Julie Simons
College admissions counselor in Washington, DC
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Washington, District of Columbia, United States |
| Credentials | Professional Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA); MA in English, Stanford University; Phi Beta Kappa, Honors in English, Stanford University |
| Practice | Helios College Counseling, LLC |
Julie Simons is a college admissions counselor who helps students and parents manage the application process. She founded Helios College Counseling at the end of 2018. Before that, she was Director of College Counseling at a South Florida firm from 2016 to 2018. She earned an MA in English from Stanford and taught writing at the college level. She also meets with admissions officers throughout the year to keep up with changes at colleges.
What Julie helps with
Julie helps students and families understand how colleges evaluate applicants. She also helps students make the most of high school while they prepare to apply.
- Understanding what colleges look for and how they evaluate applicants
- Managing the college admissions process with less stress
- Choosing schools where a student will thrive
- Gaining acceptance to well-matched colleges
- Making the most of high school before applying
- Setting goals for college and beyond
Who Julie works with
Julie works with high school students and their parents. Her services cover the whole college admissions process. She offers a complimentary consultation so families can see if the fit is right before they commit.
Background and qualifications
Julie Simons earned a BA in English with Honors from Stanford, graduating Phi Beta Kappa, and an MA in English from Stanford. She did more graduate work at the University of Pennsylvania as a Penn Scholar. She taught high school English at Mercersburg Academy, then freshman writing at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Miami. In 2008 she founded GirlFuture, a nonprofit for girls in southeast Florida. She directed college counseling at a South Florida firm from 2016 to 2018, then started Helios. She is a Professional Member of IECA.
Julie Simons pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive college counseling
- Complimentary consultation
- Webinars
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The CoachVouch take
Julie combines a Stanford English background and years of teaching college writing with regular meetings with admissions officers.
Best for students and parents who want a full, guided approach to the college admissions process.
Common questions
How much does Julie Simons charge?
Coaching with Julie runs $130 to $300 an hour. Message Julie from this page for an exact quote.
What does Julie Simons help with?
Julie Simons helps with understanding what colleges look for and how they evaluate applicants, managing the college admissions process with less stress, choosing schools where a student will thrive and gaining acceptance to well-matched colleges.
Is Julie Simons certified?
Julie Simons lists: Professional Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA); MA in English, Stanford University; Phi Beta Kappa, Honors in English, Stanford University.
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