College Admissions

Graduate and Professional School

Career Transitions

Juliana Villegas, Ph.D.

Achieve your college and career goals with compassionate guidance.

Knowledge building and self-empowerment are at the heart of my practice.

  • I offer personalized college admissions and writing support packages.

  • I work with high school students as well as those pursuing post-graduate degrees.

  • I know how to help professionals who are going through career transitions or heading back to school.

  • I have extensive international experience and a commitment to equity and social justice.

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  • “As my mentor, [Dr. Villegas] has taught me how to turn hardship into resiliency. Today, I am following my dreams of becoming a doctor because of [her] unconditional support and compassion.”

    Melissa, medical student

  • "Dr. Villegas helped my daughter choose the right school and guided her through the process. She also helped with scholarship applications. My daughter is now thriving."

    Grateful Parent

  • "Dr. Villegas is an example of how to listen and show interest in the lives of others."

    Adam, Former Student

  • "I was accepted to my top college and it wouldn’t have been possible without [Dr. Villegas’] guidance. I’m very grateful!"

    Conor, Student, UC Berkeley

  • "Thank you so much for helping me through this entire process, not just in strengthening my writing but helping me keep some semblance of sanity during the application process."

    Luca, Engineering, Columbia University

  • "Juliana pushed me to be more introspective and empathetic in my applications. She knows what qualities committees look for and taught me to draw on my experiences to highlight these attributes in myself. Her support made all the difference!"

    Alex, Medical Student, University of Michigan

  • "I appreciate your support in this process. The suggestion to pursue a clinical psychology Ph.D. was helpful, and your help with the essays alleviated a lot of my stress."

    McGill University Graduate Student

  • "I cannot begin to express the gratitude that I feel for you and the time and advice you have given my son. I have seen a positive change in his attitude about himself and his abilities and for that I am so thankful."

    Debra, grateful parent

  • "Juliana was my Honors Mentor at the University of Washington. I’ve kept in close contact with Juliana since graduation. She is always warm, understanding, and curious, and I always find more clarity in my own direction after speaking with her. I cannot recommend her highly enough for anyone seeking academic, professional, and even personal guidance."

    Robert, UW Honors Student, 2012 grad

  • “Thank you for your invaluable help on the statement of purpose and personal statement as well as your knowledge navigating the Phd process. Without your efforts, it is unlikely I would have been accepted. So thank you again!"

    Ph.D. student, UC San Diego, autumn 2024

  • "Juliana has helped me so much not only in navigating my college career but also in looking beyond to the bigger picture. She has shown continuous support in academic pursuits and has helped me build confidence in my grad school applications. I am thankful for her guidance and mentorship.”

    University of Washington, Graduate

  • "Juliana, thank you again for your help while I was job hunting! I have been with my new company for about 6 months now and am really enjoying it so."

    Engineering graduate, professional

  • Good news!!! I just got my first acceptance!!! I appreciate all your help and insight. I wouldn’t be in this position without you!!

    Physician Assistant Program, acceptance

  • "Thank you thank you thank you so much for everything you helped me with, seriously. I am so grateful I had your help!"

    Accepted to NYU

About Juliana

Dr. Villegas brings over 20 years of experience in higher education to her consulting practice. Her expertise in advising, teaching, and interdisciplinary curriculum development is complemented with experience in the world of college admissions. While at the University of Washington, she worked closely with admissions, putting in place processes as well as evaluating 100's of applications annually. She understands holistic admissions from the inside out. Read More

Understand the Process

One-on-one support for creation of a step-by-step application process. Learn life long skills for self-empowered goal setting throughout high school, college, graduate and your professional career.

Assess and Reflect

Personalized holistic college, graduate and professional school application support, start to finish. Networking and career transition guidance.

Believe in YOUR Future

Enter college, graduate or professional school prepared and confident. I offer sustained follow up support for students and professionals.