How We Support You

At CARDINAL Ed., we believe every educational journey deserves personalized guidance. Whether you're a rising senior preparing for college, a young professional seeking career clarity, or a leader advancing equity in education, our services are designed to meet you where you are and move you forward.

Empowering students, professionals, and leaders with expert, culturally responsive support.

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In their words…

I didn’t know where to start with my daughter’s college applications. Dr. Martin broke it down, encouraged us, and helped make her dreams real.
— Constance R., Parent Co25

A La Carte College Planning Services

  • Ensure your student’s academic schedule supports their college and career goals.

    • Review of current transcript and course load

    • Recommendations for academic rigor and college-prep alignment

    • Advocacy for access to honors, AP, IB, or dual enrollment courses

    • Collaboration with school counselors or administrators (with signed consent)

    • Monitoring progress and making schedule adjustments as needed

  • Identify right-fit colleges based on academics, interests, financial goals, and personal values.

    • Development of balanced college list (reach, match, and safety schools)

    • Career and major exploration guidance

    • Advice on institutional priorities and admissions trends

    • Support with attending college fairs, info sessions, and preview days

  • Make the most of in-person and virtual campus visits with strategic planning and reflection.

    • Personalized campus visit calendar and checklist

    • Guidance on booking tours and info sessions

    • Pre-visit planning calls and post-visit reflection tools

    • Suggestions for maximizing school breaks and weekends

  • Build a timeline and plan that fits your student’s strengths and college list requirements.

    • Determining SAT, ACT, or test-optional pathways

    • Registration guidance and deadline tracking

    • Recommendations for prep programs or tutors

    • Advocacy for testing accommodations (if applicable)

  • Support your student through the entire application process, from platforms to polish.

    • Common App, Coalition, and direct application guidance

    • Timeline and milestone tracking for all submissions

    • Brainstorming and editing for personal statements

    • Supplemental essay strategy and coaching

    • Résumé creation for applications, scholarships, or interviews

  • Demystify the financial aid process and uncover funding opportunities.

    • FAFSA and CSS Profile walkthroughs

    • Scholarship list creation and application review

    • Award letter interpretation and cost comparisons

    • Support building a financial game plan for college

  • Help your student request strong, personalized letters with confidence and professionalism.

    • Coaching on who and how to ask

    • Brag sheet or résumé prep for recommenders

    • Optional communication with school-based staff (with consent)

  • Ensure your student is prepared and confident for interviews with admissions or scholarship panels.

    • Mock interview sessions with feedback

    • Tips for body language, storytelling, and follow-up etiquette

    • Rehearsal for school-specific or virtual interviews

  • Navigate offers, waitlists, and transitions with clarity and confidence.

    • Comparison of admissions and financial aid packages

    • Waitlist strategy and appeal support

    • Planning for housing, orientation, and enrollment tasks

    • Family conversations around final decision-making

  • Act as a supportive voice and strategic partner within your student’s school ecosystem.

    • Communication with school counselors or administrators (with signed release)

    • Academic advocacy for course placement, testing accommodations, and equity concerns

    • Coordination of school-based meetings (virtual or in-person)

    • Documentation of needs and progress updates to families

Customized support for high school seniors and their families.

After your initial consultation, strategy session, or deep dive, CARDINAL Ed. offers flexible a la carte services to meet your family’s unique needs. Whether you're navigating college tours, application essays, or financial aid, we help lighten the load and bring clarity to the process, one step at a time.

Need support in more than one area? No problem. Services can be combined and bundled for a more comprehensive plan that meets your scholar where they are and helps them move forward with confidence.

🗣️ Free Consultation

30 minutes

$0

Let’s get to know each other. This no-pressure call is your chance to share your goals and explore how we can work together. You’ll walk away with clarity and initial next steps.

💡Clarity & Strategy Session

60 minutes

$99

A focused session for targeted support — whether it’s building a college list, revising a resume, or planning next steps. Includes one topic of your choice and a follow-up action summary.

🧠Deep Dive Strategy Session

90 minutes

$199

A deep dive into your educational, professional, or leadership goals. We’ll tackle complex topics like FAFSA, essay review, scholarship strategy, or career navigation — and wrap with a tailored action plan.