College Consulting for Families in Indianapolis, Hamilton County, and beyond.
Your child thrives. Your relationship stays intact.
Anne Johnson, M.Ed. · 15 years as a college counselor · 80+ college campuses visited
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You don't know where to start, and the school's emails and course catalogs raise more questions than they answer.
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Every conversation about college turns tense, and you're worried about what it's doing to your relationship with your child.
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Your child has an IEP, a 504 plan or a diagnosis, and you're not sure how it fits into admissions or which colleges will truly support them.
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You want a plan built for your child, not a one-size-fits-all checklist.
Does this sound familiar?
I take the pressure off the whole family, so you can be the parent instead of the project manager.
"With our son's ADHD and additional needs, we expected to micromanage him through every stage of an overwhelming process. Instead of being stressful and anxiety-ridden, it became a time of real personal growth, and Anne's kindness and patience gave him another advocate and ally."
Class of 2026 Parent, son attending Marquette University
"Anne did an excellent job working with my daughter, Ana. Anne talked her through it in a way that changed her discrouagement to excitment. What could have been a very stressful process has turned into a focused and exciting journey towards my daughter's future. I highly recommend Anne!"
Buffy Hoyt - Class of 2026 Parent
“This is one of the best investments you can make to help your child prepare for college. Anne has a wonderful way of breaking down the entire process into smaller, manageable steps, which kept my daughter from feeling overwhelmed. At one point she even said, "Mom, I'm so glad you're paying Ms. Johnson to help me - she's worth every penny!”
Jennifer Myers - Class of 2026 Parent
I know this system from the inside.
I'm not learning the high school landscape alongside your family. I spent 15 years inside it as a school counselor. I know what your child's school counselor is up against, how to read between the lines of a scheduling email, and how to sit with an overwhelmed teenager and get them talking anyway.
I hold a Master of Education in School Counseling and have trained extensively in adolescent mental health. When your child is stressed, anxious or navigating a learning difference, I know how to break the process into manageable pieces, with plenty of celebrations along the way.
About
My name is Anne Johnson
I'm Anne Johnson, and my passion is helping young people find their best-fit path after high school. I'm based in Indianapolis and meet with families in person across Indianapolis and Hamilton County, and virtually everywhere else. When I'm not working with families, you'll find me outside or hanging with my 2 kids. I can't wait to meet you!
I actively work against the prevailing societal norm that a more selective school or path is a "better" choice and instead work to keep emotional health and wellness at the forefront of the process.
My primary focus is to guide students and families to the educational opportunities that allow them to thrive.
Mindful College Admissions
8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grades
Mindful Alignment
Non-traditional educational pathways
Find your unique path
My aim in this process is to help your student discover their individual path, which may not necessarily lead to college or perhaps not immediately. I'm here to provide guidance for your student, whether that path involves a gap year, community college, credit recovery options, an apprenticeship, or direct entry into the workforce.