MAJORS AND CAREERS CONSULTING SERVICES
Majors and Careers services are designed to complement college consulting work. Students can start any time in high school. We also work with students up through early adulthood.
The Kickstart Program
Designed for 9th and 10th graders
We advise Freshmen and Sophomores to be strategic during these foundational years, as everything they do in high school plays a role in college applications. In this program, we use strengths, values, and interest assessments as a jumping off point to help students gain self-awareness and begin to envision possible career paths for their future. We then begin to formulate a framework for their high school experience, identifying ways they can use courses and extracurriculars to further explore their areas of strength and passion, and position themselves as a strong college applicant.
Includes:
- 3 meetings
- Customized assessments and exercises to support self-discovery
- Majors/Careers Summary Report
The Career Pathways Program
Designed for 11th and 12th graders
Juniors building their college lists benefit from more clarity around potential majors. In this program, we use assessments and exercises to better understand the student’s strengths, values, interests, and goals. We then take a deeper dive into possible careers and corresponding areas of study, to help the student narrow down the selection of a major for upcoming applications. We also work on opening the student’s personal voice for college essay writing. This program can expand on the work from the Kickstart Program, or be a fresh start for students who begin in 11th grade.
Includes:
- 2-3 meetings (dependent on completion of the Kickstart Program)
- Customized assessments and exercises to support self-discovery
- Sample college roadmaps for specific majors/careers
Student Success Coaching
Designed for 9th grade through young adults
We provide extra support for the student who needs help navigating high school and college academics and school resources. Our student success coach serves as a sounding board for young people, an empathetic listener and a non-judgmental yet realistic advisor. With a focus on student advocacy and empowerment, we use collaboration tools to develop a framework toward future independence.
ABOUT LAURA FRANCIS
Laura Francis is a certified college and career counselor specializing in career coaching. She is passionate about helping teens and young adults tap into self-discovery and career and major exploration in preparation for what’s ahead. She believes that investing time in self-discovery helps teens make a successful transition from dependents to independent contributors. She also believes in the value of career exploration while in high school and leading into the college admissions process.
