College Coaching

Making College Dreams a Reality—One Student at a Time!

Your Path to College Success Starts Here

At Imagine Scholarships, we take a proven, student-centered approach to college coaching—one that inspires, empowers, and guides students every step of the way.

We are happy to visit with you and explore your best path through the college admissions process. We offer 1x1 coaching, group coaching, summer boot camps, courses and more.

Our mission is to help students uncover their strengths, build confidence, and navigate the admissions process with clarity and purpose. From selecting the right schools to crafting compelling applications, securing scholarships, and making informed financial decisions, we provide expert support tailored to each student’s unique journey. With our guidance, college isn’t just a possibility—it’s a reality.

Book an hour and let’s make your future happen, together!

College Coaching

Sign Up For Our Summer Bootcamps

🎓 College Admissions Bootcamp: A Jumpstart to the Journey

This summer, give your rising junior or senior the gift of confidence and clarity with our College Admissions Bootcamp—a one-week deep dive into the admissions process designed to reduce stress, spark motivation, and get things done.

Students will join our team of three experienced, in-person college consultants for an engaging and productive week filled with:

✅ Small Group Breakouts to work on personal statements, supplemental essays, and college applications
✅ Daily Access to Our Online Course with guided lessons and homework to keep the momentum going
✅ Financial Aid & FAFSA Guidance so families know what to expect and how to prepare
✅ Daily Group Sessions from 12–3 PM with college consultants and peers for support, strategy, and encouragement
✅ Essay Writing Workshops, College Lists, and Application Strategies customized to where your student is in the process

Whether your student is just starting out or trying to get ahead, this is the ultimate jumpstart to the college journey.

By the end of the week, students will walk away with:

A polished personal statement
An essay
A working college list
An understanding of how to pay for college
A completed Common App profile
And most importantly—confidence.

Spots are limited to keep sessions small and personalized.

Let’s turn the college application season into a season of clarity, not chaos.

What Our Students and Parents Say About Us

“Sherri Graf has a heart and soul for helping aspiring scholars attain their dreams - and the experience necessary to help them find the financial resources to turn those dreams into realities.” June 2024

“My kiddo followed your advice and got a good chunk of money for her first year of college. She already asked me a month ago when she needs to start applying again for next year!” KL 2025

Sherri has worked with colleges and universities across the United States on behalf of students. She has worked directly with students, former students and parents on 3 continents. She works hard to not just find the money and the scholarships, she also makes sure that her clients know how to best assess those resources. Sherri is the “go to” person in helping academic dreams come true.” 2025

Dr. Jim King - Professor & Graduate Program Director, Master of Science in Information Systems Program / Mary Hardin Baylor University - July 2020

“YOU have blessed us beyond words thank you for walking with my son through this journey. You are the absolute BEST college coach, friend and cheerleader! Thank you for your dedication to Imagine College Coaching.”

“So grateful for your assistance in this process!”

“Keep doing what y'all are doing! Y'all are amazing.

”“Services like what you offer are not available anywhere else. Good reviews and location were priorities.”

“ Hello, Mrs. Graf. I know it’s been a while and a bit random but I just want to thank you for everything you’ve done for me. You have impacted me in a way I can never repay you. You inspired me me every day to be compassionate, true, and just be truly loving to everyone. The way you spread joy to people is just amazing. I’m so glad God put you in my life! Again, thank you for everything and I hope to see you again someday!”

“Having regular meetings with Sherri helped our student project manage his application process meeting critical application deadlines and submitting quality essays.”

Working with Ms. Graf has been such an amazing experience, I would be so lost without her. She opened my eyes to so many schools and opportunities. Not only is she a college coach to me, but she’s a mentor and a friend. -Kenzie C.

“Ms. Graf is very helpful throughout the whole college process and was always very enthusiastic about her job.” -Chris M.

“Rapport between the coach and the student is important. Sherri took the time to listen to our son and understand his goals and figured out how to work with him. She knew when and how to prod while at the same time giving him the space to take ultimate responsibility and credit for a successful college application process.”

“Loved Imagine College Coaching's level of positivity and encouragement.”

"Mrs. Graf is the sweetest and smartest lady out there! She knows everything there is to know about college and without her creative and clever ideas and strategies I'd be lost in the college process. She is always so thoughtful and kind, and takes a genuine interest in each and every one of her students, including me. I love that Mrs. Graf is always able to answer any questions I have. She's truly the best!!" - Joey

I have absolutely loved working with you! Every meeting was incredibly helpful and we always completed every goal we set. You encouraged me to be strong, motivated, and excited for what’s to come! You have been so much more than a counselor to me, Sherri. You have been an amazing friend and I won’t ever forget our time together. - Matti G.

