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Guiding Families, Transforming Futures
We help first-generation and multilingual families navigate the college process with bilingual support, personalized guidance, and proven strategies — because higher education should be accessible to everyone.
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- 15Years of experience
- 100+Students admitted to 4-year universities
- Community Building
- Student Empowerment
- Career Development
- College Navigation
Julia Garrido, M.S.Ed.Founder & CEO, College & Career AdvisorBuilt by a First-Gen Latina Who’s Been There
As a first-generation college student, and now a University of Pennsylvania graduate (M.S.Ed.), Julia created Monarccast to turn confusion into clarity for families like hers. We meet you where you are — in language, in culture, and in life.
- 15Years of experience
- 100+Students admitted to 4-year universities
- $1M+In aid secured
Personalized College Readiness Support for Families and Schools
From FAFSA/TASFA support to scholarship strategies and parent workshops, we provide bilingual guidance that empowers both students and parents to feel confident and prepared.
- FAFSA/TASFA support
- Scholarship strategies
- Parent workshops
- College applications and essays
- Admission appeals
- Test-prep plans
Colleges our students have been admitted to
Our Students & Families
We Understand Because We’ve Lived It
Every family we serve has a story. Hear from students and parents who turned uncertainty into success through Monarccast’s bilingual guidance and trusted mentorship.
Marisol: The Power of Persistence
Denied by her dream university, Marisol appealed and was admitted.
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Daniel: The Second Chance That Paid Off
One more try at the SAT earned Daniel a scholarship.
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The Lopez Family: Confidence Through Clarity
Simple, bilingual steps helped the Lopez parents support their daughter.
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The Hernandez Family: From Frustration to Relief
Through a three-hour financial aid call, the Hernandez family did not give up.
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The Monarccast Planner
More Than a Planner — A Partner in the Process
Our bilingual planners help first-gen students stay organized and motivated with step-by-step college prep checklists, trackers, and reflection prompts. Trusted by schools, parents, and nonprofits across Texas.
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What families say about Julia
Julia helped me throughout my college journey. She definitely knows her stuff and is very patient in explaining. I recommended her to my family and they were happy by the outcome. Don’t wait to the last minute and book her as early as 8th or 9th grade, it will make a difference.
She was exceptional in helping my little sister in the college process. Because of her my sister received a scholarship. She also was patient and explained the information to my dad in Spanish. I definitely recommend her for all college related task.
We could not have done this without Julia!! She is absolutely amazing and is so knowledgeable! She helps both students and parents and is patient through every step of the way!
Julia was very helpful in the process of helping my sister in law from applying to Financial Aid and scholarships she was such a fundamental part of her college process. I definitely recommend her with all college and career readiness.
Julia is amazing! As a first generation college student it can be hard but Julia has helped both my sister and I throughout this journey! She is super sweet and is always willing to help no matter what!!! Definitely recommended if you are needing help as a student!!!
Julia is awesome she will both the parent and the student with all the process while applying for colleges. She will also help with their essays and applications.
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