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.

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, Bryn Mawr, Cal Poly, Colorado School of Mines, Colorado State University, Columbia University, CU Boulder, Eckerd, George Washington, Georgetown, Harvard, Haverford, Lewis and Clark, McGill, Montana State, New York University, Northeastern, Northwestern, Occidental, Oregon State University, Pace, Penn State, Pitzer, Reed, San Diego State, 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, Williams, and more!

How We Work

  • We meet via Zoom with students for one hour per week until applications are submitted. Sessions may go over or under an hour only as needed and pre-arranged.

  • 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 applications, including but not limited to: creating college lists, brainstorming, the main essay, activity descriptions, additional information and honors sections, supplemental essays, and helping students prepare for interviews. 

  • 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.

  • Our rate is $180 per hour ($45 per additional 15 minutes). 

  • 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 following each session. Please submit your 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.

Warmest regards,

Holly and Holli

Yellow Brick Road College Counseling