Yellow Brick Road College Counseling:
It’s taken brains to get to where you are, you need courage in order to journey on this road, and we put our whole heart into everything we do to help you find your home away from home…
We are excited to partner with you on this college application journey! Our goal is to offer compassionate support every step of the way. We will help with organization and meet deadlines with confidence. Your child will submit applications that tell their story, reflect their strengths, and let them shine.
Our students have gotten into universities in both undergraduate and graduate programs across the country.
Read our testimonials below.
“I can't tell you what a blessing this has been to help A. stay ahead of the timeline and help him feel good about his process. We will keep you posted on where he gets in!”
-CS, parent
Holly Hansburg—Veteran teacher, Owner of Rocky Mountain Day Camp
Holli Berman— Cantorial Soloist Emerita, Congregation Har HaShem
Our students have been accepted to:
American University, Ball State, Bryn Mawr, Cal Poly, Colorado School of Mines, Colorado State University, Columbia University, CU Boulder, Eckerd, George Washington, Georgetown, Harvard, Haverford, Lewis and Clark, Loyola University Chicago, McGill, Montana State, New York University, Northeastern, Northwestern, Occidental, Oregon State University, Pace, Penn State, Pitzer, Reed, San Diego State University, Santa Clara University, SCAD, Suffolk, University of Arizona, University of British Columbia, University of California Riverside, University of California San Diego, University of Denver, University of Miami, University of Oregon, USC, University of Utah, University of Vermont, University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Wyoming, UMass Amherst, Vanderbilt, Vassar, Western Washington,Williams, and more!
“Wow, this is hard to believe!! It’s not even Thanksgiving and it’s nearly done and I have not had to hassle J one bit!!! You both are amazing and I’m so appreciative. Thanks for helping us to show the colleges just how amazing J is! Can’t wait to see where he goes!” - BH, parent
“Thanks so much for your incredible support and dedication — above and beyond. Thank you so much!” - CC, parent
“Holly and Holli, thanks to you both, and we will circle back once we have any future questions. We appreciate all your hard work and enthusiasm for M. It was so helpful for all of us. - CM, parent
How We Work
We meet via Zoom with students for one hour per week until all applications are submitted. Sessions may go over an hour as needed and time permitting, with consent.
During our first meeting, we will share access to individualized spreadsheets. These documents are used to keep all writing and research organized and in one place.
Between meetings, students will work on tasks to help them stay on track. Every session is valuable, and we’ll use our time together to keep the process moving forward, even if all assigned tasks are not completed.
We focus on the multiple components of individual undergraduate, graduate, and transfer applications, including but not limited to: creating college lists, brainstorming qualities/values/themes, main Common App essays, activity descriptions, additional information and honors sections, supplemental essays, UC’s Personal Inquiry Questions (PIQs), and helping students prepare for interviews.
To make sure each application is complete, we will go over every section with the student, proofread carefully, and submit the application together, unless requested otherwise. We will not view or access any financial or private information during this process. Students will feel confident knowing their applications are correct. Parents are welcome to join and celebrate in this part of the meeting.
Once admitted to schools, we can help with scholarship essays as well as the final decision making.
We aim to keep students on schedule and guide them through the application process, but we do not write essays for them or guarantee admission to any school.
Whenever possible, we will plan to submit applications to Colorado schools on their designated Free-Application Days.
Scheduling & Policies
We ask students to set a consistent day and time for meetings.
Summer and Fall schedules may differ based on availability, but we encourage maintaining a predictable routine. We understand meeting times may need to occasionally be adjusted.
We charge an hourly rate, available upon request.
Unexpected things come up, but to ensure we can best support all of our students, we ask for at least 24 hours notice for cancellations. Appointments canceled within this window will still be charged our one hour rate. Thank you for your understanding!
Parent Communication
After each session, we will send parents a text message detailing the student’s progress and the session duration.
We will send a Venmo request after each session. Please submit payment following each meeting.
We look forward to listening, laughing, and learning together while guiding your student through this exciting time, celebrating their progress along the way. We know this process can feel overwhelming, but we’re here to make it as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.
You invest so much in your child’s college education. Isn’t it worth investing in expert guidance to help them get there? Our individualized program provides the strategy, support, and experience to make the process less stressful and more successful, preserving the parent/child relationship along the way.
We hope to have the opportunity to collaborate!
Holly and Holli (AKA: The Hollies)