Mi-Ryoung Kim
Independent college admissions consultant in Livingston, New Jersey
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Livingston, New Jersey, United States |
| Credentials | Professional Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA); Chairperson, IECA Pan-Asia Group; Chairperson, IECA Korea/Japan Group; Member, NACAC; JD, University of Illinois College of Law, magna cum laude; MA in Linguistics, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign |
| Languages | English and Korean |
| Practice | MRK Professional Services, LLC |
Mi-Ryoung Kim is an independent educational consultant in Livingston, New Jersey. She helps high school students and their parents plan for college and complete applications. She has a law degree and a master's in linguistics. She chairs two IECA groups, the Pan-Asia Group and the Korea/Japan Group. She works with students from all backgrounds, including first and second-generation immigrant families. Her services cover course choices, test plans, essays, and final enrollment decisions.
What Mi-Ryoung helps with
Kim guides students through high school planning and the college application process. Parents get support at each step too.
- Choosing courses at the CP, Honors, and AP levels
- Planning SAT and ACT testing and timelines
- Building a college list with safety, target, and reach schools
- Choosing between Early Decision, Early Action, and Regular Decision
- Preparing essays and supplemental materials
- Getting ready for college interviews
- Writing follow-up letters after a waitlist
- Applying to boarding schools, service academies, and ROTC
Who Mi-Ryoung works with
Kim works with high school students and their parents. Some start in the sophomore year and plan through to enrollment. Her clients come from all backgrounds. That includes first and second-generation immigrant families and students who have no older sibling to guide them through applications.
How Mi-Ryoung works
Kim offers a full management package for families who want her to run the whole college planning and application process. Families can also book single sessions to try her work first or to ask specific questions. Her work covers activities and summer plans, major and career interest exploration, and advice on recommendation letters. She also helps with brag sheets, test score submission strategy, and a final review of each application.
Background and qualifications
Kim is an independent educational consultant and a professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association. She chairs the IECA Pan-Asia Group and the IECA Korea/Japan Group. She also belongs to NACAC, the International Association for College Admission Counseling, and the New Jersey Association for College Admission Counseling. She earned a law degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Illinois College of Law. She also holds a master's in linguistics from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a bachelor's in English language and literature from Yonsei University.
Mi-Ryoung Kim pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive college planning and application management
- Single sessions
- Boarding school admissions
- Service academy and ROTC applications
- Test strategy for SAT and ACT
Mi-Ryoung Kim reviews
The CoachVouch take
Kim is a lawyer by training who chairs two IECA groups focused on Asian families, the Pan-Asia and Korea/Japan groups.
Best for families who want one consultant to manage college planning from the sophomore year through the final enrollment decision.
Common questions
How much does Mi-Ryoung Kim charge?
Coaching with Mi-Ryoung runs $130 to $300 an hour. Message Mi-Ryoung from this page for an exact quote.
What does Mi-Ryoung Kim help with?
Mi-Ryoung Kim helps with choosing courses at the CP, Honors, and AP levels, planning SAT and ACT testing and timelines, building a college list with safety, target, and reach schools and choosing between Early Decision, Early Action, and Regular Decision.
Is Mi-Ryoung Kim certified?
Mi-Ryoung Kim lists: Professional Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA); Chairperson, IECA Pan-Asia Group; Chairperson, IECA Korea/Japan Group; Member, NACAC; JD, University of Illinois College of Law, magna cum laude; MA in Linguistics, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Does Mi-Ryoung Kim work with immigrant families?
Yes. She works with students from all backgrounds, including first and second-generation immigrant families.
Does Mi-Ryoung Kim help with boarding school and service academy applications?
Yes. She offers special services for boarding school admissions and for service academy and ROTC applicants.
How do I contact Mi-Ryoung Kim?
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