“Applying to medical school is hard. As a second generation student, having Jennifer’s experience guide me through this arduous application process was invaluable. She was my biggest cheerleader—believing in me when doubts crept into my mind, pushing me when I needed firmness (she’ll tell it to you straight), and all the while providing the steady reassurance that I was never in this alone. We workshopped everything from personal statements to interview prep, and she helped me present my best self forward every step of the way. I feel so incredibly grateful for Jennifer’s support over the past year, and know that anyone else fortunate enough to work with her will agree that she is 100% someone you want on your side.” J.W.- Current UNC Medical Student

“I highly recommend LifeLaunch.  LifeLaunch was an incredible resource and support during the law school application process, and having a professional involved throughout the process brought a tremendous peace of mind.  I can’t sing its praises enough!” K.B. - Parent of Michigan Law School Student

“Jen was engaged, easy to talk to and a huge help. Before working with her, I didn’t understand any part of writing a strong essay, targeted resume, or applying for a job.  She asked good questions that prompted deeper self-reflection that led me to write stellar essays and a resume which I never would’ve been able to write on my own. I would definitely recommend her to all my friends.” S.V. - High School Student (Currently at University of Edinburgh)

"Mrs. Jennifer Cole was incredibly supportive during my college application process. It can be quite stressful identifying schools, writing strong essays, identifying recommenders, and creating relevant content for the applications. Mrs. Cole took me through the entire process step by step. She was encouraging, uplifting and helped me find the motivation to complete applications that I feel really proud of. Meeting with her often alleviated much of the stress I felt and made room for me to be creative and proactive. I really enjoyed our meetings and found a college that matches my interests!” N.C.-Current NCSU Student

“Our entire family is truly thankful for the time and energy Jen put into working with our son as he started the process of thinking through what his next steps in life would be after high school. It is hard to put a value on having an impartial and experienced person (that is not a family member) involved in helping our son really dig deep into what he might be interested in pursuing over the next few years. He looked forward to his meetings with Jen throughout the process and she was able to get him to put in some real soul searching and meaningful thought into what it was he was interested in and what he wasn't, while at the same time keeping a solid structure around what that might look like in the real world and future job opportunities. It has been one of the best investments, in terms of time and money that we could have spent in helping him gain some additional clarity and confidence on where he wants to be in the next 12 months, and maybe the next 4 years.” S.G. - Parent of Current UNC Student

“Jennifer Cole was the single most helpful and reliable source of support for my practicum and job search. She made time to get to know me as a person and offered invaluable advice on everything from my resume/CV to my professional career goals. I valued and enjoyed every meeting that I had with Jennifer Cole and I know that my resume and my ability to excel during job interviews is largely due to the time and attention that she gave to me and my professional development.” K.B.- MPH Student

“Applying to college takes time and keeping motivated was a struggle for me. My meetings with Jennifer were energizing, helped me keep on track and helped me be accountable. The numerous essays took time, but Jennifer really helped me find my voice and gave me the confidence to dive in deep and create strong content. I felt less stressed after our meetings and more excited about the process.” J.J.- Accepted to Princeton

“Jennifer was incredibly supportive throughout my entire medical school application process. We worked closely together for a full year. She helped direct me towards opportunities that would strengthen my application and create strong and relevant content for ALL of my essays and activities section. I felt incredibly prepared for my interviews after several mock interviews with Jennifer. I also really appreciate Jennifer’s honesty. I felt my expectations were realistic. She is my champion and genuinely feels joy when I achieve success. I cannot thank her enough for all of her support!” N.B. -UVA Medical School Student

“Ms. Jennifer Cole really helped me think about my strengths and areas I am interested in possibly exploring in college. I was able to think deeply about what I am good at which was an incredibly helpful exercise when crafting essays, a resume and preparing for upcoming interviews. I felt so good after our meetings and was inspired to highlight my experiences in detail for my college applications. Thank you Jennifer! M.C.-High School Student

