Over a year ago I was not doing well at work. I was recommended to seek out a Career Coach. Little…read moredid I know how helpful Shawn was. Shawn was beyond helpful! He helped me from struggling to getting a promotion! In one year! He is always prepared for every meeting and remembers everything we talk about. It didn't feel like a meeting with a coach/therapist. It felt like I was catching up with an old friend. I will more than likely continue my work with Shawn, not because I have to, but because I want to. Thank you so much for your help and support Shawn!

About a year or so ago I was searching for a career coach to help me find "the work I was meant to…read moredo". Prior to working with Shawn, I thought that a career coach would assess my skills and then tell me what role/job I should do. Very quickly, I learned that that was not how the process worked and I couldn't be happier to have been wrong. Shawns' process helped me uncover what truly makes me happy, what kind of team I want to be a part of, what kind of organization I want to be a part of, and most importantly what job responsibilities would make me happy on a daily basis. For anyone looking to get a better understanding of their skills and job desires and use that knowledge to find a role that fits what you're looking for, then I'd recommend working with Shawn. While I found Shawn via Yelp, I also found a handful of other career coaches on the platform. I chose Shawn due to his business background and the fact that he was a true "Career Coach". I had a business background so it felt like a good fit and I was looking for a "career" specific coach versus a "Life/Career" coach. I worked with Shawn (In-person - I used to live in Seattle) for ~6 sessions. He broke down each session ahead of time so I knew what work I had to accomplish before our meetings and what to expect to talk about in our meetings. The work was challenging and thought provoking, but it really helped me discover my skills, shortcomings, non-negotiable and ultimately led me to the work that I wanted to do. He helped me define what I was looking for in a role, including: team structure, day-to-day responsibilities, environment, reporting structure, and more. He helped me gain confidence that even though I didn't have a background in design, I had inherent skills and aptitudes for the field. One year removed for working with Shawn, I landed a new role in a new career. Shawn helped me find a career path and happiness in my work. Working with Shawn really helped me understand my abilities and clearly define what I was looking for. Once I was able to define my ideal role, I was able to go out and get it. All in all Shawn was a major asset to helping me find the role I'm currently in. I would recommend him to anyone searching for a career coach. Just know, the work is hard but very rewarding!!!!

We worked with NWES from our son's middle school years through high school. He received support for…read morehis math courses. The coaches that our son worked with were consistently excellent. He developed strong relationships with all of them. The rest of the team is excellent too. Everything about the place makes getting help easy. Can't recommend strongly enough!

Our family has worked with NWES for the last 4+ years. We started when our son needed a proctored…read moreexam for the online ed advanced Algebra class he took over the summer before starting high school and he continued to work regularly/weekly with NWES tutor Jason on various things for which he needed guidance over the 4 years in high school. Their sessions were centered on strategy and learning how to organize and develop good study habits and while content teaching was a part of it, our son's growth into a confident student was the most important benefit. The last session with Jason is next week. Our son will be graduating from Ballard High School next Wednesday (with straight As) and in fall he is starting at UW Engineering - majoring in MechEng and Industrial Design. My husband and I are very grateful to Greg and Jason for all the support in last 4+ years. It was really great to know that even though our sone would not really listen to us, Jason will likely get through him and point him in the right direction. It was wonderful to work with NWES. finding them was one of the luckiest accidents!

A few months ago, I was applying for jobs and was felt like my cover letter writing skills were…read morerusty. Even though Heather's primary focus is working with high school students, I reached out for help with my resume, cover letter and LinkedIn profile. She had great advice regarding how to increase my attractiveness and visibility to recruiters including appropriate buzzwords on my LinkedIn profile. Once I was selected for interviews, Heather helped coach me through commonly asked questions. It was very useful to consult someone who has been on the other side of selecting and interviewing candidates. I ended up significantly revamping my resume and reaching out to recruiters on LinkedIn and I was successful in securing my desired position. Heather is approachable and professional. I appreciated her honesty and sincerity throughout the process and I found her feedback to be extremely valuable. I would highly recommend her if you are seeking assistance in presenting yourself to prospective employers or colleges.

