College & Career Pathfinder, LLC

College & Career Pathfinder, LLC We are here to assist you with researching career paths and the college application process. We offer individual meetings and small group workshops.

Whether you are a high school student or an adult changing paths, we are here to assist you with researching career paths and the college application process.

✨🎓 So proud of the students I worked with from the Class of 2026 and all they have accomplished! 🎓✨College decisions are...
05/02/2026

✨🎓 So proud of the students I worked with from the Class of 2026 and all they have accomplished! 🎓✨

College decisions are about so much more than where a student is accepted or where they choose to attend. They represent years of effort, reflection, growth, and determination.

These students did the work. They showed up, asked thoughtful questions, wrote meaningful essays, met the deadlines, and made big decisions about their futures.

I am simply grateful to have been invited to walk alongside them for part of the journey, offering guidance, encouragement, perspective, and maybe a few deadline reminders along the way. 😉 

I am cheering loudly as they head into this exciting next chapter.

Congratulations! 💛🖤









The final day, the final school!Day 3, School 10Thank you to Madison Folley and the admissions team at for a great visi...
04/24/2026

The final day, the final school!

Day 3, School 10

Thank you to Madison Folley and the admissions team at for a great visit and fantastic snacks. A special thank you to the art department for a thorough overview. Shout out to Elliot for a great tour of campus. 😊 I loved seeing how Daemen supports students across both the health sciences and the arts in such intentional, student-centered ways. 💙

📍 Daemen University | Buffalo, NY

🎓 Academics
• Strong liberal arts foundation with personalized learning throughout.
• Nursing offers a unique direct-admit 1+2+1 dual-degree pathway: students spend year 1 at Daemen, 2 years at a partner community college, then return to Daemen for year 4.
• Test optional, but admissions pays close attention to science and math preparation.

🤝 Support
• The library is the hub for academic support.
• Career Services includes a clothing closet for professional needs.
• Dining works with students who have food allergies.

🏫 Campus vibe
• A very safe area
• Multiple dining options and a close-knit feel.
• Only one lecture hall on campus, which speaks to the smaller, more personal learning environment.

🩺🎨 Experiential learning
• Health science spaces are especially impressive, including a full mock ICU suite and the use of medical actors in the CiLS space for hands-on practice.
• Daemen also has 16 cadavers, allowing for strong anatomy access in graduate PA and PT study.
• In art, students benefit from project-based studio courses with class sizes often ranging from 2–14 students, plus access to spaces like 2D, CG, and stop motion labs.

🌟 Who thrives here
• Students who want small classes, direct faculty support, and practical experience.
Great fit for future nurses, health professionals, artists, designers, animators, and students looking for a strong professional-facing education.

⚡ Quick Take
• Daemen stands out for students who want a personal campus feel, strong academic support, and clear pathways into careers in healthcare, art, and design.

Day 3, School 9A huge thank you to Chelsea Kettle and for the warm welcome, informative visit, and great lunch! 😊 Speci...
04/24/2026

Day 3, School 9

A huge thank you to Chelsea Kettle and for the warm welcome, informative visit, and great lunch! 😊 Special thanks as well to Keiana for the great campus tour!

📍 Buffalo State University | Buffalo, NY

Buff State stands out for students looking for an accessible, diverse, hands-on college experience with strong support and lots of ways to get involved. 💙

🎓 Academics
• 5,200+ undergraduates
• 79 majors with a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio
• Strong programs include business administration, psychology, criminal justice, computer information systems, and education
• Small class sizes, with larger lecture-style classes topping out around 60 students
• Honors program with automatic consideration

🤝 Support
• Support services are centrally housed in the library, making help easy to access
• Academic advising, tutoring, IT help, faculty advisement, and library resources all available
• ROAR2Success and summer bridge programs support student transition and persistence
• ACE program available for New York State residents
• CAPE helps students find on-campus jobs, prepare for careers, and attend job fairs

🏫 Campus Vibe
• All classes pause from 12:00-1:30 to encourage student engagement
• Multiple housing options, including honors housing that is not limited only to honors students
• Laundry is included
• Dining includes both café-style and food-court-style options, plus Perry’s Ice Cream partnership!
• Campus features a daycare, art gallery, and even a planetarium

💼 Experiential Learning
• Research opportunities as early as sophomore year
• Study Away programs
• Two job fairs, including one offering a 60% off JCPenney coupon for professional attire
• Partnership with New Era creates internship and design opportunities

🌟 Who Thrives Here
• Students who value diversity, community, access, hands-on learning, and strong campus support will likely feel at home at Buff State.

