Jane Chamberlain
College admissions and career coach in Grand Rapids, Michigan
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States |
| Credentials | MBA, Johns Hopkins; IECA member |
| Practice | Craft College and Career |
Jane Chamberlain is a college admissions consultant and career coach in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She helps college-bound students and their parents choose great-fit majors and colleges. Before starting Craft College and Career, she earned an MBA at Johns Hopkins, worked as a COO in industry, and served as an Executive Branch analyst. She combines college consulting with career coaching, so students plan for school and work together.
What Jane helps with
Jane helps students pick a major and a college, build strong applications, and link their studies to a career that suits them.
- Choosing a great-fit major and college
- Building a college list
- Writing a strong college essay
- Showing strengths through unique accomplishments
- Building planning, decision and communication skills
- Exploring careers and testing a career vision
Who Jane works with
Jane works with college-bound students and their parents. Families can work with her on the full path to college or on one piece, like applications or essays. She also helps students who want to explore careers and the education that supports them.
How Jane works
Jane uses a process built around four steps: Design your goals, build your case, make your case, and select your school. Students can work with her one-on-one or in a group to prepare a college list and craft applications. Her career coaching has students self-assess, research careers, and show they suit a field of interest. She also uses scenario planning, risk management and project planning.
Background and qualifications
Jane Chamberlain earned an MBA at Johns Hopkins. She then served as a COO in industry and worked as an Executive Branch analyst. Later she became a college consultant. She started Craft College and Career to combine college consulting with career coaching. She is a member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA). Her business and planning background shapes how she guides students through big decisions.
Jane Chamberlain pricing
Programs and services
- College Comprehensive program
- Career coaching
- College admissions support, independent or in a group
- Free email course on planning your approach
- Free initial consultation
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The CoachVouch take
Jane is a former COO and Executive Branch analyst who brings project planning and risk management to college and career coaching.
Best for college-bound students and families who want help with both college admissions and career direction.
Common questions
How much does Jane Chamberlain charge?
Coaching with Jane runs $130 to $300 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Jane Chamberlain help with?
Jane Chamberlain helps with choosing a great-fit major and college, building a college list, writing a strong college essay and showing strengths through unique accomplishments.
Is Jane Chamberlain certified?
Jane Chamberlain lists: MBA, Johns Hopkins; IECA member.
Does Jane Chamberlain help with career planning as well as college admissions?
Yes. She started Craft to combine college consulting with career coaching. Students can explore careers and test a career vision alongside college planning.
Can students work with Jane in a group?
Yes. Students can prepare their college list and applications either independently or with a group.
How do I contact Jane Chamberlain?
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