About Us

For over 30 years, we have provided an integrated array of academic support and guidance services to students of all ages:

Academic Guidance:

• College counseling

• Boarding school planning

• Local school selection

• Graduate school admissions

• Therapeutic boarding school & wilderness placements

• Curriculum planning & support for homeschooling families

We are proud to be the only such family of personalized Learning Centers/schools accredited by SACS CASI (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement) and AdvancED, reflecting our ongoing dedication to quality services that help our students score at the top of their potential.

Welcome to the Family

The Judi Robinovitz Associates family of companies includes JRA Educational Consulting, Score At The Top, and Score Academy. Together, we’ve been helping students thrive academically for more than 30 years.

We’re proud to be the only family of personalized learning centers and schools in Florida accredited by Cognia,demonstrating our commitment to ongoing improvement and continually meeting and exceeding performance standards. We’re here to guide your entire family as your children embark on their educational journeys, from kindergarten through college. We’ll help them achieve academic success every step of the way.

Our Family Tree

JRA Educational Consulting focuses on helping you select and get accepted into the best-fit school for your child – and your family – including college and graduate school, boarding and local school, and therapeutic programs.  Our dedicated professional educational consultants will ensure that you and your children make all the right choices when it comes to their education. We’ll help you navigate and master standardized testing, college essays, activity résumés, college applications, course selection…and more.  Our knowledge and expertise will help increase your children’s confidence – and their chances of getting admitted into their dream school or college. Think of us as your secret weapon for all things school and college related.

Score At The Top offers individualized tutoring, test prep, and academic guidance and support to students of all ages. We proudly offer the most effective standardized test prep available. Our teachers, tutors, and academic coaches are seasoned, degreed professionals with a passion for bringing out the best in students. We’re dedicated to helping your children Score At The Top of their potential!

Score Academy is an accredited private school that provides custom-tailored education from kindergarten through grade 12, as well as 13th-year post-graduate education. We specialize in one-on-one and small-group learning, with classrooms no larger than six students. 

At Score Academy, we embrace individuality by creating a personalized education plan for each student based on academic needs, learning style, and personality. Our dedication to individualized education ensures that each student thrives and achieves academic success. With open enrollment and flexible scheduling, we support your educational goals and objectives on your terms and your schedule.

Our innovative, relationship-driven approach inspires students to achieve their highest potential inside and outside of the classroom. An overwhelming majority of Score Academy students continue their education at colleges and universities across the country including Duke, Notre Dame, Stanford, Dartmouth, Pepperdine, the University of Florida, and countless other prestigious colleges.

From Our Family To Yours…

Take a moment to explore this page to learn more about our family, get to know our professional educational consultants, and learn how we can help you and your family achieve academic success now – and secure your child’s academic future by helping her create and achieve opportunities going forward.

What is JRA Educational Consulting’s Primary Focus?

Whether you’re child is getting ready to apply to college – or about to transition to elementary, middle, or high school – choosing the school that best suits his or her academic needs and personality can be daunting. But don’t worry – we’ve got your back. AT JRA Educational Consulting, our primary focus is to help your children find and get accepted into their best-fit schools. We’ll make sure they’re prepared for their next educational milestones – and that they excel once they achieve them. 

Why Do I Need A College Counselor?

Because the college preparation, application, and admissions process is among the biggest sources of stress and frustration for high school students and their families.  Stress often leads to procrastination – which leads to even more pressure.

As every parent and teenager knows, getting into college has become increasingly more competitive.  Acceptance rates are decreasing, while the number of applicants is increasing. It’s no longer enough to be a well-rounded student with good grades and a long list of extracurricular activities, because just about every college applicant has good grades and a long list of extracurricular activities. You can’t expect to stand out if you’re doing exactly what everyone else is doing. 

The competition is fierce, and the application process can be downright overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be. Wouldn’t it be great to have an expert walk you through the process, eliminating the stress, building your teen’s confidence, and helping increase his chances of getting admitted into his top-choice colleges? That’s where JRA Educational Consulting comes in.

I Have So Many Questions… Where Do We Begin?

When it comes to college preparation, there’s so much to consider. You and your teen might feel the pressure while wondering: 

• When should I start preparing for college (some students begin college prep as early as middle school)? 

• When should I take the SAT or ACT – and do I even need to take these tests?

• When should I start working on my Common App?

• How can I make my college essays stand out?

• Which colleges should I apply to? What are the deadlines? And are they realistic choices for me?

• How do I stay organized and on track?

• How can I keep track of all the requirements, deadlines, essays, interviews, school tours…?

• Am I taking the right classes in high school, and is my activity résumé strong enough?

• How can I make myself a more competitive candidate?

• Why didn’t I start college prep sooner – is it too late?!

Relax. As professional college counselors, we have the answers to all of your questions – and then some (we even have answers to important questions you didn’t know you had). We’ve helped (countless) students get accepted into their dream colleges, and we will help yours.

