High School:
College & career planning for teens
Get help choosing a career and college major with expert coaching
Sure, you could figure it out as you go.
But, here’s the deal…
1 in 3 students quit by the end of Freshman year
Don’t waste your time and tuition money
Feeling overwhelmed?
Worried about making mistakes?
Don’t know where to start?
Making decisions about college and career are some of the first decisions you make on your own as an adult.
You know why it sucks so much?
Because it’s not just a box you can check off or get a passing grade.
Welcome to adulting! Where you have to learn how to focus, tweak, and adjust.
It feels like if you mess up this one decision, you will ruin everything.
If trying to figure it out has your stomach in knots, then work with us to get untangled.
We help you:
Break down this decision into bite-sized pieces
Find opportunities to make adjustments and fine-tune your path as you go
Narrow your options drastically with just one question
What Our Clients Are Saying
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“I can’t tell you enough how much I appreciate the work you did with my daughter. Her confidence is through the roof and she could not be happier with the career she chose!”
Chris H.
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“I feel confident walking into college knowing I chose a career I’m excited about and a major that makes sense. I’m so excited about going to college now!”
Cameron K.
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“Thank you so much for helping Harris in his journey to find his strengths, passions, etc. for college, job and in life! It's so worth the money!”
Kelly H.
But, How Will We Help YOU?
Own who you are and what makes you happy
You go to college to learn new skills. But what about the ones you've already got?
Fall in love with who you are so you can Be Your Best You!
This is the starting point in your career planning strategy.
Narrow down your career options to ones that light you up!
Listen, choosing a career is overwhelming. Once you understand your skills and ideal environment, we help you make a list of careers that fit you.
You don't have to change yourself for a good job. You just need to find the job that fits you as you are!
Then you can dig deeper into options and focus on the RIGHT college and career path.
Understand your talents
Do you like to work alone? Or do you need colleagues to brainstorm ideas and collaborate?
Can you realistically sit all day at a desk? Or do you need a job that keeps you moving?
You will feel more satisfied in your career if you know the answers to these questions.
We use the CliftonStrengths assessment to help you understand the activities that energize you. It gives you the words to ask for the roles that will make you happy.
Our Services
Pick the RIGHT Major
$788
Determine the RIGHT major without being overwhelmed during this group coaching. Walk through a clear formula to create a career path that is right for your future!
Group classes are limited to 6 students
6 Group Sessions
2 - 20-min Parent Updates
2 months of Parent Lab (Parents Only)
Career Fast Track
$1588
Enjoy the same clear formula as our group coaching, now with individualized attention. We partner with you step-by-step, with our data-driven process to create a career path you feel confident about.
1-on-1 Coaching
6 Sessions
2 - 20-min Parent Updates
3 months of Parent Lab (Parents Only)
Career Kick Off
$888
If you only want help learning more about your strengths and career brainstorming, this is a good fit for you. We will dive into the overlap of activities you enjoy, your strengths, and career ideas for you to consider.
1-on-1 Coaching
3 Sessions
1 - 20-min Parent Updates
2 months of Parent Lab (Parents Only)
Walk away from each session with more confidence about creating a career that is right for you!
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Career Exploration and CliftonStrengths Coaching
Know who you are:
- What are your interests, skills, and preferences
- Understand your natural talents - CliftonStrengths assessment and coaching
- Explore careers to find potential matches
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Align your career ideas with your expectations/life goals and make adjustments
- Gather Facts: Job growth, income ranges, job descriptions, education requirements
- Identify and talk with experts in your potential career path
- Discuss long-term opportunities for growth
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Validate your career and education choices
- Pick the RIGHT major or another education pathway
- Talk about your talents & contributions easily ( job interviews, reviews, resumes, etc.)
- Understand the formula so you can move forward with purpose and confidence
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- Family Strengths Session
- Coach in your Pocket - Get one year of access to your coach for the hiccups life can throw your way!
Dillon Shares His Experience
FAQ
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College planning coaches (like SAT/ACT, essay writing and college admissions coaches) help students get into college.
Career planning coaches help you solidify why you want (or don’t want) to go to college. They also help you better enjoy your college experience by reducing the overwhelm and confusion around picking a career path and college major. You will be better prepared for life after college by getting a head start on determining a career path.
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We find that most students struggle with picking a career and/or a college major. In fact, two out of three, report feeling very overwhelmed by the process (even if they are not sharing that with adults in their life). Yet, it is simply because they do not know how to think through the abundance of choices. A career coach can help you work through this process. This is a big decision!
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During our career coaching, we help you learn about your natural talents through the CliftonStrengths assessment. By understanding your natural talents, you will be better able to communicate how you are wired and why you do the things you do.
Through our coaching you will be able to use the information to:
Write your college essays in a language and with content that feels very natural to you
Request personalized, highly focused, and relevant college admissions recommendations from your teachers & counselors
Shape your career path to get jobs that energize you and make you happy
Improve job interviews by being able to explain your strengths clearly
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The customized CliftonStrengths report provides you with the language to explain who you are in your essays and why you are the best candidate for that college. By the way, it is also a great way to explain your strengths and weaknesses in a job interview!
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Spending time thinking about a career choice helps you gain clarity regarding why you want to go to college in the first place. As a result, opportunities and choices become apparent.
A choice of major becomes much easier to pick based on the career path you choose. Which reduces the chance you will change your major multiple times while in college. (80% of students change majors 3x or more.)
By picking a college major, it may narrow the colleges you consider based on if the major is offered there.
There are often additional scholarships available within a specific major or department at your chosen university. Clarity of purpose and being specific in your major can open doors to these additional scholarships.
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You will be able to:
Focus in on your career choices by aligning them with your interests, skills, and strengths.
Learn the process you can use throughout your life to create a career path you will continue to thrive in.
Identify, understand and use your natural talents. You can intentionally use your talents in both work and home life to energize you and make you happy!
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Only 41% of students graduate from college in four years. When a student goes to college with a career path in mind and a solid decision regarding a college major, they have a much better chance at graduating in four years versus the six years it is taking many students.
Tuition will run about $22,000 per year on average plus another $10,000 for living expenses. Each additional year you take to graduate costs your family real money.
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2 out of 3 college grads struggle to launch their careers. Students who have focused choices regarding a career path and are more confident with their college major have a much better chance of securing internships, fellowships, graduating on time, and finding a job immediately out of college.
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Kristin will encourage you to keep your parents updated on our discussions and share your CliftonStrengths and career assessment results.
She will reach out to your parent/guardian periodically to update them on our coaching and conversations to get their perspective. Parents often have unique stories about you that help her understand you better and provide context.
Kristin has found that talking with parents is a powerful part of her coaching. In essence she is coaching them as well to understand the process you are going through.
BTW - She will not share anything that you have asked her to keep private (unless she feels you are in danger.)