Making your college dreams come true!
Let me be your guide! I will be with you every step of the way: from choosing the perfect college fit, nailing your test scores, highlighting your special talents, rocking a stellar application, and finding the scholarship money to fund your dream. We can work magic together.
About Me
Carole Burns
My Background
I am Carole Burns, an educator, proud mom, author, and college enthusiast. I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, my Master’s Degree in Curriculum, Instruction, and Literacy, and I have completed my National Boards.
My Experience
I have been working as an educator and tutor for the past 30 years. I am a mom of a current college student and two recent Masters’ graduates who have successful careers and little to no college debt. I have helped many students navigate the application and scholarship process by successfully earning thousands of free dollars. I cannot wait to help you achieve your dreams.
My Interests
When I’m not having a blast working with clients, I enjoy walking, reading, writing, swimming, and the beach. My favorite weekend activity is enjoying trips to Walt Disney World with my family.
Services
Intro Consultation
Complimentary virtual/phone 20-minute consultation to review services and discuss the many possibilities with you and the student. After this initial consultation, we can tailor services to meet your specific plans and needs.
Hourly Consultations
- Hourly support or on a concierge basis
- Services tailored to your needs
- SAT, ACT, and Accuplacer score maximization
- Package pricing for every budget
- Expertise in finding free money with many merit and need-based scholarship opportunities
Personalized College Search
- Guidance refining your college search
- Assistance in finding the perfect college fit
- Advice in college touring and exploring
- Support in creating a list of top choices that match your academic, financial, and personal needs
Essay Perfection
- Empower you to investigate your specific experiences and guide you to write an outstanding essay that highlights your voice, talents, and awesomeness
- Help you to market yourself and hone your writing craft to appeal to institutions
- Advice on optimizing essay choices
Application Navigation
- Provide clear instructions on completing applications successfully
- Help you manage and meet all deadlines
- Offer guidance on athletic and arts recruiting
- Answer questions regarding the common application, strong references, rocking interviews and fielding offers
Blog
Choosing a major: I need to know by Tuesday…
My mom still tells the story, a few decades later of how I came home…
Where to Begin
The prospect of going to college is overwhelming for both parents and students. Thereare so…
Finding Free Money
Consider applying to scholarships a job with a huge payout and plan to put in…
Time to Shine
In working with high school seniors, I have been shocked by how many of my…
Tell Your Own Story
It is time to write your college or scholarship essay and you are looking at…
Testing…Testing…one, two, three!
One of the many hurdles on the road to college is standardized testing. Some colleges…
Testimonials
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What They Say
scholarships and even helped keep me calm in this overwhelming process!
Carole makes it so easy! Do yourself a favor and call her.
so much about scholarships, writing memorable essays, and applications. My
daughter got a scholarship at her dream school!
provided great support and tips on writing effective essays and helped me
locate numerous scholarships and opportunities.
Contact Me
Call or email to schedule your complimentary consultation:
Phone: (239) 537-3567
Email: [email protected]
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