Anyone who has gone through the college admissions process recently knows how overwhelming and…read morecomplicated it can be. Working with Suzie Wynne was one of the best decisions we made for our daughter. Suzie did an incredible job keeping Audrey accountable and on track while also understanding that every student is different. Our daughter is very bright and emotionally savvy, which sometimes required a different approach, and Suzie adapted seamlessly. Whenever we had concerns or felt an adjustment was needed, she listened, responded quickly, and thoughtfully incorporated our feedback into her approach. Her communication was outstanding. She was always responsive, always timely, and never left us wondering where things stood. She not only supported our daughter throughout the process but also took the time to meet with us as parents and guide us through what can be an incredibly stressful journey. Most importantly, she was patient, flexible, and genuinely invested in our daughter's success. Even now, we still reach out to her for guidance, and she continues to be incredibly helpful. I honestly can't imagine having gone through this process without Suzie. We are so grateful for her support and highly recommend her to any family navigating the college admissions process.

This is my second child working with Magellan. I cannot say enough good things about them and…read moreespecially about Carrie Adelman. Carrie not only skillfully navigated which schools would be the best choices for my daughter, but she helped us to consider colleges where she was then able to get substantial merit aid. We made hard choices early on about where to apply, but if you want a list of realistic schools that give aid -- I know kids who turned down a college because they got in but got zero aid at a very expensive school. She can not only help you figure this out but knows schools that may be lesser known gems that you haven't considered. Carrie is passionate about this work and had a great relationship with my daughter. Carrie sees the teen in front of them and understands it really is about the match and really connects with teens. Could not have done this without Carrie! Magellan has it all- integrity, professionalism and insight. Evelyn is also always open to answering questions and lending support. Added bonus is that it really does give your teen the chance to step up and apply themselves and leave you out of the equation; the process itself makes them more ready for college.

I would give more than 5 stars if it was an option Sonya…read moredid a great job teaching my 5th and 6th graders how to become professionals in their writings. They enjoy every minute with her. She's not just a tutor but a great friend and a very funny person. I can hear the excitement in her voice when teaching the kids. For a homeschooling mother I would go with them blindly. They communicate very well. Great service all in all. Thank you for the great service.

My daughter has been using A+ Tutoring for three months now. She absolutely loves her instructor…read moreand I have seen great improvement in her math skills. She has also gained more confidence, her instructor is very positive and encouraging. They are extremely flexible with hours/scheduling. I can always text them for a quick and easy communication rather than calling and playing phone tag. After every session I get an e-mail with notes from her instructor sharing what they covered in the lesson and how it went with a list of things she did well and things she can continue to practice. Also, the sessions are easy to use and set up, it's just a link to click in an e-mail instead of downloading or installing Zoom or any other platform on the device. If I want them to cover any specific homework assignment, workbook, skill or even state testing practice they incorporate that into the session for us. I would highly recommend them!

Shannon is top notch. Her understand of the human body and the human mind is absolutely amazing…read more She is a highly educated woman who provides a very professional, safe and comfortable environment. Just a gem! Highly recommend! For the record- we drive 3 hours just to see her. There is nobody better out there.

My whole life I struggled just to write a single paragraph, let alone a paper required for school…read more After I barely graduated high school I attempted a couple college classes but failed miserably. It only added to my stress and anxiety that revolved around school and writing. We all knew something was very wrong but I never fit into any of the more commonly known learning disabilities. I started seeing a new therapist and psychiatrist who worked closely together. They suggested that perhaps I may have something called Written Expressive Disorder. This happened to be the break through that was needed. My grandmother delved into research about the disorder and came across something called an Educational Therapist. From there we discovered the amazing Dr. Shannon Kroner. I met with Dr. Kroner and immediately started working with her. We worked together for a year. By the end of that year I went from barely being able to write a single paragraph to writing a college level three page paper with confidence! I signed up for a religious studies class at Pasadena City College and finally experienced educational success on my own. Without the help of Dr. Kroner I never would have gained the confidence in my ability to write anything longer than three sentences or reach academic achievement independently.

I hired College Planning Experts for my daughter, and they delivered on what they advertise. Very…read moreprofessional, easy to work with, and my daughter got into her dream college with a huge scholarship, financial aid package, and degree. We now have another daughter who wants to go to college, and we will be hiring College Planning Experts to help her. Best money we've ever spent for our kids! I highly recommend them to anyone looking for help with college Planning and strategy.

We used college planning services for three of our children…read more They all went to their school of choice and are happy about them. The college planning experts helped them to decide which colleges to apply step by step and provided guidance on essays, which we could not have done ourselves. They also gave us helpful financial advice. Overall we appreciate their services.

Jeannie Borin has been THE indispensable guiding force in our daughter's college application…read moreprocess. This has involved working through a mind-boggling array of tasks and issues in the challenging process of identifying and applying to colleges: focusing in on our daughter's goals and objectives both in terms of academics and location, identifying potential schools, identifying high school classes considered necessary or beneficial by target schools, focusing our daughter's preparation and choices, working alongside her during every step of the lengthy the application process - oh, and becoming one our family's favorite people in the process: Jeannie is charming, warm, supportive humorous, in addition, of course, to being smart and effective. Jeannie Borin is the beast of the best in college co-ordination! Thanks so much, Jeannie!

