Guiding high school students to articulate their unique value to develop a competitive university application.
Vantage Counseling started in 2017 with the realization that high school students needed more support than they were getting at school.
OUR MISSION
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We focus on helping your child research, apply to, and thrive in their dream school.
Making deposits in the areas that have the biggest impact on university admission officers allows your child to shine amidst a sea of impersonalized applications.
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The Vantage Counseling approach puts your child back in the driver’s seat of the application process – without adding extra stress, anxiety, and overwhelm to this busy and transformative season of life.
Identity Capital
University Capital
Academic Capital
Relationship Capital
As a school counselor for 15+ years, I’ve seen far too often the stress and overwhelm that can plague high school students throughout the college application process. Over the years, I worked with so many students and families who needed more individualized attention during the college application process.
Brianna Heimbach
College Counselor
Vantage Counseling Founder
I am a California native, animal lover, and wellness enthusiast! I am a certified school counselor and have worked in public California and Florida high schools, as well as in international schools in Myanmar, South Korea, and Vietnam. I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from the University of Tulsa while competing as a NCAA Division I rower. I earned a Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of San Francisco.
I have collaborated with university representatives throughout the world and I have developed a thorough understanding of what universities value and look for in applicants. I have worked with various educational systems including the Advanced Placement (AP) program and the International Baccalaureate (IB). Throughout my career, I have supported students with applications to universities in the US, Canada, the UK, the Netherlands, South Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, Europe, and Australia. As a former NCAA Division I athlete, I have been through the recruiting process as an athlete and as a counselor supporting recruited athletes. I am a proud member of the International Association for College Admissions Counseling and regularly present at worldwide professional university counseling conferences.
I have counseled hundreds of students through their university application process. Each student has a unique story, approach, and vision. I deeply value mental health and will prioritize your student’s well-being while cultivating their university strategy.
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COLLEGE COUNSELOR
- B.S. Graphic Communication - Cal Poly, SLO
- Masters in School Counseling - University of San Francisco
- Pupil Personnel Services Credential - State of California
- College Counseling Credential - UC San Diego
EXPERIENCE & COUNSELING PHILOSOPHY
Drawing upon over fifteen years as an academic and college counselor, I've navigated diverse educational landscapes in the Bay Area of California as well as international school settings. Regardless of location or type of school, a common thread amongst all students (and humans) is the desire to be heard, seen authentically, and to know the people in their lives genuinely believe in their potential.
My sincere goal is to discover and celebrate the unique strengths, passions, and values inherent in each student. I am dedicated to steering them towards a post-high school environment that not only aligns with their distinctive characteristics but one that will allow them to thrive.
Meet the Team
- B.A. English & Psychology - St. Olaf College
- M.A. Education - School Counseling - Concordia University - Mequon
- School Counselor License - State of Minnesota
EXPERIENCE & COUNSELING PHILOSOPHY
I'm Lindsay Kehl, a certified college counselor with 18+ years of experience in college counseling and university admissions. I've guided students from everything from public high schools in Minnesota to international schools in places like Panama, Zambia, India, and Romania.
During my college career, I made the most of my four years and loved all of it - it brings me so much joy to be able to help students do the same! I studied at St. Olaf College, where I majored in English and Psychology, played collegiate-level softball, and studied abroad three times! Once I knew that I wanted to be a counselor, I went back to school and obtained a Master of Education from Concordia University - Mequon.
COLLEGE COUNSELOR
Farah Manganello
Lindsay Kehl
“Brianna is an excellent and incredibly supportive counselor. She helped me understand my potential career interests and guided me as I chose a university degree that best suited my interests and skills. I am now studying at my top choice school thanks to her dedication to helping me find my perfect fit. Her compassion and genuine desire to help students made a stressful and complicated process seem easier to manage. Brianna’s extensive knowledge of college applications and all of their requirements made her a valuable resource for information and advice about the whole process. I always felt supported as she helped me navigate the many decisions I needed to make for the next phase of my life. I am so grateful for all the time she put into working with me to successfully achieve my goals. Brianna always goes above and beyond for everyone she has counseled and it was a pleasure to have been one of her students.”
Exeter University Student, UK
Brianna always goes above and beyond
The college or university application process does not need to be overwhelming.
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