Get to Know Jen

About Jen Griffith

Jen Griffith, founder of Creative College Planning

A Passion for Guiding Students to Where They Belong

At Creative College Planning, Jen Griffith is dedicated to helping students and their families navigate the often-overwhelming college admissions process with clarity and confidence.

Whether you're an eighth grader just beginning to explore options, a senior preparing final applications, a transfer student working to fulfill prerequisite coursework, or an undergrad planning on pursuing grad school, Jen provides personalized guidance to turn your dream of higher education into reality.

Her supportive, relationship-focused approach ensures that every student is matched with colleges where they can truly thrive.

Experience & Background

Over Two Decades of Expertise

High School Guidance Counselor

Years of experience working directly in schools with students and families.

College Instructor

Instructor at CSULB and LBCC with deep understanding of higher education.

National Champion Athlete

A National Champion volleyball player who understands resilience and achievement.

Parent

Mother of two uniquely different children navigating their own college paths.

Jen's Approach

"Every student's journey is unique."

Jen works one-on-one with students to create an individualized roadmap for success. She takes time to understand each student's background, interests, and ambitions, then builds a strategy that aligns academics, extracurriculars, and applications with their long-term goals.

She's Been Through It, Too

As a parent of two uniquely different children, Jen understands the admissions process from both sides, as an expert and as a mom.

USC
BS & MS in Astronautical Engineering
TCU
BS in Nursing

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