Transition to College: Admissions & Planning You Can Trust

Is College Coaching Right for You?

You’re in the right place if you:

  • Are a high school student (or parent) feeling overwhelmed by applications, essays, and deadlines

  • Want clarity on which colleges fit your values, hopes, and financial constraints

  • Have questions about test-optional policies, gap years, or transfers

  • Need extra support because of learning differences, IEP/504 accommodations, or systemic challenges

  • Prefer a guide who sees both the data and the human side of this journey

Brynnen guided our senior in high school gently in her college application process. She kept the work centered on our daughter’s interests and goals, even as they changed over the course of the process.
— Katie, parent of high school senior

What You Get with College Coaching

Here’s a simplified rundown of the core services clients receive:

  • Values & Strengths Assessment + School Matching
    We use curated surveys and deep conversation to surface what truly matters to you—and then build a list of likely, target, and reach schools aligned with your profile.

  • College Search & Strategy
    Research coaching, campus visit planning, and guided evaluation of programs, majors, and campus cultures.

  • Application & Essay Coaching
    Guided support in topic selection, drafting, editing, and submitting essays—broken into manageable steps so it doesn’t dominate your life.

  • Financial Fit & Aid Strategy
    I help you complete FAFSA and CSS, interpret college aid offers, and evaluate how each option aligns with your family’s financial goals.

  • Testing & Admissions Strategy
    We’ll research whether to submit test scores, prepare for or retake exams, or proceed test-optional when that’s strategic.

  • Gap Year, Transfer & Unconventional Paths
    If you’re considering a gap year, transfer, or less-traditional options, I’ll help you plan and execute with confidence.

  • Offer Review, Waitlist & Enrollment Support
    I guide you in comparing offers, making decisions, negotiating when possible, and handling waitlists.

  • Support for Learning Differences & Accommodations
    I use tools (e.g. CollegeSupports) and direct experience to help families pick schools that offer real accommodations—so your student thrives.

  • Flexible Packages & Options
    Full-service, hourly consulting, DIY packages, early high school planning — you choose the level of support that fits your timeline and budget.

How It Works (3 Steps to Clarity)

  1. Meet & Greet / Initial Consultation
    We begin with a no-pressure 20-minute call to get to know your goals, challenges, and priorities.

  2. Create a Custom Plan
    You’ll receive a roadmap with concrete next steps, deadlines, and support options aligned with your timeline and needs.

  3. Ongoing Coaching & Execution
    From essays and test planning to application review and decision support, I’m with you every step of the way—checking in, adjusting, and advocating as needed.

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What Success Looks Like (Student Results & Impact)

Client Acceptances across Top Universities
Stories of Transformation

Package and Hourly service options

Package prices may rise July 1

Complete College and High School Counseling Package
Hourly Consultation + Tiered Pricing Information
Walk (the dog) and Talk
DIY College Application Package
College List-Building and Major-Clarification Package
Start with a Complimentary Initial Consult

Ready to get started?

Let’s talk. It’s simple:

  • Click Book a Meeting below

  • We’ll schedule your introductory call

  • You’ll leave with a clear next step (no pressure, no obligation)

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