Jyoti Jain
College admissions consultant for STEM, business and pre-med students in Palo Alto
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Palo Alto, California, United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | IECA professional member; WACAC member; Certificate in Career Planning and College Counseling, UC Berkeley Extension; Master's in Chemistry, Baylor University; MBA in Hospitality and Marketing, Golden Gate University |
| Practice | Jain College Consulting |
Jyoti Jain is an independent college admissions consultant in Palo Alto, California. She runs Jain College Consulting and helps high school students and their parents through the college application process. She focuses on students in STEM, business and pre-med tracks. Jyoti holds a Master's in Chemistry and an MBA, and she visits colleges to learn their culture and programs. All client work is done virtually.
What Jyoti helps with
Jyoti guides families through the college application process. She helps students find a college that fits them academically, socially and financially.
- Choosing a major and career direction
- Academic counseling and course selection
- Building a balanced college list
- Choosing extracurricular activities
- Planning the testing schedule
- Financial aid and scholarships
- Writing college essays and applications
Who Jyoti works with
Jyoti works with high school students and their parents. She specializes in students who plan to follow STEM, business or pre-med tracks. Her senior package is built for juniors and seniors who need help with essays and applications.
How Jyoti works
Jyoti offers three packages. The comprehensive package gives one-on-one guidance on major and career choice, course selection, school choice, activities, testing, financial aid and essays. The senior package focuses on essays and applications for juniors and seniors. The college list package starts with a student discovery session and includes tools for researching colleges. It ends with a preliminary and balanced college list. Families can also book hourly help for essays only.
Background and qualifications
Jyoti has a Master's in Chemistry from Baylor University and an MBA in Hospitality and Marketing from Golden Gate University. She earned a Certificate in Career Planning and College Counseling from UC Berkeley Extension. She is a member of the Western Association of College Admissions Counseling and a professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association. Through research and college visits, she has learned the culture, educational philosophy and academic programs of colleges, with a focus on STEM, business and pre-med.
Jyoti Jain pricing
Programs and services
- Free 45 minute college consultation
- Comprehensive package
- Senior package
- College list building package
- Hourly essay help
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The CoachVouch take
Jyoti pairs a Master's in Chemistry and an MBA with college visits, which supports her focus on STEM, business and pre-med students.
Best for families of students heading into STEM, business or pre-med who want one-on-one virtual guidance.
Common questions
How much does Jyoti Jain charge?
Coaching with Jyoti runs $130 to $300 an hour. Message Jyoti from this page for an exact quote.
What does Jyoti Jain help with?
Jyoti Jain helps with choosing a major and career direction, academic counseling and course selection, building a balanced college list and choosing extracurricular activities.
Does Jyoti Jain coach online?
Jyoti is based in Palo Alto, California, United States. Sessions are online.
Is Jyoti Jain certified?
Jyoti Jain lists: IECA professional member; WACAC member; Certificate in Career Planning and College Counseling, UC Berkeley Extension; Master's in Chemistry, Baylor University; MBA in Hospitality and Marketing, Golden Gate University.
Can families get help with essays only?
Yes. Families can book Jyoti on an hourly basis for essays only.
How do I contact Jyoti Jain?
Send Jyoti a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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