Clarity, Confidence, and Strategic Guidance for Your Child’s Educational Journey
Build a strategy that honors your child and supports their long-term success.
Strategic advising for families navigating Bay Area TK–12, boarding school, and college admissions.
Our Approach to Educational Fit
Understanding the Child
We explore how a student learns, engages, and responds academically, socially, and emotionally across different school environments.Clarifying Family Priorities
We help families articulate values, expectations, lifestyle considerations, and long-term educational goals.Exploring School and College Options
We translate the educational landscape and identify realistic options, which may include:Independent schools
Public or public-charter schools
Boarding schools
Alternative or non-traditional programs
Public Colleges
Private Colleges
Supporting Informed Decisions
When families move forward, we provide grounded guidance through next steps, whether that includes applications or confirmation that their current path is appropriate.
How Journeys Edu Supports Families
Educational Fit and Family Strategy
For families seeking clarity before committing to a school path.
School Option Exploration and Decision Support
For families comparing multiple schools or educational models.
Independent School Admissions Support
For families pursuing independent schools and wanting thoughtful, values-aligned guidance.
Each engagement is tailored to the family and the decision at hand.
Areas of Specialization
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TK–8, TK–12, and high school admissions support for families in the East Bay, San Francisco, Marin, and the South Bay.
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Specialized advising for families navigating competitive high school admissions at schools like College Prep, Head-Royce, Bishop O’Dowd, De La Salle, public schools (Acalanes Union, Mt. Diablo Unified, San Ramon Valley), and more.
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Guidance for families exploring national and international independent boarding schools options.
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Early guidance for families who want consistency and clarity from high school through the college process.
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Thoughtful placement support for students who have outgrown their current setting or need a more supportive academic or social environment.
This Work Is a Fit For Families Who:
Want to make intentional educational decisions
Are evaluating independent schools alongside other options
Care about long-term alignment, not just outcomes
Prefer candid guidance over sales-driven advice
Families looking for guarantees or shortcuts may not find this work helpful.
Families seeking clarity, perspective, and informed judgment often do.
"An investment in knowledge pays the best interest."
— BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
FAQs
What ages or grades do you support?
We work with families preparing for kindergarten (age 4) through high school, providing guidance for school searches, admissions applications, and the college process.
Does Journeys Educational Advising only work with families in the San Francisco Bay Area?
No. While some of our families are local, we also leverage our national and international experience to support families.
How do you personalize the advising process?
Your child is unique. We begin with a conversation to understand your family’s goals, your child’s strengths and areas for growth, then create a plan to help your family navigate the process with confidence.
Do you provide essay and interview support?
Yes. Packages often include strategic support for essays, parent statements, and interviews, enabling candidates to present themselves authentically and confidently.