Hiring a professional college counselor-separate from the ones available at the high school our son went to - was one of the smartest decisions ever. I did not expect the in house counselors who were very busy with an entire grade to really focus on one kid and it did feel like they had the school's best intentions as their priority; seeming to balancep percentages to certain schools and pushing the path of least resistance.. Our son came into this stressful process by word of mouth and the things he read, which seemed to be very much about the social atmosphere of various schools, which is important but there was a lot more to consider. Being 16+ he was bullheaded and as his parent I know nothing. Of course. So I interviewed a bunch of professionals. Catie was down to earth and knew so much about dozens of schools that I thought she was the best! After our first meeting I trusted her to work alone with our son so he would be free to really dig deep on what he wanted for himself. She helped him sort through his thinking about the college experience itself so social life would be in alignment with what he wanted educationally (small vs large college for example). By working alone together - and not me butting in and micromanaging - it empowered my son to really think more globally and realistically. (read: he couldn't blame me for anything LOL). Second best decision! Catie worked with our son to help him choose schools and organize his thinking around those choices - realistically. She managed expectations from the start then geared the applications around those schools, including the essays. She has a deep understanding for the process at each school so nothing is wasted. Then she assisted in every aspect of the process and went over the acceptance and declined results with him/us (I wasn't invisible) as they came in. Our son is thriving as a Junior in the University of Michigan- (double major computer science and economics)- his first pick. Go Blue. Chase College Counseling is Realistic, professional and worth every penny! read more

Catie Chase did a wonderful job supporting our family thought the college application process. She is encouraging, thoughtful, calm and organized. She minimized the stress that can come with the process and instead made everyone feel good about the work being done and the path down which we went. She deftly matched her support to our needs and was a real pleasure with which to work. I recommend her unequivocally. read more

Catie Chase is one in a million! She is a rare breed combining her educational expertise with her empathy and compassion for her students. When you talk to Catie her care for her students shines through. Her attention to detail is impeccable! Catie is a true advocate for all of her students and if you use her services you will be rewarded for a lifetime! Thank you Catie for all you did for our daughter! read more

Working with Catie Chase was the single best choice our family could ever have made to accompany and empower our son through the college application process. Our son loved working with Catie and trusted her implicitly as a guide and wise consultant each step of the way and so did we! Catie is truly brilliant and her grounded, positive and creative approach laid the foundation for the college application process to be just as rewarding as the outcome. We will be forever grateful for her partnership and for the genuine love and support she brings to her work. Thank you! read more

Catie Chase has been a pivotal member of my educational team as I navigate the world of higher education. She is dedicated, supportive, talented and incredibly passionate about helping students succeed in academia and successfully navigate the college process. I can't recommend her highly enough and am so grateful to have the privilege of working with her. read more

Catie was an absolute gift to our family. She took all of the stress of applications and battles about deadlines out of the equation by stepping in and working with our son to break down the entire process into manageable parts, keeping my husband and I out of it - and saving our relationships! She has a kind, but firm way about her and was an incredible champion for our son, really treating him like an adult and thoroughly researching every school and programs within to find the best fit. Catie always made herself available and accessible, and was a calming voice of reason, keeping us all in check. Our son decided to take a gap year, and Catie was an incredible and knowledgeable resource for that as well. Once our son decided on a school and the process was complete, we were so sad to not have the regular interactions with Catie, but we are gearing up to start the whole process again with our other son. Working with Catie I know we are in the best and most capable hands - and she makes it enjoyable because she is literally a ray of sunshine! read more

I highly recommend Catie Chase to help your student navigate the college application process. She was kind, patient and knowledgable. She kept my son organized and on top of all the many deadlines. She took the stress out of this daunting process by breaking down all the steps to complete the applications. She understood his needs and personality and was able to adapt to his work level. She has tons of experience working with students with learning challenges and was able to recommend colleges that would be a great fit. She was also great at coaching my son around what to expect once he gets to college. Catie was a pleasure to work with and she was responsive to our many emails and always got back to us in a timely manner with great advice and support. She truly was a lifesaver and a great resource! read more

Without reservations I highly recommend Catie Chase to guide your child and family through this cumbersome process of college applications. Catie Chase is not just a Coach, she is compassionate, smart, thoughtful, knowledgeable, responsive, and patient. Most importantly, she was able to forge a unique bond with our girl that helped to make a process fraught with so much anxiety a much smoother and exciting experience for all. Her detailed oriented goal setting and her interest in who our girl is and what she has accomplished in her young life, made it possible for her to tap into her creative and technical insight that helped finally write solid essays. Knowing that Catie Chase was dedicating her time, experience, and skills towards helping our girl achieve her educational goals really put me at ease. Working with Catie Chase was incredibly beneficial to our girl's growth during this application process. Every parent and every student needs Catie Chase. I'm grateful beyond words! read more

I cannot recommend Catie enough! She has been nothing but supportive, encouraging, and helpful throughout my graduate school application process. She has not only helped me with my applications but my life path/plans as well. Catie is always professional and responds in a timely manner to texts, emails, and calls. read more