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The KerryU Approach

"Not everything that can be counted counts and not everything that counts can be counted!" -Albert Einstein

The KerryU approach is a hybrid between college counseling and life coaching. Why life coaching? Because good grades and high test scores are not the only things that matter when applying for colleges. At KerryU, we believe that who you are is the most important part of a college application. While most students may not know where they want to go or what they want to do, they do know who they are. We aim to help students find schools that align with their academic goals and personal values.

 

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Common College Myths


Myth: A good college is determined by its rejection rate.

KerryU Truth: "Good" is not synonymous with “exclusive.” While, yes, more exclusive colleges have a certain connotation on paper, the on-paper impact does not outweigh the individual experience. College is more than an academic journey. It’s a social one full of self-discovery. KerryU aims to shift mindsets from seeking “exclusive” to discovering the “best” for you.

Myth: Certain students are guaranteed to get into any individual school based on their performance.

KerryU Truth: No one is guaranteed admission regarding the college application process. Colleges are a business. They have the autonomy to admit any student that meets their own set of values, expectations, and criteria. Trust the process and remember every student ends up exactly where they are supposed to be.

Myth: Your main focus in high school should be doing things that will get you into college.

KerryU Truth: High school kids should be doing things they enjoy doing! The goal is to accurately represent yourself when applying for schools. If your application is filled with activities you didn't enjoy or felt forced to participate in, it isn't an authentic representation of who you are. It's merely a representation of who you thought a school wanted you to be. When entering a process with no guarantees, it's best to show up as yourself. You'll be happier in the long run! 

Step 0

Not sold yet on KerryU? Hop on a free 15-minute call with Kerry Youker to discuss if KerryU is right for you!

 
 

Step 1

Before committing to a 1:1 Coaching Package with KerryU, you must first have a Discovery Session. We do this for a couple of reasons 1. to make sure we're a good fit for you and your kid and 2. to let your child decide if they'd like to choose KerryU as their coaching service.

Step 2

After the Discovery Session, KerryU will make a recommendation for which 1:1 College Coaching Package is best for your child based on how much support they want or need and how much time they have to navigate.

 

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To Book a Discovery Session, Select Your Meeting Type.

KerryU is available for students nationwide. Please select your meeting type. 

Virtual Meeting

Book Coaching

In-Person Meeting

Book Coaching

Underclassmen

$200/month

7th-11th Grade

  • 1 60-minute Session/Month
  • High School Course Selection
  • Passion Project Coaching
  • Productive Summer Coaching
  • Activity Suggestions
  • Unlimited Messaging

*Discovery Session Required*

A La Carte

$200/hour

Class of 2025

  • Guidance for all Elements of the College Application Process
  • Next Steps
  • Interview Preparation

*Discovery Session Required*

Full College Application Package

$2,750

Class of 2025

  • Guided College List Creation
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Applicable Activities & Awards
  • Application Strategy
  • Essay Ideation and Review
  • Application Review
  • Navigating Next Steps
  • Interview Preparation
  • Unlimited Messaging

*Discovery Session Required*

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