LaunchPoint Consulting, LLC · St. Johns County, Florida
College Admissions Consulting for St. Johns County Families
Course choices. College lists. The essay they don't know how to start. Get a clear next step from educators who taught in St. Johns County classrooms and live in this community.
Local perspective. Individual guidance.
A strong student. A lot of decisions.
Your student is working hard. But choosing courses, making sense of academy options, building a college list, and putting an application together can still leave your family wondering where to focus.
LaunchPoint provides college planning and application support for St. Johns County families, from the transition to high school through senior-year applications.
We help you sort through the choices and help your student communicate their experiences clearly, in their own voice.
Start where your student is
College planning, essay coaching & Common App support.
Choose focused help with one decision or explore coordinated support for application season.
College Strategy Session™
Make thoughtful choices about courses, activities, summer plans, and high-school opportunities. Receive a personalized family strategy session and written roadmap built around your student's current year.
Explore planning for grades 8–10 →Personal Statement Intensive™
Help your student find a meaningful topic and develop it through drafting and revision. We provide guidance and feedback while students do their own writing and keep their own voice.
Explore personal statement support →Common App Strategy & Support™
Get help presenting Activities, Honors, and Additional Information clearly. We ask targeted questions and provide specific recommendations so important experiences and context are easier to understand.
Explore Common App support →College List Strategy™
Build a college list around academics, possible areas of study, campus preferences, admissions context, and family priorities, including cost considerations.
Explore college list guidance →Common App Quick Check™
Already have a draft? Get a focused readiness review of your student's personal statement, Activities, Honors, and any Additional Information provided. Your concise report identifies strengths, significant concerns, and priority next steps, with GPA and ACT/SAT reporting self-checks.
Delivered within 24–48 hours after all required materials arrive. This is a diagnostic review; editing and revision support are separate services.
See what the $29 Quick Check includes →For families looking ahead to high school
Choosing a St. Johns County academy?
A program name is only the beginning. Think about your student's interests, course sequence, schedule, transportation, and the high-school experience they want.
Our free Before You Choose Academy Guide helps St. Johns County families prepare for Academy Nights, compare Programs of Interest, and ask useful questions before deciding.
Meet your consultants
Jennifer Wright & Heather Jahr
LaunchPoint was co-founded by two educators and local parents. Jennifer is a former St. Johns County teacher. Heather currently teaches in St. Johns County schools.
Our classroom experience shapes how we work: we ask questions, listen closely, and help students recognize what their experiences can communicate.
When your family works with LaunchPoint, you work directly with us.
Clarity first. Strategy always.
A practical plan for the decisions ahead, with guidance built around your student.
From families who have worked with LaunchPoint on college planning, essays, and applications.
Rooted in this community
Supporting families across St. Johns County.
We welcome students from public, private, virtual, and homeschool settings. St. Johns County high schools include:
- Creekside High School
- Allen D. Nease High School
- Bartram Trail High School
- Ponte Vedra High School
- Beachside High School
- Pedro Menendez High School
- St. Augustine High School
- Tocoi Creek High School
Private-school families, including those at St. Joseph Academy, are welcome too.
Local knowledge. No drive across the county.
Virtual services are available to families in Nocatee, Ponte Vedra, Ponte Vedra Beach, Julington Creek, World Golf Village, Palencia, St. Augustine, Fruit Cove, Switzerland, Durbin Crossing, and throughout St. Johns County.
LaunchPoint Consulting, LLC is an independent educational consulting business and is not affiliated with or endorsed by St. Johns County School District or the schools listed.
Questions families ask
Where should we begin?
When should we start college planning?
For grades 8–10, start with the choices in front of your student: courses, high-school programs, interests, and involvement. Juniors and seniors can focus on college lists, personal statements, and applications. We tailor the starting point to the student's year and needs.
Do you meet with St. Johns County families in person?
Our services are virtual. Families can work directly with Jennifer and Heather without traveling across the county.
Can you help with St. Johns County academy decisions?
Yes. Our College Strategy Session for grades 8–10 can include academy and high-school considerations when relevant. Start with the free Academy Guide to identify questions, then explore personalized help if your family needs it.
Do students write their own college essays?
Yes. Students write their drafts and make revisions. We help with topic development, structure, clarity, and feedback while preserving the student's voice.
What if we only need a Common App review?
The $29 Common App Quick Check is a focused diagnostic for seniors with drafted materials. It includes a concise readiness report within 24–48 hours after all required materials are received. Editing and detailed revision support are separate services.
One clear next step
Let's figure out what your student needs next.
Choosing a high-school path? Starting a college essay? Getting ready to submit? Tell us where your family is, and we'll help you find the right starting point.
Prefer texting? Text 904-544-7811