True Compass

How do you help a student think about careers when they don’t really know what they want to “be” yet?

Sometimes, it helps to start with a different question: What problems do you care about solving?

SparkPath Challenge Cards help students identify real-world challenges that matter to them, giving them a new way to think about careers beyond simply choosing a job title.

When we combine that insight with what they learn about their natural strengths through the Highlands Ability Battery, students begin to see career possibilities with greater clarity and intention.

In our latest blog, I share how we use these tools at True Compass—and why they can be so helpful for students who aren’t sure where to start.

Read the blog to learn more.

What Are Challenge Cards, and How Could They Benefit You? In a time where every question can be answered with a Google search, chances are you’ve never heard of challenge cards.This is a tool that’s reshaped how career counselors approach helping students. The SparkPath Challenge cards make students think about real-world problems they care about solvi...

When every college and career question gets an “I don’t know,” it may be time to approach the conversation a little differently.

The True Compass Student Discovery Program helps students better understand their natural abilities, interests, personality and values—and how those pieces can point toward college majors and career paths worth exploring.

The goal is to give students more clarity, confidence and direction for the decisions ahead.

Andover High School, and Andover Central High School Jaguars families - join me Monday September 28th to take the assessment in person and save $100!

If that date doesn't work, students can complete the aptitude assessment from home.

Register on our website!

Are you having career conversations with your teenager?
You know how they go.
"What are you thinking about majoring in?"
"I don't know."
"What careers sound interesting?"
"I'm not sure."
"Where do you want to go to college?"
"...no idea."

And just like that, a conversation that was supposed to be helpful turns stressful for everyone at the table.

Here's what I remind parents all the time: your teenager doesn't have to know exactly what they want to do yet. What they need is a better starting point, something real to build those decisions around, instead of just guessing.

That's the whole idea behind the True Compass Student Discovery Program. We look at a student's natural aptitudes, interests, personality, values, and career/lifestyle preferences, then put those pieces together to point toward career fields and majors worth exploring - and just as important, help them understand why those fit.

I'm not trying to hand anyone a verdict on who they should be. I'm trying to give families better information and better questions, so the conversation actually goes somewhere.

This fall, students from participating schools can attend the assessment date at their school (or choose to take the assessment at home):

Andover High School - September 28, 9:00–12:00 (open to AHS and Andover Central High School Jaguars students)

Trinity Academy - October 29, 9:00–12:00

And students from any school can save $50 on the Student Discovery Program this fall with code FALL50 and complete the assessment at home.

If your teenager's answer is "I have no idea," "I like too many things," or even "I think I know, but I'm not sure" — this is a good place to start.
Learn more or register at www.truecompassllc.com/highschool

High School Assessment Dates High School Assessment Dates. Join True Compass this at your school for for an in-person assessment opportunity!

ALL area high school students have a chance to save on the True Compass Career Aptitude Assessment this fall! Discover your strengths and feel more conident about your college and career decisions.

Andover High School and Andover Central High School Jaguars - your in person testing date is September 28th. Register today and choose to take the test at school or at home.

Trinity Academy students - you have the option of taking the assessment at school on October 29th or at home.

ALL other students are able to register and save $50 using the code FALL50 at checkout. You'll take the assessment at home at your own pace.

No matter how you test, each participant will schedule an individual meeting to review their results and discuss their best-fit careers.

www.truecompassllc.com/highschool to register!

90 % of families who use True Compass for one student bring back their other children for the assessment. Getting to know your child better, and feeling more equipped to guide them through their college and career decisions is such a gift!

Megan shared these words after bringing her first child to True Compass. Then we worked with her second, and last week, I walked her third child through his results!

I'd love to help you see your child more clearly, and understand how their strengths might be used to find a successful and satisfyng career. Head to www.truecompassllc.com to learn more, or schedule a free consultation!

In my latest newsletter, I’m breaking down:

• Early Action, Early Decision, Regular Decision & Rolling Admission (what do these terms mean?)
• Which college deadlines actually matter—and when
• Upcoming fall assessment dates (and discounts!)
• My new Hidden Skills blog series

If you have a high school student, especially a junior or senior, this is a good one to save and share.

👉 Read the latest True Compass newsletter here:

Fall Assessment dates, College Application timelines and Hidden Skills

Not sure what comes after high school? Fall is a great time to figure it out.

This fall, students can take the True Compass Career Aptitude Assessment at participating local high schools — or complete it at home from any school.

📍 Andover — Sept. 28
📍 Trinity Academy — Oct. 29
🏠 Don’t see your school? Take it at home and save $50 with code FALL50.

Get clarity on your strengths, career options and possible college majors.

Register at truecompassllc.com/highschool

Not sure what comes after high school? 🎓

Choosing a college major or career can feel like a big decision — especially when you’re not sure what actually fits.

The True Compass Career Aptitude Assessment helps students better understand their natural strengths, interests, personality and values so they can make more confident decisions about what comes next.

📍 Andover High School
📅 September 28
💻 Students can test at school or complete the assessment at home on their own time.

Register by September 28 to save $100.

👉 Scan the QR code or visit the link on the graphic to learn more and register.

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Still wondering, “What should I major in?” or “What career would fit me?” 🎓

Get more clarity with the True Compass Career Aptitude Assessment.

Andover students can take the assessment at school September 28 OR complete it at home on their own schedule.

✨ Individual results meeting
✨ Personalized career recommendations
✨ Follow-up guidance to narrow career + major options

Register by Sept. 28 and save $100.

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A new school year brings a lot of questions about what comes next.

What classes should I take? What should I major in? What careers would actually be a good fit?

I love helping students move from “I have no idea” (or even "I think I know") to a clearer understanding of the paths that fit who they are.

Thank you, Elizabeth, for sharing your experience! 💙

If your student could use some clarity and direction this school year, I’d love to help.

Visit www.truecompassllc.com to learn more.