College & Career Planning and
Executive Functioning Coaching
Based in West Des Moines, Iowa | Virtual Services Nationwide
Helping teens and young adults explore college majors, discover career paths, and build the skills to succeed in school, work, and beyond.
More Than College & Career Planning: Helping Students Find Direction and Build Skills for the Future
Choosing a college or career path involves more than academics, job shadowing, and conversations with friends and family. It's about understanding a student's interests, strengths, personality, and the challenges that may be holding them back.
At FutureU, we take a personalized, mental-health-informed approach that combines professional assessments, including the Strong Interest Inventory and Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), with practical guidance and skill development.
Founded by a Licensed Independent Social Worker with more than 20 years of experience helping hundreds of students throughout the Des Moines metro and beyond, FutureU recognizes that confidence, motivation, anxiety, and executive functioning skills can all influence a student's ability to make decisions, take action, and move forward with confidence.
Are these the questions in your house right now?
Not sure where to start -
or what you should study?
Find programs that fit your goals
You know what you want to study.
Now where should you go?
Find a good college fit
You’ve got the major and the school picked. Now how do you pay for it?
Simplify College FundingIntroducing Our Newest Offering — The FutureU Academy
A new way to get expert college planning support for your family — grade-specific, on-demand, and starting at just $29/month.
✅ Grade-specific roadmaps for 9th–12th grade
✅ On-demand tools and checklists you'll actually use
✅ Live office hours and expert support when you need it
Are you an educator looking for additional resources?
Don't just take our word for it...
Molly S.
"FutureU gave my kids the confidence to explore their interests, strengths, and personality traits, connecting them to potential college majors and career paths."
Mom of High School Junior
Sheila O.
"Thank you so much for your help. I don’t have any idea how we would have narrowed the college list without your help!"
Mom of High School Senior
Emma V.
"My parents and I decided to visit FutureU, because I was having a hard time deciding where I wanted to go to school. Meeting with Sarah helped me to gain clarity on where I wanted to go to college and what I really wanted to do with my future!"
High School Senior
Nadia K.
"We used FutureU for ACT Prep and our son improved his score by 5 points! Definitely signing our daughter up next!"
Mom of High School Junior
Carrie K.
"My daughter got a full tuition offer; we will just pay room and board and fees! Thank you for all your help! We appreciate you!"
Mom of High School Senior
Nikki C.
"Can you believe a FULL TUITION SCHOLARSHIP? Kathy walked us through every single step of the college process as a family. She was awesome and worth every bit!"
Mom of High School Senior
Christa B.
"Mike was SO helpful with our son as he navigated continuing college sports or not. We would have been lost without the help!"
Mom of College Junior
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