College Admissions Coaching
Data-driven college admissions coaching with 72% placement rate in Top 10 universities since 1994.
5641 Burke Centre Pkwy Suite 208 · Parking: Parking available at Burke Centre Parkway location
Data-Driven Admissions Success That Gets Results
Founder & Director
31 years of SAT/ACT teaching experience, recognized by university admissions professionals
Julia Ross is the founder and director of Professional Tutoring, which she established in Burke, Virginia in 1994. With over 31 years of experience teaching SAT and ACT preparation, Julia has developed a proprietary College Selection Decision Matrix with over 40,000 data points that has earned recognition from university admissions professionals, including the Executive Director of Enrollment Management at the University of Maryland, who praised her exceptional knowledge of college admissions and retention strategies—expertise rarely found even among experienced admissions officers. Under her leadership, Professional Tutoring has achieved a 72% Top 10 university placement rate and a 100% graduate school admissions success rate.
What People Are Saying
“Many students in this year's cohort have an older sibling who was a previous client. Having so many returning families—mine included—is a testament to the invaluable services that Julia and her team provide.”
“Thank you to Julia Ross and her team for guiding my two daughters through the college application process. From SAT prep to application strategy and essay support, they made my daughters feel confident and prepared. As a result, my daughters received acceptances and scholarships to their top schools.”
“I'm very pleased with Professional Tutoring. My son sought help for college selection and their data-driven approach impressed us. The genuine desire to help students is evident from the owner to the staff. Highly recommend!”
5.0 ★ avg rating · Verified Mar 27, 2026
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Our Location
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |