Find Colleges that will Change Your Life
The College Search Bootcamp: Find the right colleges for you + trade stress for peace of mind!
Watch Promo Enroll in CourseAny of this sound familiar?
"There's so much conflicting information!" You’re sick of wasting time googling, researching rankings, opening up the billionth college article. You want a strategy, not sporadic bits of advice.
"Nobody appreciates how much I have on my plate!" You're BUSY and uh, hello, this isn't the only thing vying for your time and attention.
"Speak human, please." You're frustrated by the foreign college terminology and wish someone would just break it down like a regular human being.
"Can I get a roadmap anywhere?" You don't know where to start and wish someone would map out this whole process.
"Did I miss something?" You lay awake wondering if you've done all you could, terrified that you missed something.
"It's like taking a sip from a firehose." You started your college search (again), only to feel overwhelmed and exhausted 10 minutes later.
"I don't even know what I don't know!" You got past the initial overwhelm, but worry there's things you don't even know to pay attention to.
"Now, what do I DO with all this information!?" You've got advice rattling around in your head, but you don't know how to piece them together in the big picture.
"What do I think? Umm..." You feel like there's no space to think for yourself. When it comes down to it, you're not sure what you want or how to find out what matters to you in the first place.
"How this will impact the college experience?" You've heard the "big school or small school?" questions but don't know what else to ask or how your answers actually change the experience.
"What if I choose the wrong school?!" You're slightly terrified you'll make a $300k, 4-year bet on the wrong school.
Nobody wants that.
There’s a LOT of pressure to get it all right.
But you're NOT a bad parent (or student) for not knowing every little thing about the college process!
We're here to make sure you don't miss out on the right school.
You know that day dream...
where everything is going perfectly according to plan and you're 100% confident in your college decisions?
Let's make it a REALITY!
Are you ready to find
your college matches?
...to gain time & peace of mind?
...to stop endlessly researching?
...to stop asking "have I given it
my best shot?"
Let us help you find clarity and
focus your efforts so you can
get back to what you love.
We made our Bootcamp student- and parent-friendly!
We appreciate that you're busy.
Learn from any device at any time with the ease and flexibility of online lessons. Bring us with you on roadtrips, vacation, whatever.
No need to change plans for us!
Plus, we created dual tracks to deliver just the right amount of info and support to each of you, without taking over your life.
We believe that students deserve colleges that provide more than a diploma: colleges that challenge, empower, and support students to fulfill their potential.
We'll help you find the right college.
You're worth it.
What's included, you ask?
- 3 Months of Personal Coaching Calls. Both students and parents get monthly coaching calls for that extra boost of support when and where you need it most.
- Lifetime Access to all Course Materials. Have multiple kids? Feel free to reuse the content! (Yep, we'll allow it!) Starting early? No need to rush through. Take all the time you need.
- The College Selection Blueprint (my 5-S Method to build a fool-proof list) with step-by-step lessons, and actionable coursework.
- The Student Value Proposition and a Personal College Matrix to focus on what matters most to you (even if you aren’t sure what that is yet!)
- Frameworks and databases to holistically analyze your options to select colleges with confidence.
- Video tutorials, guides, worksheets, ebooks, and curated best practices from counselors, students, parents, and college admissions themselves. Learn what they wish they knew and their tips to make the best decision.
- Access to members-only coaching rates for additional coaching sessions.
Oh, and a 14-day money-back guarantee.
It's too bad colleges don't do that...
What You'll Learn Along the Way
- Frameworks that help you work smarter—not longer—giving you time to do what you love. Free up your time with a lighter, less stressed schedule.
- How colleges and high schools evaluate success, how it may be negatively impacting your options, and what you can do about it!
- Transferable skills to succeed in college and beyond.
- Techniques to decrease stress, stay focused, and--could it be possible(?)--enjoy your college search!
THE RESULT?
Your perfect college matches,
free time, and peace of mind.
"As a young professional, I could not have asked for a better mentor and leader to learn from. Mary constantly went out of her way to ensure that I had every opportunity to succeed. As a mentor, Mary provided me with incredible advice, direction, and optimism. As a leader, I knew that whatever I worked on would be well supported and organized. I am sure she will continue to have an amazing impact on everyone she works with."
Course Curriculum
Module 0: Set Up Your Schedule & Team
We'll kick off by helping you build a supportive foundation. From tapping into the private online membership group to creating your Bootcamp schedule to forming your team and leading your first team meeting, we're fast-tracking you to success.
Module 1: Understand the System & How it's Impacting You
In order to find the right colleges for YOU, we need to know what we're aiming for. In this module, we'll take a step back and see the big picture. You'll learn how colleges, high schools, counselors, the media, and others shape the way you think about college--and get in your way. Then, identify and tackle hidden roadblocks and learn a big secret behind attracting colleges.
Module 2: Focus on Self & Create Clarity
Get crystal clear on what you want and need to thrive in college. You'll learn about 50+ different aspects of college life--from size to student activities to finances to unique special considerations. Along the way, you'll hear from current and former college students about how these actually impact your day to day experience. Find out what they wish they knew and work through exercises to define your own Student Value Proposition.
