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And getting started is simple. Select a service,
choose your format, book me, and let's get to work!

And getting started is simple.
Select a service, choose your format, book me, and let's get to work!

Your Success Starts Here

And getting started is simple.
Select a service, choose your format, book me, and let's get to work!

And getting started is simple.
Select a service, choose your format, book me, and let's get to work!

1

Select a Service

You have your choice of 99 services designed to meet you
where you are and position you for real-world success.

Begin by browsing Career and College advising services to
find and select the best one for your specific needs. If you prefer
a comprehensive approach, multiple packages are available.

1

Select a Service

You have your choice of 99 services designed to meet you where you are and position you for real-world success.

Begin by browsing Career and College advising services to find and select the best one for your specific needs. If you prefer a comprehensive approach, multiple packages are available.

Select a service or package >>

2

Choose Your Format

This is advising that fits YOU. With 3 options to choose from, you
can ensure your service/package is the perfect fit for your needs.

Easily compare the 3 options side-by-side to choose the one
that matches your preferred session format (in-person, live video,
phone, email, or a combination), session length, total number of
sessions, and additional features.

2

Choose Your Format

This is advising that fits YOU. With 3 options to choose from, you can ensure your service/package is the perfect fit for your needs.

Easily compare the 3 options side-by-side to choose the one that matches your preferred session format (in-person, live video, phone, email, or a combination), session length, total number of sessions, and additional features.

Begin by selecting a service or package >>

3

Book Heather Masters

You have an advisor who has dedicated the past 10+ years to
helping thousands achieve their college and career goals,
and would consider it a privilege to help you achieve yours.

Simply complete and submit your service's/package's Booking
Request form. I'll then contact you promptly with details for
finalizing booking and working together!

3

Book Heather Masters

You have an advisor who has dedicated the past 10+ years to helping thousands achieve their college and career goals, and would consider it a privilege to help you achieve yours.

Simply complete and submit your service's/package's Booking Request form. I'll then contact you promptly with details for finalizing booking and working together!

Begin by selecting a service or package >>

Welcome to You + Masters

Personalized
Attention

You're made a top priority. I take ample time to
get to know you and your unique goals so you
receive the personalized strategies you need to
achieve success.

Expert
Guidance

You're in good, experienced hands. I'm a
degreed, licensed, and certified advisor who has
helped thousands over the past 10+ years and
is ready to help you.

After-Hours
Support

You have access to high quality advising that
actually fits your life. Beyond quick turnarounds
and convenient sessions, I'm also accessible to
you after hours.

Welcome to You + Masters

Personalized Attention

You're made a top priority. I take ample
time to get to know you and your unique
goals so you receive the personalized
strategies you need to achieve success.

Expert Guidance

You're in good, experienced hands. I'm a
degreed, licensed, and certified advisor
who has helped thousands over the
past 10+ years and is ready to help you.

After-Hours Support

You have access to high quality advising
that actually fits your life. Beyond quick
turnarounds and convenient sessions, I'm
also accessible to you after hours.

Your Success Story Awaits

Masters has been celebrating success for more than a
decade. Let's ensure you get the guidance you need
to achieve and celebrate yours.

Masters has been celebrating success for more than a decade.
Let's ensure you get the guidance you need to achieve and celebrate yours.

Testimonial for Heather Masters - Masters Career & College Advising - Malikah

"The advice Heather gave me
tremendously boosted my
confidence and success
as a
young professional"

"The advice Heather gave me
tremendously boosted my
confidence and success
as a
young professional"

Malikah G.

Attended a Career Workshop,
increasing her confidence and success

See Malikah's Full Testimonial >>

Courtney's Testimonial for Masters Career & College Advising - Heather Masters

"Heather never questioned my
goals of working in sports
(which many say is near
impossible) and helped me
land my dream job with the
College Football Playoff"

"Heather never questioned my goals
of working in sports (which many
say is near impossible) and helped
me land my dream job with the
College Football Playoff"

Courtney S.

Received Career Advising
and landed her dream job

See Courtney's Full Testimonial >>

Austen's Testimonial for Masters Career & College Advising - Heather Masters

"I struggled with finding the
career path for me- If it had
not been for Heather, I would
not have had a clear path
to explore"

"I struggled with finding the career
path for me- If it had not been for
Heather, I would not have had a
clear path to explore"

Austen M.