My time working with Mrs. Graf and Mrs. Morris has been very beneficial for my advancement as I’m about to go off to college. I am especially grateful for their tireless work in helping make sure that all of my college plans and work were thoroughly organized. I am forever appreciative for their hard work in helping me through this stressful period of time. - Jackson O.

"Hiring Mrs. Graf as our College Coach is one of the best resources our family has ever invested in."

“We are very grateful for finding Sherri and the amazing job she did with our son getting him through the college application process. His stress was better managed because he had complete faith in working with her. Rapport with student is a big part of the coaching process.”

“Sherri and her team have personally influenced my college preparation in more ways than I could count. They truly are interested in my life, and they want to learn every aspect of my personality to properly advise me in my college decision. Sherri doesn’t just care about my academic resume, she encourages me through every dream and aspiration I mention. She taught me new ways to study, advised me in writing essays, and found me a number of scholarships to apply for! I am very grateful to Sherri and her team for putting me on the right track towards success as I start college in the fall.” -Emily L.

"Well Ms. Sherri you are the only reason I got any of my college applications in on time. You guided me through the process, you motivated me, then you let me loose. You truly helped me in that respect, but that isn't even your biggest contribution to myself. You have been there for me emotionally and I have opened up to you and you were always there by my side for anything that I needed. If there is any one person I would recommend to any of my friends, family members, or anyone looking for someone who can help it is you. I think of myself as very lucky to of been able to work with you and anyone else who has worked with you." - Jonathan

"Ms. Sherri, You helped me figure out the career path I wanted to take by assessing my personality and asking questions I didn’t even know to ask myself. You also helped me look outside my comfort zone and discover colleges that weren’t even on my radar. Without your help I would have never fallen in love with Belmont or it’s psychology program. I came into college feeling more than prepared to tackle life’s new challenges, and that was all thanks to you. If you hadn’t been there to coach me through the college process I would not be where I am today." - Wendy

"On my son's 16th birthday, I asked him what he wanted? He said "a session with Mrs. Graf." He was in the middle of his TAMS application process and needed her optimism and guidance to get him through to the end. I recommend her to whom ever is in the "college stage" of life. If my sixteen year old believe in her, I have no doubt that Mrs. Graf is an important part of the college equation!"

“I loved the encouragement and positivity. I loved having a very knowledgeable, competent advocate! Whenever I asked my daughters how their college application process was going, they would always get very defensive and feel like I was nagging. Our Imagine College Coach, Sherri, was a gentle, encouraging "outside" person, who could ask them how they were doing and nudge them in the right direction, without my daughters feeling like they were being "nagged."

“I was helped in so many different ways but during the application and essay process I felt super encouraged and supported throughout the whole thing. Sherri helped me stay focused and on track with selecting a college and getting my essays in!”

“I had a wonderful experience with Ms. Sherri and Betsy! They helped me to get a jumpstart on the college application process. I was able to strengthen my application and gain numerous opportunities with their help!” - Samantha C.

"Hey Ms. Sherri !! I have some good news for you! UT accepted me off their wait list, so I am officially a longhorn and will be majoring in CSD for Speech-Lang. Pathology!!!!!!! Thank you again for all your help! "- Nicole

“My family had already worked with Sherri and I felt comfortable with working with her again because my brother was so successful with her support and guidance.” - Casey R.

"Mrs. Graf was a guiding light in the confusing process of applying and preparing for college. Not only did she help me get into my dream college and major, but opened my eyes to countless scholarships that catered to my unique situation. She is a wonderful college coach and more importantly, a wonderful person. I had a most pleasant experience with Mrs.Graf as my college coach!"

"Sherri is a lifesaver! Applying to a variety of schools can be a daunting task - each has its own process and requirements. We had underestimated the time and effort it would take to write the well-crafted essays that competitive universities expect. Sherri was persistent in encouraging and challenging my daughter to think outside of the box and "dig deep" and she re-wrote her essays. With the invaluable input and edits from Sherri, and a lot of hard work, she was able to submit essays that she is very proud of."

“My family had already worked with Sherri and I felt comfortable with working with her again because my brother was so successful with her support and guidance.” - Casey R.

"Mrs. Graf was an EXCELLENT source of inspiration and optimism! She proved to me that the only real things you need to apply to college is CONFIDENCE and OPTIMISM, both of which were at a constant supply with Mrs. Graf as both my personal guide and friend!"

College Coaching Course

This is for the student who is self motivated and just needs guidance with the steps in the process. Our course is fun, engaging and offers weekly lessons that cover each step of the college admissions process.

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Course + Coaching = Best of Both Worlds

This is best for the student who who likes to own their process by doing weekly course modules and then have a 1x1 coaching session with a college coach to review and work on the items for that week. This offers a unique and personalized approach to college counseling and provides excellent results for students and parents.

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