Julie Silver
Virtual college admissions consultant serving New Jersey and Pennsylvania families
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | Bachelor's degree, Brown University; Master's degree, University of Pennsylvania; Member, Higher Education Consultants Association |
| Practice | Positioned for Admissions |
Julie Silver is a college admissions consultant and the founder of Positioned for Admissions. She helps students and parents plan for college and finish applications. She works virtually with clients across the United States, mostly in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. She was a Brown alumni interviewer for seven years before she became an independent consultant. Before that, she worked in public relations, nonprofit administration and educational publishing around Philadelphia.
What Julie helps with
Julie guides students and families through each stage of the college admissions process, from building a college list to submitting applications.
- Building a college list
- Planning courses and standardized tests
- Developing and editing college essays
- Planning college visits
- Preparing for college interviews
- Choosing extracurricular and summer activities
- Timing and completing applications
- Finding colleges for students unsure of a major
Who Julie works with
Julie works with students and their parents. Her clients include average students and National Merit scholars. They also include recreational athletes and accomplished artists and performers. Some are undecided about a college major, and others are focused on a career.
How Julie works
Julie offers a package rate that covers the full admissions process. It includes step-by-step guidance and support, college list development, and curriculum and test planning. It also covers essay development and editing, college visit strategies, interview preparation, activities guidance, and help with application timing and completion. She works virtually.
Background and qualifications
Julie earned her bachelor's degree at Brown University and her master's degree at the University of Pennsylvania. Early in her career, she worked in public relations, nonprofit administration and educational publishing in and around Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey. She was a Brown alumni interviewer in the Cherry Hill, NJ area for seven years. She then became an independent college admissions consultant. She is a member of the Higher Education Consultants Association. She attends conferences, workshops and webinars from HECA, the Independent Educational Consultants Association, and the New Jersey Association for College Admission Counseling.
Julie Silver pricing
Programs and services
- Package rate covering full college admissions support
- Virtual consulting
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The CoachVouch take
Julie spent seven years as a Brown alumni interviewer before becoming an independent admissions consultant.
Best for New Jersey and Pennsylvania families who want virtual, start-to-finish help with college admissions.
Common questions
How much does Julie Silver charge?
Coaching with Julie runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Julie Silver help with?
Julie Silver helps with building a college list, planning courses and standardized tests, developing and editing college essays and planning college visits.
Does Julie Silver coach online?
Julie is based in United States. Sessions are online.
Is Julie Silver certified?
Julie Silver lists: Bachelor's degree, Brown University; Master's degree, University of Pennsylvania; Member, Higher Education Consultants Association.
Does Julie Silver work with students outside New Jersey and Pennsylvania?
Yes. She offers virtual consulting to clients throughout the United States. Most of her clients are in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
How do I contact Julie Silver?
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