Julie Laymon
College advisor and essay coach in Del Mar, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Del Mar, California, United States |
| Credentials | College Consulting Certificate, UCSD |
| Practice | Insight College Advising |
Julie Laymon is a college advisor and essay coach who helps students and their families through the college admissions process. She runs Insight College Advising from Del Mar, California. Before starting her own practice, she was a College Coach for the GEAR UP program at Oceanside High School. She also worked as an Application Reader for UCSD, where she read and rated over 800 applications. She works with local students and students across the U.S.
What Julie helps with
Julie helps students and families handle the many steps of applying to college. She puts extra focus on writing strong college essays.
- Building an ACT and SAT testing strategy
- Creating a personal college list
- Researching merit aid
- Brainstorming and writing college essays
- Navigating the college admissions process as a family
Who Julie works with
Julie works with students and their families. She takes on local students in the San Diego area. She also works with students in other parts of the U.S.
Background and qualifications
Julie worked as a College Coach and AP Language Tutor for the GEAR UP program at Oceanside High School in San Diego. She also worked as an Application Reader for UCSD, where she read and rated over 800 applications. She earned her College Consulting Certificate from UCSD. She later started Insight College Advising, based in Del Mar, California.
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Julie has read and rated over 800 applications as an Application Reader for UCSD.
Best for students and families who want help with test strategy, a college list, merit aid, and essays.
Common questions
How much does Julie Laymon charge?
Coaching with Julie runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Julie from this page for an exact quote.
What does Julie Laymon help with?
Julie Laymon helps with building an ACT and SAT testing strategy, creating a personal college list, researching merit aid and brainstorming and writing college essays.
Is Julie Laymon certified?
Julie Laymon lists: College Consulting Certificate, UCSD.
Does Julie Laymon work with students outside California?
Yes. She is based in Del Mar, California, and works with local students as well as students across the U.S.
How do I contact Julie Laymon?
Send Julie a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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