Application review
We make recommendations that increase the power of your application.
Essay writing prep
We prepare you write a polished essay that perfectly reflects you and tells your story.
interview prep
Mock interviews gives you the opportunity to practice and identify personal growth areas.
college quest
Our group coaching program that helps you apply to college in 30 easy steps.
Meet Judy Young
I’m all about helping (high school students and their families) who want to apply to top-tier colleges and I do that by working together on strategies that will help you chart a course to find your right fit college.
The bit about me
- I’m a certified College and MBA Admissions Coach and an Ivy League graduate myself.
- I created College Excellence because I believe everyone has the capacity to attend college.
- I’ve helped students gain admissions and full-ride scholarships to top schools in the US (including Harvard, Princeton, Stanford, MIT, and Cambridge!)
My personalized strategy session helps you set the roadmap when applying to college, I’ll work with you and your family towards creating college lists, course selection, interviews and summer activities, testing, and essay writing prep for a flawless application!
I’m committed to working with you to understand what you need and develop products or packages that meet your specific needs.
Top Tier College Applications
We help students prepare for the application process and increase the chance of getting accepted.
honest approach
We offer a direct, unbiased review of your application, offering you the best counsel on how to strengthen it.
expert insight
We pair you with a former admissions officer that will offer valuable insight into exactly what colleges are looking for in students.
holistic review
We go over all possible hurdles you didn’t know about, and make recommendations that increase the power of your application.
team-based approach
Family participation is key for success. We work closely alongside the student and family as the guide and coach for a team-based approach.
We Want You To Succeed.
My personalized strategy session helps you set the roadmap when applying to college, I’ll work with you and your family towards creating college lists, course selection, interviews and summer activities, testing, and essay writing prep for a flawless application!
Client Testimonials
Dont’t take our word for it – here’s what our clients say:
Judy was great! Great communication and was very helpful throughout the essay writing process.
Looked through it thoroughly and left very helpful comments 10/10 recommend!
Yiwen
The application process can be a very stressful time for both the student and parents. Having someone like Ms. Young be there to make the process smoother and more pleasant one was quite helpful. I have referred her to many friends and we plan to use her with our 8th grader very soon.
Diego Galvez
Working with Ms. Young was one of the best decisions my boys and I could have made.