college Counselor
Forman Educational Consulting
Class of 2025 - Full
Class of 2026 - Full
Class of 2027 - Full
Class of 2028 - Few Spaces Available
About Forman Educational Consulting
Forman Educational Consulting, LLC, is a comprehensive college counseling service dedicated to working one-on-one with high school students and their families through online and in-person sessions. In today’s competitive environment, applying to college can be an overwhelming and stressful experience. Jennifer has small class sizes on purpose to create a collaborative and supportive environment and enable students to address their personal goals as they work through the college admissions process.
meet jennifer
Dr. Jennifer Forman has been in the field of education for over 35 years. A former elementary school teacher and reading specialist, Jennifer has worked collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and families to create a positive learning environment for her students. A lifelong learner, Jennifer has a B.A. in History (UCLA), M.A in Education Specializing in Reading Education (SDSU), M.A. in Educational Psychology (University of Penn), Ed.D in Educational Leadership (UCLA), and College Counseling Certificate (UCLA). Jennifer is also an Associate Member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) and a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC).
As a college counselor, Jennifer has worked in an LAUSD high school and volunteered as the coordinator of a mentor program at an additional LAUSD high school with first generation, low income students. She continues to support students on a pro bono basis.
When Jennifer isn’t working, you’ll find her reading historical fiction, walking her two dogs, watching movies with her two children when they are home on break from college, and going on long hikes on the weekends with her husband.
Services
MINI PACKAGE
The Mini Package is beneficial to high school Seniors who need focused service for a short amount of time.
Senior Year Mini Package
Coaching and guiding students and families in building a well-balanced college list and assisting in application completion. Essay writing is not provided in this package. Hourly fee applied.
Hourly meetings for Freshman and Sophomores
COMPREHENSIVE PACKAGES for juniors and seniors
Planning & Preparation
Help students choose extracurricular activities and summer programs that develop interests and talents
Recommend appropriate SAT/ACT tests, dates, test preparation companies, accommodations
College Search & Selection
Clarify educational goals, learning styles, career interests, and personal preferences.
Assist families with special needs such as learning disabilities.
Develop a preliminary list of colleges tailored to the student’s needs and the family’s financial situation. The list is updated as the student evaluates each school and gains recommendations from their high school college counselor.
Guide families in planning productive college visits.
College Applications
Develop college application plan and organizational system, calendars, timelines, and oversee student progress.
Assist students in brainstorming essay ideas and provide feedback on multiple drafts.
Prepare students for successful interviews.
Advise family on scholarships and financial aid process.
Advise on securing letters of recommendation
Review completed applications.
Final Steps
Review college admission offers and financial aid packages and help with final college choice.
Testimonials
Thank you, Jennifer, for keeping our daughter on task and on schedule. We were really overwhelmed at the beginning of this process, but you were able to streamline it for her to make it manageable and a lot less stressful!
Parent
At a time we were trying to identify the schools to apply for my son, we came across Jennifer through another counselor. She first tried to understand the profile of my son, his strengths and passions, and our preferences thoroughly. We needed schools good for Computer Science, but also have active squash and athletics. Jennifer helped us with a good list of safety schools, reach schools, and target schools all meeting these criteria. She also helped us set realistic expectations about my son's chances of admission and guided us all the way through the applications process. We are lucky to land admissions from several reputed schools that we otherwise may not even have applied. Last but not least, Jennifer was patient, willingly available to counsel, and provide guidance all the way to accepting admissions. Our experience with Jennifer was great, and I would recommend her genuine counseling to any high school student and parent.
Parent
Thank you for your help with editing my college essays. Your insight was incredibly helpful and I am so grateful. You have a huge impact on the students at LACES, and we all appreciate you!
Student
I would have been completely lost in the college process if it wasn’t for Jennifer. She met my son and me at a difficult period in our lives and guided us through the whole process with patience and kindness. Jennifer definitely became the anchor for my son who lacked confidence for into a college or getting good grades. Everything was done in stages and organized and when the acceptances came in, we were so exhilarated. We didn’t want it to end and to let go, because, through this journey, Jennifer became part of our family.
Parent
Thank you for all of your help through the application process, I couldn’t have done it without you! I enjoyed working with you on my UC essays and learned so much about the writing and editing process.
Student
A giant thank you for assisting me with the difficult task of college applications. Without you, my entire process of applying would have been considerably less smooth.
Student
Jennifer is extremely passionate, knowledgeable, and dedicated to what she does. She goes above and beyond and has exceeded our expectations. She constantly checks in and keeps my son on track. Jennifer is making this entire process seamless for both of us.
Parent
Thank you for all the assistance you have provided me with during this complicated application season! I feel so much more confident in my personal statement and supplements after speaking with you. Thank you for helping me write in a way that does not veil the truth of my personality and situation.
Student
Through research, drafts, spell checks, and submissions, Jennifer was extremely helpful during my entire college application process. She helped me morph my ideas into essays that I was proud to submit. I wouldn’t have been able to survive application season without her support, guidance, and encouragement.
Student
Jennifer gave me the tools and guidance to write my college essays while also allowing me the opportunity to grow as a person and writer.
Student
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