About PossibilityU
PossibilityU was born out of a desire to empower students, from middle school to graduate school, to take charge of their career trajectories. Using our counseling expertise, we engage deeply with individuals—embracing the messy and nuanced aspects of their lives—so they can build the confidence and self-awareness needed to thrive. We walk alongside individuals of all ages throughout their professional journeys, celebrating their accomplishments while troubleshooting any barriers to success. We don’t just help students present a polished version of themselves; we help them understand and articulate who they truly are. Our goal is to create a space where students are recognized as true experts in their own lives and are fully prepared to succeed in whatever paths they choose to pursue.
Services
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Guiding students from middle school to 11th grade with personalized strategies and research-backed approaches that prepare them with a strong personal and professional foundation for life after high school.
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Providing holistic counseling services under the clinical supervision of Penn faculty, designed to foster self-exploration, build healthy relationships, and approach decision-making with confidence.
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Partnering with educators and organizations to enhance post-secondary readiness through program audits, professional development, and engaging workshops on topics like essay writing and career development.
Values
Authenticity
We believe that the most compelling applications reflect the student's own voice and story. Furthermore, we believe that the student-counselor relationship is essential to cultivating a space that allows students to explore and articulate their true selves. Therefore, we encourage students and counselors to show up as they are.
Integrity
As certified school and mental counselors, we are ethically responsible for delivering student-centered support that prioritizes students' personal and professional well-being. We remain unwavering in our commitment to supporting what is best for the student at all times, and we expect parents, guardians, and other student stakeholders to do the same.
Equity
We are committed to creating opportunities for all students, regardless of their background, to access the resources and support they need to succeed. We offer sliding-scale pricing and flexible payment plans to ensure that our services can be accessible to as many students as possible.
Student Agency
Our service prioritizes students, not applications. We empower students to take ownership of their narratives, applications, and decisions, ensuring they feel confident and capable as they navigate their futures. We help students leverage their existing resources while bridging support gaps, as needed.
About Jackie
Jackie Joyce, M.S.Ed., is a dynamic admissions expert and a national certified counselor (NCC) who has dedicated her career to enhancing post-secondary student outcomes. She is passionate about community-based research and contributes to optimal youth development projects at Penn's Graduate School of Education as a Research Associate with the Global Possibility Network and a Liaison for the Consortium for Mental Health and Optimal Development. She also serves as an Outpatient Therapist at Northeast Treatment’s Integrated Community Wellness Center (ICWC) in Philadelphia.
Jackie has spent her career in college advising roles, supporting over 1,000 students across Philadelphia and Camden, NJ. Her previous positions as a College and Career Adviser with the College Advising Corps and Director of Graduate Support at West Catholic allowed her to launch various college and career readiness initiatives. She most notably spearheaded the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s first College and Career Readiness Seminar, adopted across their 15 high schools. Jackie’s direct service experience has equipped her with behind-the-scenes knowledge of application and financial aid processes, and she uses her school counseling credentials to empower families as they navigate complex education systems.
Jackie graduated with her Master of Science in Education from the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education. She also received a Bachelor of Arts from Dickinson College, graduating Magna Cum Laude with degrees in Sociology and Spanish.