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We support students in all of the following:

  • Selecting a college major

  • Preparing an activity list and resume

  • Selecting teacher recommenders

  • Identifying essay topics

  • Writing strong application essays

  • Staying organized in application season

  • Preparing for admissions interviews

  • Identifying affordable colleges

  • Completing financial aid forms

  • Evaluating financial aid packages

  • Appealing for more aid

  • Navigating a waitlist or appeal process

  • Planning high school courses

  • Selecting extracurricular activities

  • Exploring college preferences

  • Creating a college list

  • Determining the SAT/ACT testing timeline

COLLEGE CONSULTING
For High School Students

MAJORS + CAREERS CONSULTING
For All Ages

COLLEGE CONSULTING
For Transfer And Adult Students

COLLEGE CONSULTING FOR
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

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Our expert consultants offer robust hourly consulting and flat-fee programs designed to support students in grades 9-12 in their journey towards higher education.

  • The early years of high school lay the groundwork for college applications. We help younger students understand the admissions landscape and make academic and extracurricular choices in high school that keep them on track towards their educational goals. Student needs in these foundational years vary greatly, so we work with 9th and 10th graders on an hourly basis only.

  • In the 11th and 12th grade, students can opt for customizable hourly consulting services or sign up for a flat-free program*. We provide comprehensive guidance in all aspects of the college search and application process, including building the college list, crafting essays and applying for financial aid. See the full list at the top of this page. 

    *Service options vary by consultant, please email us for more details. 

MAJORS + CAREERS CONSULTING FOR ALL AGES

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Our career coach Laura Francis supports students who would like more extensive guidance in identifying their ideal majors and career. These programs are designed to complement college consulting work. Students can start any time in high school. Laura also works with students up through early adulthood.

  • Designed for 9th and 10th graders.

    We advise Freshmen and Sophomores to be strategic during these foundational years, as everything they do in high school plays a role in college applications. In this program, we use strengths, values, and interest assessments as a jumping off point to help students gain self-awareness and begin to envision possible career paths for their future. We then begin to formulate a framework for their high school experience, identifying ways they can use courses and extracurriculars to further explore their areas of strength and passion, and position themselves as a strong college applicant.

    Includes:

    • 3 meetings

    • Customized assessments and exercises to support self-discovery

    • Majors/Careers Summary Report

  • Designed for 11th and 12th graders.

    Juniors building their college lists benefit from more clarity around potential majors. In this program, we use assessments and exercises to better understand the student’s strengths, values, interests, and goals. We then take a deeper dive into possible careers and corresponding areas of study, to help the student narrow down the selection of a major for upcoming applications. We also work on opening the student’s personal voice for college essay writing. This program can expand on the work from the Kickstart Program, or be a fresh start for students who begin in 11th grade.

    Includes:

    • 2-3 meetings (dependent on completion of the Kickstart Program)

    • Customized assessments and exercises to support self-discovery

    • Sample college roadmaps for specific majors/careers

  • Designed for 9th grade through young adults.

    We provide support for the student who needs extra help navigating their high school and college experiences. Our life coach serves as a sounding board for young people, an empathetic listener and a non-judgmental yet realistic advisor. With a focus on student advocacy and empowerment, we use collaboration tools to develop a framework toward future independence.

COLLEGE CONSULTING FOR TRANSFER AND ADULT STUDENTS

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These services are designed for students who are continuing their higher education but are no longer in high school. Because needs are highly variable, we typically work with transfer and adult students on an hourly basis. (See definitions below.) On occasion, we are able to create customized flat-fee programs for students with very clear and tangible goals.

  • Transfer students fall into 2 primary categories:

    Community college to 4-year college

    4-year college to 4-year college

    For students in both groups, the decision to take the transfer path is highly personal! At On My Way, we understand the unique challenges and complex requirements of transferring, and will use our expertise to help you successfully reach your destination college.

  • (Typically defined as over age 25)

    Thinking of going back to college after some time away? Or maybe this will be your first time applying? Many people make the decision to attend college later in life, and there are many schools which welcome adult students. But it can be difficult to know which school is right for you, and how much it will ultimately cost to achieve your desired degree. Our consultants will help you understand the options as well as the steps you need to take to reach your goal.

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Students and Parents say:

  • “I can honestly say that I would have struggled much more throughout the college essay process if it weren’t for Julie’s help. I went through many rounds of editing and revision with her (a process that I wasn’t very used to), and received direct, specific feedback and suggestions. She really worked to understand MY vision for my essays and gave me the tools and knowledge about writing them to get there. She’s also amazing at helping students be clear and concise, making sure they completely respond to the unique prompts of each school. Best of all, Julie really cares about her students and becomes invested in the process, excitedly waiting with you for your eventual decisions.”

    – Matthew, student

  • “Priscilla’s extensive experience supporting students with early college planning and admission consulting has been extremely helpful for our family. She is dedicated to helping your student find the best-fit college… the school that is the best fit for their personality, goals, and interests. Priscilla is serious about getting to know you and your student, so she can help your student find (and get into!) the best school for them. She is upfront about rates and services and is flexible and honest about what you need to engage her for every step of the way. I highly recommend Priscilla to help you and your student navigate the stressful process of college planning, applications and assisting with the important financial aid strategy.”

    – Kelly, parent

  • "Before Olivia, I was woefully unprepared and uninformed; I had no clue which college I was going to, what I would study, and how to apply. Olivia is one of the best people possible to help me through the process of preparing for college. Huge emphasis on the structure that she brought, without which I would still be at square one. Every session, I learn something more and I really feel like I’m making progress! It really made me feel like “Yes, college is a thing that’s happening, and I’m going to be ready for it.” Olivia is super flexible, kind, super knowledgeable, and interested in me and my life. She’s built my confidence that I will go to college and study something I love."

    - Sammy, student

  • “Working with my college coach Julie has been such a wonderful experience. The help she has provided with college essays and sending important updates are extremely helpful whether that be how to maneuver the common app website or how to fill out the FAFSA. On top of that, just knowing I have someone supporting me is a great feeling especially during the college application process. The encouragement she provides during stressful times with school is something that really motivated me when applying for college and scholarships.”

    – Makayla, student 

  • "Olivia is knowledgeable and understanding, and also really fun to work with. We laugh all the time in our meetings but still manage to get things done. I feel better about the college process knowing she is there to help me and it's helpful that she has a month-by-month checklist to help me stay on top of things. She even suggests things that I hadn’t previously considered, or heard about, but am now looking into. At the start of our meetings, I had no idea even where to start with colleges. As we continued to meet, I started getting a more solid understanding of where I wanted to go, and it makes me feel a lot better knowing that the work I am doing with Olivia will help me later. I am very grateful to Olivia, she has helped and taught me so much and I love working with her!"

    - Chloe, student