GJ Education Consulting

Personalized education consulting services for students and their families.

I have only been able to survive the college application process because of Gweneth.

Alyssa G.Student

Gweneth is an extraordinary person who has tutored all four of my children, preparing them for entrance exams and helping with the application process to universities abroad. She is a great teacher full of common sense and has a wide knowledge of universities in the UK and USA.

Carolina S.M.Parent

Working with Gweneth as an undergrad and graduate student was phenomenal! She understood my objectives and provided personalized tools that helped me achieve my educational goals.

Mateo O. M.Student

My three oldest children are in prestigious universities in Spain and the UK, pursuing their dreams and goals. Gweneth was key to this achievement. She is now working with my youngest son.

Maria E.Parent

En el mundo educativo es muy difícil encontrar profesionalidad, dedicación, orden y rigor; Gweneth reúne todas esas condiciones.

Maria G-T.Parent

Gwen is a great support for our children. She motivates them and coaches them so they can undertake the English-language challenges they face!

Ines O.G.Parent

Why us.

We provide personalized international education consulting services to students and their families.

 

Applying to a US, UK or European institution of higher learning, whether undergraduate or graduate, is daunting even for native English speakers.

We work as a team with students and their families to help them navigate through the process, from identifying the student’s academic interests and goals to making the final college selection.

We also offer services to students before they are college-bound with the objective of enhancing their eventual application. These include guiding them during their high school years on extracurricular activities and volunteer opportunities as well as summer and gap year programs.

Our mission is to ensure that each student, regardless of previous academic success, is optimally placed in an institution of higher education where the student can thrive both academically and socially.

Our services are offered in a series of modules. Some families may only need help with developing the student’s college application.   Others may only want help with essay writing or standardized tests. We offer different pricing structures depending on each family’s requirements.

Whatever the level of service, we strive to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible. We work in English or in Spanish, face-to-face or virtually.  And we take pride in answering all questions thoroughly and clearly.

What drives us.

Our Mission Statement.

Our mission is to ensure that each student, regardless of previous academic success, is optimally placed in an institution of higher education where the student can thrive both academically and socially.

Our Services.

We create and deliver tailored solutions to you.

We offer a full range of consulting services for all stages of the college admissions process from up to three years before high school graduation to post-college graduate work.

As not all students and their families have the same requirements, our services are available in modules.

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College Admissions Consulting

Optimum college placement requires strategic planning, timely action and attention to detail.

Essay Development

Effective college essays and personal statements are key to a competitive application.

Standardized Testing Preparation

Thorough prepping provides a student with the confidence and skills needed on test day.

Admission Interviews & College Visits

An informative campus visit, including a successful admissions interview, is essential for a student’s final college selection.

Summer Experience & Gap Year Assistance

When used wisely, out-of-school time can greatly enhance a student’s college application.

Graduate School Admissions Consulting

The selective process of graduate school admissions requires the same attention to detail as undergraduate.

Personalized education
consulting you can trust.

Our services are designed as modules that work in tandem with one another but can also be taken independently. Some families seek comprehensive guidance, while others may only want help with developing the student’s college application, essay writing, or prep for standardized tests. Our pricing structures adapt to each family’s requirements.

How we can help
you succeed:

College Admission Consulting | Essay Development | Standardized Testing Preparation | Admissions Interviews & College Visits | Summer Experience & Gap Year Assistance | Graduate School Admissions Consulting

College Admissions Consulting
  • Conduct in depth interviews with the student and their family to determine interests, strengths, academic goals, requirements and financial parameters.
  • Give a full briefing on the college application process.
  • Create a target college list based on the student and family interview
  • Develop and present a detailed action plan with timeline
  • Assist with the development of all application materials and review prior to submission
  • Assist as needed with final college selection
Essay Development
  • Hold one-on-one or group essay brainstorming and review sessions
  • Identify essay topics that best showcase the student’s individual interests and interests
  • Help the student find a personal “voice” in which to write essay
Standardized Testing Preparation
  • Hold one-on-one or group sessions
  • Coach standardized tests required for admission (SAT, ACT, TOEFL, IELTS)
Admissions Interviews & College Visits
  • Coach on interview techniques and conduct mock interviews
  • Review visit options, establish expectations and set desired outcomes
  • Suggest individuals in specific interest areas (faculty, coaches, student representatives) for additional meetings
Summer Experience & Gap Year Assistance
  • Identify suitable summer and gap year programs
  • Assist with applications, CVs and essay topics
Graduate School Admissions Consulting
  • Provide all the of College Admissions Consulting but geared toward a graduate student’s specific needs
  • Coach the standardized tests required for admission (GRE, GMAT)

May we be of help?

We would welcome the opportunity to review our services with your personally.

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GWENETH JOHNSEN

Independent Education Consultant

While working as a test prep coach, many of my high school students and their families began asking me to advise them on higher education opportunities in the US, the UK and the EU.

It was then I realized the widespread need for comprehensive guidance on the international college application process, one that can be especially challenging for non-native English speakers.

I’m passionate about the work I do and enjoy collaborating with students and their families on developing individualized solutions to their specific needs.

My greatest satisfaction comes from working with students who are not currently realizing their academic potential or are uncertain as to their future educational goals.

I welcome the opportunity to discuss solutions to your high education needs with you.

Gweneth

My mission is to help you achieve your educational goals. These are my qualifications.

Born in Madrid of American expatriate parents, I am fully bilingual and bicultural in English and Spanish. I hold a B.A. in English from Grinnell College in Grinnell, Iowa and an M.B.A. in Finance from Thunderbird Global School of Management in Phoenix, Arizona.

Previously, I worked for leading international companies in Auditing, Finance and Executive Recruitment. Because of my “real world” experience, I believe I have a unique problem-solving ability that I have been able to successfully transfer to education consulting.

Gwen is a great support for our children. She motivates them and coaches them so they can undertake the English-language challenges they face!

Ines O.G.Parent

En el mundo educativo es muy difícil encontrar profesionalidad, dedicación, orden y rigor; Gweneth reúne todas esas condiciones.

Maria G-T.Parent

My three oldest children are in prestigious universities in Spain and the UK, pursuing their dreams and goals. Gweneth was key to this achievement. She is now working with my youngest son.

Maria E.Parent
GJ Education Consulting
c/ General Díaz Porlier 16, 5-D
Madrid, 28001, Spain
+34 910-741-067 (Office)
+34 667-638-278 (Cell)
gwen@gjeducationconsulting.com
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GJ Education Consulting

Personalized education consulting services for students.