College Advising

College Advising & Admissions Support

Strategic, reflective, high-judgment guidance for students preparing for college and beyond.

Choosing a college and preparing a compelling application requires more than polished essays. Families need clarity, strategy, and a steady partner who understands how students grow, how admissions officers make decisions, and what helps adolescents articulate who they are becoming.

Journeys Edu provides college advising rooted in nearly 20 years of experience across independent schools and higher education, including selective college admissions. We help students develop self-awareness, confidence, and a story that reflects their values and growth, not a manufactured narrative.

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Our Approach to the College Process

  • We help students uncover their strengths, values, identity, leadership, and direction. This foundational work informs every part of the college search and application process.

  • We look at academics, interests, mindset, habits, and personal growth. Students learn how to talk about themselves with clarity and maturity — a skill that lasts beyond senior year.

  • With experience at Stanford, Vanderbilt, and leading independent schools, we understand how committees evaluate applicants and what makes a student stand out.

  • AI tools can help with brainstorming and drafting. They cannot replace judgment, values exploration, mentorship, or nuanced decision-making.

    That’s the heart of our work.

Who We Serve

Students building confidence and self-awareness

  • High-performing students needing direction

  • Students who feel “stuck” or unsure how to tell their story

  • Families seeking thoughtful, grounded, strategic guidance

  • Schools or community organizations looking for high-level coaching support

Our Commitment

College is not simply an application.

It is a developmental milestone that requires reflection, honesty, and thoughtful planning.

Journeys Edu helps students grow into the kind of young adults who can confidently and authentically share their story — in college admissions and beyond.

The Journeys Edu Way

Ready to Begin?

Choosing a college should feel like opening doors, not narrowing options. Let’s get started on this journey together.