“Jennifer Cole is patient, smart, and experienced. She really helped our high school senior get organized and prepared for applying to - and being interviewed - for college. His resume improved considerably with her help and his self-confidence and attitude too! I highly recommend her!” E.O. - Parent of High School Student

“Ms. Jennifer Cole sought out to provide purposeful college and career development to students- and she delivered!! She helped our students prepare strong cover letters and resumes for internship opportunities, while also teaching them the power of networking during our lunch & learn workshops... Ms. Cole, thank you for giving back to our students and teaching them lifelong skills for the workforce. “ C.H.- High School Career Coordinator

“Jennifer has an amazing ability to connect with young adults, combine this gift with her expertise, and she is every parents dream. She asked insightful questions that prompted my daughter to be introspective and articulate her own strengths. Not only did my daughter gain a professional resume, she gained a greater awareness of herself. Meeting with Jennifer was a confidence booster all around. Thank you again!!!” M.V.-High School Parent

“Mrs. Jennifer Cole was incredibly helpful during my medical school application process. We worked together for 9 months and during that time I knew she had my best interest at heart. Mrs. Cole is kind, very knowledgeable and encouraging. She provided me with accurate information about med school requirements and helped me create a competitive application I am proud of. She helped me step outside of my comfort zone to think intentionally about WHY I wanted to go to med school and WHY I feel this is a good path for me. Those important conversations translated well into strong essay content and a comprehensive activities section. It is hard to put into words how grateful I am to Mrs. Cole, but I am very grateful. I felt fully supported through my med school application process and buoyed by her belief in me.” J.C. - Medical Applicant

“Jen has been extremely helpful when I was seeking out schools, as a student, and afterwards. She has been a major support in completing applications, reviewing my resume, providing insight to my strengths and challenges, and tailoring her approach to meet my needs and interests. She has a way to helping me believe in myself for which I am forever grateful,” M.B.- Grad Student

“Prior to working with Jen, I had almost no understanding of the process of constructing a resume or job application. Her engaged and approachable demeanor made the process run even smoother, and she asked good, straight forward questions that forced me to dig deep and self-reflect. With her help I was able to write a resume far better than I could’ve ever hoped to write on my own. Our job search meetings turned into college application sessions. She was intent on helping me move forward in a confident informed manner. Her help was invaluable, and I would definitely recommended her to my friends and anyone else looking for help.” G.R.-High School Student

“Jen was incredibly helpful providing me with individualized tips to prepare for my college applications and upcoming interviews. She taught me how to highlight my strengths and provided good advice on some of the things I needed to improve on. She’s also been an immense help with making suggestions to strengthen my resume which I used for my application activities section. She really helped me get organized which relieved a ton of stress. I would definitely recommend her if you are in need of any professional communication advice! E.E.-Undergraduate Student

“Jennifer has been an incredible support both during my college application process and current college experience. She helped me find schools that were a good match for my interests and qualifications. Once in college she helped me navigate the research and internship process from how to contact professors to writing effective cover letters to interviewing confidently. I feel like I am better prepared searching for jobs as I am approaching graduation. Thank you Jennifer! L.W.- UVA Undergraduate Student

“Mrs. Cole was incredibly helpful taking me through my college application process. I really enjoyed the exercise of brainstorming ideas for my essays. Her confidence in me alleviated my fears and instilled my own confidence. She is kind, passionate and eager to help me. I would 110% work with her again!” L.C.-High School Student

“Jen takes time to learn each student’s interests and strengths so that she can tailor practicum and career support to student needs. I sought Jen’s council at a critical point in my studies when I was debating whether or not to pursue a PhD. Jen listened to my perspective, provided guidance and offered continued career support. She is a joy to work with and a reliable student resource.” E.H.- Doctoral Student

