Joyce Wong

Independent college admissions consultant in San Jose, California

Admissions ConsultantSan Jose, California, United States$150 to $225 an hour
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Hourly rate range$150 to $225 an hour
Focus areas
Works withStudents and Parents
Based inSan Jose, California, United States
CredentialsIECA Professional member
PracticeMill Creek Academy

Joyce Wong is an independent educational consultant in San Jose, California. She helps students and parents with college admissions through Mill Creek Academy. The academy has served families since 1998. It offers college admissions packages for grades 7 to 12 and a summer college essay boot camp. The academy also runs enrichment classes and test prep, so families can get several kinds of help in one place.

What Joyce helps with

Joyce works with college bound students and their parents on the application process. The focus is on making it less stressful and building student confidence.

  • Starting the college application process early
  • College essay writing
  • Summer essay preparation before applications
  • Admissions planning for grades 7 to 12
  • Test prep for SAT, AP and Common Core exams
  • Building core academic skills

Who Joyce works with

Joyce works with college bound students in grades 7 to 12 and their parents. Mill Creek Academy also teaches younger students in grades 1 to 12 through its enrichment courses, so families can stay with one academy as their child moves through school.

How Joyce works

Mill Creek Academy offers comprehensive college admissions consulting packages for grades 7 to 12. In the summer it runs a college essay boot camp and college essay workshops to prepare students for applications. Its enrichment classes use a seminar style in small groups. Test prep options include SAT preparation in the summer, AP Boot Camps in April and Common Core courses in winter.

Background and qualifications

Joyce Wong is an independent educational consultant based in San Jose, California. She is a professional member of the IECA. She works through Mill Creek Academy, which has served families since 1998 and has over 25 years of teaching and educational guidance. The academy offers academic enrichment for grades 1 to 12, test preparation and college admissions consulting.

Joyce Wong pricing

Hourly rate range
$150 to $225 an hour
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Programs and services

  • Comprehensive college admissions packages
  • Summer college essay boot camp
  • College essay workshops
  • 14-week Math and Science Program
  • 12-week Language Arts Program
  • SAT preparation
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Offers college admissions consulting inside an academy that also provides enrichment classes and test prep, running since 1998.

Best for families who want admissions guidance, essay help and test prep from one academy.

Common questions

How much does Joyce Wong charge?

Coaching with Joyce runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.

What does Joyce Wong help with?

Joyce Wong helps with starting the college application process early, college essay writing, summer essay preparation before applications and admissions planning for grades 7 to 12.

Is Joyce Wong certified?

Joyce Wong lists: IECA Professional member.

What grades does Mill Creek Academy's admissions consulting cover?

Its college admissions packages are for students in grades 7 to 12. Enrichment courses cover grades 1 to 12.

Does Mill Creek Academy help with college essays?

Yes. It runs a summer college essay boot camp and essay workshops to prepare students for applications.

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