Career Coaching & the Highlands Ability Battery in Northern Virginia
Career coaching and the Highlands Ability Battery for Northern Virginia families — Loudoun, Fairfax, Arlington, and Alexandria.
Why we work in Northern Virginia
Northern Virginia families have access to plenty of career coaches and college consultants. The differentiator here is the Highlands itself — an ability-based assessment, not a personality test — combined with our pedigree in independent-school work.
How engagements work here
NOVA clients typically come to us through Episcopal High School, Foxcroft School, and other Virginia boarding-school networks. We schedule in-person work at a Loudoun co-working space or in DC. Most adult engagements run virtually.
What we offer locally
- Highlands Ability Battery & Debrief — $495, 3.5 hours of assessment plus a two-hour conversation in Northern Virginia or over video.
- Personal Vision Coaching Program — $1,300, eight sessions built on the Highlands assessment and the Whole Person Model.
- Group Workshops for Schools & Teams — tailored cohort engagements for independent schools, athletic departments, and leadership teams in the Northern Virginia area.
Independent schools we serve in the Northern Virginia area
We work with families and administrators at these schools. Each school below has its own page with detail on how the Highlands fits the families and students who attend.
- Episcopal High School — Alexandria, VA
- Foxcroft School — Middleburg, VA
Frequently asked, locally
Do I have to come to Northern Virginia in person?
No. The Highlands Ability Battery is taken online, and the two-hour debrief can happen in person, over video, or split (e.g., debrief in person, follow-up over video). Most clients choose at least one in-person session because the conversation is materially better face-to-face.
Where do you meet in Northern Virginia?
We use a small set of professional spaces — typically a downtown office or a quiet co-working spot. Specific location is confirmed when you book.
Is there a payment plan?
Yes. The Highlands assessment is straightforward at $495. The eight-session coaching program is offered in two installments. We’ll walk through it on the initial call.