College Planning Untangled

College Planning Untangled Many students miss a vital step when planning for college. www.CollegePlanningUntangled.com In fact, the standard process bypasses a crucial step.

WHY they want to go to college and understanding who they are as a person and what career path will make them happy adults. What I noticed when my boys went from high school to college is HS counselors and college consultants, do a great job of explaining the boxes to check to get the kids IN to college. However, those tactical steps are not where college planning should start. College planning ac

tually starts with your child exploring WHY they want to go to college. This starts with them understanding who they are as a person and what career path will make them happy adults. If they start here, the students then choose a more aligned major, have more focus and confidence, and appreciation for their college education. And as a result, do better, enjoy their time more, and have a more purposeful experience! I help students create a career path based on their interests and one that takes advantage of their talents so they can go to college with confidence. Then we let college do what it’s supposed to do, expose them to more targeted opportunities to help them work towards their first big kid job.

If your 20-something feels stuck in their career, confused, overwhelmed, or unsure where to go next...take a breath.They...
01/07/2026

If your 20-something feels stuck in their career, confused, overwhelmed, or unsure where to go next...take a breath.
They’re not the only one.

The path after graduation isn’t as clear as it used to be. And even the most motivated young adults can fall into common career traps that leave them spinning their wheels.

In this article I break down the top career mistakes 20-somethings make... and how they can bounce back with clarity and confidence.

Here are a few you might recognize in your young adult:

- Letting other people make their career decisions
- Taking jobs without knowing what they actually want
- Not asking the right questions
- Trying to figure it all out alone
- Forgetting how many opportunities are actually out there

If your young adult is struggling to find their footing, this article is a great place to start the conversation.

👉 Read the full article: https://www.kristinclark.com/articles/career-misstep

01/06/2026

“I don’t care what they do… I just want them to be happy.”
If you’ve ever said that, you’re in good company.

The hard part isn’t wanting the best for your teen or young adult, it’s figuring out how to guide them without taking over.

How do you steer… without controlling?
How do you support… without pushing?

That’s exactly why I created Parent Lab.

It’s a space where we walk through the conversations you actually need to have with your teen so they can find direction, confidence, and a career that fits who they are.

You don’t have to figure this out alone.

👉 Join Parent Lab: kristinclark.com/parent-lab

All future updates will live on one page so nothing gets missed.👉 Follow Kristin Clark Coaching for:✔ Career clarity for...
01/02/2026

All future updates will live on one page so nothing gets missed.

👉 Follow Kristin Clark Coaching for:
✔ Career clarity for teens & 20-somethings
✔ College + career guidance that actually makes sense
✔ Tools that save time, money, and unnecessary stress

This page will still be here for a bit, but all new content lives over there 👇

🔗 Follow Kristin Clark Coaching

College planning is important, but it works best when it’s connected to career clarity.That’s why I’m moving everything ...
01/01/2026

College planning is important, but it works best when it’s connected to career clarity.

That’s why I’m moving everything to Kristin Clark Coaching.

One page. One message. Better guidance.

👉 Follow Kristin Clark Coaching to stay with me.

College Planning Untangled is officially moving under one home so we can better support teens, young adults and parents ...
12/31/2025

College Planning Untangled is officially moving under one home so we can better support teens, young adults and parents in one place.

👉 Follow Kristin Clark Coaching for:
✔ Career clarity for teens & 20-somethings
✔ College + career guidance that actually makes sense
✔ Tools that save time, money, and unnecessary stress

This page will still be here for a bit, but all new content lives over there 👇

🔗 Follow Kristin Clark Coaching

12/30/2025

✨ Allow me to reintroduce myself…

In my conversation with Shari Jonas, I opened up about how I got here, from discovering CliftonStrengths to becoming a career coach for teens and young adults.

If you’ve ever wondered why I’m so passionate about helping students find clarity, confidence, and direction… this clip says it all.

I believe every young person deserves to know what makes them unique, and how to use those strengths to build a future they’re excited about.

