WayForward College Consulting

07/09/2026

Writers block?

I got you….

Go to a happy place (mountains, water, open space) just get outside.

It is truly amazing how creative and inspired I become when outdoors. You should try it!

Use this to strategy to step away from your first draft of your essay. You will be much more clear when you’re in a peaceful setting that slows you down and allows you to reflect! That’s what colleges want to read about; Your reflections and what you’ve learned. So go slow to go fast and take the time to be thoughtful about what you want to say and how what you are writing about has shaped you to be who you are be and who you want to become!

Tip: Don’t forget a pen and paper or your phone to add your thoughts of inspiration in your notes app.

You’ve got this.

All of my students are well on their way to essays they will be proud to submit in just a couple of months.

05/30/2026

Looking for motivated rising seniors in high school to support their college applications this summer! Doing it now alleviates the stress in fall of senior year! I was a school counselor for 20 years and knew all the fun that takes place at the start of senior year and I want you to be fully present for those lasts! I know you, mom, want that too!
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WayForward College Consulting offers expert college admissions guidance for students and peace of mind for parents. Based in Colorado and supporting families nationwide with purpose-driven, personalized planning.

05/06/2026

Once upon a time…

It was the thing to do as much as possible and be a star in everything because that’s what gets you into a “good” college. Right!?

This narrative still exists in 2026 but it is not accurate.

As a professional college consultant reflecting on this past admissions cycle, I can tell you that colleges are sending signals of what really matters.

🥇Be the first to know…

So here’s what you need to consider instead:

1️⃣ make a list of all the things your involved in outside of the classroom
2️⃣ cross off any that you are doing for someone else or because you feel like you have to
3️⃣ put a 💚 next to the one (or few) that you actually love and are doing because they’re fulfilling (you would do it regardless of college apps)
💚💚 there’s your sign … this is what colleges care about. Done. Simple. Now focus on that!

Our teenagers do not need to be this stressed out and doing more than even their parents are doing in life.

Let’s shut down this toxic and untrue narrative and get back to balance and happiness. You will have so much more to share in your essays and activities list when you’re not overextended and stressed to the max.

If you agree and want to join my non-toxic college admission info bandwagon —- Comment “yes”

Too many moms running around from thing to thing, then posting about all the feelings of loss as they count down the years and days to their kids high school graduation.

Let’s get your time and memories back by supporting your kid in a couple things they truly care about!

p.s. just adding volunteer hours thus summer before senior year is not the answer to admission. So if you’re wondering what I would recommend just DM me and we can audit your child’s activities.