✨ 100% Free Workshops

Help Your Students Become Competitive Applicants for Selective Colleges

Host a free, customized workshop led by college admissions consultant Judy Young. Every participant leaves with a free toolkit and actionable next steps—designed specifically for your students’ needs.
No cost to your school
Custom workshop for each group
Free toolkit for every participant

How It Works

From booking to toolkit delivery, we make hosting a workshop simple. Zero hassle for your staff—you host the talk, we handle everything else.

1

Schedule Your Workshop

Pick a date and share your students' needs. We'll customize the workshop content specifically for your group.

2

Host the Event

Judy Young delivers a 40-minute talk plus Q&A on your campus. You host, we handle everything else.

3

Students Get Their Toolkit

Every participant receives a free, comprehensive toolkit with worksheets, action plans, and resources.

4

Optional Next Steps

Families can book affordable one-day mini-sessions for personalized deliverables—all completed in 24-36 hours.

🎯 Every workshop is custom-built for your students’ specific needs—no duplicates, no generic content.

Pathway 2

Elite College Readiness for High Achievers

Your brightest students need more than good grades to stand out. This workshop gives them clarity on what selective colleges actually evaluate and a strategic toolkit to position themselves as competitive applicants.

What Selective Colleges Evaluate

  • A course plan that matches appropriate rigor with consistent or rising grades
  • Evidence of curiosity and initiative—projects, leadership, or service with results
  • Strong recommendations that speak to classroom habits and character
  • Clear, authentic writing—essays, statements, and personal narratives
  • Strategic depth over activity stacking—quality over quantity
  • Preparation is not about doing everything—it’s about doing the right things, consistently, over time.

    The Free Toolkit Includes

    Competitive Positioning Assessment

    Helps students understand how their current choices compare within highly selective admissions.

    Standout Student Profile Builder

    Supports students in developing depth, direction, and coherence across academics and activities.

    Academic Readiness Sprint

    Concrete actions to raise rigor, demonstrate intellectual engagement, and strengthen academic signals.

    Leadership & Impact Upgrade

    Move from participation to ownership by designing leadership efforts that produce real outcomes.

    Narrative & Differentiation Map

    Shape how the application is understood and strengthen clarity across all components.

    Ready to Empower Your Students?

    Schedule a free workshop customized for your school. Every student leaves with a toolkit and clear next steps.

    Schedule Your Workshop
    Pathway 1

    Academic Edge for Student-Athletes

    A jaw-dropping highlight reel gets attention, but admissions still needs to see the classroom, the character, and the community. When that proof is missing, great athletes stall. Academic Edge solves this.

    The Free Toolkit Includes

    Academic Edge Portfolio

    A polished one-page academic profile that links to the sports reel—coaches and admissions see classroom fit in one minute.

    Story Bank & Essay Kit

    10 tailored prompts, story outlines, a 150-word bio, and elevator pitch so athletes speak clearly about who they are beyond the sport.

    Impact Micro-Project Blueprint

    A 4-6 week project plan that proves initiative and community impact—what selective schools value most.

    Recommender Packet

    A tidy kit teachers use to write strong, specific letters with resume, brag sheet, and theme bullets.

    One-Minute Academic Video

    A short video introduction that pairs with the portfolio and sports reel—voice and character beyond statistics.

    Why Coaches Host Academic Edge

  • Selective colleges read for course rigor, grades, curiosity, and writing—not only athletic fit
  • Clear academic proof speeds internal approvals when coaches share files with admissions
  • Fast turnaround—every mini-session is finished in one day
  • Zero hassle for staff—you host the talk, we handle bookings and delivery
  • Students leave with proof they can show coaches and admissions immediately
  • No fee to the school with a 10-athlete minimum

    Meet Judy Young

    College Admissions Consultant
    Judy Young brings years of experience helping students navigate the complex world of selective college admissions. Her approach combines strategic insight with genuine care for each student’s unique journey.
    She created the Academic Edge and Elite College Readiness programs to democratize access to the guidance that helps students present their best, most authentic selves to admissions committees.

    Ivy League Insight

    Deep understanding of what selective colleges look for

    Hundreds of Students

    Proven track record helping students reach top schools

    Custom Approach

    Every workshop tailored to your students' needs

    98% Success Rate

    Students accepted to their top choice schools

    Where Workshop Participants Have Been Accepted

    Students who've used our toolkit and guidance have earned admission to the world's most prestigious universities.

    Harvard
    Yale
    Princeton
    Brown
    Columbia
    Cornell
    Dartmouth
    University of Pennsylvania
    Stanford
    MIT
    Cambridge
    Durham University
    Rice University
    UT Austin
    Georgia Tech
    Northwestern University
    …and many more top-tier institutions across the United States and abroad.
    100% Free • No Strings Attached

    Everything Included in Your Workshop

    Host a professional college readiness workshop at zero cost. Here's what you and your students receive:

    Custom Workshop for Your Students

    Every session is tailored to your specific student population—athletes, advanced learners, first-gen, or mixed groups.

    Complete Toolkit for Every Participant

    Worksheets, action plans, and resources students can use immediately. Valued at $150—yours free.

    Insider Admissions Insights

    Learn what selective colleges actually look for—beyond grades and test scores.

    Flexible Scheduling

    We work around your calendar. 40-minute talk plus Q&A fits into any class period or event.

    Actionable Next Steps

    Students leave with a clear roadmap—not vague advice—for their college journey.

    Optional Follow-Up Sessions

    Families can book affordable one-day mini-sessions for personalized deliverables.

    No cost to your school
    No sales pitch during workshop
    No obligation to book follow-ups
    100% Free for Schools

    Ready to Host a Workshop?

    Give your students the competitive edge they need. Schedule a free workshop and watch them transform into confident, prepared applicants.

    Contact Judy Young

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