College Counsulting
Culpepper College Consulting provides highly personalized, strategic college admissions advising, with particular expertise in guiding track and field and cross country athletes toward collegiate athletic opportunities.
Shayne Culpepper brings extensive experience at the intersection of elite academics and competitive athletics.
A graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder, where she competed as an NCAA Division I track and field athlete, earned All-American honors, and later represented the United States as an Olympian, Shayne went on to earn a master’s degree in school counseling. Her background as an elite athlete informs a deep understanding of the discipline, commitment, and long-term planning required for success at the highest levels.
Shayne is a Nationally Board Certified School Counselor and serves as a school counselor at one of Colorado’s most academically rigorous high schools, which consistently sends multiple students to Ivy League institutions each year. In this role, she works closely with students and families throughout the college admissions process and has a comprehensive background on what colleges seek, both academically and athletically.
Her experience includes academic planning, application strategy, and essay development, along with guiding student-athletes through the complexities of NCAA recruiting. Shayne stays closely engaged with the evolving college track and field environment, offering families current insight into recruiting expectations and opportunities.
In addition to her professional experience, Shayne brings personal perspective as a parent. She and her husband have guided two sons through the college admissions and recruiting process, both landing at top Division I Universities.
What We Provide
Drawing on experience in high-level academic and athletic environments, we advise families on college preparation, application strategy, and recruiting, with a focus on strategic planning to submit the strongest possible applications.
College Admissions Prep
Personalized counseling and guidance focused on academic preparation, thoughtful planning, and strong positioning for college admissions.
-
Academic planning and course selection
-
Standardized testing strategy: SAT/ACT/Test Optional
-
Multi-stage personal statement and supplemental essay development from topic exploration through final refinement
-
College list development based on academic and athletic fit and goals
-
Extracurriculars beyond athletics: leadership & whole-student development
-
College Major and Career Counseling
NCAA Recruiting & Outreach
Expert advising for student-athletes navigating collegiate recruiting, communication with coaches, and the
intersection of athletics and admissions.
-
Performance analysis, goal setting, and identification of the right college fit
-
Strategy for outreach and communication with college coaches
-
Race schedule, and alignment for optimal coach & college recognition
-
NCAA Clearinghouse
-
Official visits: timing and planning
-
Scholarship offers and negotiations
-
Unofficial visits, including communication with college coaches and visit preparation
-
Walk-on options and how they fit into the recruiting process
Application Strategy
Strategic application oversight focused on clear positioning, organized timelines, and informed college decision-making.
-
Detailed application review including heavy focus on personal & supplemental essays
-
Selecting recommenders, timelines, and supporting materials
-
Application deadline strategy, including Early Decision, Early Action, and Regular Decision options
-
Common App support and review
-
Interview Preparation
Family & Admission
Guidance
Navigating the constantly evolving college admissions and athletics landscape with up-to-date insight.
-
The changing landscape of college track & field recruiting
-
Social Media Do's & Don'ts
-
The return of test-optional policies at many colleges and admissions strategy
-
How admissions and recruiting work together in today’s process
-
NIL opportunities and what they realistically look like for track & field scholarship athletes
Schedule a complimentary consultation to learn more about what CCC offers and determine whether it is a good fit.
Partnership Philosophy
We work with a limited number of families to ensure every student receives our full attention and a truly personalized experience.
This is a great fit if you value:
Bespoke Guidance: Individualized counsel grounded in a deep understanding of each student’s academic & athletic profile.
A Thoughtful Strategy: You prefer a calm, well-informed plan over a generic or high-pressure process.
Collaborative Support: You are looking for a professional relationship built on clear communication and a shared commitment to your student's future.
