Joyce Wong
College admissions consultant for grades 7 to 12 in San Jose, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | San Jose, California, United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member; Independent educational consultant |
| Practice | Mill Creek Academy |
Joyce Wong is an independent educational consultant who helps students and parents with college admissions. She works through Mill Creek Academy in San Jose, California. The Academy began in 1998 as a writing school and now offers admissions packages for grades 7 to 12. It also runs a summer college essay boot camp. Its team serves students across the Bay Area. Sessions and courses are currently held online.
What Joyce helps with
Joyce Wong and her team guide students and families through the college application process. They start planning as early as 7th grade.
- Planning early for college applications
- Writing strong college essays
- Getting started on applications over the summer
- Last minute college advice for seniors
- Building a stronger academic profile
- Choosing summer programs for high school students
Who Joyce works with
The team works with students from 7th to 12th grade and their families. Students come from many academic backgrounds and interests. Families are mostly from across the Bay Area. Seniors can also get last minute college advice.
How Joyce works
The admissions program is built around packages for students in grades 7 to 12. Students can join a summer college essay boot camp to start their applications. Families can book a free 20 minute consultation meeting before choosing a package. All services are held online.
Background and qualifications
Mill Creek Academy began in the summer of 1998 as a writing school. A retired English teacher with 25 years at Mission San Jose High School founded it. It has grown into a full service academy with enrichment courses, test prep and college admissions consulting. Joyce Wong is an independent educational consultant and an IECA Professional member. The Academy is based in San Jose, California.
Joyce Wong pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive college admissions packages
- Summer college essay boot camp
- Free 20 minute consultation
- Online academic enrichment courses
- SAT and AP test preparation
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The CoachVouch take
Joyce Wong's admissions work sits inside an academy that has taught writing and test prep since 1998.
Best for Bay Area families who want to start college planning early and improve essay writing.
Common questions
How much does Joyce Wong charge?
Coaching with Joyce runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Joyce from this page for an exact quote.
What does Joyce Wong help with?
Joyce Wong helps with planning early for college applications, writing strong college essays, getting started on applications over the summer and last minute college advice for seniors.
Does Joyce Wong coach online?
Joyce is based in San Jose, California, United States. Sessions are online.
Is Joyce Wong certified?
Joyce Wong lists: IECA Professional member; Independent educational consultant.
What grades does Mill Creek Academy's admissions consulting cover?
Comprehensive packages serve students from 7th to 12th grade. Seniors can also get last minute college advice.
Are the services online or in person?
All courses and college services are currently held online.
How do I contact Joyce Wong?
Send Joyce a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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