Jody Dubuque
College admissions consultant for students and families nationwide
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Financial coach |
| Based in | California, United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | Concierge College Consulting |
Jody Dubuque is an independent college consultant with Concierge College Consulting. Jody helps students and parents with college admissions, from building a school list to final acceptance. The practice pairs each student with one advisor for the whole process. Its advisors have worked with students across the country for more than a decade. The firm also helps with BS/MD programs, art and performance applications, and law and medical school applications.
What Jody helps with
Jody helps students and parents plan and complete college applications. The work covers school choice, essays, aid forms, and deadlines.
- Building a list of target, reach, and safety schools
- Choosing a major
- Common App and UC essay coaching
- Supplemental essays
- Interview preparation
- FAFSA and CSS Profile guidance
- Applying to BS/MD and other highly selective programs
- Keeping application deadlines on track
Who Jody works with
The practice works with students and their parents from across the country. Clients range from first-time applicants to students aiming for elite universities. It also helps students who applied to art or performance programs, athletes seeking scholarships, students facing extreme hardship, and transfer applicants.
How Jody works
Each student works with one advisor in a one-on-one relationship. The strategy is built around that student, from the college list to the final decision. Services include school list strategy, application strategy, activities planning, and interview preparation. The advisors also help with the Common App, Coalition App, UC App, and Apply Texas. Families can start with a free 30-minute strategy call, where an advisor reviews the student's profile and outlines next steps.
Background and qualifications
Jody Dubuque is an independent college consultant and a member of HECA. Jody practices with Concierge College Consulting. The advisors there have spent more than a decade helping students across the country with competitive admissions. The firm was named 2025 College Advisor of the Year by Education Insider Magazine. It has more than 100 five-star Google reviews. Its students have applied to the Ivy League, Stanford, MIT, and other highly selective schools.
Jody Dubuque pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college admissions consulting
- Packages for each stage of the process
- Free 30-minute strategy call
- Essay consulting
- FAFSA and CSS Profile consultation
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The CoachVouch take
Each student gets one advisor for the whole process, from college list to final acceptance.
Best for families who want one-on-one help with competitive college applications.
Common questions
How much does Jody Dubuque charge?
Coaching with Jody runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Jody from this page for an exact quote.
What does Jody Dubuque help with?
Jody Dubuque helps with building a list of target, reach, and safety schools, choosing a major, common App and UC essay coaching and supplemental essays.
Does Jody Dubuque coach online?
Jody is based in California, United States. Sessions are online.
Is Jody Dubuque certified?
Jody Dubuque lists: HECA member.
Does Jody Dubuque help with medical school or BS/MD applications?
Yes. The practice helps with BS/MD and other highly selective programs. It also helps with medical school and law school applications.
Does the practice work with students outside California?
Yes. The practice works with students nationwide.
How do I contact Jody Dubuque?
Send Jody a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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