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Education Encompassed | Graduate With Direction. Not Debt.
Gain clarity, confidence, and peace of mind.

College without direction
is expensive guesswork.
Launch with strategy.

Education Encompassed delivers expert college and career planning that reduces financial risk, eliminates guesswork, and builds aligned pathways.

Dr. Zachariah Seiden in session

EE was founded in 2016 by Dr. Zachariah Seiden, known to students as Dr. Zed.

$1M+Scholarships Earned Yearly
1K+Students Guided
20+Years of Combined Expert Experience in Education
$199Expert Guided Starting Monthly Rate
Why It Matters

Not everyone needs college.
Everyone needs alignment.

By the time most people realize they chose the wrong path, they have already invested years and tens of thousands of dollars.

Applying for college with unclear direction and uninformed decisions creates misalignment that can lead to costly mistakes, wasted time, misery, and unnecessary debt that is often irreversible.

To change this, Education Encompassed operates on a clear framework: career alignment first, then college. Strategy before application. Financial clarity before commitment.

Our Process

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Core Pillar

Career Alignment Discovery & Clarity

  • Structured assessment
  • Guided conversations
  • Strength and interest discovery
  • Temperament and values mapping
  • Long-term aspiration alignment
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Core Pillar

Financial Feasibility Strategy

  • Scholarship mapping
  • Affordability analysis
  • Financial aid positioning
  • Financial planning
  • Debt minimization planning
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Core Pillar

Strategic Admission Positioning

  • Essays and narrative development
  • Well-rounded application
  • Complete portfolio
  • Leadership and service positioning
  • Experience stacking
Accepted Schools

Where Our Students Have Been Accepted

These logos represent schools our students have been accepted into through strategic planning and guided application support.

SUNY logo
Indiana University logo
Life University logo
University of Texas at Austin logo
University of Georgia logo
Stony Brook University logo
Auburn University logo
Middle Tennessee State University logo
Middle Georgia State University logo
Augusta University logo
Purdue University logo
Northwestern University logo
California College of the Arts logo
Northeastern University logo
Kennesaw State University logo
NYU logo
USC logo
Binghamton University logo
Ohio State University logo
UC San Diego logo
University of Alabama logo
Georgia State University logo
MIT logo
University of California logo
Stanford University logo
Princeton University logo
Emory University logo
Harvard University logo
Columbia University logo
Brenau University logo
University of Pennsylvania logo
State University of New York seal
Georgia Tech logo
Free weekly session

Join our weekly info session

Every Sunday at 5 PM Eastern

Get clear answers on career alignment, college planning, and how families work with Education Encompassed — live, with time for your questions. Reserve a spot so we know to expect you.

  • How we help students choose direction before applications
  • What to expect from programs and pricing
  • Q&A with our team
Register for the next session

Same session each week · Limited spots · No obligation

What Clients Say

What Clients Say to Education Encompassed

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Arya, Student
Program Graduate

"Hi Zacharia. Everything is going amazing! I finished my high school and college finals this week. I committed to Ohio State University and I'm only going to be paying about $1,500 a year with housing, food, and tuition covered. Thank you for the help you gave me over the years. It helped me prepare for college."

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Anh, Thien, and Leland
Family Testimonial

"Hi Coach Amy. Thank you so much for the time you had spent with Leland. Your coaching and guidance to Leland in the last two years has given us the ultimate gift. Leland got accepted into the dream school of his choice, UC Davis. With your ongoing advice and encouragements, Leland has identified and has drawn a clear path for his happy future. UC Davis has been Leland's top choice institute that offers the wonderful first step for Leland to explore and experiment his passion, with full of excitement. We think Leland will take what he has learned from Education Encompassed and Coach Amy, as a solid foundation to propel himself through the civilized college education. We will end the contract with Education Encompassed this month, and hope to see many other high schoolers to be able to participate in the programs offered by Education Encompassed, to advance their chances to find the best of their future."

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Sasha D
Student Testimonial

"Hello Zach. I wanted to thank you for your assistance with my college application during my senior year of high school. I've now decided to work toward a master's degree in marriage and family therapy. My mother and I wanted to know if you would still be available to assist me with the graduate school application process. The application portal will be available this upcoming September. Once again, I want to thank you for all of your help during high school. I can't think of anyone else but you who could have been as helpful for college applications! Thank you again and I am looking forward to hearing from you soon!"

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Kylee
Program Graduate

"I wouldn't be where I am now without the program and Amy's help! It truly changed my life and I'll be forever grateful."

About Dr. Zed

The Engineer Who
Decided Direction Can Be Taught.

Dr. Zachariah Seiden, known to students as Dr. Zed, built Education Encompassed not from a business plan but from a Wednesday evening that changed everything. Harvard alumnus. Licensed engineer. Published author. And someone who sat in a room full of brilliant people who would not choose their professional paths again.

Listen to the Podcast
Dr. Zed — Education Encompassed
Our 2035 Mission

Help 1 million students launch a clear career path with a plan they can afford by 2035.

A world where every student, regardless of background or income, enters their post-secondary path with clarity, strategy, and financial intelligence. A generation that doesn't look back and wonder what their life could have been.

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About You Your Student Goals Situation Review
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Let's start with you

Tell us a little about yourself so we can personalize your recommendation.

Parent / GuardianSeeking guidance for my child
StudentLooking for my own direction
Early Career ProfessionalSeeking career clarity
Educator / ConsultantLooking to partner or certify
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About the student

Help us understand where the student is right now in their journey.

Middle SchoolGrades 6–8
High School — Early9th or 10th Grade
High School — Late11th or 12th Grade
College / UniversityCurrently enrolled
Gap YearBetween stages
Early CareerWorking professional
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What are you hoping to achieve?

Select everything that applies. This helps us match you to the right program and expert.

Career ClarityDiscover what the student is genuinely built for
Reduce or Eliminate Student DebtMaximize scholarships and financial aid
Choose the Right College or ProgramFind the best fit, not just the most prestigious
Strengthen the ApplicationEssays, positioning, experience stacking
Build Leadership SkillsConfidence, communication, real-world readiness
Create a Long-Term Life PlanPurpose-driven direction beyond graduation
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A bit about your situation

This helps us recommend the right program and ensure it fits within your family's needs.

As soon as possibleWe're ready to start now
Within the next 1–3 monthsPlanning ahead
Just exploring for nowNot committed to a timeline yet
$199/mo$300/mo$500/mo$750/moOpen
$199–$300/month
No, this is new to us
Only the school counselor
Yes, with another service
Yes, with Education Encompassed
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Review your information

Take a quick look before we send your request. Your free recommendation will be sent within 24 hours.

Your information is private and secure. We will never share or sell your details. This recommendation is completely free — no credit card required.

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You're all set!

Thank you, there! Your free program recommendation request has been received. A member of our team will reach out within 24 hours.

What happens next:

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Our team reviews your responses and identifies the best-fit program for your student's situation.
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You'll receive a personalized email with your recommendation and available next steps within 24 hours.
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If you'd like, we'll schedule a free 20-minute intro call to walk you through everything.