Leigh Anne Spraetz is president of Academic Futures, Inc., and has been providing individualized college/career counseling and coaching for students and their families for over fourteen years. She currently spends about 25% of her time touring and evaluating college campuses at an average of 60 per year.  She meets with admissions deans, staff and counselors and interacts with college students to learn about a college or university.  Her specialized knowledge about majors, campus environment, and programs helps her determine a best ‘fit’ for her clients.

Ms. Spraetz attends continuing education conferences annually to stay on top of admissions trends. Her sense for coaching and motivating youth, allowing them time to view their inner world and strengths in order to set goals and take ownership of their life direction is her passion. She is dedicated to remaining innovative in order to reach students in a manner that lends respect and awe for who they can become. She works with many types of students, including those who are gifted, those who struggle socially or with learning disabilities, and those with Asperger’s Syndrome.

She gives back to her community through her memberships in community service organizations with her son and daughter, volunteering well over 100 hours each year. She also gives speeches frequently regarding developing a high school profile for college admissions, choosing college majors and career paths, setting healthy boundaries in parenting through the college admissions process.

Memberships

Ms. Spraetz is a member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) which requires its members to have a minimum of: a Masters degree, three years of experience placing at least 50 students, initial visits of at least 50 colleges, and to pledge to maintain high ethical standards in business practices. Members must continue their education annually through seminars regarding educational trends, changes in admissions policies, and developments on campus. Additionally, she is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC) and Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA), all requiring established experience in working with high school students, as well as educational and exposure to the college admissions process.

Education

Leigh Anne Spraetz graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor in Arts before receiving her Masters in Psychology with a Specialty in Counseling from the Georgia School of Professional Psychology. She acquired her internship at Northside Community Mental Health Center in Tampa, FL.

Personal Involvement:

Member of National Charity League, Alpharetta/Roswell Chapter

Member of Young Men’s Service League, Alpharetta Charter Member

Member of “Called to Serve”, Charter Member, Advisory Board

Member of North Point Community Church, Charter Member