⚡ Quick Take
• Buff State feels like a campus built to help students engage, belong, and prepare for life after college.

Day 3, School 8Thank you, Allison Banisters and the team, for breakfast and a great visit! 💙🤍 Shout out to our tour gui...
04/24/2026

Day 3, School 8

Thank you, Allison Banisters and the team, for breakfast and a great visit! 💙🤍 Shout out to our tour guides, Sam and Wisteria.

📍 University at Buffalo | Buffalo, NY

A true SUNY flagship with the resources of a major research university and the support systems to help students find their place.

🎓 Academics
• 150+ majors across 3 campuses
• Strong programs in engineering, business, health sciences, computer science, biology, and architecture
• Law school on campus, plus a fully functional courtroom
• Students can get involved in research as early as first year
• Largest library in the SUNY system, with librarians assigned to almost every department

💛 Support
• Living-learning communities help students build connection early
• Lots of housing options
• Freshman housing guarantee for students who meet the deadline
• Mental health counselors based in living and work areas
• Even though UB is large, there are many resources that help it feel smaller

🏫 Campus Vibe
• Big school spirit with the feel of a major public research university
• 500+ clubs and organizations
• The Commons offers on-campus shopping and everyday convenience
• Multiple dining options that are regularly updated and support dietary needs
• Yes, there is even a Tim Hortons ☕

🌍 Experiential Learning
• 700+ study abroad opportunities
• First-year research access
• Level Up gaming center gives students a fun space to recharge between responsibilities 🎮

🚍 Getting Around
• Buses run every 15 minutes around campus and between campuses
• Weekend market bus available
• Parking is included
• Sky bridges and tunnels help students get around during cold weather

🌟 Who Thrives Here
• UB is a great fit for students who want the opportunities of a large public research university with strong academics, lots of involvement, and support systems that make a big campus feel more manageable.

⚡ Quick Take:
• UB stands out for students seeking big-school opportunities, research access, strong professional pathways, and a campus designed to support both independence and connection.

Day 2, School 7A huge thank you to Dean Whitcomb, Alyssa Krawczyk, James Bjarnar, and for such a wonderful visit & fant...
04/24/2026

Day 2, School 7

A huge thank you to Dean Whitcomb, Alyssa Krawczyk, James Bjarnar, and for such a wonderful visit & fantastic dinner.🤎🐺 It was easy to feel the love of this campus community right away, so much heart, connection, & support for students! ✨

📍 St. Bonaventure University | St. Bonaventure, NY

Love. Community. Family. Basketball!

🎓 Academics
• About 2,200 undergrad | 13:1 student-faculty ratio
• 60 majors, 49 minors, 5 schools
• Strong options in Biology, Biochemistry, Health Sciences, Nursing, Public Health, and more
• Science labs are capped at 16 students for personalized learning

🤝 Support
• Career & Professional Readiness Center helps “develop students into professionals”
• Clothing closet available for students
• Staff work with students who have food allergies

🏫 Campus vibe
• Community-centered, welcoming, & connected
• Basketball is a huge part of campus culture 🏀 students attend games for free
• Dorms have a lounge on every floor, with kitchens on the first floor
• Residence hall key access is limited to your floor & lounge wing for added security
• Unique campus features include a cemetery & a 9-hole golf course
• 80 clubs & organizations, student government, & e-sports add to campus involvement
• Service is a core value, including the student-run Warming House soup kitchen

🌍 Experiential learning
• Study abroad in 37 countries
• Library makerspace tools include a sewing machine, embroidery machine, & Cricut for student use
• Hands-on learning opportunities across academic programs
• Business students complete a required internship
• Education has had a 100% placement rate over the last 5 years
• Early Assurance and accelerated pathways available in several programs

🌟 Who thrives here
• Students looking for a smaller, relationship-driven university experience with strong community values, supportive resources, and spirited campus traditions.