Thanks for being here. 💛
I’m grateful to do this work with you.

👉 Watch the full episode on Shari’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siW3KS6T6Oo

👉 Want clarity for your teen or young adult? Book a call with me: https://www.kristinclark.com/contact

12/30/2025

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They are not hearing this info from their counselors

Process - How to determine a career path

Clarity - On what careers they don't want to do, so they know what they do want to do for a career

Confidence - your kid will be one of the most confident kids heading to college because they know why they are there

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When teens take my course, they are graduating from college within 4.2 years, versus the 5.5 years it takes college grads on average. All for the price of one college credit ($788).

Get them enrolled! Let's go.

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Parents often tell me, “My kid’s resume looks fine.”But here’s the problem 👇A resume isn’t a list of everything your tee...
12/26/2025

Parents often tell me, “My kid’s resume looks fine.”

But here’s the problem 👇
A resume isn’t a list of everything your teen has ever done.

It’s a signal.

Today’s employers aren’t asking:
“What has this student done?”

They’re asking:
“Does this student make sense for the role they want next?”

If your young adult doesn’t know what they’re aiming for, the resume falls flat — even with good experience.

When teens get clear on:
• their strengths
• what energizes them
• what kind of work fits them

their resume stops being generic and starts telling a story.

And that story builds confidence everywhere...interviews, applications, and conversations about their future.

👉 Need help giving your teen direction before rewriting their resume?

Book a free 15-minute call:
https://www.kristinclark.com/contact

Happy Holidays from our family to yours!Wishing you rest, joy, and moments that remind you what really matters.To all th...
12/24/2025

Happy Holidays from our family to yours!
Wishing you rest, joy, and moments that remind you what really matters.

To all the parents, students, and young adults I’ve worked with this year: Thank you. Your courage, curiosity, and willingness to grow inspire me every single day.

Here’s to clarity, confidence, and fresh starts in the new year. 💛

Talk Soon,
Kristin

If your elevator pitch makes you sound like a walking LinkedIn headline…we need to talk. 😅A great elevator pitch isn’t a...
12/23/2025

If your elevator pitch makes you sound like a walking LinkedIn headline…we need to talk. 😅

A great elevator pitch isn’t about sounding impressive...it’s about being clear, human, and memorable.

Kristin just dropped a brand-new article with 6 simple tips to help your teen (or you!) create a pitch that actually lands:

• Keep it simple
• Focus on impact
• Use analogies
• Share a fact that hits
• Tell a quick story
• Practice (yes… out loud)

Your pitch is your first impression, might as well make it a good one.

👉 Read the full article here:
https://www.kristinclark.com/articles/elevator-pitch

👉 Subscribe to our email list for more actionable insights like this: https://www.kristinclark.com/email-sign-up-1-1

Life is way too short to spend time with people who drain the happiness right out of you.And guess what?That includes th...
12/18/2025

Life is way too short to spend time with people who drain the happiness right out of you.
And guess what?
That includes the people you work with.

- If your job feels like a daily energy leak…
- If you’re surrounded by people who make you question your life choices…
- If you’re counting the minutes instead of feeling motivated…

That’s not “normal.”
That’s a giant neon sign that it’s time to pivot.

👉 Call Kristin: https://www.kristinclark.com/contact

She’ll help you figure out what you actually want, and how to build a career that doesn’t suck the life out of you.

College shouldn’t be the discovery phase.It should be the ex*****on phase.When students show up without direction, they ...
12/17/2025

College shouldn’t be the discovery phase.
It should be the ex*****on phase.

When students show up without direction, they waste time, money, and confidence trying to “figure it out” in real time.
But when they walk in with clarity?
Everything moves faster...opportunities, connections, internships, momentum.

That’s exactly what Career Activator was built for.
It gives your young adult the direction they need before they step onto campus, so college becomes a launchpad… not a guessing game.

👉 Want your teen to enter college with a plan instead of a panic?
Book a call with Kristin to learn about Career Activator: https://www.kristinclark.com/contact

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