News and so long
Monday, November 15, 2010 at 11:26AM OK, people, this blog is ending. I planned to continue it through the end of this year but writing each week is becoming a “should” and I don’t want to sully the memory of this fun blog by making it less-than-fun.
I do have news to share, though, before I sign off. I’ve decided to pursue a career in college coaching/consulting. I’m enrolled in a certificate program in College Counseling through UCLA Extension and I’ve already taken on a couple of clients. I’ve also been editing admissions essays for some college hopefuls through the University of Washington’s Women’s Center and am being paired up as a mentor with one their students.
I’m offering: (1) college admissions consulting, (2) essay development/editing and (3) transition coaching for freshmen entering the very-different-than-living-with-your-parents world of college. This combines my coaching with editing, which I also love, and adds in the college admission piece (about which I’ve already read over 20 books). In fact, I’ve even started writing book reviews for the National Association of College Admissions Counselors (if I’m going to read them, I may as well let people know if they are any good).
This career change is something I’ve thought of as a down-the-road sort of thing, but I’ve been coaching for over 7 years and, when I took the time to look up, I was actually down the road. Voila!
Wish me luck, think of me if you have a high school junior or senior and, please, feel free to keep in touch. And, if you happen to want to know about a potential future blog on college admissions, shoot me an email at erin@magnoliaworkshop.com.
Reader Comments (10)
if you are still doing this when i have high school seniors, you'll be hired! :)
good luck and congrats on embarking on something that really does seem to suit you perfectly!
Did you ever imagine, when you began this blog, that you would be here --- at the start of this new venture --- now? Seems a natural fit for you --- and thank you for sharing yourself with us all of these months. I enjoyed your blog and look forward to many more GHFs!
Have fun with this Erin! You will thrive beautifully along this path, and I love how you ended your blog at just the right time!
Congratulations on your new quest! Success will follow a happy heart. Best wishes as you follow yours!
Erin, what a brilliant plan. I know you're going to both enjoy and do great at this new endeavor. I would wish you luck but you aren't going to need luck! However, I do wish you great fun and fulfillment. Lisa
Good luck my friend! And enjoy the next adventure!
This sounds so exciting and so perfect for you.
Very interested in reading your future blog!
I have a student that I am tutoring in prep for the ACT test.
Love this age group, Erin. I can see you thriving with these hopeful students!
Thank you for the wonderful wishes and kind words!!
Go Erin! I'ts the perfect move for you!
Traci
Congrats Erin it sounds like a great fit for your interests and skills! You will be awesome, well you already are!!!