Coleman College Counseling & Career Coaching
Junior year is when everything becomes real.
The college list needs to be built. Essays need to start. Testing needs to happen. Financial aid needs to be understood. And senior year, with all of its deadlines, is closer than it feels right now.
Junior year is the most important year of the college application process. The families who navigate it well aren't the ones who wait until senior year to begin. They're the ones who have a plan.
I can take on the reminders, the follow-up, the gentle push to get things done, and you get to just be their parent. The college process doesn't have to come at the cost of your relationship with your teenager.
If you want someone in your corner who can handle the details so you can focus on being a supportive parent, contact me. We'll have a 15-20 minute free call to discuss your needs, and I support families. No commitment and no obligation, just a conversation.
What junior year requires.
Most families underestimate junior year until they're in the middle of it. It's the year your student is taking their most rigorous courses, testing for the SAT or ACT, beginning to think seriously about what they want in a college, and, if they're ahead of the curve, starting their essays before summer even begins.
Families who start early arrive at senior year with a college list, test scores, essays, and a clear picture of what needs to happen and when. Don't wait; let's get started.
Service Options
Not every family needs the same level of support, and not every junior-year situation calls for the same approach. If you're not sure which fits, the Discovery Call is exactly where we figure that out.
Junior Kickoff
Not sure where to start or what your student actually needs right now? This is the place to start. One focused meeting to assess exactly where your student stands with their academics, activities, testing, and goals. Then we'll build a clear, personalized action plan for the year ahead. You'll leave knowing what needs to happen, in what order, and what kind of support makes sense. Includes 14 days of follow-up coaching via phone or email.
Best for: Families who want clarity on where to start before committing to a larger service.
Meeting Packages
Meeting packages are perfect for students who need expert guidance but want the flexibility to work at their own pace. Meetings are scheduled by the student, allowing time between sessions for reflection, research, and the completion of action steps. It's an ideal fit for busy schedules, independent students, or those who prefer to spread the engagement over a longer period of time.
Each package includes unlimited research, document review, and coaching via email, phone, or text from our first meeting to our last. In between sessions, I'll check in with your student at least once a month to keep them on track and moving forward.
Meeting packages are available in 3 options: 3, 6, and 10 meetings. They are renewable, non-refundable, and don't expire. Parent meetings count toward the overall meeting total. Here are some of the areas we may work through together, depending on your student’s needs, the pace they work, and the scope of your package:
Best for: Families and students who would like to work independently but have coaching guidance for questions and milestone tasks.
The Comprehensive Package: 11th through 12th Grade
Unlimited support from freshman year through college decisions and beyond. Every step, task, and detail is covered, as well as all research, essay brainstorming and revisions, and student and parent meetings. We work through course selection, activities, testing, unlimited applications, financial aid, and final decisions. No hourly charges, no surprises.
How we work together: The pace shifts naturally as your student moves through high school. In 11th grade, we meet monthly as the process takes real shape. In 12th grade, up to four times per month through application season, and then as needed until every decision is made.
Parent meetings are woven throughout. Unlimited coaching via phone, text, and email is always included, so you're never waiting for the next scheduled meeting to get an answer. The package includes a College Check-up meeting during freshman year because the goal isn't just getting in. It's getting off to a great start.
Best for: Families who know from the start that they want to be fully supported through every stage of the process.
A limited roster, by design.
I limit the number of students I work with each year intentionally, so every student gets individualized attention. Junior year services fill up quickly, particularly in the fall. Reach out to reserve your spot.
Want to know exactly what's included? Reach out, and I'll walk you through it.
"You were able to clearly explain the process and helped me with all the deadlines I needed to complete months in advance. You are very knowledgeable about what is right for each person, and you were able to make the college application process so much easier!" - Student
Questions families ask about junior year.
Q: When in junior year should we start? Any point in junior year is better than waiting for senior year. Starting early allows for planning and completion of crucial tasks during junior year, which relieves stress and pressure heading into the fall of senior year.
Q: My student is already overwhelmed with coursework. Is this going to add more stress? The goal is the opposite. One of the most common things parents tell me is that working together actually reduced stress because their student stopped feeling overwhelmed and unsure. Instead, they knew what and when tasks were expected.
Q: Should my student start essays junior year? Yes. Students who begin brainstorming in the spring of junior year walk into summer with direction and into senior year with momentum.
Q: Are parents in the student meetings? Student meetings are one-on-one, just your student and me. This creates a more open, honest, and productive conversation. Parent meetings are included in the Comprehensive package and can be scheduled as a parent meeting in the meetings packages.