Testimonials From
Parents & Students

“From the very first meeting, Stephanie approached our son as a unique individual, and spent a great deal of time getting to know him in depth: his strengths, his challenges, his likes, dislikes and preferences. Throughout the, sometimes daunting, process, she was always caring, warm and totally invested. She gave our son the confidence and insight to make the right choices for himself. He, and we, could not be happier with the results. We would unreservedly recommend working with Stephanie to any family starting the college search and application process.”

– Parent

“Stephanie handled the entire process from start to finish. She not only helped our daughter with scheduling and meeting every deadline, but Stephanie became her mentor, her confidant, her guidance counselor, her friend. She helped her choose the right schools that were a perfect fit for her personality, and she set the bar high to get the best results and didn’t allow room for mediocrity. Our daughter was accepted to 11 of the top colleges and universities!!! We always recommend Stephanie to parents that want a stress free college experience!!!”

– Toni Murray, Parent

“We want to take this moment to tell you how appreciative and thankful our family is for you. After years or managing and coordinating specialists, you have been a dream. Thank you for guiding [our child], and us, during this journey. We started with a teenager that really resisted the process and now we have someone who is excited about his options, that is because of you.”

– Parent

“Thank you for guiding [my daughter] through this process. You have been an incredible support for her and for me. I feel she matured in a way I didn’t see coming as a result of working with you. She was able to really clarify what she wanted and do the work to get there. I am so thrilled for her!”

– Parent

“The best decision we made with both of our children was working with Stephanie. The benefits we continue to enjoy are many. Our children’s testing, application and college visit experience was well planned, organized and it gave us a sense of relief. In addition, her in-depth process is designed to match each individual student with the right university options. Other parents going through the process unguided asked us repeatedly why we weren’t pulling our hair out!!! Our reply: Why aren’t you working with Stephanie???”

– Gary B., Parent

“Thank you so much for taking the time to explain my own kid to me! Everything you said makes so much sense. We just couldn’t get there on our own! I can’t say it enough…I’m beyond grateful! Thank you so much for taking us on and guiding us through this process. We ALL would be LOST without you! His counselor, the dean and his teachers still can’t believe the turnaround in his college thinking! Had to tell them the truth – it was ALL you!”

– Parent

“I just wanted to express my appreciation for how much you helped me in my college process. Without you I would have probably ended up doing what the majority of my friends did, stress out about not getting into reaches and end up settling for a safety school. I probably found the best school in the country for me, and I am eternally grateful for how easily you steered me into this process. I remember the very first time I did college research, you told me to look up [this campus] because you thought it would be a good school for me. I am amazed by how much you knew me after only one meeting…”

– Student

“I just wanted to share my exciting news! I WAS ACCEPTED [MY FIRST CHOICE PROGRAM AT MY FIRST CHOICE UNIVERSITY!!] Thank you so much for helping me with this process, I couldn’t have done it without you… You kept me motivated and organized, and always provided wonderful feedback. Best of all, you made me feel so confident, in both my applications and myself as a student, and I can’t tell you how much I appreciate it.”

– Transfer Student

“When I began the college process I thought I knew everything there was to know, but I soon realized I was very wrong. Stephanie challenged me to look inwards and really consider who I was in order to determine what types of schools I would fit best at. She introduced me to colleges I had never heard of and would never have thought to look at but ended up falling in love with. Stephanie helped me plan my summers to ensure that I was doing something I enjoyed but would also benefit me in the college admissions process.”

– Charlie K., University of Chicago

“As tomorrow is my last day here before I leave for Boston, I just wanted to thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for everything you have done for me. The least I can say is that I could have never gotten through this past year without you. I am so grateful for you, and really can’t thank you enough for keeping me so grounded during all of the craziness. Thank you for putting up with me, helping me organize my life, and making this journey the easiest, most fun it could have been.”

– Student

“I just wanted to take the time to thank you for helping me survive senior year. You were instrumental in keeping me organized and sane during the mounting pressures associated with the college admissions. There are no words that can explain how much you helped me and my family during the college process and we are so beyond thankful you came into our lives.”

– Student

“Thank you so much for helping me through the whole college process. Without you, I would have been so lost. It was so helpful to have your insight and advice while I was researching colleges, making my final list and applying to my very long list! You helped me stay organized and you made the process feel much more manageable. I am so grateful that I had you as a resource. Thank you again for all your help!”

– Student