Judith Painter
College admissions consultant in Sacramento, certified through UCLA
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
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| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Sacramento, California, United States |
| Credentials | College counseling certification, UCLA; Member, Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA); Member, Western Association of College Admissions Counselors (WACAC); BA in Political Science and Religion, Kenyon College; MBA, Cornell University |
Judith Painter is a college admissions consultant who helps high school students find schools that fit them. She spent 10 years as an educator in the Sacramento public school system and earned her college counseling certification through UCLA. She visits over 25 campuses a year so her advice stays current. She has also guided high performing students from disadvantaged backgrounds through Peer Forward, ScholarMatch and College Tracks. Her students live on both coasts.
What Judith helps with
Judith guides students through each step of getting into college, from picking high school courses to making the final choice.
- Choosing high school courses
- Planning college visits and interviews
- Picking standardized tests and test strategies
- Completing college applications
- Getting feedback on essays, personal statements and supplemental questions
- Choosing between final college offers
- Planning around long term academic and career goals
Who Judith works with
Judith's students live on both coasts. They have a wide range of interests and backgrounds, including music, athletics and visual arts. She has also worked with high performing students from disadvantaged backgrounds through several nonprofit groups.
How Judith works
Judith uses a student centered, data driven approach to match each student with schools that fit. She reviews resumes, transcripts and extracurricular activities to think through long term academic and career goals. She also advises on course selection and teacher recommendations, and gives essay feedback as students move through applications.
Background and qualifications
Judith worked as an educator in the Sacramento public school system for 10 years. She earned her college counseling certification through UCLA. She is a member of HECA and WACAC, which give her trainings on current higher education issues. She has worked and volunteered with Peer Forward, ScholarMatch and College Tracks. She holds a BA in Political Science and Religion from Kenyon College and an MBA from Cornell University. She worked with the Peace Corps, then spent time in micro-finance with several nonprofits.
Judith Painter pricing
Programs and services
- Full college application support
- High school course selection
- College list preparation
- College visit and interview strategy
- Standardized test planning
- Essay and personal statement feedback
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The CoachVouch take
Judith visits over 25 college campuses a year and has a background in public education and nonprofit work.
Best for high school students who want a personal, data driven plan for finding and applying to well matched colleges.
Common questions
How much does Judith Painter charge?
Coaching with Judith runs $150 to $240 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Judith Painter help with?
Judith Painter helps with choosing high school courses, planning college visits and interviews, picking standardized tests and test strategies and completing college applications.
Is Judith Painter certified?
Judith Painter lists: College counseling certification, UCLA; Member, Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA); Member, Western Association of College Admissions Counselors (WACAC); BA in Political Science and Religion, Kenyon College; MBA, Cornell University.
Does Judith work with students outside California?
Yes. Her students span both coasts.
Does Judith help students with music, sports or art interests?
Yes. Her students include those with musical, athletic and visual arts interests.
How do I contact Judith Painter?
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