- Choosing high school classes and activities
- Building a college list that fits the student
- Reviewing transcripts and applications
- Editing college essays
- Preparing for college interviews
- Handling deferrals and wait lists
- Finding scholarship resources and learning financial aid steps
- Transferring between colleges
Who Jody works with
Jody works with high school students and their parents. Clients can start anytime from freshman year through senior year. The service also supports students who want to transfer colleges. Parents and teens get ongoing counseling together.
How Jody works
Jody offers a comprehensive package of one on one counseling from freshman through senior year. It starts with a review of grades, test scores and questionnaires. Then the student builds a list of colleges to visit and prepares for visits and interviews. Essay brainstorm sessions follow, then a final college list and application review. The package ends with a one week App Camp that finishes applications in the summer before senior year.
Background and qualifications
Jody Bothe is an independent college consultant and a member of HECA. Jody is a trained parenting and college counseling coach. Together with partner Casey Jones, Jody brings 45 years of combined experience guiding students and parents through education and the college application process. The practice has worked with hundreds of students and families and follows current application steps, testing updates and financial aid procedures.
Jody Bothe pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college counseling
- Comprehensive package from freshman to senior year
- One week App Camp in the summer before senior year
- Essay editing
- Interview prep
- Transfer assistance
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The CoachVouch take
Offers a one week App Camp where students finish their college applications in the summer before senior year.
Best for high school students and parents who want steady help from freshman year through college applications.
Common questions
How much does Jody Bothe charge?
Coaching with Jody runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Jody Bothe help with?
Jody Bothe helps with choosing high school classes and activities, building a college list that fits the student, reviewing transcripts and applications and editing college essays.
Is Jody Bothe certified?
Jody Bothe lists: HECA member.
When can students start working with Jody Bothe?
Students can start anytime from freshman year through senior year of high school.
How do I contact Jody Bothe?
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