About Us

Jeff Orgera formed Coastal College Planning after seeing many high school students and their families become overwhelmed with planning and executing the transition to college. Dr. Jeff has been working with high school students and undergraduates for over 30 years and began his career an academic advisor. Jeff has experience working with high school students and their families as they navigate the college admission, application, and selection process. He has extensive experience building educational plans, helping students with college/major exploration and selecting good fit colleges to foster thriving and success. 

Dr. Jeff believes that through an individualized and thoughtful approach to the college admission process students can focus on self care, balance, and enjoying the journey with curiosity and low stress.  With over 3,000 colleges and universities to choose from, students will learn that there are many good options for them to consider and prepare for their future.  By leading with the process of helping students reflect on and clarify their unique goals and priorities, Dr. Jeff and his clients will collaboratively create a plan that will help students find the college that is right for them.  

He works with his students to break down large tasks into manageable chunks and provides organizational tools that help with time management and keeps the year-long college application process from taking the joy out of junior an senior year.