Mission Statement
Working with 9th-12th graders, College Counseling 4 U offers a holistic and personal approach.
We work with each family and student to determine a list of best fit colleges and an individualized application strategy.
We provide the help you need to navigate the applicaiton and acceptance process.
Our Counselors
Jody Bothe. M.Ed.
Masters Degree in Elementary Education and Special Education, Antioch Graduate School
Bachelor of Science in Education, University of Vermont
Professional Development Mentor and Regional Workshop Leader and Speaker
Casey Jones Ph. D.
Certified College Counselor, UCLA
BA in Chemistry
PhD in Chemistry at Princeton University
Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Lewis & Clark College for 8 years
Allison Purcell
Certified College Counselor, UCLA
B.S. in Biology, Vanderbilt University
M.S in Fisheries Biology, Auburn University
Experience
For Jody Bothe it is a joy and a privilege to mentor young adults during the transition from high school to college. It is an opportunity to help them bring their future goals one step closer to reality. As an experienced mentor and teacher for over 30 years I have provided guidance to thousands of students and families. My goal is to encourage each to consider a wide variety of options, research them thoroughly, build a reasonable list, and complete strong, timely, applications. I assist in the design of customized plans for students from diverse socio economic, cultural and learning abilities populations. I enjoy the opportunity to network with admissions officers and learn current trends regarding the application review and selection process. It is the highlight of my professional career to see post high school plans turn into continuing education or training toward personal growth and career goals!
Casey has 8+ years of experience counseling students as they apply to college, internships, and graduate school. Casey’s favorite aspect of this work is assisting students as they uncover programs that will help them explore, develop, and reach their academic, career, and personal goals. Casey has extensive experience helping students craft their unique personal statements and complete compelling and memorable applications.
Allyson Purcell is a college admissions expert who provides students with highly personalized support. She believes college planning is about more than completing applications. It’s about helping students understand who they are, who they want to become, and how to build a bridge to the life they envision. Allyson has a genuine love of working with teenagers and their families. At the heart of her practice is the desire to reduce the stress that students experience during the college admissions process. Therefore, she approaches every conversation with empathy, provides steady encouragement along the way, and ensures no detail falls through the cracks.
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