Consulting for Schools
Overview
College admissions has changed faster than most school-based college counseling structures. Earlier decisions, greater variability in outcomes, and heightened emotional stakes have gradually shifted more interpretive work into senior year—when it is hardest for students, families, and counselors to carry.
I partner with high school leaders who want to examine how their college counseling program is structured within the broader JrK–12 community—and where intentional design can strengthen both student readiness and admissions positioning.
My work is grounded in the Build With Intention.™ framework: a design-based approach to aligning when critical college-guidance work happens, how it is sequenced across grade levels, and how preparation and positioning are supported together.
Coaching sessions and workshops are tailored to each school and draw on experience across independent schools, higher education, and national professional forums.
Focused Workshops / Coaching Sessions for School Leaders
These sessions help school leaders examine their college-process architecture—where timelines feel rushed, where work has shifted into reaction mode instead of intentional design, and where targeted structural adjustments can better align academics, counseling, and enrollment priorities while easing pressure on counselors and families.
Common focus areas include:
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Aligning academics, college counseling, and enrollment strategy
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Sequencing high-impact, college-process education for families
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Clarifying which signals and data support better guidance
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Strengthening operational transparency within the college counseling team
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Developing thoughtful responses to shifting admissions dynamics
Workshops are collaborative and forward-looking. They do not involve evaluating individual student outcomes or counselor performance. Appropriate for Heads of School, Division Heads, Admissions Directors, and/or Academic Deans, in support of the college counseling team and the school.
Coaching for New Directors of College Counseling
These sessions focus on how to build and lead a college counseling department within the school’s broader strategic context—whether the program is led by one person or a larger team.
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Collaborating with other key teams in support of school priorities
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Structuring stakeholder education and communication (students, families, faculty, Board, college community)
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Building and sustaining a healthy, collaborative team culture
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Using data to inform guidance without overwhelming students or staff
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Identifying strategic opportunities and phasing them in responsibly
Session content is determined collaboratively and may overlap with Program Alignment offerings below. Appropriate for first-time or new-to-the-school Directors of College Counseling seeking clarity, confidence, and strategic grounding in the role.
Coaching for Program Alignment
I also partner with college counseling teams to map where their work currently lives across grade levels and identify points of friction and opportunity. The result is a phased roadmap for improving team workflow, family guidance, and future strategic initiatives.
This work strengthens alignment across divisions while supporting the team’s sustainability and long-term impact.
Contact me for more information and rates