Can’t My Teen Just Go To His Guidance Counselor?

Although student support is available in high school, guidance counselors are overwhelmed. College counseling is only one of the numerous daily responsibilities that demand their attention. Most guidance counselors just don’t have the time or expertise to devote to helping individual students navigate the complex college admissions process. In fact, although the National Association for College Counseling recommends 250 students per public school counselor, a recent report indicated that the national average is 482 students per counselor. 

At JRA Educational Consulting, we provide comprehensive guidance and support far beyond what’s available in local schools. Your child is our fulltime job, and her success is our top priority. Even better? We have the expertise to make it happen.

As parents, shouldn’t we be the ones helping our teen apply to college?

Absolutely! As parents, you are your children’s biggest advocates, and nobody wants them to succeed more than you do. But preparing for and applying to college isn’t easy. The application process is continually evolving, and many colleges have their own, specific requirements. When going it alone, it can be difficult to remain updated and informed about the various procedures and deadlines. Plus, teens are known for asserting their independence – and for not always wanting or appreciating parental guidance.  

Preparing for your teen’s college journey should be a fun, momentous milestone that you enjoy together – not a source of tension and arguments. JRA Educational Consulting will create a win-win by working with you, as a family, to help turn a complex, stressful situation into a successful - and even pleasant – collaboration.

What Will a JRA Educational Consulting College Counselor Do For My Teen?

Our expert college advisors will minimize the stress and anxiety associated with the college application process so that you and your family can enjoy this exciting time and treasure your pre-college days together.  And it will be a custom-tailored experience.

We’ll consider your teen’s interests, abilities, and goals to custom-tailor a personalized action plan and individualized admissions strategy. We’ll guide her through every facet of the college planning and application process. Together, we will make your teen stand out and help increase her chances of getting accepted into her best-fit colleges.

JRA Educational Consulting will help your teens: 

• Ensure that they get the most out of high school by selecting the appropriate courses, participating in impactful extracurricular activities, and engaging in experiences that will enhance their activity résumés and make them more competitive candidates

• Create a balanced list of their best-fit colleges, taking into consideration each student’s academic, social, and financial needs as well as interests, goals, college location, and other important factors

• Develop college résumés featuring impactful extracurricular activities that make them stand out to college admission officers

• Brainstorm topics for personal statements and essays

• Write and edit essays customized for each college (we help students go from a blank page to a powerful, compelling essay that nobody else could write because it’s their story)

• Review transcripts

• Optimize and review college applications

• Prepare their Self-Reported Student Academic Record (SSAR)

• Locate potential scholarships/financial aid opportunities

• Show Demonstrated Interest

• Prepare for effective college interviews and visits

• Refine college lists after college visits

• Create a timeline to stay focused, on schedule, and ensure that all requirements and deadlines are met

• And so much more! 

Do I Have To Sign Up for All Services, or Can I Choose Specific Areas Where My Child Needs Help?

Our expert counselors and educational consultants are available to meet your family’s needs, offering comprehensive guidance, individual services – and everything in between. Some families consult with us to address specific tasks like résumé and essay review, while others prefer guidance before, during, and after the college application process. 

Why JRA Educational Consulting – What Sets You Apart?

 JRA Educational Consulting has been providing excellence in educational consulting – and so much more – for more than 30 years. 

A Strong Foundation: Our founder, Judi Robinovitz, is a renowned and respected Certified Education Planner who helped pioneer the educational consulting industry. Among other achievements, Judi has written several acclaimed books and articles about college planning and test prep. Earlier in her career, she gained invaluable experience working for Educational Testing Service, the world’s largest private nonprofit educational testing and assessment organization. She even spearheaded the College Board’s SAT prep software and made significant contributions to their test prep books. Judi and her team of highly credentialed professionals will put their expertise to work for you.

We Keep Current: Our team of professional educational consultants remains updated on colleges and the ever-changing admission process by continually visiting campuses across the country, developing relationships with college officials, and attending informative conferences, college fairs, and professional development workshops. We also visit and familiarize ourselves with boarding schools, private schools, therapeutic schools, and emotional growth programs to stay informed and updated on current educational trends and specific requirements. 

We use current, real-time information to help students find and excel in their best-fit schools. Because we know each schools culture, requirements, and deadlines – we ensure that no stone is left unturned.

A Wealth of Knowledge: Our college counselors and educational consultants are professional members of the Independent Educational Consultants Association, the National Association for College Admission Counseling, and other respected professional associations and networks (several of our consultants have even presented standing-room-only educational sessions at conferences). 

Getting Personal: Your expert educational consultant will get to know you and your child personally and be available to answer questions, provide objective feedback, and guide you – every step of the way. 

In the Know: We know what college admission officers are looking for, and we will help your teen stand out and give him a competitive edge. We’ve successfully guided (thousands) of students through the college application process. In fact, we have a 95 percent acceptance rate of admission to students’ top schools.  Join our family and get started today!