FutureU Capabilities Statement
Company Overview
FutureU is an education consulting company specializing in career and college planning for students and families using a mental-health-informed, skills-based approach. Founded by Sarah Bowen, a Licensed Independent Social Worker and Associate Independent Educational Consultant, FutureU helps reduce anxiety around post-secondary decisions while building clarity, confidence, and practical life skills.
Core Capabilities
- Career and college planning
- College major and career exploration
- College search and admissions strategy
- ACT and SAT preparation
- Executive functioning and study-skills coaching
- Scholarship and college financial-planning guidance
- Parent education and transition support
- Student decision-making and self-advocacy skill developmentÂ
- Executive-skills training for new and early-career employees (time management, organization, communication, follow-through)
- Interview preparation (undergraduate admissions, graduate and professional programs - including medical school, and sorority/fraternity recruitment)
- Assessment-informed tools, including the Strong Interest Inventory and Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), are used to support self-awareness, decision-making, and long-term fit.
Differentiators
- Mental-health-informed approachÂ
- Skills-based, preventative model focused on long-term success
- Founder-led expertise combining clinical training and education consulting
- Emphasis on fit, follow-through, and student independence - not rankings alone
- Strong focus on parent education to reduce anxiety-driven decision-making
Who We ServeÂ
- Students and young adults (middle school through early career)
- Families navigating post-high-school transitions
- Schools and school districts
- Employers offering student or family support benefits
- Companies seeking executive-skills training for early-career and new employees
- Financial professionals supporting education planning
Scope of Services
FutureU provides post-secondary coaching and planning services. Clinical therapy is not included within FutureU’s scope of services. Our team includes clinically licensed professionals who remain clinically active, which enhances our expertise in student well-being, communication, and behavior - without shifting FutureU services into therapy.
Certifications & Credentials
- WBENC – Women’s Business Enterprise (Certification Pending)Â
- Founder: Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW)
- Associate Independent Educational Consultant (IECA)
- Professional Member, National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
Company Information
FutureU
4949 Westown Parkway, Suite 100
West Des Moines, IA 50266
📞 515.344.2060
Website: thefuture-u.com