Julie Kim
College admissions consultant for students in Irvine, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
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| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Irvine, California, United States |
| Credentials | Master of Education in School Counseling, University of Southern California; Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA); Member, National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions; Former UC Admissions Reader |
| Practice | Cornerstone Collegiate Consulting |
Julie Kim is an independent college admissions consultant in Irvine, California. She works one on one with students and parents from middle school through college transfer. She is a former UC Admissions Reader and holds a Master of Education in School Counseling from USC. She has guided hundreds of students and families since 2011. Her firm, Cornerstone Collegiate Consulting, covers college list building, essay support, and full application management.
What Julie helps with
Julie helps students plan for college early and then manage each step of applying. She also supports students as they prepare to start college.
- Choosing courses and building study habits in middle school
- Planning high school activities and profile strategy
- Building a college list
- Preparing for testing
- Writing college essays with one on one guidance
- Managing college applications
- Preparing for college interviews
- Financial aid questions
Who Julie works with
Julie works with students from 7th grade through college transfer, along with their parents. Middle schoolers build study habits and pick courses. High school students in 9th to 11th grade plan activities, testing, and their college list. Seniors and transfer students get help with essays and applications.
How Julie works
Julie guides families through 5 stages of preparation. Discover covers 7th and 8th grade, with executive function foundations, study habits, and course selection. Explore covers 9th and 10th grade, with communication, career exploration, and activity strategy. Focus covers 11th grade, with application prep, list building, testing, and narrative. Apply covers 12th grade, with application management, essay guidance, interview prep, and financial aid. Thrive covers reviewing offers and preparing for the move to college.
Background and qualifications
Julie Kim holds a Master of Education in School Counseling from the University of Southern California. She is a former UC Admissions Reader, so she has seen applications from the reader's side. She is an active member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association and a member of the National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions. Her students call her Ms. Julie. She has guided hundreds of students and families since 2011.
Julie Kim pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one college counseling
- Middle school high school prep
- College prep for 9th to 11th grade
- Application and essay assistance for 12th grade
- College transfer support
- Introductory meeting
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The CoachVouch take
Julie is a former UC Admissions Reader who guides students from 7th grade through college transfer.
Best for families who want a long-term plan that starts in middle school and continues through college applications.
Common questions
How much does Julie Kim charge?
Coaching with Julie runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Julie from this page for an exact quote.
What does Julie Kim help with?
Julie Kim helps with choosing courses and building study habits in middle school, planning high school activities and profile strategy, building a college list and preparing for testing.
Is Julie Kim certified?
Julie Kim lists: Master of Education in School Counseling, University of Southern California; Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA); Member, National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions; Former UC Admissions Reader.
Does Julie Kim work with middle school students?
Yes. She works with students in 7th and 8th grade on study habits, executive function foundations, course selection, and high school planning.
Does Julie Kim help college transfer students?
Yes. She offers application and essay help for 12th graders and college transfers.
How do I contact Julie Kim?
Send Julie a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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