Our process
Unlike the others,
We Explore. We Navigate. We Design.
At Journey, we approach post-high school planning and guidance with a financial perspective. Our team assists families and students through the entire planning process, focusing on career development, program research, and identifying the best educational opportunities for each student. Whether you’re considering traditional college, technical, trade, or professional programs, our goal is to guide you through the process, providing the necessary tools to create the optimal path for both student and family.
In today’s world, the cost of education and training has risen significantly, and we’re here to help you navigate this complex landscape. We will answer your questions, provide you with the facts, and assess your family’s and student’s unique needs, eliminating guesswork and saving you valuable time and money.
Each step matters to us!
We have a process that has been curated by our guides to make our Clients' feel encouraged in their journey.
Exploration
We begin by getting to know you, your needs, and your aspirations. Whether you’re looking for a specific college environment or a comprehensive program, we are here to assess and evaluate your needs, goals, and skills to find the best fit for you.
Navigation
After we comprehend your requirements, we match you with careers for in-depth evaluation and research. Whenever feasible, we connect you with professional mentors in those fields, providing you with the chance to ask questions, start networking, and potentially establish a mentorship.
Design
Every client is unique, and a one-size-fits-all approach does not apply. Each person has their own learning style, passion, and vision, which is why we have developed a program tailored to help each student reach their individual goals. This program is designed to be adaptable, addressing the specific priorities of each student.
Each Client receives different experiences based on their individual needs
Programs/Services
Programs
General Student Planning Programs offered
Core Plan Program - the complete package
The Core Program is designed to comprehensively address the needs of both students and families. We begin by understanding your unique requirements through a three-dimensional approach: discovering, navigating, and designing. This process involves thorough research and continuous guidance from high school through to college graduation. Our program is flexible, allowing us to tailor our focus to meet each client’s individual needs. It’s about graduating on a reasonable timeline, affordably.
Senior Fast Track Program
Our Senior Fast Track Program offers a streamlined, accelerated timeline for high school seniors in need of a plan. We assist these students in getting back on track and achieving their higher education aspirations, providing career assessment, program research, and comprehensive application process support.
Application Prep and Management
This segment of the CORE Program is dedicated to the application process and managing applications. It’s tailored for students who have already figured out most of the major components. Additionally, it’s ideal for families who do not require assistance with scholarships or support during the undergraduate years.
Junior Program
The Junior Program caters to eighth graders and freshmen, offering families insights into maximizing the high school journey in preparation for college. It covers course planning and the development of a student's academic profile or resume. Additionally, fees from this program can be applied to the Core Program.
All things Essay!
Essentially, this service provides essay writing support. We brainstorm, create, edit, and finalize written masterpieces, ranging from college application essays to the supplemental writing required by individual schools. AI-generated essays are not advisable as colleges are starting to implement anti-AI software.
College Program
This is for the college student and even soon to be college student as well as the student graduating who may be feeling lost or just out of place. Whether ready for transfer to another school, discovering a better career path, or a better suited degree, we help these students get back on course to reach their goals. A uniquely designed program based on where the client is and where they need to be. We assess career aspirations, and potential programs; helping them pivot in the right direction.
Other Services
Family Prep
In this Informational session we discuss common questions regarding college and higher ed opportunities including tech ed, military, trade schools and professional programs. We also discuss paying for college and how to build a financial strategy right for your family.
Professional Mentoring
We offer a network of professional partners who are lending their time to mentor our clients. They offer real life perspective of their professional world and the academic path that led them to where they are today.
Graduate into life
Even though you may have started with us in high school or younger, we don't end the relationship once you make your choice. We have helped you each step of the way and will remain a continued resource for you as you continue building your resume and experiences. Whether it's help with internships, building your social media presence, or interviewing for that first career job; we will continue to help you.
We mold the program to fit your needs. We do not mold you to fit the program.
It's not just about getting in. It's about getting out!
Our students are more than a Test Score!
We are with you from start through undergrad/program graduation.