Cassie has been great for our Sons application process. She is very focused and clear with him…read more We were working with another college adviser who had a lot more experience, but not nearly the interest in getting to know him and understanding his interest. It certainly was not by the numbers process with Cassie. She is young with lots of experience and we are so happy to have found this service. She had an ongoing text message and meeting schedule with our son. Every deadline was meet with time to spare. He even enjoyed the essay process as they discussed the pro's and con's of each essay. I even thing he learn a bit more about himself during the entire process. I suggest that if you decide to go this route it is worth interviewing a couple of professionals before moving forward. We first selected someone who everyone said was the best, but to us her approach turned out to be a tired process. It was an extra expensive to use this service, but in the end the cost was small knowing that the college application process was stress free. College Specific's far exceeded our expectations.

From the owner: Founded by Cassie Nichols in 2010, College Specific provides college admissions consulting services…read moreto families throughout the world. In addition to individual consulting, College Specific is the creator of "College Specific Toolkits": a collection of multimedia products designed to help students prepare for and apply to college. Headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, College Specific's counselors meet one-on-one with families - in person or online - working with them to make wise academic and extracurricular choices throughout high school, build an ideal list of colleges, complete their college essays and applications, and stay organized along the way. College Specific's counselors travel throughout the United States and abroad, conducting workshops and presentations on college admissions for schools as well as private groups and organizations.

As the first person to be able to attend college in my family I had no idea where to start and was…read morehaving a difficult time applying to colleges. Holly was able to help me through the whole process. She helped me create a plan and worked with me every step of the way. I am currently attending a four year university that I love and I would not have been able to be where I am now without the help of Holly.

From the owner: There are more than 4000 colleges and universities in the USA alone. Let's find a school where you…read morewill thrive. I know the college admission process and can reduce stress, arguments, and guide you in all aspects of the preparation and application process.I focus on finding each student the right academic, social, and economic fit so they become the person they were meant to be.

Working with Nita is one of the best experiences a parent could hope for when their teen is…read moreapplying for colleges. Nita is kind, patient (especially with eager parents!) and more importantly knows how to connect with teens! My husband and I are a bit unorganized and well, frankly, clueless about college applications and financial aid. Our son didn't seem interested in discussing colleges with us, which was also frustrating. He began sessions with Nita in January 2022 researching colleges and their locations, lifestyle and academic programs/offerings. He has enjoyed working with Nita and has made great progress. He recently completed essays and application requirements and submitted his applications. We have already recieved an acceptance letter from one college, Western Washington University! Nita is very knowledgeable about financial aid and how to prepare for freshman year. I was referred to Nita from another mom who had a similarly outstanding experience. With gratitude to Nita - The Schous.

From the owner: Nita June, College Counseling guides young adults with expertise, wisdom, and heart on their higher…read moreeducational adventures.

In Junior/High School my daughter struggled terribly…read more Today, I am traveling to see her graduate from Grad School with her Masters in Social Work. Wendy gave me hope that we'd get there somehow. Thank you for being patient with not only the kids but the parents too.

outstanding tutors are at this tutoring center. They can teach what needs to be teached in a…read moreshockingly irregular time frame. They have the best teaching methods, top of the line education! I knew my daughter would pass her tests after coming here, this place is the place to be.

We had a wonderful experience with Erin and Laura at Central Coast College Consultants. They helped…read moreus navigate the process so smoothly and really put the ownership and responsibility in the hands of our daughter which is such an empowering and important way to approach it. Erin and Laura exposed our daughter, Lil, to universities that she was not even aware of and guided the entire process from beginning to end. She is now attending a prestigious art school in New York and we couldn't be happier. I continue to refer Central Coast College Consultants to friends and I feel so good about it.

Erin is a gift to students and families on the central coast. As both a consultant and a university…read morefaculty member I know firsthand how tirelessly she works to provide superior service for all her clients. With respect to the sole negative review I will simply say that many people who work with consultants fail to understand the behind the scenes work that goes into meeting client needs. Our time is valuable and we assign a monetary value to that time. This is the nature of business. If you are looking for a consummate professional that will guide you and your family through this often maddening process, Erin is by far your best option. There are happily enrolled college students across the country who will attest to that.

Laura at Sea Change was so helpful in our son's college application process. As a community college…read morestudent, he was very busy with a heavy load of schedule. Laura not only made the process easier but exciting as well. She was so patient with picking the right colleges to apply, giving plenty of information on each one of them with requirements, majors and campus life. Her detailed spreadsheet with timeline and college specific information made our son stay on track each week without feeling overwhelmed. He says Laura really made the whole process stress free and pleasant! Laura really listens and genuinely cares for her student!!!

From the owner: Sea Change helps students find, apply to, and choose colleges that fit them academically, socially,…read moreand financially. We work with high school students, student athletes, transfer students and those applying to graduate or professional schools. Sea Change provides college planning that is focused on finding fit and reducing stress.

As a parent of a first-generation college-bound daughter, I cannot recommend Premier College…read moreGuidance highly enough! Navigating the college application process felt overwhelming at first, especially with all the deadlines and paperwork. The team at Premier College Guidance made everything manageable and stress-free. From the start, they provided personalized support, helping my daughter identify colleges that matched her interests and goals. They kept us on track with every deadline, sending reminders and offering expert advice on essays and applications. Trevors knowledge of the FAFSA process was extremely helpful! They ensured we submitted everything correctly and on time. Most importantly Trevor and Lindsey understood our unique challenges and offered encouragement and resources tailored to our situation. Thanks to their guidance, my daughter felt confident throughout the process and received several acceptance letters! She now attends her first choice dream school! They turned a stressful journey into an exciting and successful experience. I am very grateful for Trevor and Lindsey at Premier College Guidance.

We chose PCG based on a strong initial presentation, but unfortunately, the overall experience did…read morenot meet our expectations for the full-service (most expensive) package we paid for. The process felt largely self-directed, with limited one-on-one guidance, little sense of investment in our daughter's individual journey, and no meaningful follow-up. Sessions were group-based, emails were bcc: ed amongst a large group of students, and when she needed personalized support, it often took several days to schedule meetings, with some emails going unanswered. All they did was glance at her PIQs and applications once. Given our level of investment, we expected much more personalized attention, involvement, and genuine interest in her success. What a major disappointment and waste of thousands of dollars!