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    ©2025 julia 해은 kim

    college consulting

    content: high school senior advice, grad school admissions, fulbright application, financial aid and scholarships, college essays, credentials

    updated: 01/30/2025 (work-in-progress!)


     background


    values

    This is YOUR story. A story of ups and downs. The little things that expand into something greater. Unapologetically you. My goal is to guide you, pick your brain apart, and ultimately make sure it’s your voice that shines through. Something that slaps your admissions readers with your heart and soul. Seeking higher education? It’s one of life’s greatest challenges that force you to peer into your insecurities and seek your truth. It’s different for every student, but it’s up to you to shape this challenge into an opportunity to break past your bubble of comfort and set yourself up for success. It’s hard! Intimidating! That’s why you shouldn’t journey this on your own. Each challenge you face will be met with my tiered support every step of the way. 
     You already come with a wealth of experience and knowledge. A unique set of wants and needs that deserve to be prioritized in your higher education journey. Through my mentorship, we will cultivate a collaboration of trust and honest communication to elevate your application process. Together, we will build a strong foundation towards success. 

    results

    • Guided 38+ Portland high school seniors from low-income, underrepresented backgrounds towards multiple college acceptances across Oregon and beyond
    • Led biweekly group sessions on the college admissions process during the height of the pandemic
    • Strategized and opened up opportunities beyond college to support each students’ needs and wants
    • Former student received 10+ college acceptances with impressive financial aid packages with my special guidance - including Lewis & Clark College, University of Portland, Pacific University, University of Oregon, Portland State University, and more
    • Former student earned a Dell Scholarship with a full-ride to their top-choice university with my essay coaching

    resources

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    services

    Individualized Coaching Plan
    After your free consultation, Julia will draft a personalized plan based on your student’s needs and availability. 

    Check-in Brain Storm Sessions
    These check-ins serve to inspire and dig deeper into each student’s story, strengths, and vast experience. Many essay ideas come from these sessions.

    Essay Review
    Julia has over 6 years of essay editing experience and is especially experienced in supporting international students. Essay reviews also include asynchronous, in-line comment editing time.

    College List Development
    It’s not just about getting into highly selective universities, but about finding the best fit colleges for your student. We will get to narrow down a curated list of priority schools based on needs and wants.

    Financial Aid and Scholarship Management
    Half of the fight is getting in; the other half is figuring out how to afford higher education. As an experienced coach in guiding low-income, underserved high school students AND personal experience as a low-income, first-generation student, Julia’s expertise will help your student make their dream college affordable.

    Letter of Recommendation Support
    Asking for letters of recommendation is terrifying! Julia will help develop a list of potential recommendation letter writers, draft a “brag sheet”, and revise resumes.

    Emergency Help
    Last minute application? Forgot about a deadline? It happens to everyone! Julia is here to help with any emergencies that come up 12-24 hours before a deadline.


    Each student receives the following additional support with every coaching plan:

    • 24/7 Communication Availability (Email, Text, Phone Call, KakaoTalk, WhatsApp)

    • Personalized Periodic Progress Reports

    • Weekly/Bi-Monthly Task Reminders

    • Virtual or In-Person Coaching (In-Person only available in Portland, OR/Vancouver, WA)

    • Free 30-60 minute Consultation

    In addition to undergraduate college applications, I have extensive experience in supporting music performance and visual art supplemental applications, graduate school applications, and prestigious scholarship applications such as the Fulbright U.S. Program. Please contact me for more information on specialized coaching services.