The Mental Health Friendly College Roadmap
8th-11th Grade
If your teen is dealing with anxiety, depression, a learning difference, or a hard season, this roadmap helps you plan for the college admissions process without adding more stress.
This free roadmap includes how to:
A grade-by-grade college admissions checklist with a mental health check-in for each year
Pace yourself and your teen to lower the stress in your house
You don't need to do it all alone.
Pick a few things to focus on each season and make sure to celebrate along the way!
With our son's ADHD and additional needs, we expected to micromanage him through every stage of an overwhelming process. Instead of being stressful and anxiety-ridden, it became a time of real personal growth, and Anne's kindness and patience gave him another advocate and ally.
Parent C/O '26 - Son attending Marquette University
I was getting stressed/worried before her call with Anne. But as always, she kept things calm and reassuring and helped her move forward, step by step.
Parent C/O '27
ABOUT
Hey, I'm Anne
Hi, I’m Anne, the founder of EdPath Coaching and Consulting, and a calm, honest guide for families navigating one of the most stressful seasons of a teenager’s life.
I've spent 15+ years as a high school counselor, and now I work one-on-one with families like yours through my independent educational consulting practice—helping teens, including those facing mental health challenges, find a college where they can thrive with the supports they need.
This guide is a starting point, not medical, mental health, or admissions advice. Every student's path is different — and that's exactly the point. If your teen is in crisis, call or text 988.
