Helping you chart your own path to college and beyond.

The high school years should be about self-discovery and enjoying family time together.

Instead, applying to college has become a major source of stress. Teens are watching their classmates and those just a few years ahead, and wondering:

  • Where do I even start looking?

  • What if I choose the wrong school?

  • What if I don’t like it?

  • What if we can’t afford it?

  • What if I don’t get in?

Meanwhile, their families are juggling the same questions and wondering how they can help their child without resorting to nagging or squabbling.

The worst part is that the application requirements seem to change all the time; there’s no map because the lines keep getting redrawn.

Let’s reframe the high school years.

Instead of chasing after what we think admissions officers at College X want, let’s focus instead on enjoying the time you have together.

At Charting Pathways, the top priority is letting you enjoy the high school years together as a family: no nagging, less stress, secure that there is a plan in place. We guide teens through identifying their own values, strengths, and passions as waypoints in charting their own pathways to success in college and beyond.

What you get when you work with Charting Pathways:

  • Knowledgeable advice about the college landscape and choosing the right school for your teen

  • Expert coaching on applications

  • Tailored exercises and worksheets to guide you through the entire process

  • Secure client portal to access all your college-related materials and communication with Charting Pathways

  • Time and space to enjoy your teen’s high school years

Hi! I’m Katie

As a student-focused educator for nearly three decades, I have spent my entire professional life dedicated to nurturing teens and young adults through the process of discovering who they are and how to find their voice. I believe that everyone deserves access to the tools and knowledge about how college admissions works. Click here to learn more about me and my approach.

Upcoming events

  • College Quest: Starting the College Selection Journey

    Wondering when to begin thinking about college and what you can do now to make the process go more smoothly? Find out during this FREE workshop!

    For sophomores and juniors and their caregivers.

    Feb. 12, 2025, 6pm - 8pm

    Sign up at the Groton Public Library (www.gpl.org)

    Click here to learn more!

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