Personalized College Planning
Successful college planning begins long before an application is submitted. I work with middle and high school students and their families to create an individualized plan based on each student’s interests, strengths, goals, and stage of development.
Our work begins with an orientation meeting where I learn about the student’s academic background, activities, aspirations, and support needs. Together, we develop a thoughtful strategy that makes the path to college clearer, more manageable, and more meaningful.
Academic and Career Planning
I help students make informed academic choices and connect their current efforts to their future goals. Depending on the student’s needs, our planning may include:
- High school course selection and advanced academic opportunities
- Career, major, and potential fields of study exploration
- Academic and extracurricular profile development
- Summer program and enrichment opportunity planning
- SAT or ACT discussion and study plan development
- A long-term college readiness and application strategy
Leadership and Community Impact
Meaningful involvement is about more than joining activities. I help students choose opportunities that reflect their authentic interests and demonstrate growth, initiative, leadership, and service.
- Extracurricular activity consultation
- Leadership role identification and development
- Meaningful impact versus simple participation
- Community learning and service planning
- Student résumé development
- Documentation of accomplishments, leadership, and service
College Search and Discovery
Finding the right college involves much more than creating a list of well-known schools. I guide students and families through a thoughtful search focused on academic, personal, and financial fit.
- College research and discovery
- Development of a balanced college list
- College visit planning
- Questions to ask admissions representatives
- Evaluation of academic programs, campus culture, opportunities, and fit
- Discussion of the factors that may influence admission decisions
Guidance Through Every Stage
College planning can be exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. I provide knowledgeable guidance, organization, accountability, and emotional support throughout the process. My goal is to help every student develop confidence, take purposeful action, and approach the college journey with a clear plan.
Begin With an Orientation Meeting
Every student’s path is different. An orientation meeting gives us the opportunity to discuss your student’s goals, current progress, and next steps—and determine how I can best support your family.
Email: lisa.schoenbrun@gmail.com
Phone: (915) 241-0127