JDC Consulting
Navigating paths to success
Providing excellent service to students and their families since 2012.
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.
Background
Julie Dunn Crawford
In 2012, Julie saw need in for additional support for high school students and their families to navigate the college admission and scholarship application process. Gone are the days when most students apply to one school and are awarded enough scholarship money to cover the costs of the educational experience. She began with just a handful of students, coaching them through their applications during their senior year of high school. She expanded to include sophomore and junior students because for some students, starting to think about their college goals their senior year was too late. She helps students explore options for summer enrichment programs, internships, job shadows, gap year programs, and work-school hybrids. While there are certain common tasks for students looking for plans beyond high school graduation, Julie believes each student is unique and deserves a personalized plan for success.
Education
Julie attended the University of Louisville on a full-tuition Trustees' Scholarship and graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science. She was an admissions counselor at the university while in graduate school earning her master's in higher education. Julie also was awarded scholarships from national and regional organizations, selected from a large pool of essay applicants. While in college, she was awarded scholarships from the Resident Student Association, Student Government Association, and the Student Activities Board. Because of her efforts to achieve these scholarships, Julie was able to graduate with both degrees with no student loan debt. Her husband also had multiple scholarships through college, as did her three children.
Career Highlights
Assistant Director of Student
Development Programs, University of
Southern Indiana, 1993-1999
Admissions Consultant, University of
Louisville, 2000, 2007
Teacher/Home School Program
Director, Cornerstone Academy
of Eastside Praise, 2006-2013
Director, World Class Academy
2013-2015
Global Game Changers, Americorps
2017-2018
Editor, Wine in the Sand, and Lightning
Crashes: Angels of War Chronicles, Thunderstruck
by James T. White
Contributor, TeachThought.com, 2020
Leadership Louisville Center office coordinator, 2021 - 2024
Drama by George, teaching artist
Arts and Sciences Dean's Advisory Council,
University of Louisville, 2024 - present
Director, Girl Scouts Area 13 Day Camp
2010-2013
Program Aide Director, Girl Scouts Area 13 Day Camp, 2014-2017
Team Leader, Preschool Ministry
Southeast Christian Church
2010-2022
Girl Scout Leader, 2004-2017
La Leche League Leader, 2003-2016
Delta Zeta Sorority National Training Team
1999-2003
Julie has years of experience working with teenagers. Her personality puts both students and parents at ease and allows them all to feel comfortable working together, even as stressful deadlines approach. She provides a layer of support to both families and students as they navigate the often confusing world of selecting a college. She believes each student has unique gifts and talents and a path for their life that is completely their own. She works diligently to provide information and resources to each student and parent so they have a variety of options when it comes time to make the decision about what to do after high school graduation. She has worked with students who have chosen a traditional four-year college program, an accelerated program, community college, military service, gap year, and a plan to work their way through school. There is more than one path to success and she helps students and families find the one for them.
Julie and her family, January, 2019
Photo: Maria Marchal Photography
A college coach can help you find the best programs and schools and scholarships for your student. Working with Julie can help you and your student enjoy the high school years more because you are not worrying about what will happen after graduation.