Julie Layden
College admissions counselor for high school students in Medfield, Massachusetts
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Medfield, Massachusetts, United States |
| Credentials | Professional member of IECA |
| Practice | Finding U College Counseling, LLC |
Julie Layden is an independent college counselor who helps high school students and their parents plan for college and apply. She founded Finding U College Counseling in Medfield, Massachusetts. Julie began in admissions as a campus ambassador and later worked as an admissions counselor who reviewed applications. She has met with hundreds of students and families. She offers full start-to-finish counseling and a focused Common App essay package.
What Julie helps with
Julie helps students build a college plan and turn it into strong applications. She works on timelines, college lists, and essays.
- Building a balanced college list
- Setting realistic application timelines and deadlines
- Writing Common App and supplemental essays
- Exploring majors and careers
- Choosing high school courses that fit college goals
- Planning summer experiences that show fit to a major
- Mapping out a standardized testing plan
- Preparing for college tours and interviews
Who Julie works with
Julie works with high school students and their parents. She starts with families as early as sophomore year. She also supports juniors and seniors. Some students need full guidance from start to finish. Others already know their direction and need help with a college list and the Common App essay.
How Julie works
Julie starts with a deep talk about who the student is, what they care about, and what they want for the future. She uses an interest and personal styles inventory to explore majors and careers. Then she builds a structured timeline and breaks the application into manageable steps. The full package includes up to 40 hours of counseling. The essay package includes up to 5 hours of support.
Background and qualifications
Julie Layden founded Finding U College Counseling. She started in admissions as an ambassador while in college. She later became a counselor and met with hundreds of students and families. She has worked as an admissions counselor who reviewed applications, and as a college counselor who guides students in writing them. She is a professional member of IECA. She attends college counseling conferences, tours campuses, and connects with other counselors to keep her knowledge current.
Julie Layden pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive start-to-finish college counseling
- Common App personal essay package
- College list development support
- Initial call to plan the right support
Julie Layden reviews
The CoachVouch take
Julie has seen admissions from both sides, as an admissions counselor reviewing applications and as a college counselor guiding students.
Best for families who want a calm, organized plan and a best-fit college over a big-name school.
Common questions
How much does Julie Layden charge?
Coaching with Julie runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Julie from this page for an exact quote.
What does Julie Layden help with?
Julie Layden helps with building a balanced college list, setting realistic application timelines and deadlines, writing Common App and supplemental essays and exploring majors and careers.
Is Julie Layden certified?
Julie Layden lists: Professional member of IECA.
Can Julie Layden help with just the college essay?
Yes. She offers a package with up to 5 hours of Common App essay support, from brainstorming to final submission.
When should a student start working with Julie?
Students can start as early as sophomore year. That gives time to plan courses, summer experiences, and testing.
How do I contact Julie Layden?
Send Julie a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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