Received College Advising
and discovered his best-fit major

See Austen's Full Testimonial >>

Heather Masters - Founder of Masters Career and College Advising

You've got this!

Since 2009, I've helped thousands of students, graduates, and professionals gain clarity on their college and career goals, pursue those goals with unstoppable confidence, and achieve success with meticulously crafted strategies tailored specifically for their unique situations and goals.

Now, let's make this happen for you. Tell me about your own situation and goals, and I'll send you your free Master Plan with 5 fully personalized steps to help you move forward.

Your Personalized Success Plan

"Heather, how should I move forward?"

This is the #1 question I hear from students, graduates, and professionals
alike. The answer is specific to you and provided in the form of 5 success-
focused steps in your personalized Master Plan.

What exactly do you want to achieve? Where are you feeling stuck or lost?
Tell me when you request your Master Plan, and I'll email you a clear, doable
plan within 24 hours to help you move forward.

Begin with your free Master Plan.

"Heather, how should I move forward?" This is the #1 question I hear from students, graduates, and professionals alike. The answer is specific to you and provided in the form of 5 success-focused steps in your personalized Master Plan.

What exactly do you want to achieve? Where are you feeling stuck or lost? Tell me via the Master Plan Request form, and I’ll email you a clear, doable plan within 24 hours to help you move forward.

Begin with your free Master Plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most likely- Yes!  In my 10+ years of career and college advising, I’ve successfully helped thousands of individuals through their specific situations and on to achieving their unique goals.

Let’s see if we’re a match based on your education/career level and goals:

I’m dedicated to helping high school students/graduates, college students/graduates (undergraduate and graduate levels), entry-level job seekers, and mid-career professionals master the complex processes that stand between them and their goals of successfully choosing a career path or changing careers, applying for jobs and getting offers, choosing a college and major, and applying to colleges and getting accepted.

Whether you’re just embarking on your goals, deep in the process and feeling the struggle, or somewhere in between, I’m here to help you.

And if you feel that you’re a ‘difficult case’, just know that you’re not alone- I’ve personally been there and have helped many others overcome a diverse array of challenges to accomplish goals they (and naysayers) thought were unattainable.

Feel free to message me with any questions you have before booking, especially to ask for a recommendation of which service/package would be the best fit for you.  If you find we’re a match, I welcome the opportunity to work with you!

As a former school-based advisor of 8 years, I’m so glad to hear that your school provides career and/or college help to get you started!  With my background in both school-based and independent advising, I’m able to distinguish the two for you.  Here are the most important differences:

You’re a Top Priority vs. A Part of a Large Caseload

> With school-based counselors and advisors, you’re typically just one of the hundreds or even thousands in an often unworkable caseload, unfortunately resulting in restricted access to your advisor and brief (if any) one-on-one advising sessions within their packed schedule during traditional school/office hours.

> With Masters, you’re elevated to top priority status.  Independently, I intentionally choose to serve a very limited number of clients to make you a top priority.  This ensures you receive the ample time, personalized attention, and prompt, high-quality advising you need to achieve your goals, all during convenient times in the evenings and on weekends.

Expert Guidance vs. General Help

> School-based counselors and advisors’ attention is commonly split between many different responsibilities that may not allow the advisor to develop a solid skill set, expertise, or even current knowledge in career/college advising.  And with their time and resources stretched thin, you’ll likely have less direct support from your advisor and have to rely more on self-service tools and help from well-meaning but certainly less-qualified staff, ‘peer advisors’, or volunteers.

> Masters’ attention is focused solely on YOU and ensuring I stay up-to-date in the specific, ever-changing areas of career and college advising for your benefit.  My 10-year background of successfully helping degree and job seekers is coupled with ongoing professional development and networking at the state and national levels.  I also admit I geek out daily on the latest articles and trending news on career and college topics.  Rest assured that you get full access to an advisor who has the level of expertise and passion it takes to ensure your success.

