Academic Consulting for High School Students, College Students, and Career Explorers

I help you navigate the entire academic-to-career pathway—not just college admissions.

Unlike traditional college counselors who focus on SAT scores and application essays, I research career viability, program fit, employability outcomes, and strategic course planning to ensure you're investing time and money in a path that actually leads somewhere.

Who This Is For

  • High school students who need more than a college list—you want to understand what careers are actually viable and which programs will get you there

  • College students who realize their major isn't right and need to pivot without wasting credits

  • Students in dual enrollment (Running Start, etc.) who need to optimize credits and avoid costly mistakes

  • Students with unique situations requiring strategic planning (accommodations, non-traditional paths)

  • Anyone who needs emergency course correction—you're already enrolled but realize you're on the wrong path

What Makes This Different?

I'm NOT a traditional college counselor. I don't do SAT prep or application essay writing (though I can help with essays if you need it). Here's what I do instead:

Strategic Diagnostic Work

If you are still in the exploration stage, I ask questions designed to reveal what you can't articulate yet. I watch where you light up and notice what drains you. Through strategic Q&A, I uncover your actual interests and strengths—not just what you think you're "supposed" to do.

Investigative Research

I call program directors to verify timelines and requirements. I research labor market trends and employability data. I find funding like Worker Retraining or Prior Learning Assessment. I look for program intersections and emerging fields most people never discover.

A Menu of Options

You won't get "apply to 10 universities." You'll get fully researched pathways with course options, admissions details, internship prospects, pros, cons, costs, timelines, and more. A student interested in environmental science didn't just get a college list—they got BAS programs, certification stacking options, trade skill backups, a NOLS program analysis, and questions to ask at campus visits.

What Else?

  • If a path has limited job prospects, I'll tell you directly. But I won't leave you stuck—I research viable alternatives within your interest area. When a high school graduate wanted forensic entomology (currently difficult field), I found other bug-related roles with better prospects and connected them with biology programs that have entomology faculty.

  • As a long-time college professor and advisor, I can call the right people and get real answers fast. I don't just tell you what to do—I set up meetings with advisors, arrange campus tours, connect you with current students, find job shadowing opportunities.

  • When a student discovered mid-year that their university doesn't offer their intended major, I researched all three local programs, spoke with advisors, mapped prerequisites, found job shadowing requirements, and created an exit strategy. Timeline: 4 days. They avoided wasting a year and thousands in financial aid.

  • I understand Running Start, Seattle Promise, transfer policies, financial aid, and how to avoid wasting time or money. I know how to stack credentials and maximize what you've already completed.

  • I work with students who have ADHD, autism, anxiety, or other considerations that require additional planning. I help identify which colleges have strong support services, navigate accommodation processes, practice transition strategies, and connect you with resources. I worked with a student with autism for months before college entry—setting up classroom visits, connecting her with current students, and helping her mother understand accommodation options.