Judy Muir
College admissions consultant in Houston, Texas
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Houston, Texas, United States |
| Credentials | B.A.; M.Ed.; Ed.M.; CEP; IECA member |
| Practice | Educational Plan |
Judy Muir is a college admissions consultant in Houston, Texas. She helps students and parents find the right college fit through her practice, Educational Plan. She has worked in selective college admissions for nearly three decades. She spent twelve years as Associate Director of College Counseling at The Kinkaid School. She also served nine years as a Teaching Fellow in Educational Neuroscience at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She sits on the advisory board for the Fiske Guide to Colleges.
What Judy helps with
Judy helps students work through selective college admissions and find a college that fits them. She also helps schools build college counseling programs.
- Finding the right college match
- Self-discovery before choosing colleges
- Telling your story clearly in applications
- Easing anxiety around the admissions process
- Selective college admissions
- Building a college counseling program at a new high school
Who Judy works with
Judy works with students and their parents. Families from around the world seek her advice on finding the right college fit. Emerging high schools also hire her to help set up their college counseling programs.
Background and qualifications
Judy Muir holds a B.A., M.Ed. and Ed.M. and is a Certified Educational Planner (CEP). She has worked as a professional counselor and educational consultant in selective college admissions for nearly three decades. She was Associate Director of College Counseling at The Kinkaid School in Houston for twelve years. She spent nine years as a Teaching Fellow for a course in Educational Neuroscience at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She lectures internationally on the college admission process and sits on the National Advisory Board for the Fiske Guide to Colleges.
Judy Muir pricing
Programs and services
- College admissions counseling for students and parents
- Consulting for schools building college counseling programs
Judy Muir reviews
The CoachVouch take
She combines nearly three decades of college counseling with nine years teaching Educational Neuroscience at Harvard's graduate school of education.
Best for students and parents who want a personal, fit-focused approach to selective college admissions.
Common questions
How much does Judy Muir charge?
Coaching with Judy runs $150 to $240 an hour. Message Judy from this page for an exact quote.
What does Judy Muir help with?
Judy Muir helps with finding the right college match, self-discovery before choosing colleges, telling your story clearly in applications and easing anxiety around the admissions process.
Is Judy Muir certified?
Judy Muir lists: B.A.; M.Ed.; Ed.M.; CEP; IECA member.
Does Judy Muir work with families outside the United States?
Yes. Families and students from around the world seek her advice on finding the right college fit.
Does Judy Muir help schools as well as families?
Yes. Emerging high schools ask her to help set up college counseling programs, including writing a mission statement, hiring and training staff, and linking students to admission officers.
How do I contact Judy Muir?
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