Guidance. Clarity. Peace of Mind.
If you're a parent helping your child navigate the college search, you're not alone—and you're in the right place.
This process can feel overwhelming, even if it's not your first time. There are timelines, test scores, essays, costs, emotions—and more than a little pressure. My goal is to make this journey less stressful and more meaningful for both you and your student.
Full Contract with Students & Parents: Includes but is not limited to:
Values, Interests and Goal Assessment
Full Contract – Comprehensive Guidance for Students & Parents
This package provides end-to-end support through every stage of the college planning journey. Services include (but are not limited to):
- Values, Interests & Goal Assessment
A deep dive into what makes the student tick — exploring values, interests, strengths, and long-term aspirations to shape a focused direction. - Strong Interest Inventory Interpretation
Professional interpretation of assessment results to identify potential academic and career pathways. - Personalized Timeline Development
A custom roadmap that breaks the college process into manageable, strategic milestones. - College Options Research & Development
Building a broad and diverse list of schools that match the student’s academic, social, and financial goals. - Essay & Application Support
Full support through brainstorming, drafting, editing, and polishing personal statements and supplemental essays. - Campus Visit & Interview Prep
Insider tips and mock interviews to help students show up confident and prepared. - Financial Aid Package Review (with parents)
Side-by-side comparisons of financial aid offers to evaluate true cost, value, and fit.
Questions Parents Often Ask
“Should my student be doing more?”
Not always. Let’s focus on what moves the needle, not what fills a resume.
“How do I help without taking over?”
That’s a balancing act we can figure out together. I’ll offer you tools to stay supportive while your student leads.
“Will we be able to afford college?”
I’ll guide you toward realistic options and tools that help families compare costs and goals clearly.
Hourly Contract – Focused Support as Needed
Hourly services are flexible and customizable, ideal for students who prefer a targeted approach. Areas of focus may include:
- Essay Development & Review
From structure and story to style and syntax — we help students elevate their writing and stand out. - Motivational Meetings
Perfect for 8th graders and freshmen — building confidence, vision, and motivation early in the journey. - Schedule & Task Planning
For self-driven students who need help building (and sticking to) a college prep timeline. - Parent Strategy Sessions
One-on-one meetings to clarify goals, expectations, and roles in the college search process. - Strong Interest Inventory
A tool for students to unpack their values, personality, interests and goals.
ANNOUNCING
Wisdom & Whine with some Wine
Workshops for Parents
Please
contact JSS for details.
Previous workshops have focused on timelines (parents of sophomores and juniors); how parents can lessen the stress of the process (parents of juniors) and a Q&A session. These have previously been co-hosted by a parent(s).
What other parents said ...
“We discovered Jennifer on the later end of our son’s college search. She got to work immediately with him and thanks to Jennifer, he is extremely happy with his choice!”
Eileen (parent)
Interested in our services? We’re here to help!
We want to know your needs exactly so that we can provide the perfect solution. Let us know what you want and we’ll do our best to help.
