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I am Dr. Jennifer Martin, but please call me Jen. Like you, I have been a parent of a high schooler and full of worry and anxiety about what the future held for my children and how I could best support them through the process of college admissions. They both found schools where they were happy and successful, and I know that your child can too.
I founded Bell & Arch Consulting to help you and your child navigate the college admissions process and to replace that feeling of dread you might have about coping with the complexity of college admissions with feelings of joy and excitement about watching your child - who you have loved and nurtured - take all that they have learned from you as they grow into that unique and talented young adult they will become.
Working Together
As your College Admissions Consultant I will meet with you and your student together and separately to navigate the college admissions process from planning for testing to analyzing admissions offers. I can meet in-person with Florida students in Sarasota, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Fort Myers, Venice, and Naples, and virtually with students across the nation.
Every student’s journey is different, and because I limit my practice to only 14 seniors each year, I will take the time to really know and understand your child and to provide a highly customized plan for them to successfully and joyfully navigate this process that will lead them to a thoughtfully selected college that fits their learning style, social outlook, and financial needs perfectly.
When you hire Bell & Arch Consulting, you will have my full attention. I do not employ other admissions consultants to take on my clients or to work with your teen on aspects of their college admissions package. You will have my expertise and assistance through every step in the admissions process. Additionally, I have a network of other admissions professionals across the nation that I meet with regularly. In these meetings, I gain additional knowledge and information that will benefit your teen.
My Credentials
- Ph.D. in English and American Literature
- M.B.A.
- M.A. in English Language and Literature
- B.A. in Journalism
- Independent Educational Consultant Certificate, University of California Irvine, Feb 2022
- Graduate of the Independent Educational Consultants Association Summer Training Institute, 2021
- Professional member of the Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA)
- Professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA)
- Member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
- Member of the Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC)
- Regularly visit college campuses across the U.S. and internationally
- Consistently attend industry conferences featuring sessions on admissions, colleges, financial aid, and student life
- Follow higher education news through newspapers, journals, blogs, and books
- Meet with admissions officers to understand the current trends in college admissions
- Published author
- Award winning college instructor of writing, literature, public speaking, and ethics courses
My students are amazing young adults with unique and exciting paths ahead of them. Here is what they say about our work together.
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Bell & Arch offers full-service college admissions advising meeting the needs of students locally in Florida including Sarasota, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Fort Myers, Venice, and Naples, and nationally through virtual meetings.
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Bell & Arch Consulting, LLC will make every good faith effort to find a suitable college placement for the student. However, results cannot be guaranteed.