Unlock Elite Opportunities.
Start Your College Journey with Confidence
Personalized college admissions coaching for ambitious students in grades 7–12. U.S. and international families welcome
Unlock Elite Opportunities.
Want to see your child walk confidently onto their top-choice college campus?
We make that vision a reality. Forget the last-minute scrambles and tense application battles. Our collaborative approach prioritizes early application completion, transforming the stressful senior year into a season of anticipation.
At College Excellence, we believe the college admissions process should be a time of growth, clarity, and confident decision-making, not stress and uncertainty.
We coach highly motivated students from middle school through high school, helping them navigate the complex admissions landscape and stand out as strong, authentic applicants.
Our students don’t just get accepted—they thrive at their best-fit schools.
Begin Your Child's Journey to Elite Universities Today
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Read What Our Students Say
Our students have gained acceptance to:
Harvard
Yale
Princeton
Brown
Columbia
Cornell
Dartmouth
University of Pennsylvania
Stanford
MIT
Cambridge
Durham University
Rice University
UT Austin
Georgia Tech
Northwestern University
98% of our students get into one of their top three colleges.
But it’s about more than a name. We help students gain clarity on who they are, what they want, and where they’ll thrive. With our expert guidance, families find peace of mind, and students step confidently into a future they’re proud of.
Meet
Judy Young
Ivy League Grad. Admissions Expert. Parent
Judy Young launched College Excellence to help students access the same life-changing opportunities that shaped her own academic and professional journey.
Born and raised in Jamaica, Judy relocated to Philadelphia in her teenage years. She experienced firsthand how access to the right guidance can transform a student’s future. With a B.S. in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from The Wharton School, she brings over 20 years of experience in management, finance, and consulting to her role as an educational coach.
For the past 15 years, Judy has guided students across the United States and around the world to successful admissions outcomes at top institutions, including Harvard, Stanford, MIT, and Cambridge.
Most importantly, she’s a mom who understands the stakes and emotions of the college journey. Her daughters are graduates of Stanford, Harvard, and the Wharton School.
We Are Part of the Largest Private College Admissions Consultant Associations
Our counselors are proud members of the largest private college admissions consultant association. This isn’t just a membership; it’s a commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards in the industry. It signifies rigorous training, adherence to best practices, and access to the latest admissions insights. When you work with us, you’re partnering with counselors who are not only passionate about your child’s success but also held to the highest level of expertise and accountability.
Admissions Support from Middle School to Acceptance Letter
- Academic Planning & Extracurricular Strategy (Grades 7–10)
Build a strong academic profile and engage in impactful, purpose-driven activities that reflect who you are. - College List Building & Essay Coaching (Grades 11–12)
Identify your best-fit schools and tell your unique story through powerful personal statements and supplemental essays. - U.S. and U.K. Application Guidance
Navigate Common App, UCAS, and more with clarity and confidence—whether you’re applying to one school or ten. - Support for International Students
Get expert guidance tailored to global applicants navigating cross-border applications.
Don’t just apply, get accepted.
Ready to take your college application to the next level?
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