College Selection — A personalized, best-fit college list balanced for admissibility, cost, and fit
Essay Coaching — One-on-one brainstorming, drafting, and editing to help students write personal statements in their own authentic voice
Profile Building — Long-term planning for course selection, extracurriculars, and leadership development
Application Management — Deadlines, requirements, and submissions tracked and organized through CounselMore

Serving families nationwide, both virtually and in person.

About Me

Melissa Huey-Burns Education Navigation, LLC is an independent educational consulting practice led by Melissa Huey-Burns, a former high school principal, admissions counselor, and 20-year school leader who now guides families through the college admissions process nationwide. Services include personalized college list-building for best-fit, one-on-one essay coaching to help students find their authentic voice, long-term profile building around coursework and extracurriculars, and organized application management through CounselMore. Drawing on two decades of experience on the "other side of the desk," Melissa helps students pursue admission to selective colleges and universities in a way that's tailored to who they are, not just where they rank. Based in Lewes, Delaware, and working with students and families virtually across the country, Melissa Huey-Burns Education Navigation offers trusted, credentialed college counseling from a NACAC-certified independent educational consultant.

Specialty Areas

General Ed Counseling, Military/ROTC, Transfer Planning, Application Essay Craft/Review

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