Your Journey, Our Personalized Support
We are focused on guiding students and families through the college preparation and admissions process. Let us help you on your path to academic success.
About Me
Hello! I'm Shana Curtis, the Founder and Owner of The College Bound Coach. For the past 17 years, I've been immersed in the world of education. I've worn a lot of hats – from teacher and principal to educational specialist. I've seen education from pretty much every angle, and it's given me a real passion for helping young people thrive.
But my experience goes beyond the classroom and the office. I'm also a mom of three, and I've personally guided each of my children through the sometimes-stressful (but ultimately exciting!) college prep process. Let's just say I've been in the trenches!
What I truly love is helping young people navigate big life transitions, whether it's preparing for college, figuring out their next steps after graduation, or just navigating the ups and downs of adolescence. I believe in empowering young people to become independent, confident decision-makers. My goal is to help them develop the skills and self-assurance they need to tackle whatever comes their way. Because, let's face it, the world needs more young people who are ready to take charge of their own lives!
So, if you're looking for someone who gets it – someone who's been there, both professionally and personally – I'd love to connect.
Our Services
The College Bound Coach offers comprehensive services to guide students and their families through the college preparation and admissions process, including academic coaching, college visit preparation, recommendations for SAT/ACT prep, review of personal statements and supplemental questions, review of college applications and much more! Our personalized coaching ensures students are equipped with the knowledge to develop a robust list of colleges and universities that fully represents their career, social-emotional, cultural and personal interests.
College Visit Preparation
Do you need help building a list of colleges and universities to visit? College tours are a great way to learn more about a school and see if it's a good fit for you. Let us help you create a list based on your career goals, personal preferences and interests. Plus, we can provide you with a list of key questions you should ask on your tour.
Essay Support
The personal statement is an opportunity to tell colleges and universities who you are and what sets you apart from other applicants. We can work with you to start drafting your essay as early as Junior Year. Once you have a draft, we will work together to revise it so it's ready to accompany your college applications.
Application
Review
Before you hit submit on your college applications, it is essential to review all parts and supplemental documents to make sure it meets the college expectations. We are here to help! We will work with you to ensure your college application packet is ready to submit.
Academic Coaching
Just like an athletic coach supports athletes with building their skills and techniques on the field or court, an academic coach can help guide you with study habits, time management, course selection and exploring extra-curricular activities to help ensure you are college ready.
"The College Bound Coach reviewed my daughter's essay for college and provided great feedback and suggestions! My daughter got into her #1 school, Spelman College. So glad we connected with Shana to help us."
LaToya G., Parent of Class of 2025 student