JDC Consulting
Navigating paths to success
Providing excellent service to students and their families since 2012.
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JDC Consulting does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity
For more info, email juliedunncrawford2@gmail.com.
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College Choices are more complex than ever.
"Students at public four-year institutions paid an average of $3,190 in tuition for the 1987-1988 school year, with prices adjusted to reflect 2017 dollars. Thirty years later, that average has risen to $9,970 for the 2017-2018 school year. That's a 213% increase."
CNBC, November 29, 2017
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"Over 44.7 million Americans have student loans on file, adding up to a staggering $1.56 trillion in February, 2019. The class of 2018 walked off the stage with an average debt of $29,200. The US Census reported in 2019 that 32% of Americans held a bachelor's degree or higher."
LexingtonLaw.com, February 20, 2020
Individualized,
Customized Student
​Plans
Each student has their own dreams and goals and talents so they should each have their own plan for achieving those and finding the best fit for their skills and interests. We work with each student to learn what is most important to him/her/them about what they want their lives to look like. It's a lot to ask of a high school student so sometimes it means weeding out what the student knows they don't want to do. We research programs, scholarships, schools, and careers that might spark the student's interest. We set up plans and timelines for each student to meet their needs.
Different Students
Require Different
Approaches
Some students respond best to in-person meetings.
Some students just want a text check-in once a week.
Some students need daily encouragement.
Some students respond best to brainstorming sessions via videoconferencing.
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The point is, each student is different and has different needs to do their best work during this process. We work with the student and the parent to learn what combination of approaches will inspire and support the student throughout our time together.
Resume Building
Leadership Projects
Enrichment Programs
Gap Years
There is more to applying to college than submitting the application on time. There is more to high school than preparing your resume for college applications. True, students who want to be competitive will have strong academics and extracurricular activities. We work together to help students enrich their high school years while also building up their college applicant profile. Whether it's a leadership project that meets a need in the community or creating a new club at their school, we serve as a resource to help students. Out-of-classroom experiences can change people's lives, whether it's over a summer or a year abroad after graduation. We seek out opportunities for students to make the most of their high school years while they are boosting their competitive edge for colleges and scholarships.
In The News
COVID-19 and Colleges
The coronavirus has changed
many things in our lives,
including the college
experience. The next few years
will be different for students
applying to schools and
programs and scholarships.
This is a new approach for
all of us but having a college
coach on your side to help
you and your student figure
out the new normal will be
helpful.
Let us do the legwork
Between college mailings
and emails and information
from guidance counselors,
it's easy to be overwhelmed
by the sheer amount of
information out there. We can
help you wade through it all
with an educated and unbiased
eye and see what is the best fit
for you and your student.
Begin Now
The consistent thing parents
say is, "I wish I had started
with you earlier!" If you have
a high school student, even
a freshman, it's a great time
to design a plan for success
beyond high school
graduation.