College planning support that actually works for
real families.
College planning support for 9th–12th graders—without the stress, guesswork, or constant reminders to stay on track.
Designed by a college planner and licensed therapist—so you’re not just getting a plan, you’re building the skills to work through the stress and emotions that come with it.
✅ Know what to do each month – Grade-specific timelines for classes, testing, college search, and applications.
✅ Get tools you’ll actually use – Plug-and-play checklists, trackers, and scripts for parents and teens.
✅ Built for real teen brains – Practical strategies for stress, perfectionism, procrastination, and “I don’t care” mode.
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What You Get Inside
The FutureU Academy
Clear structure, real support, and tools your family will actually use
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Grade-by-Grade Guidance
Each week, you and your student get one clear next step—so you can keep moving forward without having to figure it out on your own
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On-Demand
ToolsÂ
Short, practical lessons, checklists, and parent scripts—so you know exactly what to say, what to do, and how to support your student without constant conflict or second-guessing.
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Weekly Live SupportÂ
Weekly Q&A sessions for real questions and real decisions—so you can get direct guidance instead of relying on internet searches or guessing your way through it.
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1:1 Support
Get access to personalized
1:1 coaching add-ons for
applications, college affordability, major exploration, best-fit college search, test prep, and more —
so you can get direct help exactly when you need it.
College Affordability
Scholarships, financial aid, and helping
college fit your real budget.
Testing
SAT/ACT timelines, practice plans, and
test prep strategies.
College Application
Step-by-step guidance on essays, applications, deadlines, and final college decisions.
College Visits
How to evaluate campuses, ask the right
questions, and compare your options.
Course Selection
& RigorÂ
Choosing the right classes each year to build the strongest possible profile.
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Pre-College &
Real-World Experience
Experiences that strengthen applications and
build real-world skills.
Families don’t need more of the same college planning information.
They need clear guidance on what matters, when to act, and how to support their teen — while students build the skills to manage responsibilities, make intentional decisions, and take ownership of life after high school.
Who The FutureU Academy Is For?
If this sounds familiar....
"We're probably behind, but I don't even know where to start."
"My teen shuts down the second IÂ bring up college or their future."
"We do not have time for another weekly appointment."
“I know my teen needs to take the lead on this, but they don’t know how — and the only version of college I remember is from 1997.”
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This is exactly who I built the FutureU Academy for.
The FutureU Academy gives you clear, week-by-week steps to plan for life after high school—without turning college planning into a part-time job.
This is for you if…
âś… You want clear week-by-week guidance without adding another appointment to your schedule
âś… Your teen is overloaded, overwhelmed, overthinking, or checked out.
This gives you a plan that actually works for how they think.
✅ You want college planning that actually understands real teen brains—not just transcripts and test scores
✅ You want college planning that doesn’t just help your teen get accepted — it helps them build the skills to handle life after move-in day.
Hi! I'm Sarah Bowen, LISW
Secure Founding Member Pricing Now!I’m one of the only licensed mental health therapists who specializes in college and career planning.
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Most families don’t have a plan they can stick with—not because they don’t care—
they’re overwhelmed, busy, and assuming they’ll figure it out as they go.Â
And most students?
They don’t always know what they need (or how to say it)—so stress, avoidance, and second-guessing take over.Â
That’s why I created the FutureU Academy—
to give families a plan they can actually use and build on, realistic expectations, built-in skill development, and tools that actually work in real life.Â
Built from my work with students and families—and shaped by professionals with experience in college admissions, education, athletic coaching, and mental health.
