Anna Ren is an independent educational consultant and creator of the Journey 180 Planner. Growing up as both a first-generation American and the first person to attend college in her family, Anna cares deeply about student success and personal growth. Having faced anxiety, stress, and bouts of depression as a teen, and witnessed a third of her students develop similar challenges due to the pandemic, she became determined to create a tool that not only helps students regain control of their chaotic teen life, but also help them better ground themselves in what truly matters to them.
September 13, 2022
Today’s teens face increased pressure in all aspects of their lives — from trying to “keep up” with their peers…
September 27, 2019
Demonstrated interest is a way for students to show colleges they are interested in attending their school. It can…
July 31, 2019
Any parent who’s been through the college admissions process with their son or daughter can tell you how anxiety-ridden and…
April 2, 2019
The recent national college admissions scandal has placed intense scrutiny on college admissions consultants and wealthy families with children from…