Judy Young
College and MBA admissions consultant serving students nationwide from Richmond, Texas
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Richmond, Texas, United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | College Excellence |
Judy Young is an independent educational consultant who runs College Excellence in Richmond, Texas. She helps students and parents with college admissions, from middle school planning through senior year, and also guides MBA applicants. Her firm reports 500+ students guided and more than 15 years of experience. Students she has worked with have gained acceptance to Harvard, Stanford and Princeton. She also offers athletic recruiting strategy, research mentorship and internship guidance. She works with families across the country online.
What Judy helps with
Judy helps students plan for college early and build strong applications. She also supports MBA applicants and student-athletes.
- Academic and extracurricular planning from grades 7 to 12
- Writing personal statements and supplemental essays
- Applying to Ivy League and other top schools
- Financial aid guidance
- MBA applications, including Wharton
- Admissions strategy for student-athletes
- Independent research projects to strengthen a profile
- Choosing internships that fit academic and career goals
Who Judy works with
Judy works with students in grades 7 to 12 and their parents. Clients include families of middle schoolers who want to start early and high school students applying to top schools. She also works with international students, student-athletes and MBA applicants. Her families come from across the country. Goals range from state schools to the Ivy League.
How Judy works
Judy starts planning early, often in middle school, and builds a strategy around each student's own profile. Her services cover academic planning, extracurricular choices, essays, research projects and internships. Families also get a toolkit of worksheets, checklists and trackers to stay on schedule. Sessions are held virtually, so families anywhere in the country can work with her.
Background and qualifications
Judy Young is an independent educational consultant and a professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association. She has more than 15 years of experience in college admissions consulting. She runs College Excellence from Richmond, Texas. Her firm has guided over 500 students, including some who gained acceptance to Harvard, Stanford and Princeton. Her work also covers graduate admissions, including MBA applications to programs such as Wharton.
Judy Young pricing
Programs and services
- College admissions consulting for grades 7 to 12
- College essay coaching
- Research projects
- University internship guidance
- Athletic Edge Program for student-athletes
- MBA admissions consulting
Judy Young reviews
The CoachVouch take
She guides families from middle school through college and also advises MBA applicants, including those aiming for Wharton.
Best for families who want to start college planning early and aim for top-tier schools.
Common questions
How much does Judy Young charge?
Coaching with Judy runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Judy Young help with?
Judy Young helps with academic and extracurricular planning from grades 7 to 12, writing personal statements and supplemental essays, applying to Ivy League and other top schools and financial aid guidance.
Does Judy Young coach online?
Judy is based in Richmond, Texas, United States. Sessions are online.
Is Judy Young certified?
Judy Young lists: IECA Professional member.
Can Judy Young work with families outside Texas?
Yes. She offers virtual consulting to families across the country.
How do I contact Judy Young?
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