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College Planning, Career Coaching, and Student Success Guidance

Personalized college planning, academic counseling, career coaching, mentorship, and life skills guidance for high school students, college students, and young professionals.

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How We Help

Guidance built around your goals

We combine academic guidance, career counseling, mentoring, and practical life skills coaching to help students and young professionals move forward with confidence.

College Planning & Academic Guidance

Explore degree options, select majors, navigate transfer pathways, evaluate college opportunities, and build an academic plan aligned with your goals.

Career & Professional Development

Gain clarity about career options, strengthen resumes and interview skills, develop leadership abilities, and create a roadmap for long-term success.

Life Skills & Mentoring

Build confidence, communication skills, decision-making abilities, personal accountability, and the habits needed to thrive in school, work, and life.

Who We Work With

Personalized support for every stage

Whether you're preparing for college, navigating academic decisions, exploring career opportunities, or building skills for the future, we're here to help you move forward with confidence.

High School Students

Navigate degrees and majors, college applications, and the big questions about what comes next with clarity and confidence.

College Students

Choose the right career, explore transfer options, and build an academic pathway that aligns with your goals and strengths.

Young Professionals

Make intentional career choices, learn vital networking and leadership skills, and grow with purpose in your early professional years.

Why Guidance Matters

Every stage brings a new question

The path from high school to professional life is full of pivotal decisions. The right guidance makes all the difference.

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High School

What should I study?

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College Decisions

Am I on the right path?

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Career Choices

How do I move forward?

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Professional Growth

What's next?

You don't have to figure it out alone.

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Student Success Stories

Real students. Real progress.

From first-generation college students to career changers, the people we work with go on to do remarkable things. We're gathering their stories to share here soon.

Inspiring success stories from the students and families we've worked with are on the way — check back soon to see where guidance can lead.
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Featured Book

A new resource, coming soon

A featured resource from LaRon Armstead is coming soon. This space will introduce the book, share what readers can expect, and offer a way to purchase.

Book a Consultation

Choose the right consultant for you

Each session is one-on-one and tailored to your needs. Select the founder whose expertise best fits your goals.

Academic Counseling

Book with Cory Rikard

Best for academic counseling, college planning, transfer planning, school selection, degree pathways, and application support.

Mentorship & Coaching

Book with LaRon Armstead

Best for mentorship, career direction, leadership, life skills, confidence building, and personal development.

Payments are made directly to the consultant providing the session. Payment is due at the time of reservation. Confirmation emails will include payment instructions.