Spark Your College Story

Career counselor · Darien, CT · in person and virtual

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"We ignite the spark along your college admissions journey." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
The Initial Spark Package
freshmen, sophomores and juniors ready to ignite their journey		 8 sessions · Eight, 60-minute private sessions · Lesson plans including Test Prep, Goal Setting, Pre-College Advising (summer Programs, passion projects, extracurriculars) on request
The Midpoint Motivation Package
juniors ready to fuel the final half of their adventure		 12 sessions · Twelve, 60-minute private sessions · Lesson plans including College Selection (list development, college majors research) · College Applications (strategies, early action/early decision guidance, application review for up to 12 schools) · College Essays (2-3 rounds of common app essay support, 2-3 rounds of edits for up to 10 supplemental essays) · Post-Application Support (interview preparation, deferral/waitlist strategy, final college selection) on request
The Full Journey Package
freshmen, sophomores or juniors ready to receive inspiration throughout the entire four-year process		 20 sessions · Twenty, 60-minute private sessions · PRIORITY attention · Everything in The Initial Spark Package · Everything in The Midpoint Motivation Package on request
The Full Journey Plus Package
students determined to succeed needing the greatest amount of support		 Everything in the Full Journey Package · Eight additional hours usable for added sessions, additional revisions, writing in real time, extra college applications on request

As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.

How they compare

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Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInyesyesnononono
Interviews and offersyesyesnononono
Job search strategyyesyesnononono
Career direction and changeyesyesnononono
Leadershipnononononono
Personal brandyesyesnononono

How they work

Process
Free Consultation · Select Your Package · Receive Tailored Support · Achieve Your Goals
Before coaching
Journalist (25 years); College Professor (10 years); Assistant VP at a Wall Street bank (recruiting and training college students), Recruiting; Assistant Director of Counseling and Psychological Services at Fairfield University, Counseling

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
Resume4 to 8 hours for a strong base, then about 30 minutes per posting. Callings can tailor it to each job.You are staying in the same field and level and have recent results to cite.You are changing field or level, coming back after a long break, or many applications brought no interviews.
Interviews3 to 6 hours of practice out loud per interview process. Callings can prepare you for each job you track.Early rounds in a format you know.Final rounds, panels, a new kind of role, or you tend to freeze.
Job searchA target list, a weekly plan and steady outreach. Callings builds the weekly plan and tracks every application, free.Interviews are coming in.Three months without traction, or a senior search that runs on your network.

Times are our estimates. Try Callings.

Questions to ask before hiring

  1. What does it cost in total, and what is included? (no published price)
  2. If I land a job partway through, what happens to the sessions I have not used? (multi-session package)
  3. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  4. Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)
  5. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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