Start with a Strategy Session

Families can schedule either a College Planning Strategy Session or a Career Path Strategy Session, depending on where they are in the planning process and the questions they are navigating.

Rather than long-term consulting packages, this focused strategy session is designed to bring clarity to the decisions families are facing right now.

These conversations focus on the specific stage of the planning process you are navigating - whether that means exploring careers, choosing high school courses and activities, building a college list, understanding admissions strategies, or making sense of financial aid and college costs.

Each session is tailored to your needs so you leave with clearer direction and practical next steps.

When Families Typically Reach Out

Families reach out at many different stages of the planning process - sometimes as early as middle school and sometimes when a student is already in college and considering a transfer or a change in career path.

Families often reach out when:

• They feel overwhelmed by the amount of college and career information available

• They aren't sure how to help their student explore majors or career paths

• They want guidance on building a strong high school profile before senior year

• They don't know how to create a thoughtful and balanced college list

• They want to better understand financial aid, scholarships, and college costs

• They simply want an experienced guide to help them make sense of the process

Many families discover that a single focused strategy session provides the clarity and direction they’ve been looking for.

What’s Included in a Strategy Session

Your strategy session includes more than just the 90 minutes we spend together.

To make the session as valuable and personalized as possible, preparation and follow-up support are included.

Before the session

• A pre-session survey to help me understand your student and tailor the conversation to your needs

• A College Planning 101 guide containing up-to-date information so we can make the most of our time together

During the session

• A focused 90-minute personalized strategy meeting tailored entirely to your student’s goals and situation

After the session

• A personalized follow-up email with resources, worksheets, and clear next steps

• Email support for quick follow-up questions for 10 business days after the session

The goal is for your family to leave the process with clarity, confidence, and a practical plan for what comes next.

Topics We Can Cover

Each session is fully personalized and may include topics such as:

• Exploring careers and identifying possible majors or paths

• Building a strong high school profile (courses, testing, activities, internships, research, passion projects)

• Making a plan for ACT and SAT testing

• Creating a thoughtful and balanced college list

• Strategies for researching colleges and making the most of campus visits

• Organizing application tasks into a realistic timeline

• Guidance on writing compelling college application essays

• Presenting activities and accomplishments effectively on applications

• Understanding financial aid and how colleges award it

• Identifying scholarships and ways to reduce the cost of college

We focus on the areas most relevant to your student and where you need the most clarity.

Experienced Guidance

Families often tell me that the most challenging part of college and career planning isn’t the lack of information - it’s sorting through the overwhelming amount of it.

My work is grounded in many years of experience both working within schools and supporting families through private consulting. As a licensed K–12 school counselor and experienced college planning consultant, I bring an insider’s understanding of how schools, admissions processes, and student decision-making actually work.

That perspective allows me to quickly identify what matters most, cut through the noise, and help families focus on the steps that will make the greatest difference for their student.

Many families spend months trying to piece together this information on their own. A focused strategy session can often bring that clarity in a single conversation.

What Families and Students Say

Feedback from students and families Laura has worked with over the years.

“Laura helped organize the complicated college search and application process, making it far less overwhelming for our family. She also helped identify scholarships and provided valuable feedback on essays. Her guidance and emotional support made a huge difference during a very stressful time.”

— Parent, Class of 2019

“Working with Laura helped me feel comfortable and in control of the college application process. I always felt ahead of the curve and became much more confident in my decisions. I’m now attending a great school and paying far less than I expected.”

— Student, Class of 2020

"Applying to college during the pandemic was incredibly stressful, but Laura made the process so much easier. She helped me find schools that fit me, navigate scholarships and financial aid, and strengthen my applications. Working with her was absolutely worth it."

— Student, Class of 2021

“Laura’s guidance helped us navigate the maze of choosing a college with a clear path forward. We never would have explored as many strong options without her help, and her insight played a key role in our son’s final decision.”

— Parent, Class of 2023

Strategy Session Pricing

College Planning Strategy Session

90 minutes | $229

A comprehensive, one-on-one session designed to provide clarity, direction, and a personalized plan for the college journey.

Includes:

• Pre-session planning survey

• Customized guidance and resources

• Financial aid and scholarship support

• Personalized follow-up and next steps

• Email support for 10 business days

Shared-cost and small-group options are available for friends or siblings. Please contact me for details.

Strategy sessions are typically conducted virtually, allowing me to work with families across the United States and around the world.

For families located in Central Ohio, in-person sessions may also be available.

Career Path Strategy Session

90 minutes | $229

A personalized session for students who want to explore careers, training options, and real-world pathways after high school.

Includes:

• Pre-session planning survey

• Career and interest exploration

• Customized guidance and resources

• Personalized follow-up and next steps

• Email support for 10 business days

Shared-cost and small-group options are available for friends or siblings. Please contact me for details.

Strategy sessions are typically conducted virtually, allowing me to work with families across the United States and around the world.

For families located in Central Ohio, in-person sessions may also be available.

Which Session Is Right for You?

Not sure where to begin? Use this guide to choose the session that best fits your student’s current needs.

Schedule Your Strategy Session

Families often come to their strategy session feeling overwhelmed by all the information out there. They leave with clarity, a plan, and a clear sense of what to do next.

Satisfaction Guarantee

My goal is for every family to leave their strategy session feeling clearer, more confident, and better prepared for what comes next.

If you feel the session did not provide meaningful value for your family, please reach out within 48 hours and I will make it right, including offering a refund if appropriate.

Additional Support

Most families begin with a strategy session. Some choose additional support if new questions arise later in the planning process.

Note: Follow-up options are only for families who have already participated in a strategy session.

Follow-Up Strategy Session

60 minutes | $169

Ideal for checking in, refining plans, and addressing new questions.

Includes:

• Progress review

• Updated action steps

• Personalized resources

• Email support for 10 business days

Monthly Support Package

$229 per month

Consistent guidance throughout the planning process.

Includes:

• Unlimited email support (two-business-day response time)

• Two 30-minute or one 60-minute phone or video meeting

• Priority guidance and planning

Email Support Packages

For families who prefer flexible, on-demand guidance.

Premium Email Support — $79 per month

• Up to 8 detailed email exchanges

• Two-business-day response time
  
  

Basic Email Support — $39 per month

• Up to 4 detailed email exchanges

• Two-business-day response time

An email exchange includes your initial question and my complete response.

Not Sure Which Option Is Right?

Every family’s situation is different. If you are unsure which service best fits your student’s needs, I am happy to help you decide.