Everest is open to all students—not just Dearborn Academy graduates.
Everest: A College Coaching Program.
Expect. Exceed. Excel.
Personalized virtual coaching for college students who need support, structure, and someone in their corner.
First-year jitters?
Struggling with deadlines?
Feeling overwhelmed — diagnosed or not?
Helping Students Climb With Confidence
Everest is a personalized support program designed to help students successfully transition to, through, and beyond college. We work closely with students — including those who may feel overwhelmed, uncertain, or simply want extra structure and support — to help them set goals, build skills, and stay on track.
Whether your student is in their first year of college or already enrolled and struggling to find their footing, Everest offers experienced coaching rooted in empathy, structure, and real-world strategies.
Why Choose Everest College Coaching?
- Open to Everyone: Any student at any college can join, regardless of background or diagnosis.
- Individualized Support: Every student is different. We tailor each session to meet the unique needs of your student — from academic planning and executive functioning to motivation and time management.
- Coaches Who Understand: Our coaches are experienced educators and clinicians who specialize in supporting students with learning differences, anxiety, ADHD, and executive functioning challenges — but a diagnosis is not required to benefit from coaching.
- Whole-Person Approach: College is more than just academics. We help students build independence, navigate social and emotional challenges, communicate with professors, and develop habits that last a lifetime. We focus on independence, problem-solving, and resilience.
- Trusted Roots in Education: Everest is a highly respected special education day school with over 75 years of experience supporting students with diverse learning needs.
Who We Serve
Everest supports a wide range of students, including:
– First-year college students adjusting to new expectations
– Students returning after academic leave or a challenging semester
– Young adults balancing college and part-time work
– Students with ADHD, executive functioning challenges, PANS/PANDAS diagnosis or anxiety
– Students who want accountability, guidance, and encouragement — even without a formal diagnosis
What We Offer
Weekly One-on-One Coaching
– 50-minute virtual sessions with an experienced coach
– Flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends
– Customized plans, ongoing check-ins, and collaborative goal setting
Support areas may include:
– Time management & study skills
– Communication with professors & advisors
– Course organization & planning
– Motivation & accountability
– Navigating social or emotional hurdles
Virtual Platform
Most coaching is conducted remotely, offering consistency and flexibility no matter where your student attends school. If your student is in the greater Boston area the coach can come to campus.
Ready to Get Started?
Help your student gain confidence, clarity, and momentum — one step at a time. For more information and a free consultation, contact: Karolyn Ormond, 781.641.5992 ext. 3201.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is Everest only for Dearborn Academy students?
A:No. Everest is open to all college students, anywhere in the country. You don’t need to have attended Dearborn Academy to join our program
Q: Who is a good fit for Everest?
A: Any college student (or college-bound student) who wants weekly structure, encouragement, and skill-building. We work with students in 2- and 4-year colleges across the country.
Q: Is a diagnosis required?
A: Not at all! We work with students who have ADHD, anxiety, PANS/PANDAS or learning differences — and students who are simply feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to manage their time.
Q: Can parents be involved?
A: Yes. While sessions are student-led, we provide regular updates to parents (with the student’s consent).
Q: Is this therapy?
A: No – although we have trained therapists, they are clinical coaches. We focus on skill-building, planning, and helping students take action in the present. The Clinical coach can bridge in with your on going therapist to coordinate wrap around transitional support.
Pay Your Invoice
Everest is an independent program of Dearborn Academy. Enrollment and intake into the program is separate from Dearborn Academy.
