Lantern College Counseling™

Most college search guidance is about identifying a good-fit school that meets the student’s general criteria, such as location, size, and academic and social opportunities. These criteria are objective and concrete factors and independent of any given student. I’ve developed the concept of Deep-Fit™ through my decades of experience supporting college students. With Deep-Fit, choosing a school isn't about chasing prestige, US News and World Report rankings, or fit to expected obvious factors. These factors are important to consider, of course, but Deep-Fit is more than this. After all, two schools with similar size, location, and academic and social opportunities are not the same, and a student might have vastly different experiences at them. A Deep-Fit college is a good-fit college where a student will have the opportunity to have positive, impactful experiences, meet their specific academic and personal goals, thrive, and lay the foundation for a successful life—to create their future. Are you interested in learning more about Deep-Fit or exploring our working together? Contact me at jennifer@lanterncollegecounseling.com. #collegeadmissions #collegeprep #collegecounseling #collegecounselor #collegeplanning #collegebound #collegesearch #collegeapplications #collegeadmission #collegeapplication #collegesuccess #collegetips #collegelife #college #collegesanduniversities

College is one of a family’s greatest financial investments. My latest article shares the benefits of working with a college counselor and how college counseling arms families to be most thoughtful about this significant investment at a fraction of its cost.

Lantern College Counseling, LLC is trusted by professors and deans at MIT, Harvard, Tufts, Boston University, Wellesley College, Barnard College, Case Western Reserve University, and the University of Maryland. As my new article details, Lantern's Deep-Fit approach was created for those who share a belief in the transformative power of education. It's for families who know that a true educational journey goes beyond rankings or standard criteria like size, location, or rankings. Deep-Fit focuses on guiding students to environments where they can have the most impactful and formative experiences academically, personally, and socially. Approximately a third of Lantern’s families are academic families. Learn more about how Lantern College Counseling, LLC’s Deep-Fit counseling services (https://lnkd.in/eNiJVBzh) can help your child find a college home where they will succeed and be happy.

My new article showcases four inspiring student case studies. These stories vividly demonstrate how Lantern's Deep-Fit™ approach benefits students with unique learning needs, paving the way for their successful college journeys.

An exciting opportunity for civic-minded CS students. Tufts University School of Engineering and the Department of Computer Science are excited to announce the launch of the Tufts Cybersecurity Center for the Public Good: https://lnkd.in/en6zvCJF. This new center offers an important space for faculty and students to pursue cybersecurity research with attention to technology’s impact on civic engagement and societal well-being. The Center's website: https://lnkd.in/en6zvCJF is a dynamic platform is designed to provide comprehensive resources, insights, and updates on the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity. Explore the website features: Cutting-Edge Research: Stay informed with the latest research projects and findings from our esteemed faculty and students. Educational Programs: Discover our innovative cybersecurity programs, including degree offerings, certifications, and professional development opportunities. Industry Insights: Gain valuable knowledge from industry leaders through articles, interviews, and case studies. Cybersecurity Clinic: Learn more about our new clinic that offers pro bono services to non-profits, preparing students as industry leaders. Partnered with Tufts schools like engineering, civic life, and others, it fosters a diverse, inclusive cybersecurity workforce. Events and Workshops: Keep up-to-date with upcoming events, seminars, and workshops to enhance skills and network with professionals in the field. The center's website is a work in progress as the center is in its infancy but students may explore the new website and take advantage of the information and opportunities it offers. Updates will be posted as the center lifts off this fall.

I’ve learned the critical role of confidence and agency in a student’s success in college and beyond through my three decades of supporting and educating college students. My recent article shares how Lantern College Counseling, LLC’s Deep-Fit™ college search process empowers students by centering their perspective and supporting them to have an active voice and role. We challenge our students to dream big, envision their future, see what they can create for themselves, and then, most importantly, equip them with the tools to do so. Through this experience, students gain confidence and learn to be active agents in building their college future. As Lantern student Henry shares, “I have found a very good choice for myself.” After creating their college future through our Deep-Fit process, students are strongly positioned to keep creating their future while in college because they take the skills, confidence, and sense of agency - the steps and practices we’ve helped them develop through our work - to college. Further, when students make their college choice, they are positioned to keep creating their future in college because they choose a Deep-Fit school that will empower them. Please be in touch at jennifer@lanterncollege.com if you'd like to learn more about how we support student to find Deep-Fit colleges where they will thrive.

At Lantern College Counseling, we’ve developed a set of 15 questions to ask on a college tour that drills down on the potential for impactful college experiences - to find Deep-Fit! See the link below to access the questions.

Yes! As a dean at Tufts University (and before Tufts, Wellesley College), I always tells parents that my primary relationship is with their child. And, I help my students understand when they can manage a problem on their own vs. seek support from their parents for a problem that is "too big" for them. Our job, as educators, is to support and encourage students to be in charge of their college experience and navigate their time in college intentionally and with agency so they are equipped to live independent adult lives after college! Lantern College Counseling, LLC supports our high school students to develop agency through our Deep-Fit™ college search process. We constantly challenge our high school students to see what they can create for themselves and arm them to do so. Through a Deep-Fit college search, students gain confidence and learn to be active agents in their search. They learn that they can create their future and gain skills and experiences to do so powerfully while in and beyond college. When we help students make their college choice, we know they are positioned to keep creating their future in college because they choose a Deep-Fit school that will likewise empower them.

My perspective, based on my three decades supporting students as a Dean on elite college campuses, shared below.

At a Deep-Fit™ college a student will have the opportunity to have positive, impactful experiences, meet their specific academic and personal goals, thrive, and lay the foundation for a successful life—to create their future. Where is your child on their journey to find their Deep-Fit? Access Lantern's Deep-Fit Assessment tool to find out.