Timely Support vs. Delayed Assistance

> School-based counselors and advisors may not be available when it’s ideal for you, especially when you have urgent needs.  You’ll likely find that your advisor is booked out for several days, weeks, or even months, and enforces a strict time limit on any available appointment slot in an effort to meet with as many students in their caseload as possible.  And any quick questions you have via email will most often be answered when they have time to respond during their traditional office hours, which might be the next business day at best.

> Masters delivers the support you need, when you need it.  Dedicated to a quality-over-quantity approach, I keep a flexible schedule that is open to same-day and next-day requests, as well as providing prompt attention to any urgent matters or emergency situations you may face.  I also believe in being accessible to you beyond traditional means.  So, you can expect ample time during your sessions, after-hours support, and quick responses via email and text message.

Ready to be a top priority, benefit from expert guidance, and receive timely support?  Begin by selecting a service or package.  Have questions?  Feel free to message me– I look forward to hearing from you and answering your questions quickly!

Over the years, I’ve honed my skills and experience in 3 particular areas/specialties.  I also have personal ties to these, so I’m quite passionate about helping others through them.

We’ll make an exceptional match if you’re specifically:

> Feeling stuck, or even hopelessly lost, while trying to choose a career path or college major and needing proper guidance to evaluate your options and select your best fit

> A college graduate trying to land an entry-level or mid-career job in STEM, business, or higher education, and needing specific strategies to successfully attract job offers in these particular fields

> A fellow introvert struggling with interviewing and public speaking, and needing coaching that empowers you to become comfortable, confident, and clear in your message

If you match one or more of these, message me for a recommendation of which service/package would be the best fit for you.  It would be a privilege to help you overcome these same challenges I’ve faced and achieve what you may have thought was impossible.

Yes, and I aim to do one better by providing you a Master Plan.

Beneficially different from traditional free consultations which often withhold any true form of help without payment, your Master Plan provides free, fully personalized advice you can implement immediately in addition to your recommended next steps.

My goal is to help you, not sell to you.  So, rest assured that your Master Plan is not a sales pitch and does not require any commitment to working with me.

If you’d like to work together afterward, wonderful!  Your Master Plan serves as the perfect starting point and enables us to get to work quickly.

If you decide you’d rather navigate your next steps on your own, I respect that and hope your Master Plan serves as a great guide to help bring your goals to fruition.

Begin with your free Master Plan >>

To serve clients throughout the U.S. and provide a convenient option for local clients, all services and packages offer virtual options.

Begin by selecting a service or package, and make sure to book the option that meets your virtual needs or preferences.

Virtual advising will take place via email, phone, or live video (i.e. Zoom, Skype), and may involve a combination of these based on the service/package you choose.

Yes- As long as I have availability, I can help you today.

I naturally aim for fast turnarounds and sessions that take place ASAP, but when you’d like to request same-day or next-day advising, it’s as easy as selecting these options on your service’s/package’s Booking Request form.

A same-day guarantee request is an additional $39, and will guarantee turnaround (for one-time, email-only services) or session start time by 8pm EST/EDT today when your Booking Request form is submitted by 12pm (Noon) EST/EDT today with the option checked for ‘same-day guarantee request’.  I’ll confirm via email if I can fulfill your same-day guarantee request by 1pm EST/EDT today.  No charges will be processed until booking is finalized.

A next-day guarantee request is an additional $19, and will guarantee turnaround (for one-time, email-only services) or session start time by 8pm EST/EDT tomorrow when your Booking Request form is submitted by 5pm EST/EDT today with the option checked for ‘next-day guarantee request’.  I’ll confirm via email if I can fulfill your next-day guarantee request by 6pm EST/EDT today.  No charges will be processed until booking is finalized.

For Packages:  Initial same-day and next-day guarantee requests made in the Booking Request form apply only to your package’s first turnaround (for email-only packages) or session.  Opportunities to request same-day and next-day guarantees for each following turnaround/session in your package will be included at no charge or available for purchase depending on the package you choose.