My daughter, Katie is graduating from LMU in Los Angeles with honors in just a few weeks. She has…read morebeen accepted as a grad student at George Washington in DC. Her acceptance into College was achieved with the guidance of Jeannie Borin. Katie was motivated to go to college but needed guidance to achieve her goals. My son, Tyler, however needed motivation to apply after 2 years at a JC. He agreed to worked with Jeannie and not only did she help him get motivated but he applied to 4 colleges and was accepted to 3. He graduated from LMU in 2013 and has been working in Seattle as a security engineer and has just accepted a Senior Security position with a very large and prestigious company in the Bay Area.

My daughter found Oxford after trying several other college counselors for essay help. Many lacked…read moreempathy, patience, knowledge about culture, or how to draw the reader in with more than facts in the short space of word count. JT was the gift she needed. He made himself available, is patient, accommodating and has the worldly life & writing skills to hit all the angles. My daughter did the base work and research on her own for the foundation for her essays, but JT knew how to hone them to make sense, and get everything in the word count without compromising the emotion my girl was seeking. She was distraught and overwhelmed until she found him through word of mouth at school. JT was the first college counselor that could work one on one with her and I didn't have to be part of the process because after reading what they produced, we trusted him. She ultimately earned full tuition in 5 merit scholarships to our local US News ranked top 25 college because she had put in the hard work academically, and holistically through the years, but JT understood her goals to write a story weaving in everything she had done (which was a lot) within the word count without compromising the quality of essays. My recommendation is for your teen do the research on the strongest activities they want to present in a bullet point list, pre-write out factual essays trying to squeeze in a coherent story and then go to JT to help him understand the direction. This saved her time and us money, plus helped her feel confident when they would hang up on what she was to go fix before the next call. She did all by Zoom, and maximized her time this way. From there, they crafted compelling essays that I'm still proud to re-read. Thank you Oxford for finding JT. We could not have gotten through this without him. Will definitely be using him for child number 2 when the time comes soon.

I went to Oxford for my help with my son's ACT prep. I liked that they had 1 on 1 service rather…read morethan a group setting. Melissa was great from the beginning with answering questions about the program, setting up schedules and being flexible when we needed to change days/times due to my son's sports commitment. The initial pre-test he only scored a 21. We trusted Melissa and JT to help him bring up his score enrolling him in a 26-session package, twice a week. I am thrilled to share that he scored a 32 on the official ACT test. This was a huge jump from what he started. My son says he really enjoyed working with Melissa, that she made learning enjoyable and understandable. I highly recommend using Melissa to support for ACT preparation. Thank you Melissa!

I am a high school senior and I have been working with Counselor Steve ever since the beginning of…read morehigh school. He has been helpful in so many ways, and he has definitely made a difference in the decisions that I have made throughout high school. Counselor Steve gives great advices as to what classes you should enroll in and provides you with an ample amount of resources that will benefit you in the future. Counselor Steve also provide great feedbacks on essays and is very responsive on emails. I am going to be in college next year and I will never forget how much Counselor Steve have contributed to my success today. I am very satisfied with his service and I highly recommend Counselor Steve for anyone who is looking for a college counselor that is going to help you reach your goals and make the most out of your high school.

I was so lost with what to do after returning home from the University of Arizona after one year to…read morethen go to SMC to resume taking classes until I decided where to transfer .. I tried going to the counselors there and researching as much as I could myself..but no one helped, I wasn't finding all of the information I needed, and more than often questions I had weren't being correctly answered. I wanted to give up and I felt so lost. Feeling lost when it comes to education is one of the worst feelings if you ask me and steve helped change all of that and allowed to gain hope in aspects of my future I didn't quite believe in anymore. Im so happy to say I'm transferring to a university this upcoming fall with a clear idea of what I want to do and I couldn't have done it without Steve's help. I promise you he's an investment worth making :)

Steve was an incredible college transfer counselor. I began the transfer process with little to no…read moreunderstanding of what was required. He walked me through the entire process from beginning to end, following up in between to ensure that I was staying on track and making progress. He offered clarity, assurance, and answers to questions that transfer counselors at my university could not provide. Transferring is an incredibly difficult process and I would not have been admitted to my dream school without his guidance and support. I highly recommend his services for all transferring students.

I was getting frustrated trying to determine all of the various requirements involved in my sons…read moreeffort to transfer from community college to a 4 year school. I wanted to give my son the very best chance to get a college education. I just wish I had engaged Steve earlier. He is so very knowledgeable and helpful, from helping my son select the correct classes and providing great direction during the application process. My son will be attending Chico State this fall - unfortunately online due to the quarantine - but I'm thrilled he's taking this next step. Thanks Steve!