Testimonials
What Students and Families Are Saying
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“He absolutely loves you and your energy just makes me smile!” S.P. (parent)
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“You truly have gone above and beyond helping (him). You’re just awesome!” W.M. (parent
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“I’m not stressed out like I was.” P.L. (student)
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“Thank you for all the help. (She) couldn’t have done it without you.” J.M. (parent)
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“Every time you leave (my child) feels so much more positive and it really helps her self esteem! I love meeting with you and enjoy the conversations. You really do inspire! Thanks it’s so refreshing!” K.R. (parent)
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“I felt like you changed the energy around our college conversation already. . . .You’re perfect to work with her, and she is extremely grateful to have your help. Thank you.” C.L. (parent)
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“Thank you so much for getting me through this difficult time of the college admissions process. I really believe that I wouldn’t have gotten into schools as good as (Johns) Hopkins without your help.” J.M. (student)
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“Last week I had an interview with (a small, private liberal arts college) and the admission counselor said he loved my essay and said he couldn’t stop reading it!!” P.L. (student)
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“My essay is so great and I feel really good about my applications, no matter what happens.” M.M. (student)
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“It was such a great experience and made college preparing so easy!! Thank you for all you have done.” C.H. (parent)
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“I am so impressed with all your hard work. You are giving (him) a lot to think about and so much help! I really can’t thank you enough.” E.L. (parent)
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“(Younger sibling of client) said he’s not worried about college anymore and is calling you his secret weapon!” C.S. (parent of private school sophomore)
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“My (child) had a very challenging junior year. . . . Sandy has spent countless hours with her, helping her craft essays, prep for interviews, etc. . . . She knows so much about the college process, and what schools are the best fit. I have been blown away by her generosity and thoughtfulness!” A.H. (parent)
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“Sandy . . . has been an amazing person to me . . . Not only did she help me get through a very stressful time, but she made it enjoyable. She could not have been nicer and I really appreciate everything she has done to help me!” M.T. (student)
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“I just heard back from UPenn today, and I got in! . . . I could not have done it without you. . . . My personal statement wouldn’t be nearly as well written without your suggestions and I learned a lot about personal writing from you.” J.T. (graduate school applicant)
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“In this envelope are copies of all my college acceptance letters. . . . I just wanted to send you all these to show you how much you have helped me over the past few months. Though I’m sure you’ll deny it, I wouldn’t have gotten into half of these schools without your help. You’re absolutely amazing!! Thank you again, for everything.” P.F. (student who was accepted at 12/14 highly selective & elite colleges)