Note for Holidays:  Please note that same-day and next-day guarantees are not available for the following days: New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday and weekend (Sat. & Sun.), Memorial Day and weekend (Sat.-Mon.), Independence Day Observed and weekend (Sat. July 3rd-Mon. July 5th, 2021), Labor Day and weekend (Sat.-Mon.), Thanksgiving and weekend (Thurs.-Sun.), Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

Do you need help that’s guaranteed today or by tomorrow?  Begin by selecting a service or package, then be sure to check the same-day or next-day option on your service’s/package’s Booking Request form and submit the form by the time specified above.  Have questions?  Feel free to message me for a quick reply!

Yes!  Just tell me about your group and preferred career and/or college topic(s) via the Speaking & Workshop Request form.

I’ve delivered 1,100+ talks ranging from casual workshops for small groups to formal keynote presentations for large audiences, so I’m more than ready to create a custom session for the needs and size of your group.

Please note that I’m open to travel within the U.S., and virtual is always an available option.

Most likely- Yes!  In my 10+ years of career and college advising, I’ve successfully helped thousands of individuals through their specific situations and on to achieving their unique goals.

Let’s see if we’re a match based on your education/career level and goals:

I’m dedicated to helping high school students/graduates, college students/graduates (undergraduate and graduate levels), entry-level job seekers, and mid-career professionals master the complex processes that stand between them and their goals of successfully choosing a career path or changing careers, applying for jobs and getting offers, choosing a college and major, and applying to colleges and getting accepted.

Whether you’re just embarking on your goals, deep in the process and feeling the struggle, or somewhere in between, I’m here to help you.

And if you feel that you’re a ‘difficult case’, just know that you’re not alone- I’ve personally been there and have helped many others overcome a diverse array of challenges to accomplish goals they (and naysayers) thought were unattainable.

Feel free to message me with any questions you have before booking, especially to ask for a recommendation of which service/package would be the best fit for you.  If you find we’re a match, I welcome the opportunity to work with you!

As a former school-based advisor of 8 years, I’m so glad to hear that your school provides career and/or college help to get you started!  With my background in both school-based and independent advising, I’m able to distinguish the two for you.  Here are the most important differences:

You’re a Top Priority vs. A Part of a Large Caseload

> With school-based counselors and advisors, you’re typically just one of the hundreds or even thousands in an often unworkable caseload, unfortunately resulting in restricted access to your advisor and brief (if any) one-on-one advising sessions within their packed schedule during traditional school/office hours.

> With Masters, you’re elevated to top priority status.  Independently, I intentionally choose to serve a very limited number of clients to make you a top priority.  This ensures you receive the ample time, personalized attention, and prompt, high-quality advising you need to achieve your goals, all during convenient times in the evenings and on weekends.

Expert Guidance vs. General Help

> School-based counselors and advisors’ attention is commonly split between many different responsibilities that may not allow the advisor to develop a solid skill set, expertise, or even current knowledge in career/college advising.  And with their time and resources stretched thin, you’ll likely have less direct support from your advisor and have to rely more on self-service tools and help from well-meaning but certainly less-qualified staff, ‘peer advisors’, or volunteers.

> Masters’ attention is focused solely on YOU and ensuring I stay up-to-date in the specific, ever-changing areas of career and college advising for your benefit.  My 10-year background of successfully helping degree and job seekers is coupled with ongoing professional development and networking at the state and national levels.  I also admit I geek out daily on the latest articles and trending news on career and college topics.  Rest assured that you get full access to an advisor who has the level of expertise and passion it takes to ensure your success.

Timely Support vs. Delayed Assistance

> School-based counselors and advisors may not be available when it’s ideal for you, especially when you have urgent needs.  You’ll likely find that your advisor is booked out for several days, weeks, or even months, and enforces a strict time limit on any available appointment slot in an effort to meet with as many students in their caseload as possible.  And any quick questions you have via email will most often be answered when they have time to respond during their traditional office hours, which might be the next business day at best.

> Masters delivers the support you need, when you need it.  Dedicated to a quality-over-quantity approach, I keep a flexible schedule that is open to same-day and next-day requests, as well as providing prompt attention to any urgent matters or emergency situations you may face.  I also believe in being accessible to you beyond traditional means.  So, you can expect ample time during your sessions, after-hours support, and quick responses via email and text message.