⚡ Quick Take
• St. Bonaventure feels like home for students who want connection, care, and a campus where people truly know each other. 🤎

Day 2, School 6Thank you to Alexis Nguyen and the admission team for lunch and a great campus visit! 🎨🔥 I loved learnin...
04/24/2026

Day 2, School 6

Thank you to Alexis Nguyen and the admission team for lunch and a great campus visit! 🎨🔥 I loved learning more about the incredible opportunities for students interested in ceramics, glass, engineering, and how they come together. Shout out to Nkanyiso and Mike for a thorough tour of campus.

📍 Alfred University | Alfred, NY

🎓 Academics
• Alfred offers Ceramic Engineering and Glass Engineering, plus is known as the #1 school in the world for Glass Science.
• Students can also pursue master’s and PhD programs in Glass Science.

🤝 Support
• AU provides licenses for the two main industry software programs, giving students access to the tools they need from the start.
• As a research institution, students can get involved in undergraduate research early.

🏠 Campus vibe
• Welcoming and accepting of everyone
• No Greek life

🎨 Experiential learning
• Multiple galleries on campus
• Extensive studio space, with each medium having its own floor
• Extensive raw materials lab
• Glass blowing opportunities
• The ability to create neon signs
• 40+ kilns on campus
• Students have their own workspace and do not have to pack pieces away in lockers

🌟 Who thrives here
• Students who want a deeply creative, highly technical, and research-driven environment with strong access to specialized facilities.

⚡ Quick Take
• Alfred is an outstanding fit for students who want to combine art, engineering, innovation, and research in ceramics and glass. ✨

Day 2, School 5Huge thank you to Jeff Stevens, Matt Retchuss, Mike Padio, and Aric Bryant for breakfast, spending time w...
04/24/2026

Day 2, School 5

Huge thank you to Jeff Stevens, Matt Retchuss, Mike Padio, and Aric Bryant for breakfast, spending time with us at , and for giving us a closer look at the School of Applied Technology and beyond! 🙌🛠️ I loved seeing how hands-on, student-centered, and community-focused this campus is. Shout out to Kelsi & Lily for the tour of the Vet Tech facility.💙

📍 Alfred State College | Alfred, NY

Alfred State stands out as 1 of 7 technology colleges in New York and offers students a truly hands-on college experience. With about 3,700 students, small class and lab sizes, and faculty with real industry experience, this is a place where students can learn by doing. 👏

🎓Academics
• 12 Applied Trades programs in the School of Applied Technology
• Strong options including welding, HVAC, electrical, truck & diesel/heavy machinery, radiologic technology, and more
• Project-based learning is built into the experience
• Block-style schedule helps students stay focused
• General education courses are integrated into classes for a more practical learning experience

🤝 Support
• 16:1 student-faculty ratio
• No graduate assistants or TAs
• Average class size: 14
• Academic support services and supplemental instruction available

🏠 Campus Vibe
• Community-oriented campus with a diverse student population
• DIII athletics and student leadership opportunities
• Large residence halls, fitness center, and multiple dining options
• Strong sense of connection and support across campus

🌍 Experiential Learning
• Students get to see their trades in action from the start
• The college has built 61 homes so far
• Real-world learning happens in labs, shops, and on the 200-acre farm
• Veterinary Technology students spend much of their first semester at the farm

🌟 Who Thrives Here
• Students who prefer hands-on learning over lecture-heavy classes
• Those who want career-focused programs with direct industry relevance
• Students looking for a supportive campus where professors know them well

⚡ Quick Take
• Alfred State is a great fit for students who want practical experience, strong faculty mentorship, and a college environment where learning connect

After a visit to Niagara Falls with our wonderful tour guide Joel, we headed to our last school of the day. Day 1, Schoo...
04/23/2026

After a visit to Niagara Falls with our wonderful tour guide Joel, we headed to our last school of the day.

Day 1, School 4

Thank you to Kyle Schwindler and the staff at for the warm welcome, wonderful dinner, and informative visit! 💜🦅 It was great learning more about this mission-driven campus and the many ways students are supported academically, socially, and personally.

📍Niagara University | Niagara University, NY

A welcoming Catholic (Vincentian) university near Niagara Falls with strong academics, hands-on learning, and a supportive residential experience.