“What can I say about Jennifer?  If you're looking for a job, or are hoping to advance in your current career and need some interview help - look no further.  Jennifer Cole is the one person I would trust to help me tailor my resume, and her personal touches in workshopping my cover letters cannot be beat.  Jennifer's ability to help people truly understand their own career goals is awe-inspiring and her passion to help career-seekers not just find a job but understand their worth as a career professional is unbeatable. When I embarked on a cross-country job hunt, Jen's realistic approach helped me understand my transferable skills in a way I hadn't considered before.  Had I not sought out Jennifer's services in particular, I wouldn't have landed an amazing job in my field, nor do I think I'd be making the salary I'm earning without her assistance in understanding the negotiation process.  Jennifer Cole is simply the best at what she does, and she'll help you be your best in the process.” C. G.- Graduate School Administrator

“Jen worked with my college student to identify internships, prepare for interviews, write a strong resume and on how to effectively network.  Jen is very good at tailoring her advice to the needs of the student and follows up with additional information after the meeting.  She’s caring and thoughtful and provides practical advice.” S.E.-Parent of College Student

“Jen has been an unbelievably valuable resource during my academic experience, and has been especially helpful during my post-graduation job search. She has gone above and beyond to support me in a variety of ways including salary negotiation support upon request, conducting mock-interviews and providing constructive feedback, and always making time for last minute calls about time-sensitive job negotiation details. I truly felt like Jen had my back completely, and genuinely cared about my success and growth. She cares deeply about the students she works with, and I greatly appreciated her thoughtful check-ins and words of encouragement. She goes above and beyond to support students making sure they know their worth and reach their full potential when searching for both practicum and jobs.” L.P.-Grad Student

“I really appreciate the balance of big picture help (e.g. Jen really improved my resume and also had me make a list of things I didn't want to do, which was immensely helpful in focusing my job search!) and really practical, hands-on suggestions--who to talk to, what kind of emails to send. I always felt like Jen was really invested in helping me figure things out! Sometimes career advice can seem very generic and impersonal and students/recent grads end up feeling discouraged. In contrast, Jen has such an enthusiastic, can-do attitude and she seems genuinely curious about what I wanted to do--these qualities were so motivational when I was trying to find a job.”  A.A.- Grad Student

“Any time I have reached out to Jen, as a student and subsequently a professional, she has been incredibly supportive and helped me operationalize what I wanted to do. Most recently, I had received an offer for a new position and was worried about navigating my resignation and transition. She helped me understand what were important considerations for both employers and myself and to make a plan. Navigating career planning can be stressful when it comes to thinking about the "right" thing to do or say, so I think what I appreciate most about her is that she cares so much about our well being and is direct with her advice.” H.R.- Grad Student

“Ms. Jennifer Cole;

• Helped me talk through practicum opportunities related to career path interests and past work experience.

• Served as a sounding board /advocate / helpful thinker / go-to person with career advice during my time as a student.

• Ditto as above once graduated! You made time to email and speak to me on the phone regarding: 1) career advice post-graduation, AND 2) talking with me about advocating for myself for a salary increase (which I got)!

• Provided ongoing encouragement.” K.G.- Grad Student

“Jennifer has been and continues to be a generous and compassionate career resource for me, from my first weeks as a student to almost a year after graduating with my masters degree. I met with Jennifer during the first month or two after starting my graduate program, and she was immediately helpful in suggesting revisions to my resume that would help me stand out in an applicant pool for a practicum. I had already identified a really challenging and niche practicum that I wanted early in my program, and we worked together to make my acceptance to that practicum a reality. Jennifer met with me one-on-one to practice behavioral interview questions once I had secured an interview for that practicum. When I was lucky enough to receive multiple acceptances to different practicum opportunities and felt unsure how to proceed, Jennifer offered her time to help me process my options. Jennifer helped me to secure my "dream" practicum. 

Besides the professional support, Jennifer has also demonstrated a capacity to be compassionate when the personal weaves into the professional. The "dream" practicum experience that I previously mentioned was especially important to me to secure, because it meant that I would get to spend my summer in the same city as my fiancé, with whom I was in a long-distance relationship throughout my graduate program. As the stress of preparing to interview for that role took its toll on me, and my emotions bubbled up into tears during one of our meetings, Jennifer was empathetic and gave me some encouraging words of support and understanding, rather than not addressing or dismissing my stress and concerns.”  C.B.- Grad Student