Garden Shed College Coaching was started as a culmination of 20+ years of experience working with kids and families in a variety of capacities. This brought to light a need for affordable and personal support in navigating the high school years and college admission process. Based in SE Portland, Oregon in the Woodstock neighborhood, I specialize in supporting a small group of solid, awesome kids each year, as well as parents who want the best for them and are looking for an expert to help make the whole journey feel a little less overwhelming.
My college coaching adventure really solidified when my own daughter was going through the process, and we learned that it’s a whole lot more complicated than it used to be! Continuing my education to specialize in all things college, I now help students every step of the way including pre-planning, soul searching, list building, applications, deadline management, college essays, standing out, testing plans, and scholarships & financial aid.
Read on to learn more about WHY to hire a college coach, and WHAT to look for in a coach. Then fill out the form on the contact page, and let’s connect!
I can’t tell you how much you have been a help to me and the weight and stress you have taken off my back prepping for college. I hope to see you soon!
Thank you Abby and yes, amazing accomplishments all around! We’re so pleased with the support you provided Drew throughout this whole process. Top notch!
The information you send out is always useful.
Thanks for all your help over the years!
Thank you for helping to make my dream come true!
Just wanted to touch base to say thanks for all your help with Piper. She is very thankful for the opportunity to work with you and found it very valuable.
Thank you for being so patient with me but also helping push me to work on my essays, I really appreciate it!
It was fantastic meeting you yesterday. The energy you exude in the questions you asked, and the engagement you fostered with Daphne is really helpful and incredible! You are so good at what you do and are just amazing.
Thank you so much for being here for us every step of the way! It’s fun to see how the world opens up to her.
Thank you so much for all of your help with everything. It’s truly been such a lifesaver to have your support and guide Noah through this whole process. I’ve given your name to several people, hope you don’t mind. I sing your praises a lot these days!
After meeting with you, he felt so good…
Thank you! You have been so helpful, I really appreciate it!
I just want to thank you. *again* for all of your amazing work coaching my kid through this process. Lucia absolutely loves working with you and I am so grateful this process has been low-stress for us as a family because of all the guidance and support you have provided. You are amazing and such a gift!!
It was great to meet with you today. You have such warm and relatable energy with this age group. Dean definitely wants to join your group for this year!
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Thank you, Abby!
I just wanted to say thank you for all you are doing for and with Eva. I am grateful for your kindness, your care, and your expertise –Thank you for guiding all three of my kiddos through this college journey. You are the best partner!
I’m really excited, thank you so much for everything!