Ready to be a top priority, benefit from expert guidance, and receive timely support?  Begin by selecting a service or package.  Have questions?  Feel free to message me– I look forward to hearing from you and answering your questions quickly!

Over the years, I’ve honed my skills and experience in 3 particular areas/specialties.  I also have personal ties to these, so I’m quite passionate about helping others through them.

We’ll make an exceptional match if you’re specifically:

> Feeling stuck, or even hopelessly lost, while trying to choose a career path or college major and needing proper guidance to evaluate your options and select your best fit

> A college graduate trying to land an entry-level or mid-career job in STEM, business, or higher education, and needing specific strategies to successfully attract job offers in these particular fields

> A fellow introvert struggling with interviewing and public speaking, and needing coaching that empowers you to become comfortable, confident, and clear in your message

If you match one or more of these, message me for a recommendation of which service/package would be the best fit for you.  It would be a privilege to help you overcome these same challenges I’ve faced and achieve what you may have thought was impossible.

Yes, and I aim to do one better by providing you a Master Plan.

Beneficially different from traditional free consultations which often withhold any true form of help without payment, your Master Plan provides free, fully personalized advice you can implement immediately in addition to your recommended next steps.

My goal is to help you, not sell to you.  So, rest assured that your Master Plan is not a sales pitch and does not require any commitment to working with me.

If you’d like to work together afterward, wonderful!  Your Master Plan serves as the perfect starting point and enables us to get to work quickly.

If you decide you’d rather navigate your next steps on your own, I respect that and hope your Master Plan serves as a great guide to help bring your goals to fruition.

Begin with your free Master Plan >>

To serve clients throughout the U.S. and provide a convenient option for local clients, all services and packages offer virtual options.

Begin by selecting a service or package, and make sure to book the option that meets your virtual needs or preferences.

Virtual advising will take place via email, phone, or live video (i.e. Zoom, Skype), and may involve a combination of these based on the service/package you choose.

Yes- As long as I have availability, I can help you today.

I naturally aim for fast turnarounds and sessions that take place ASAP, but when you’d like to request same-day or next-day advising, it’s as easy as selecting these options on your service’s/package’s Booking Request form.

A same-day guarantee request is an additional $39, and will guarantee turnaround (for one-time, email-only services) or session start time by 8pm EST/EDT today when your Booking Request form is submitted by 12pm (Noon) EST/EDT today with the option checked for ‘same-day guarantee request’.  I’ll confirm via email if I can fulfill your same-day guarantee request by 1pm EST/EDT today.  No charges will be processed until booking is finalized.

A next-day guarantee request is an additional $19, and will guarantee turnaround (for one-time, email-only services) or session start time by 8pm EST/EDT tomorrow when your Booking Request form is submitted by 5pm EST/EDT today with the option checked for ‘next-day guarantee request’.  I’ll confirm via email if I can fulfill your next-day guarantee request by 6pm EST/EDT today.  No charges will be processed until booking is finalized.

For Packages:  Initial same-day and next-day guarantee requests made in the Booking Request form apply only to your package’s first turnaround (for email-only packages) or session.  Opportunities to request same-day and next-day guarantees for each following turnaround/session in your package will be included at no charge or available for purchase depending on the package you choose.

Note for Holidays:  Please note that same-day and next-day guarantees are not available for the following days: New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday and weekend (Sat. & Sun.), Memorial Day and weekend (Sat.-Mon.), Independence Day Observed and weekend (Sat. July 3rd-Mon. July 5th, 2021), Labor Day and weekend (Sat.-Mon.), Thanksgiving and weekend (Thurs.-Sun.), Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

Do you need help that’s guaranteed today or by tomorrow?  Begin by selecting a service or package, then be sure to check the same-day or next-day option on your service’s/package’s Booking Request form and submit the form by the time specified above.  Have questions?  Feel free to message me for a quick reply!

Yes!  Just tell me about your group and preferred career and/or college topic(s) via the Speaking & Workshop Request form.

I’ve delivered 1,100+ talks ranging from casual workshops for small groups to formal keynote presentations for large audiences, so I’m more than ready to create a custom session for the needs and size of your group.

Please note that I’m open to travel within the U.S., and virtual is always an available option.

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