Judy Young
College and MBA admissions coach for domestic and international students
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Credentials | BSc in Economics, University of Pennsylvania; MBA in Marketing and Finance, Wharton School; College Admissions Certification, UC Irvine; College Admissions Certification, Rice University |
| Practice | College Excellence |
Judy Young is a college and MBA admissions coach. She helps domestic and international students choose schools and apply. She is the CEO of College Excellence and works as an independent educational consultant. She holds an MBA in Marketing and Finance from Wharton and a BSc in Economics from Penn. Her students have gained admission and full-ride scholarships at Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, MIT and Cambridge University.
What Judy helps with
Judy helps students pick the right colleges and MBA programs and then build strong applications.
- Choosing colleges and MBA programs
- Guidance through the application process
- Reviewing application essays
- Preparing for admissions interviews
- Planning a test strategy
- Selecting the right courses
- Managing the application process from start to finish
- Applying to top US and international schools
Who Judy works with
Judy works with both domestic and international students. They apply to college or to MBA programs. Her clients include students aiming for top schools in the US and abroad, and students who want to win scholarships.
How Judy works
Judy offers a full package for college admissions. It covers college selection, essay review, interview prep, test strategy and course selection guidance. She also gives application guidance and manages the process so students stay on track from start to finish.
Background and qualifications
Judy Young is an Ivy League graduate. She earned a BSc in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA in Marketing and Finance from the Wharton School. She also holds College Admissions Certification from UC Irvine and from Rice University. She is the CEO of College Excellence and works as an independent educational consultant. Her students have gained admission and full-ride scholarships at top schools in the US and abroad.
Judy Young pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive college admissions consulting package
- College and MBA selection
- Application guidance
- Essay review
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The CoachVouch take
Judy holds an MBA from Wharton and a Penn degree, and she coaches both college and MBA applicants.
Best for domestic or international students who want help applying to top colleges or MBA programs.
Common questions
How much does Judy Young charge?
Coaching with Judy runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Judy from this page for an exact quote.
What does Judy Young help with?
Judy Young helps with choosing colleges and MBA programs, guidance through the application process, reviewing application essays and preparing for admissions interviews.
Is Judy Young certified?
Judy Young lists: BSc in Economics, University of Pennsylvania; MBA in Marketing and Finance, Wharton School; College Admissions Certification, UC Irvine; College Admissions Certification, Rice University.
Does Judy Young work with international students?
Yes. She provides admissions counseling for both domestic and international students.
How do I contact Judy Young?
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