Navigate Your College Journey with Confidence
WayForward is a college consulting collaborative ready to help you create an accessible, genuine, and purpose-driven college application journey. Our holistic student-centered approach will foster an environment where faith in oneself, values, and authenticity are embraced and nurtured. By instilling confidence, we empower students to find a college that complements who they are as they strive to become the person they want to be.
Get the college planning help
every parent wishes they had sooner.
You want what's best for your child, but the college process has you second-guessing everything. The pressure to aim for top-ranked schools, the conflicting advice from every direction, the fear of making the wrong choice—it's exhausting.
WayForward exists to bring you back to what matters.
We help you cut through the rankings obsession, the cookie-cutter timelines, and the noise telling you there's only one path to success. Your student deserves to be seen for who they are—and you deserve clarity and confidence as you support your child’s decisions.
Your teen has no idea what they want to major in
You feel like you’re always one step behind
The online information is overwhelming — and contradictory
Deadlines, requirements, portals... where do you even start?
You want to help so you can stop nagging yourself
You want a healthy relationship with your teen through this season
Your teen needs motivation & accountability
If any of this sounds familiar, you’re exactly where you need to be.
Our Services
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College Planning
The bond between parents and their child holds greater significance than the prestige of a college name or the pressures of college planning. WayForward College Consulting is here to help ease the stress and empower teens as they discover their future plans. If you are a 9-12th grader, let’s get started now to determine your next best step toward your individualized college journey.
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Academic & Executive Function Coaching
Intentionally building relationships with teens to foster increased confidence, accountability, agency, self-awareness, and the ability to develop essential life skills.
6-12th Grade + College
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Family Coaching
Parents, do you ever feel stuck without a manual? You’re not alone. Family coaching support can provide a constructive WayForward in becoming better. Your family legacy matters. Make a conscious choice now to align your daily actions toward the ultimate legacy you will leave your children and future generations. We are here to support building stronger bonds between parents and their children.
The WayForward
We help students uncover who they are, make intentional decisions about their future, and express their authentic story with confidence—so they’re not just applying to college, they’re stepping into their next chapter with excitement and purpose.
Self‑Discovery First: Aptitude assessments, reflective coaching, and values work to surface strengths, interests, and align possible majors.
Data‑Informed College List: Programs, outcomes, merit, AP/Dual credit, admission info—and WUE when it makes sense.
Calm, Clear Process: Milestone roadmap, consistent check‑ins, and accountability that your student actually responds to.
Uniquely Devised Applications: Essays with voice, smart testing strategy, and an application that presents the whole student.
Meet the Founder
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Stefanie Abrams
Educational Consultant. Counselor. Coach. Mentor. Lifelong Learner. Volunteer. Christian. Wife. Mother of College Kids. Outdoors Woman. Lake Life Lover. Aspiring Highland Cow Mom. Van Life Wanna Be.