Working with Expert Admissions was an incredible experience for both our daughters, each of whom…read morewas accepted early-decision into their top choice school. Our kids have different strengths, and we could see just how tailored the service was to each of them. Both counselors were fantastic, built warm and close relationships with our daughters, knew the college process inside and out, and managed to really reduce the stress levels in our family. We give our highest recommendation for Expert Admissions and have recommended them to many of our friends!

Expert Admissions delivers on its name. They are truly the experts and know the admissions process…read moreinside and out -- likely because the staff is comprised of former college admissions officers. So much of college admissions feels opaque, mysterious, and downright random. But Expert Admissions walked us through everything and put us in the driver's seat so that we felt like we had control over the process. From advice on high school classes and extra-curriculars to college selections all the way through applications, I knew we were in great hands. And we have the results to prove it. Our kids were accepted to their first choice colleges - Penn and Michigan - and couldn't be happier.

I enlisted Jillian's services for an application to Columbia University in NY. She listened deeply…read moreto my motivations and history before proceeding with me through the iterative writing process. My essays highlighted the key aspects of my character and experience as a result of our collaboration. Highly recommended.

From the owner: College Admissions Consulting services from a former Harvard interviewer and Harvard grad. I…read morespecialize in helping students get into the Ivy League colleges!

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I reached out to David with hopes of getting help with a unique situation. During our first…read moreconversation David was able to answer all of my questions and set my unfocused son on a path. He is extremely knowledgeable, friendly and caring.

We came to College Match after an unsuccessful college application process and a long search for…read morethe right advisor for my son. David had a strong record, an optimistic outlook, realistic and valid points, extensive interview process, excellent timeline, creative angles, supplemental resources, great rapport with everyone in the family, and made it all upbeat and enjoyable. He answered all questions on time, took a great load of concern off our backs, broke bigger projects into smaller, do-able steps. We are over the moon, my son got into his top choice, a reach college, the one and only course he truly wants to take in a highly competitive, niche area of study.

Let me just say: I LOVE Big Apple Tutoring! The company is great: highly qualified, dynamic tutors;…read morededicated staff; excellent leadership: Dan Levine is just the best possible scout for educational talent I've seen. And I've seen a few. Test Prep; one-on-one educational assistance; home-school, etc. If you want competence, professionalism and that little something extra, (let's call it pizzazz), you'll be glad you called Big Apple.

From the owner: Big Apple Education combines pedagogy, counseling, curriculum, and teaching to provide top-notch…read morelearning experiences for its students. We cater to K-12 and college students in all major subjects -- especially English, Mathematics, and Science -- and standardized and admissions tests. Our proven track record and results show that we are truly a "total educational solution" company.

Erin has been amazing throughout my whole process and I am so thankful I had her. She was amazing…read moreat helping edit my essays and she was always so positive. She also knows everything about the college process and will happily answer any questions you have. I really recommend her because I don't think there is anyone else better at this.

Dr. Erin Avery was my instructor for Principles of Educational Consulting at UC Irvine. As a…read morerelatively new Independent Education Consultant, her knowledge, experience, and passion for helping students and their families navigate the college admissions process was reflected in all interactions throughout the course. The college admissions process can oftentimes be filled with anxiety and stress, but it doesn't need to be. I strongly recommend Dr. Avery for any family seeking college and/or gap-year guidance for their student following high school.

Mike did it again! He guided my son through the essay writing process, finding an unusual personal…read moretopic where my son's qualities could shine. The result was an incredible piece that has blown away every adult who has seen it. Mike also raised his sights above his high school's recommendations, encouraging him to apply to more challenging universities. My son was admitted to his first choice in early decision, ahead of several friends with better academic records. Also notable is how well he communicates with parents, his straightforward billing and how painless he makes the process for parent and student.

Mike helped me raise my toefl score from a 55 to a 90 in only one month! I needed a score of 80 on…read morethe toefl to be accepted into college, and I didn't have much time to prepare. I didn't want to take a big class with many other students. I found out about Mike over Yelp. Mike was able to meet with me for one-on-one sessions over Skype and created a program just for me that I found extremely helpful. He was always very nice during our sessions and was willing to work with my difficult schedule. I felt confident taking the test after his sessions and got the score I wanted. And I'm getting ready for college in the Fall. Thanks Mike!

A niece of mine in England had her heart set on applying to a very selective American university;…read morethough she knew she needed help with her application essays, there was simply no one at her school familiar enough with the US system to offer much assistance. I consulted a friend of mine in New York whose daughtter had used Don't Sweat the Essay, and she raved about Liz. So after doing a bit of research about her qualifications, I introduced my niece to her via Skype. Initially, I felt slightly uneasy about the whole process going on without face-to-face contact, but I needn't have worried: Liz was just as marvelous as my friend had promised. She guided my niece calmly through two essays, the Common App essay and "Why do you want to attend this college?" and in the process actually helped her to clarify what really was important to her; she wound up writing things she could feel proud of. And yes, it worked: she was admitted early to the university of her choice. Thank you, Don't Sweat the Essay.

