Linda Jang
College and career counselor for students and parents in Monterey, California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | Monterey, California, United States |
| Credentials | UCLA Certificate in College Counseling; Member of WACAC; Member of HECA; Associate member of IECA |
| Practice | Next Step 4U |
Linda Jang runs Next Step 4U, a college and career counseling practice in Monterey, California. She helps students and parents plan for college and build an application path with less stress. She holds a UCLA Certificate in College Counseling.
What Linda helps with
Linda helps students organize the college process and find schools that fit their interests and strengths. She also covers career assessment and major selection.
- High school course planning
- Choosing summer programs and activities
- Building a college list
- Testing schedule and strategy
- Essay development and editing
- UC application and PIQs
- Interview preparation
- College major selection
Who Linda works with
Linda works with high school students and their parents. She looks at each student's interests, aptitudes and abilities to find the right college. She builds relationships with the student and the family through the whole process.
Background and qualifications
Linda studied Architecture at UC Berkeley and earned a bachelor's degree. She earned her College Counseling Certificate from UCLA and belongs to WACAC, HECA and IECA as an associate.
Linda Jang pricing
Programs and services
- Full college application support
- Individual essay development and editing
- Interview preparation
- Career assessment
- College visits and webinars
- Networking groups
Linda Jang reviews
The CoachVouch take
Best for high school students and parents who want an organized, lower stress college application process.
Common questions
How much does Linda Jang charge?
Coaching with Linda runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Linda Jang help with?
Linda Jang helps with high school course planning, choosing summer programs and activities, building a college list and testing schedule and strategy.
Is Linda Jang certified?
Linda Jang lists: UCLA Certificate in College Counseling; Member of WACAC; Member of HECA; Associate member of IECA.
Does Linda Jang help students choose a major?
Yes. She offers interest inventories, career assessment and college major selection.
How do I contact Linda Jang?
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