🎓 Academics
• 80 majors, 60 minors, and pre-professional pathways
• Strong programs in business, hospitality, sports management, education, and nursing
• Only 1 of 3 schools offering Food & Consumer Goods Packaging
• Education majors get into classrooms in their first semester, with a 4+1 option
• Nursing is direct admit

🤝 Support
• Tutoring and counseling
• Academic & Career Exploration support available
• Guaranteed housing all 4 years
• Clothes closet and food pantry available

🏠 Campus vibe
• Traditional residential campus with about 4,000 students
• Vincentian mission rooted in service and community
• 40% of students are Catholic, but campus feels inclusive
• Weekly shopping shuttle, microwave on each floor, and multiple dining options including Tim Hortons on campus ☕

🌍 Experiential learning
• Strong service focus
• Education students gain early field experience
• Career-focused learning across majors
• Bi-national institution with a campus in Canada

🌟 Who thrives here
• Students who want a caring campus community, accessible support, strong professional programs, and a values-based environment with school spirit.

⚡ Quick Take
• Niagara stands out for its supportive community, strong value, hands-on programs, and student-friendly extras that help students feel at home.

Day 1, School 3Thank you, Sarah Calzonetti, Megan Valery, Jeannette Delaney, and , for the warm welcome, great visit, an...
04/23/2026

Day 1, School 3

Thank you, Sarah Calzonetti, Megan Valery, Jeannette Delaney, and , for the warm welcome, great visit, and tasty desserts! 💙💛 I loved learning more about the Golden Griffin experience and the many ways students are supported on campus. 🦅

📍Canisius University | Buffalo, NY 💙💛

A Jesuit university with a close-knit feel, strong support, and city access. 🦅

🎓Academics
• 100+ majors/minors and 25+ combined degree programs
• Offers a degree in Animal Behavior, Ecology, and Conservation
• 100% faculty taught
• 11:1 student-faculty ratio
• 18 median class size

🤝Support
• Each student has a success team model with 4 faculty/staff members
• Testing center and tutoring center in the library
• Students can rent textbooks from the library
• Printing is just $15 per semester
• Students with food allergies can work directly with campus chefs

🏫 Campus Vibe
• Jesuit, mission-driven campus focused on justice, diversity, and global awareness
• About 2,451 students with a diverse population
• First-year students live on campus, with housing offered all 4 years
• Campus is connected by underground tunnels
• Students can join living-learning communities

🧠 Experiential Learning
• All students can participate in research
• Home to an Institute for Autism Research
• Features an Animal Behavior Lab
• Offers 22 study abroad programs in 14 countries
• Finance students can engage with the Golden Griffin Fund

🌟 Who Thrives Here
• Students who want a smaller, supportive university
• Those seeking a values-based Jesuit education
• Students interested in research, business, health, or education

⚡Quick Take
Canisius blends personalized support, hands-on learning, and an urban Buffalo location in a community-centered setting. ✨

Day 1, School 2Thank you President Lorrie Clemo, Desiree Berenguer Soto from and team for a warm welcome and delicious ...
04/23/2026

Day 1, School 2

Thank you President Lorrie Clemo, Desiree Berenguer Soto from and team for a warm welcome and delicious lunch - and fantastic snack bag. It was great learning the many ways supports its students. A huge shout out to Sean for a wonderful tour.

📍D’Youville University | Buffalo, New York

A compact urban campus on the West Side of Buffalo, near downtown and the Niagara River.

🎓 Academics
• Best known for its Health Professions Hub and strong career-focused programs
• Popular areas include nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant studies, business, and biology

🤝 Support
• Students can access 6 free counseling sessions per semester
• Direct-entry and accelerated pathways help students stay focused on professional goals
• Strong emphasis on student support and career readiness

🏙️ Campus Vibe
• Smaller, close-knit university with a service-centered feel
• Started as a women’s college and is now a co-ed university with a growing range of programs
• Catholic-rooted history with a mission-driven campus culture

🩺 Experiential Learning
• Clinical placements, practical experiences, and professional preparation are major strengths
• Excellent option for students who want learning that connects directly to future careers
• Hands-on learning is woven into the student experience early

🌟 Who Thrives Here
• Students interested in health professions and other career-oriented pathways
• Those who prefer a small university setting in an urban location
• Student-athletes looking for Division II opportunities
• Athletes should note: they are required to live on campus all 4 years

⚡Quick Take
D’Youville stands out for students seeking a smaller campus with a strong health professions identity, hands-on preparation, and a mission of service at the center of the college experience. 🌟

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