Module 3: Stratify and Balance Your Options
Learn the right way to stratify your options and balance your aspirations with security. You'll gain peace of mind knowing you covered all your bases. Working through these exercises, you'll build your Personal College Matrix to organize the college search and compare schools holistically!
Module 4: Search Strategically - The Big Picture
Master two powerful college databases to efficiently explore college options. We'll teach you to sift through info so you don't get overwhelmed and make you a search engine pro! With a few extra tools, you'll have all you need to find great matches and draft your college list.
Module 5: Search Strategically - Dive Deeper
Now it's time to take a deeper look at your initial college list. We'll show you how to get a feel for colleges without visiting and how to make the most of any college visits you do take! Finally, you'll make a College Scorecard to compare your colleges thoroughly.
Module 6: Select the Right Colleges for You
Check this out: using your College Scorecard, you're going to build your own ranking system--and it's going match you with your best colleges! All that's left to do is celebrate how many amazing opportunities you have and victory-dance the college stress, anxiety, and nagging out the door! ... and tune in for our final tips about college apps!
PLUS
3 Months of Personal Coaching
Both students and parents get monthly coaching calls for that extra boost of support where you need it most.
Bonus: Members-only coaching rates on additional sessions.
College Search Parent Track
Learn the key takeaways, get tips to support your child, and stay up to date on their progress, without doing a thing.
BONUS: College Prep Course for Parents
4 weeks of exercises, templates, and tips to support you both through critical parts of the college process.
BONUS eBook: 10+ Ways to Get a Feel for a College Without Visiting
Learn how to explore campuses from your couch.
Your Instructor
Led by Learning & Development Lead Mary, we couldn't have built this course without all the sage advice, best practices, and strategies of our community.
This includes former and current parents and students working through the college process with you to college admissions counselors and high school guidance counselors offering their insights to find the best school to call your home.
Is the College Search Bootcamp right for me?
If you fit into any of these buckets, the answer is a resounding YES:
1. I'm stressed out and have too much on my plate.
Whether you're a high school student or caring for one, you have enough on your plate. The uncertainty of the process often adds unnecessary stress, which is why we provide step-by-step instruction so you're never in doubt and always in control.
2. I wish I had more time and/or I don't want to waste my time.
People spend years trying to learn about their college options and make the right choices. I don't want you to do that. The Bootcamp helps you stay focused on what matters and circumvent what doesn't, saving your time for more important (and fun) things like actually enjoying the last years of high school.
3. I'm not sure how to find schools for me. I'm not even sure what I want.
You're not alone. This Bootcamp was made for that reason. We'll help you find out what matters to you and use it to direct your search in the simplest path. And you'll be happy knowing you aren't wasting $300k on the wrong schools!
4. I believe this course can spare me from applying to the wrong colleges.
It can cost thousands of dollars just to send your applications, finances, and test scores to colleges. When you apply to the wrong schools, you not only waste your money, but your time. And there's no money-back guarantee on that.
5. I have time in the next 2 weeks to look through the course content.
If you have time to spend over the next 2 weeks to go through the content, you have nothing to lose. If you find the content valuable, great! Your investment was well worth it and you can use it to find your best college options. If you do not, you have the full 2 weeks to simply send an e-mail saying "I changed my mind, this course was not what I expected it to be" and you can reverse the purchase and get 100% of your money back without losing a dime.
6. I have multiple students who will go through the college process.
Great! You can re-download and use all the materials and tutorials as many times as you need with lifetime access to the course.
7. I want/have a counselor but I'm not sure the best way to use our time.
High school guidance counselors are free but don't often have much time to personalize their support. Moreover, they are expected to deliver high student acceptance rates, which can skew their advice. You'll get the best support and save time if you know what you are looking for and can ask for help in specific areas.
8. I have or am considering an independent college counselor.
Great! How about a comprehensive college prep course to boot!? Counselors usually cost between $150-$300 per hour. Make sure this is time (and money) well spent. Don't spend it trying to figure out what you want or where you need help. That's why we embed coaching into our lessons but make sure you have everything you need regardless so that you're not waiting on us to move forward.
With 25+ hours of instruction and exercises, this all-inclusive Bootcamp is worth well over $3,500, but I'm giving it to you for $1,200.
If you're planning to apply to college in the next 18 months and want to avoid as much stress and uncertainty as possible or if you are looking for clarity, direction, and reassurance, this Bootcamp was built for you.
You have two options...
Keep trying to do this on your own, which often takes even the most hard-working families months if not years of frustration, nagging, and going in circles to finish.
- OR -
Get my personal coaching and strategies
to find your perfect college matches in a matter of weeks.
Where would you like to be in 6 months? A year?
Still working on this? I doubt it.
But do you have a plan to get there?
Wherever you're going, don't leave it up to chance.
So, what will you choose?
"I was raised in an environment that defined the "right" path as a financially lucrative one and was concerned I'd wake up one day realizing I wasn't living a life I loved. Mary opened my eyes to ways that I could combine my passions with learning and work, instead of separating them. I will be forever grateful."
"I was continuously impressed by Mary's thoughtful input and attention to detail consulting me over the last 2 years. My confidence significantly improved with Mary's implementation of goal setting and organizational skills. I absolutely would recommend her services to anyone."