Thoughtful College Planning.

Confident Applications.

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Personalized, expert support that reduces stress, builds confidence, and helps your teen apply thoughtfully to colleges that are the right academic, social, and financial fit.

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College Consulting Packages

Signature Package for seniors

Your senior and you will have full support through the entire application process, including the college essay, supplemental essays, introduction videos, the Common App, interviews, and more. I will help track all deadlines and keep your teen organized and on target to meet application deadlines.

preparing to apply for juniors

The junior year is an important time to lay the groundwork for a successful admissions cycle. I will help your teen prepare their college list through thoughtful research and suggestions for college visits. Together, your teen and I will prepare sections of the Common App, create a testing plan, build a high school resume, and much more.

building foundations for sophomores

Sophomores need to focus on getting involved in their high school and community. I will explore options for this with your teen. We will also discuss productive ways to spend the summer months exploring career paths and colleges. I will help you and your teen navigate high school course selections for junior year and lay the groundwork for a thoughtful college admissions cycle.

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getting started for freshmen

It is important for freshmen to have a strong plan for how they want to do high school. Planning courses and how to spend time outside of school and during the summer helps a teen consider career paths and college majors. Some freshmen enjoy considering colleges and planning for college visits, too. Getting started with a strong freshman year sets your teen up for future success.

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special projects

Some students and families prefer a hybrid approach to college planning. I offer bundles of consulting hours (5- and 10-hour packages) to use on projects of your choice. These packages offer you the flexibility of rolling them into the Junior or Senior package should you decide you want full support with the application project.

My Mission

My mission is to provide expert guidance to combat college admissions anxiety so that teens apply thoughtfully to colleges that are perfect social, academic, and financial fits.

My business name, Bell & Arch, represents my aim to not only get your teen to college, but also through college to graduation. Thoughtfully applying to schools that are perfect fits for your teen helps ensure that they will be happy and successful during their college years. Bell is a nod to a tradition at the University of Tulsa (where I completed my M.A.) to ring the bell located on campus upon graduation. The arch is from my undergraduate years at the University of Georgia where students only walk under the famed arches on Old Campus after graduation.

I will be excited for the opportunity to work with your teen on a strong plan for college admissions so that they will land at the perfect college campus and can engage in fun traditions of their own.

What is an Independent Educational Consultant?

Independent Educational Consultants, IECs, support students and families as they navigate the college admissions process with clarity, strategy, and confidence. They offer expert guidance, personalized planning, and a deeper understanding of what makes a strong and authentic application.

What an IEC Provides

Expert admissions knowledge backed by advanced professional training and certification
Personalized guidance tailored to each student’s goals, strengths, and ideal college fit
Support that complements parents, teachers, and school counselors as part of a unified team
A structured process that reduces stress and helps students stay organized and focused
Thoughtful application strategy, from building the college list to completing essays

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What our clients say

A few words from our clients.

How did Bell & Arch help you?

Wanted to send you a huge thank you! My daughter got into every school she applied to; it was a huge confidence boost. She also got scholarships to every one of them.
We couldn’t have done it without you!

Parent, Class of 2025

Watching my son apply to his first colleges tonight brought me to tears. You’re such an important part of our lives, and I appreciate all you’re doing for my boys. Thank you.

Parent, Classes of 2025, 2027, 2028

You are the best Jen. You have helped me feel so much better about the process, and I trust it will end up exactly how it’s meant to. You’ve made this process not just easier but enjoyable!!! I will continue to recommend you to everyone I know in the Tampa area!!!

Student, Nursing Program 2025

Thank you so much for the insightful advice, encouragement, and the invaluable support you’ve provided to my son during his freshman year in high school. From helping him figure out his classes to being there for those tough moments-we couldn't have asked for better support.

Parent, Class of 2027

All of this good news from colleges has created lots of excitement. My granddaughter is sending emails and texts to her mom and me with all of her news. I just want you to know that you are a very important part of this, and you are greatly appreciated!!!

Grandparent, Class of 2025

Through your coaching, my son became clear on the type of school that would be the best fit for him. He is so confident and excited to attend college, and we couldn't be happier!

With your professional guidance and tools, he stayed organized with all the college applications, which was no small feat for the number of schools on his list. You helped him make his "plan A" possible, and you gave us all confidence knowing there was a solid "plan B" if needed. (Plan B was something we had not been able to help him with prior to your involvement.) What a gift you've given us, lowering our stress navigating the college admissions process.

I also know that you have helped him with life skills that will benefit him in not only college academics, but everything in his future. Your input on the essays has been invaluable for a student who has struggled with writing. With you, he has developed so many other skills with time management and organization that will help set him up for success.

Parent, Classes of 2023 and 2025

Thank you so much for everything you are doing for my daughter!! She seems so much more confident with this whole process and that is all thanks to you!!! And it has allowed my daughter and me to have fewer fights! 😂 I appreciate everything you are doing !!!!

Parent, Class of 2023

We wanted to thank you for all the help with our son on his applications and the college process. He has made his decision, and we have placed the deposits for housing and tuition. We really appreciate your assistance. Our son got into every school where he applied.

Parent, Class of 2026