Julie Ekkers
College and law school admissions consultant in Minnesota's Twin Cities
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $240 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Financial coach |
| Based in | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | Certified Education Planner; Certificate in Independent Educational Consulting, University of California-Irvine; Law degree, DePaul University College of Law; IECA Professional member |
| Practice | College Connectors |
Julie Ekkers is an independent educational consultant in Minnesota's Twin Cities. She helps students and their families find strong college fits and complete their applications. She is a former admission professional and holds a law degree. That gives her special depth in law school preparation and pre-law counseling. She is also known for essay development and review. She works through College Connectors, a group practice, and meets clients in person, online, or both.
What Julie helps with
Julie helps students choose colleges and build strong applications. She also guides students who are thinking about pre-law studies or law school.
- Finding colleges that fit a student
- Developing and reviewing application essays
- Understanding highly selective college admissions
- Understanding merit aid
- Preparing for law school applications
- Counseling students considering pre-law studies or law school
Who Julie works with
Julie works with all types of students on a variety of application matters. She serves 20 families in each graduating class. Her total caseload is 30 to 40 students. Some families work with her on the whole process. Others come for help with essays and other parts of the application.
How Julie works
Julie offers a guided search and application process through College Connectors. Families work one-on-one with her. Meetings can be in person, virtual, or a blend of both. Some students get comprehensive support from start to finish. Others get help with essays and specific application pieces. In the fall 2018 cycle she worked comprehensively with 2 students and helped 13 more with essays and other parts of their applications.
Background and qualifications
Julie is a former admission professional who became an independent educational consultant. She graduated from Northwestern University. She later earned her law degree from DePaul University College of Law in Chicago. After that she began her career in higher education. She is a Certified Education Planner. She also earned a certificate in Independent Educational Consulting from the University of California-Irvine. She is a professional member of IECA. She has volunteered for College Possible, which helps underrepresented students get into and finish college.
Julie Ekkers pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive one-on-one college admissions guidance
- Essay development and review
- Law school preparation and application counseling
- In-person or virtual meetings
Julie Ekkers reviews
The CoachVouch take
A former admission professional with a law degree who has special depth in law school applications and pre-law counseling.
Best for students and parents who want one-on-one help with college essays, selective admissions, merit aid, or law school applications.
Common questions
How much does Julie Ekkers charge?
Coaching with Julie runs $150 to $240 an hour. Message Julie from this page for an exact quote.
What does Julie Ekkers help with?
Julie Ekkers helps with finding colleges that fit a student, developing and reviewing application essays, understanding highly selective college admissions and understanding merit aid.
Does Julie Ekkers coach online?
Julie is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Julie Ekkers certified?
Julie Ekkers lists: Certified Education Planner; Certificate in Independent Educational Consulting, University of California-Irvine; Law degree, DePaul University College of Law; IECA Professional member.
Does Julie Ekkers help with law school applications?
Yes. She has special depth in law school preparation and application. She also counsels students who are considering pre-law studies or law school.
How do I contact Julie Ekkers?
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