From the owner: I work with students around the country and throughout the world on their college application…read moreessays - not people who spend time on Yelp NYC. When they post reviews here, Yelp moves them down because they are not regular Yelpers. I have dozens of testimonials on my website, and I can refer you to individuals who have worked with me. If you are looking for a top tier tutor who can help you think creatively about your college and graduate school application essays, I'm available. Many students struggle with the Common Application essays. Others have to write a more general personal statement for grad school. Often applicants have to write supplemental essays on a wide range of topics. I don't write your essays - I help you figure out what you need to do and guide you through the process as painlessly as possible. I'm a bestselling novelist, author/editor of 10 books, and a former Ivy League writing professor. Early acceptances to Ivies, state schools, and everything in between.. I'm the author of dozens Huffington Post articles on the subject. My goal is to help students get into their 1st-choice schools, including law & medical schools, and have as many choices as possible. I have decades of experience working with young people in stressful writing situations. Please see testimonials on Don't Sweat The Essay website. EMAIL ME at Liz AT DontSweattheEssay.com. Please DO NOT write me through Yelp.

Working with the Opus team was one of the best investments we made in our daughter's future. From…read moreour very first consultation, it was clear we were in expert hands. They took the time to truly understand who she was -- her strengths, her passions, her quirks -- and helped her craft an application that felt authentic and personal. The guidance throughout the process was exceptional. Every deadline was anticipated, every essay went through thoughtful, constructive rounds of feedback, and every school on her list was chosen with real strategic intent. When anxiety crept in (and it did), our consultants were calm, reassuring, and always available. Our daughter was admitted to her first-choice school -- a university that felt like a reach -- along with three other outstanding offers. But beyond the results, she walked away from the process feeling confident and proud of the story she told. That, to us, is priceless. If you're on the fence about working with an educational consultant, stop deliberating. This team is the real deal.

I started my college application journey with Opus College Prep my sophomore year of high school…read moreand I am glad I chose their services. My consultant, Sylvia Vukos, did an exceptional job providing me with all the resources I needed to be successful. When I started I knew next to nothing about the college admissions process and she guided me through all of its complexities from dealing with the common app portal to interview prep and resume-building. She helped me with all my applications to the UCs, UPenn (Wharton), and Stanford. She did a great job outlining what each particular college looks for in their students, which Majors would dramatically boost my chances of acceptance. I got expert guidance from their writing coaches for my essays. With Opus College Prep's invaluable help, I was admitted to all of the schools listed above. I couldn't be happier. I want to take a moment to thank you for being a great coach to our son on this journey. We really appreciate the guidance you have provided throughout this process and countless hours spent to refine the essays & Apps to near-perfection. He thoroughly enjoyed working with you and he was super motivated after every meeting he had with you to continue and better his college applications. I strongly think we have presented the best possible profile for his case and you are instrumental in making this happen. I really want to thank you for staying patient with us (anxious parents), for inspiring our son, and keeping him motivated in this long process.

I was looking for a math tutor to prepare for the GREs. I had not done math in over 10 years and,…read morecoming from the arts, the math I did do was very basic. I am so grateful to have found Brian and to have had numerous intensive lessons with him before the exam. I have been teaching for a long time myself, and I can say first hand that Brian is an amazing teacher. Not only was he attentive to my specific mathematical needs, I could also tell he was very invested in wanting me to do well. Brian never made me feel like anything was too difficult or unattainable. He explained all my questions in depth and was always very concerned with making sure I understood everything. Even if that meant going over it again...and again. Brian helped me make diagrams for a statistics research project I was working on as part of my degree in Psychology. I was later asked to present that project at a honors convention my college was hosting. I am sure that his elaborate graphs/diagrams and extensive knowledge in statistics which he imparted contributed to that. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, fluent in every math concept known to man, enthusiastic, patient, efficient, eloquent and kind tutor--look no further. Brian was so instrumental to my success on the GREs and in boosting my confidence. I never thought I would be able to comprehend half the concepts I did. I strongly recommend Elite Ivy Tutors and Brian if you are looking to invest in a tutor. I can't imagine anyone doing a better job.

I heard about Brian through a friend of a friend, so I decided to give him a try for my daughter…read morewho is studying for the SAT. Our first session was free, so I figured why not? She's very picky about things but I figured it couldn't hurt. Fast-forward three months later, and she improved 450 points on her test score and her confidence is through the roof. Worth every penny.