Ready to learn the history, philosophy, and practice of an experienced independent educational consultant? MEET OUR GUEST Meet Tonica Johnson. Her experiences as a first-generation college student and high school teacher of seven years are what led Tonica to create Cardinal College Planning to help students and their families in the college selection process. College is one of the largest investments a family will make, so the stress of making the right decision is understandable! She eases the anxiety and makes this process enjoyable for everyone involved through efficient and effective college planning services. Tonica wants every student to end up at the school that is the best fit for them- academically, financially, and socially. Each student is unique, so she works to create a customized plan of action for success! From tackling the milestones along the way of standardized testing and analyzing financial aid packages to making the final college decision, she guides both students and families on the path to success. She is fueled by her commitment to excellence and goes the extra mile to ensure satisfaction. Tonica holds a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Dayton. She is a member of several professional organizations, including sitting on the board for College Consultants of Colorado. She believes in maintaining a positive mindset, creating partnerships with a purpose, and always striving for significant outcomes. Find Tonica at tjohnson@cardinalcollegeplanning.com. PLAYLIST Listen to all of our profiles of exceptional independent educational consultants on our IEC profile playlist. ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the show page. ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning and founder of TestBright. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros. If you’re interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, feel free to get in touch through our contact page.