College Pathfinders is an academic counseling and coaching program designed to take the stress out of the application process. This program can begin as early as 8th grade and as late as 12th. We help families decide which colleges are best in terms of interests, abilities and accomplishments. Then we work one-on-one throughout high school to build winning applications. History Established in 1982. Judy McNeely founded College Pathfinders in 1982 and enjoyed working with students until 2012 when she began looking for a successor to carry on the business. It had to be someone who would mirror her serious commitment to the profession and deep regard for her students. Lauren, a former client of College Pathfinders, came to mind because of her experience with the admissions climate of today and her genuine interest in helping students.After asking her to join, Judy began a two-year apprenticeship with Lauren in which she learned every facet of the admissions process and consulted on over fifty clients. In her retirement announcement, Judy reflected, “Lauren’s youthful ability to connect with teens is remarkable, yet she maintains an authority because of her depth of knowledge and structured, individualized approach.”In December of 2014, Judy set off to travel the world and enjoy her retirement in style.
