College and Career Counseling

Let Your Talent Thread Guide Your Journey

Using science-backed aptitude assessments and personalized career counseling, we guide high school and college students to align their innate gifts with their higher education and career choices.

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The Throughline Approach

Think of us as your guides at life's crossroads, helping you make choices that feel truly aligned with who you are.

Your natural talents form a continuous thread throughout your life—we help you discover and follow it. Through science-backed aptitude assessment and expert guidance, we reveal your innate gifts and show you how to align them with each important decision.

Whether you're embarking on career exploration, choosing a college major, or preparing for the job market, understanding your throughline transforms uncertainty into a clear career path.

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Our Services

Everything we do starts with understanding your unique aptitudes. When you know your natural strengths, every part of career planning becomes clearer.

High School
Students

Transform confusion into clarity with a personalized roadmap. Our team provides the specialized career counseling that complements the work of school counselors to align your talents with your higher education journey and the admissions process.

College Students & Recent Graduates

Turn your education into your ideal path. Whether you're questioning your college major, looking for internships, or planning your first career move, discover how a career counselor can help you discover career pathways that shape your future.

Early Career Professionals

Ready for a change but unsure of direction? Our career coaching and career development services help you uncover job opportunities, including entry-level and full-time roles, that match your work style. Find a career path that energizes you.

 Need support with organization, time management, and follow-through?

Executive Function Coaching is available at any stage of your journey.

Learn More About Our Executive Functioning Packages ➔

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Discover More Resources to Guide Your Journey

Whether you prefer self-guided exploration or interactive learning, you'll find resources here to support your journey. Explore our carefully curated collection of books, resources, and workshops that have helped countless others understand and follow their talent thread.

  • You regularly and enthusiastically encouraged our daughter and kept her pressing forward, reducing anxiety in midst of a stressful time. We absolutely loved working with you. You made a big difference in her experience and in her life with your approach, stories, and words.”

    K.O.

  • "I just wanted to let you know that I am LOVING Berkeley. It feels like such a perfect fit...You were so helpful throughout the entire process and so far it's been a big success :)"

    Eliza, Former Throughline Guidance Student

  • "Alex is incredibly knowledgeable and has salient insights into not just college admissions, but also into students' individuality. "

    High School Junior

  • “Throughline helped me identify my unique strengths, and find a new major that would support all of my values and passions. We dove into my options and with her guidance changing my major, I am on a new path that I am so excited and inspired by."

    Zoe

  • "Alex’s worldly experiences coupled with her training and experience as an educational consultant create a perfect relationship that our students find very valuable. Alex is a very important part of our students’ global experience."

    Chris Case, Global Studies Director
    McQueen High School, Reno, Nevada

 Take Your First Step

Wondering what comes next? Let's explore your path together in a free discovery call.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • A college and career counselor helps students and young adults navigate important academic and professional decisions with clarity and confidence. At Throughline Guidance, this includes college admissions planning, transfer guidance, career exploration, aptitude assessment, and long-term career coaching designed to align each individual’s strengths, interests, and goals with a meaningful path forward.

  • While school counselors do incredible work, they are often stretched thin. We provide a deeper, personalized career guidance experience. Using science-backed career assessments, we dive into your unique "talent thread," helping you make high-stakes career decisions that an academic advisor or general counselor might not have the time to explore.

  • Absolutely. We specialize in helping high school students and college students choose a college major that fits their natural strengths. By understanding your aptitudes early, you can enter higher education with a clear sense of direction, making the admissions process much less stressful and more focused.

  • Yes. For early career professionals or those looking for a change, we offer career development and career services designed to uncover new career options. We help you understand the current job market and the job outlook for various industries, ensuring your next move is a strategic part of your long-term career exploration.

  • Our career coaching goes beyond assessment. We help with the practical side of the job search, including resume writing, optimizing your LinkedIn profile, and professional development. Our goal is to help you land a full-time or entry-level role that truly energizes you.

  • Many students and professionals have the talent but struggle with the "how" of problem-solving, time management, and follow-through. Our Executive Function Coaching helps you build the skills necessary to succeed in educational programs and the workplace, regardless of whether you're in high school or a seasoned professional.