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Advising

Guiding Students to Success

We offer a wide range of services to support students through their educational endeavors from middle to high school and into college. Typically families choose a package that reflects the type and breadth of educational and college counseling that is the best fit for their student. Services also are offered at an hourly rate.

All-Inclusive College Planning Essentials
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Designed to begin late fall or early winter of the junior year in high school (does not include support during the sophomore year or earlier or transition to college). All-inclusive is a great fit for students applying to a variety of private and public colleges. It includes minimally 10-12 meetings and extensive communication and follow up with students and parents in between. Students and parents have access to our personalized college planning software; essay guidance, workshops and review; co-curricular and life skills development; and application support and review - all the way to hitting the submit button. This package is ideal for juniors beginning before or in January of the junior year. 

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  • An overall timeline, with benchmarks and assignments, to keep the student on track working toward submitting complete and impactful college applications to meet critical deadlines

  • Personality, aptitude and interest assessments to assist with planning and discovery

  • Assistance identifying possible majors, future career interests, and goals

  • Academic course selection and co-curricular guidance for the school year and summer suited to student's personal interests and goals

  • Consideration of standardized testing (SAT/ACT), timeline and test prep referral

  • Working collaboratively with student and family to research and identify the best fit colleges 

  • Developing a personalized college list with consideration given to student interests and goals, academics, culture, community, family priorities, athletic fit (where applicable), financial aid and merit awards

  • Assistance completing college applications, essay brainstorming and development, activity and co-curricular writing support

  • Creating a ‘resume’ that showcases student experience, skills and strengths

  • Campus visit recommendations and resource tools for maximizing visits

  • Interview preparation (when applicable)

  • Assistance with receiving more personalized teacher and counselor recommendations

  • College decision advising, including comparison of financial aid packages, housing options and individual best fit considerations

  • Use of my proprietary custom GPT, TeenEngage, designed for teens to help identify opportunities outside of the classroom, tailored to student interests to boost community engagement, academic exploration, leadership, and fulfillment.

High School Planning Essentials (8, 9, & 10th grades)
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Help your student develop a strong academic and co-curricular foundation, while engaging in a productive, enjoyable and meaningful high school experience!

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  • Personality, interest and value assessments to learn what is important to your student and offer insight into interests and learning styles

  • Exploration and identification of co-curricular activities that align with interests and strengths

  • Initial consideration of academic and personal goals

  • Guidance on how to “DO what you are” (based on strengths and interests) and LIVE your college essay while in high school, using scaffolded documentation strategies along the way to make preparing for college essays easier

  • Guidance and plan for coursework and summer activities

  • Time management and self-advocacy skills

  • Ideas for unique ways to stimulate curiosity, explore interests and contribute to your community

Specialized Guidance for Student-Athletes
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Playing a sport in college can be an experience of a lifetime, offer an opportunity to further pursue a passion, provide scholarship money, and sometimes allow a student to be accepted into a university that might otherwise have been out of reach. When a student desires to play a sport in college, sometimes the pathway to identifying best-fit colleges and creating that list of target schools looks a little bit different from other students. It’s important to know how to approach thinking about opportunities and be open about possibilities and the realities of playing college sports. 

Sports recruitment and college advising guidance is offered in the context of overall college counseling and planning. This process is very individualized and dependent upon the realistic assessment of the fit between the student’s academic and athletic abilities. Colleges consider a number of other factors when making admissions decisions about athletes, including students’ academic, intellectual, and extracurricular accomplishments. Colleges also recruit students who have excellent interpersonal skills and would make invaluable team members. For that reason, we coach students on preparing for official team visits, writing to coaches, participating in recruitment interviews, and more.

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  • Education and guidance around NCAA and NAIA eligibility and how the process works

  • Identification of fit between academic and athletic abilities, while taking financial and college interests and priorities into consideration

  • Timelines for ideal recruitment initiation, camps and showcases, club participation

  • Development of an athletic resume and suggestions for use

  • Guidance on creating highlight film (game, showcases, practice, training scenarios) and resources for assistance 

  • When and how to contact, follow up on camps/showcases and share updates with college coaches

  • Example emails, direct messages and texts to coaches

  • Preparation for conversations with college coaches

  • Use of proprietary Varsity 360, an easy-to-use tool to assist with self-recruitment, offering organized access to search for colleges, coach contact information, tools to structure and record ongoing correspondence, direct links to athletic questionnaires, and collegiate athletics programs

Specialized Guidance for Film, Media, and Broadcast Journalism Applicants
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Applying to college programs in film production, television, media arts, or broadcast journalism is a creative process—and a competitive one. These programs often require more than strong academics; they’re looking for emerging storytellers, visual thinkers, and students who can communicate a clear artistic voice through their work.

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At Innovative Education Partners, I offer tailored guidance for students applying to film and media programs, helping them navigate the unique demands of these applications while showcasing their authentic voice, creativity, and potential.

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Whether your student is focused on directing, cinematography, editing, screenwriting, media studies, or journalism, I help them position their current work, develop application materials, and create a compelling narrative that reflects who they are and where they want to go.​

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  • Guidance on program-specific supplemental essays

  • Assistance with creative statements that reflect artistic identity and intent

  • Support in building a creative résumé that highlights relevant experience and skills

  • Feedback on film submissions, including:

    • Narrative structure

    • Cinematography and visual storytelling

    • Editing and pacing

  • Advising on how to present and position current projects, even if still in progress

  • Help selecting and organizing materials for art supplements or digital portfolios

  • Tips for showcasing versatility, collaboration, and voice—key traits programs are seeking

Hourly Counseling Services (Essays, Application Review, Educational Advocacy)
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Common hourly services include counseling services related to:

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  • ​Scholarship search, matching and application preparation guidance

  • College ‘resume’ building and activities section development

  • Essay support, including brainstorming, editing and revision notes

  • Initial athletic recruitment advising and typical process overview and timeline

  • Educational advocacy, 504 accommodations, family-school collaborations

  • Final Common App or University of California review and feedback

  • Film production supplemental application review 

  • Personalized college list building

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Unlock Your Future with Expert Guidance!

Whether you're navigating the college admissions process or seeking the best educational path, we provide personalized strategies to help you succeed. Let's turn your academic goals into reality.

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