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The college process isn't one-size-fits-all, and neither is the way we work. Some families come in early, wanting to be thoughtful and intentional from the start. Others arrive mid-junior year, realizing they need focused help fast. Some just need a second opinion on a college list or a fresh set of eyes on an essay. Wherever you are, there's a way to work together that makes sense for your student and your family.
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Meet Nohea
Your College Consultant
I started in Rome. Not as a tourist — I went to university there and ended up staying for fifteen years. My first real job in admissions was at The American University of Rome, helping students figure out whether studying abroad was the right move. It was my first real window into what it looks like to help students find the right fit across borders and cultures, and I loved it.
I've sat on both sides of the table. I've reviewed applications as a seasonal admissions reader at universities across the country, and I still do.
The first step? Start talking.
Before the college fairs, the campus visits, the test prep, and the applications — there's something more important: a real conversation with your teen about what they actually want from life after high school.
Not what looks good on paper. Not what you were hoping for. What they want.
Most families skip this part, or save it for later, but in my experience, the students who navigate this process with the least stress and the most clarity are the ones who started here — with honest conversations about who they are and what matters to them.
You don't need a counselor in the room to get started. You just need a few good questions and the willingness to really listen to the answers.
Try one of these this week
ideally in the car, where nobody has to make eye contact:
Why do you want to go to college?
What are you looking forward to about life after high school?
Is there anything you already know you need — or definitely don't want — in a school or program?
If a completely free day landed in your lap, what would you do with it?
There are no right answers. The honest ones are always more useful than the expected ones.
