Know Exactly What To Do, And When.
Star Map gives you the coordinates — and the counselor. A self-paced college planning course with live Q&A access to Robin Colt, covering every stage from freshman year through move-in day.
Hi, I'm Robin Colt, founder of Robin Colt College Consulting and a UCLA-trained college counselor who has worked with students at schools like yours for years.
Star Map covers every stage of the college process across eight modules and more than forty lessons. But it's built around one central idea: your application is a constellation. Your grades, activities, essays, and recommendations are individual stars — and the work of this course is learning how to connect them into a single, coherent picture that admissions readers can recognize and remember.
That connecting thread is called your throughline. Finding yours is where we start.
SOUND FAMILIAR?
Most families don't know where to start — or what comes next.
The college process spans four years and involves dozens of decisions: courses, testing, activities, essays, applications, and financial aid. Most students figure it out as they go, which means missed opportunities and last-minute scrambles.
Star Map gives students and families a clear sequence from the beginning — so nothing falls through the cracks, and no deadline catches you off guard.
INSIDE THE COURSE
Eight modules. Every stage of the process.
Star Map covers the full arc of college planning across 8 modules and 5 hours of video. Each module includes a student guidebook, exercises, and clear action steps.
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Choose your own adventure! Select the topics that are relevant to you.
WHAT SETS STAR MAP APART
A self-paced course with a real expert in your corner.
Most online courses leave you on your own once you hit play. Star Map includes three live Q&A webinars with Robin, held at the moments in the admissions calendar when families need answers most.
LIVE WITH ROBIN
Three Live Q&A Webinars - Included with Enrollment
Bring your questions. Robin answers them live. All sessions are recorded and available to every student who enrolls.
September
Application season kickoff — strategy, timelines, and what to prioritize now
November
Deadline crunch — early decision results, regular deadlines, and what's next
Recordings included for all enrollees — no need to attend live.
April
Decision season — comparing offers, financial aid, and committing with confidence
WHAT FAMILIES SAY
Students and parents who’ve worked with Robin.
"Robin's personalized approach gave us so much confidence, and her organization around deadlines kept the process on track and manageable. Our daughter not only found her best-fit college but also received substantial merit aid."
— M.J., Parent
"She was able to get him on track quickly and easily, offering a clear, direct plan plus extremely valuable support."
— QT.L., Parent
YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Robin Colt
Robin Colt is an independent college counselor based in Carbondale, Colorado. She holds a Certificate with Distinction in College Counseling from UCLA, has worked with students at Colorado Rocky Mountain School and college access programs, and visits college campuses nationwide to stay current on admissions trends, culture, and programs. Her private practice is referral-based and intentionally small — she works closely with a limited number of students each year.
$950
One-time purchase, 2-Year Access
✓ 8 modules covering every stage of the college process
✓ 5 hours of video lessons
✓ Student Guidebook with exercises and checklists
✓ Companion Essay Guidebook
✓ 5 Special Topics lessons at launch, with more added in 2027
✓ Three live Q&A webinars with Robin — September, November, and April
✓ Webinar recordings included for all enrollees
✓ Progress tracking and downloadable resources
✓ Access on any device
Star Map Course FAQs
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Star Map is most valuable for students in 9th through 11th grade. Seniors can still benefit, particularly from the essay, application, financial aid, and decisions modules.
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The course is designed to be taken in sequence, but each module stands on its own. Module 8 highlights special topics, meant to personalize your journey. Complete the lessons that are relevant to you.
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No. All three sessions are recorded and available to every enrollee. Attending live means you can ask questions in real time, but the recordings cover everything discussed.
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Star Map gives you the framework, vocabulary, and plan. For students who want one-on-one support with essays, college list decisions, or application strategy, Robin's individual consulting packages are available separately.
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Most families work through it over a full academic year, revisiting modules as they become relevant. Each lesson is designed to be watched in a single sitting and returned to as needed.
Find your North Star.
Star Map is Your Guide.
Give your student the structure and knowledge to move through college planning with confidence — from the first course selection to move-in day.