MY STORY
Experienced Post-Secondary Counselor
Jennie Swenson, BA, BS has over a decade of national and international experience as a youth advocate and educator, including five years as a Post-Secondary Counselor for Fusion Academy. She received her Certificate in College Counseling from UCLA Extension, and earned a BA in English and BS in Communication Disorders with a Minor in Music from Brigham Young University. After graduation, Jennie worked with children and adults with learning differences in clinics and schools across the country. She is passionate about connecting with students to discover and pursue their unique paths.
SERVICES
Four Year Roadmap
Preparing for college begins years before applications are submitted. I strive to support my students holistically, determining first who they are, what they want to do, and how to get there. Approaching college with this foundation ensures students not only have strong applications as seniors, but that they have infused their high school experience with passion, purpose, and joy. Sessions are individualized based on need and grade level.
Freshmen & Sophomores
Goal: Identity & Involvement
Suggested Meeting Frequency: 1x/month
Juniors
Goal: Preparation & Planning
Suggested Meeting Frequency: 2–4x/month
Seniors
Goal: Application & Acceptance
Suggested Meeting Frequency: 2x/week
COURSES
These courses promote holistic development and transformational growth, equipping students with foundational skills for success. From designing passion projects to teaching life skills to perfecting writing skills, students will gain self awareness and transferrable skills for their future.
Passion Project Design
Passion Projects harness a student’s strengths, values, and passions to create a signature project that is uniquely their own. These projects not only impress colleges and future employers, but also make a lasting and meaningful contribution to their community and beyond.
Life Skills
This eight-session course equips students in grades 9–12 to build success and confidence. Covering topics such as self-advocacy, time management, and goal setting, the program combines proven strategies with interactive practice to ensure lasting skills.
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Roadtrip Nation
Based on the PBS series, this course is designed for students exploring nontraditional career paths outside of college, though it offers value to every student. Lessons focus on strengths, resume building, informational interviews, and networking. The ultimate goal is to help students secure internships and jobs.
"Don't ask kids what they want to be when they grow up, [ask them] what problems they want to solve. This changes the conversation from who do I want to work for, to what do I need to learn to be able to do that.” Jaime Casap