Julie Simons
College admissions counselor for students and parents 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); BA in English with Honors, Phi Beta Kappa, Stanford University; MA in English, Stanford University |
| Practice | Helios College Counseling, LLC |
Julie Simons is a college admissions counselor who helps students and parents understand and manage the application process. She is the founder of Helios College Counseling in Washington, DC. Before starting Helios in 2018, she led college counseling at a South Florida firm. She holds a Stanford English degree and master's, and taught writing at the college level. She also founded a nonprofit that mentored hundreds of girls. She meets with admissions officers each year to stay current.
What Julie helps with
Julie helps students and parents learn what colleges want and how they judge applicants. The goal is to make the process a positive one.
- Understanding how colleges evaluate applicants
- Making the most of high school before applying
- Choosing colleges where a student will thrive
- Managing the college admissions process
- Setting goals and building confidence
Who Julie works with
Julie works with students and their parents as they get ready for college admissions. Her work starts in high school, so students can make good use of those years before they apply.
Background and qualifications
Julie Simons earned a bachelor's degree in English with honors from Stanford University, where she was Phi Beta Kappa. She also earned a master's in English there and did more graduate work at the University of Pennsylvania as a Penn Scholar. She taught high school English at Mercersburg Academy. She then taught freshman writing at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Miami. She directed college counseling at a South Florida firm from 2016 to 2018. She founded Helios College Counseling at the end of 2018. She is a Professional Member of IECA.
Julie Simons pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive college counseling
- Webinars
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The CoachVouch take
Julie is a former college writing teacher and high school English teacher who meets regularly with admissions officers to stay current.
Best for students and parents who want to understand the admissions process and start preparing during high school.
Common questions
How much does Julie Simons charge?
Coaching with Julie runs $130 to $300 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Julie Simons help with?
Julie Simons helps with understanding how colleges evaluate applicants, making the most of high school before applying, choosing colleges where a student will thrive and managing the college admissions process.
Is Julie Simons certified?
Julie Simons lists: Professional Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA); BA in English with Honors, Phi Beta Kappa, Stanford University; MA in English, Stanford University.
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