Coleman College Counseling & Career Coaching
The transfer process is more complex than most students realize. Done right, it opens doors to universities that might have been out of reach as a freshman. Done without a plan, it can cost you semesters, credits, and opportunities you didn't know you were losing.
Community college counselors do their best, but there isn't enough time for individualized attention. Details get missed, and you often don't find out about a course you needed or a deadline you missed until it's too late.
The transfer landscape is genuinely complex: articulation agreements, TAG programs, Associate Degrees for Transfer, Cal-IGETC, impacted majors. Each presents its own requirements, its own deadlines, and its own potential pitfalls.
I've been working with transfer students for over 10 years. The UC and CSU transfer systems are a core part of what I do. I also work with students transferring out of state, from one four-year to another, or navigating a private university application. Every transfer journey is different. That's exactly why every plan I build is built around yours.
The best way to learn how I can help starts with a short Discovery Call.
The transfer process requires more guidance than most students expect.
Service Options
The Transfer Consult
One focused meeting to assess exactly where you are: your credits, your GPA, your major, your timeline, your goals, and to build a clear, personalized action plan for moving forward. You'll leave with a real picture of what transferring actually requires for your specific situation.
Includes 14 days of follow-up coaching via phone or email.
Best for: Students who want a clear starting point and a personalized plan before committing to more.
Transfer Unlimited Monthly
Comprehensive, flexible support throughout your transfer journey without a long-term contract. Up to four meetings per month, unlimited coaching via phone, text, and email, and dedicated essay review. Start when you're ready and stop when the work is done. Months do not need to be consecutive.
Best for: Students who want consistent, ongoing support, particularly during active application season.
Chart Your Transfer Path: Meeting Packages
Every transfer journey looks different. Some students need two years of strategic guidance from their first semester at community college through their final decision. Others arrive ready to apply and need focused support for just a few meetings. This service is designed to flex around your timeline.
Choose 3 or 6 meetings. Meetings are not refundable and don’t expire. If your plans evolve toward graduate school, a career direction question, or something else entirely, any remaining meetings can be applied to my other services.
Best for applicants who would like to work at their own pace, but have coaching at the important parts of the process.
The Transfer Hour
Sometimes you don’t need a full package; you just need an expert in your corner for one focused conversation. Whether you have a specific question about your transfer path, want a second set of eyes on an application, or need clarity on one piece of the process, this is the place to get it.
Come with your question, your application, your concern, or your confusion. We’ll work through it together in one dedicated meeting, and you’ll leave with a clear answer and a concrete next step.
Best for students who have a specific, focused need.
"Having someone to guide me through this process of applying to multiple schools was so helpful. Even though I live in a different state, communication still worked very well, and I felt very comfortable. I found my right fit in the schools Ms. Coleman suggested, and now I am heading to my dream school!" — Transfer Student
Questions transfer students ask most often.
Q: When is the best time to start working with a transfer counselor? The earlier the better, ideally in your first semester of community college. That said, it's never too late. I work with transfer students at every stage, from first-semester planning to ready-to-apply.
Q: Are you familiar with the California transfer process? Yes. TAG programs, Associate Degrees for Transfer, Cal-IGETC, articulation agreements, and impacted majors are a core part of what I do.
Q: Do you work with all types of transfer students? Yes. I work with community college students planning to transfer to UCs, CSUs, and private in-state or out-of-state universities. Whether you're looking for a better fit, need to be closer to home, or simply aren't where you thought you'd be, I can help.