The approach
A steady
second reader.
I’m Mara, the independent college planning consultant behind Atrivenn. My job is to help a student name what matters, make a plan and keep moving.
Start with the student.
The first question is not where you want to get in. It is what you want a college day to feel like: how you learn, what you are curious about and what you need around you.
Families bring important questions about cost, distance and support. Students need space to try out their own answers. We make room for both.
I offer questions, structure and honest feedback. I do not write essays, manage student accounts or contact admissions offices on a student’s behalf.
Bring questions, not a polished application.
A rough list, the next deadline and one or two questions are enough. A parent or trusted adult joins the first meeting; the student leads the conversation. Meetings are online, Monday–Thursday, 3–7pm Central, and Friday, 10am–2pm Central, by appointment.
One small step to start.
The first meeting fee is credited toward one package started within 30 days.