Sandra Cefalone Henderson, an associate at Guided Consulting, describes the firm's student-centered approach: listening, ongoing communication, and accessibility. She emphasizes that the goal isn't just college acceptances but student growth and stronger family relationships.
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You. I'm Sandra Cefalone Henderson. I'm an associate here at Guided Consulting. I work collaboratively with Dr. Hardy to provide students and families with support throughout the college process, the academic process, and the career search process. I was trained as a general and special educator. In addition, I spent over 10 years in higher education, specifically within the Student affairs division. What makes us unique is that we really take the time to get to know our students. And we spend the time. We do a lot of listening, we talk with parents. Our communication is certainly ongoing and it's thorough. We believe in counseling with our heart and our door is always open, we're accessible, we listen, and we certainly go the extra mile whenever needed. We pride ourselves on going above and beyond. That's our standard. We've had an overwhelmingly positive response in terms of the acceptances our students have received. But for us, it's not just about the acceptances. It's about the journey that the student has had. The opportunity for self growth, the opportunity to have developmental conversations to bring families together. That's what it's about for us. A piece of advice that I would give someone who is considering hiring a college coach would be to have an open mind and look for someone who is willing to really get to know your student. Think of it as a gift for your student. It's an investment in your, you know, your child's future.