From the owner: Parry College Counseling is a private and independent college admissions consulting company based…read morein Seattle. We help students and parents in the Seattle area and beyond navigate the college search and application process. Whether you're applying for the first time as a freshman or seeking transfer to another college, we're here to help. Some of the services we provide include: -Academic advising and course planning -Coaching on extracurricular activities and leadership development -Generating a comprehensive list of recommended colleges based on inventory of student's academic and personal interests -Support with research and evaluating college fit -Tips for getting the most out of college visits -Standardized test planning and advice -Interview coaching -Support with college application materials, including resumes and portfolios -Scholarship applications and financial aid advising -Transfer application advising

Brynnen was very supportive and knowledgeable. She went above and beyond our expectations!!!read more

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From the owner: Guiding You on the Road to College…read more Whether you are a budding engineer, artist, scientist, philosopher or business guru, finding and getting into the right college is the single most important endeavor of your teenage years. From planning and preparation through the application process, a student gets only ONE shot at presenting themselves to colleges in the best possible way. ACS College Counselors work with students one-on-one to create a unique and powerful admissions plan. Individual preparation and research ensures the best chance of success in finding a range of colleges that challenges the student intellectually, is suited to their personality, and is financially achieveable. The ACS Credo: From Application to Acceptance We take the stress out of the Search.

My son GREATLY benefitted from the tutoring services he received from the teachers at Next Steps…read moreTutoring. We were referred by a friend and have since discovered that other friendsalso love this gem of a learning center. We started with this tutoring company when my son was a Junior in High School. We wanted him to work on self-management and on specific writing and math skills. He was getting a little lazy and scattered. Most importantly, we wanted our son to set some goals for himself and work toward those goals. The support that he received from Next Steps was just what he needed. The staff are highly qualified and really gave our son what he needed, from so many disciplines. Week by week we benefitted from teachers who specialize in math/science, writing, executive functioning, college/career planning and selection, and college essay writing. The pre-college planning for SAT and college essay writing took a lot of time but it was a tremendous growth experience. My son became a student who persisted in finding resources to complete what was necessary at school managed his own assignments and work. His self reliance skills really improved, and his motivation and pride in his work grew. Now that my son is recently graduated from high school and will be entering the college of his choice, I look back and know for a fact that the expert, personalized, focused help that he received from Next Steps Tutoring played a significant role in his success. As he enters college I know that he has tools to manage himself and his learning. In the near future my son will have some pre-college tutoring / success planning from his teachers at Next Steps Tutoring, just to strategize and prepare for his first year at college. I know that these teachers are available by phone or Skype in the future for him. It is so wonderful from a parent's perspective to see the growth of a young person. Seattle folks, give these teachers a call!

Beware of Maki Kido/MK College Bound I'd like to share my…read moreexperience with a college counselor I secured last year. The point of writing this review is to hopefully prevent/keep other families from this experience. May of 2018, at the end of my son's junior year, I hired a college counselor to support us with navigating the college application process & helping us find a good but financially accessible school that would be a good fit for my son (some kids know exactly where they want to go and what they want to do, mine didn't.) Six months & over $2k later she stopped answering texts, calls or emails & only sent a mail ending the contract and we were left completely empty-handed. We had to start from scratch in November of my son's senior year. After the shock wore off, I decided to take this woman to King County Small Claims Court and won the suit, as she had collected absolutely no data pertaining to my son; she simply presented blank worksheets and lists printed from the internet. Today, after a year and a half, I finally received the settlement. Again my motivation is that this never happens to another family during such a vulnerable time. The business is MK COLLEGE BOUND, LLC and the woman's name is Maki Kido based in Magnolia.

This is a horrible experience for us as our 1st college counselor. We had our 1st meeting and Roger…read moretold us that he will prepare a list of potential colleges for my son. During the 2nd meeting, he just provided very general information of 10 colleges. Later I received a bill for 2 hours of preparation work and 1 hour meeting time. Because his contract says that he charges for research, I can't fight it. Any person can come up 10 colleges and tell you where they are located. This is a scam. Not worthy the $295 an hour he is charging, so don't waste your money.

Mirelle Education has been incredible! I came to Mirelle Education for college and competitive…read moresummer program essay building, and it was the best decision I could've made. Rosy is always patient, encouraging, and willing to explain things until they click. Mirelle personally guided me through building my essays, helping me find my voice and make my writing stand out. Thanks to Rosy's support, I got into some of the top summer programs in the US. I left the process feeling confident, supported, and proud of my work. Worth every penny!

From the owner: Mirelle Education offers mentorship-based college admissions guidance rooted in clarity,…read morereflection, and personal growth. We support middle and high school students through long-term, personalized mentorship, helping them navigate school, college applications, and life with confidence and purpose. Founded by Dartmouth College alum Rosy Zhong and proudly based in the Pacific Northwest, Mirelle prioritizes intentional growth over checklists. We guide students in building clarity, direction, and the ability to think critically about their choices, values, and goals—so that college success becomes a natural outcome of their journey.