If you are a parent looking for an outstanding College Financial aid advisor that is passionate about empowering you and your family in navigating through the daunting financial aid process with a proven strategy for success, Vicki is the person for you! Vicki demonstrates an impressive depth and breadth of knowledge in the intricacies of college financial aid and planning. She has an unwavering commitment to help families achieve the best financial outcome. As a single mom, and a first-time parent of a high school senior, I was completely overwhelmed by the whole college financial aid process. But Vicki 's seemingly effortless command of the whole process, always self-assured, with a positive demeanor and a smile, set my mind at ease. From the moment I met her, I knew she had the best interests of my family in mind. What really stood out was how positive, approachable, patient and understanding Vicki was, especially with all the questions I had. She was a problem solver and an empathic listener. She had all the necessary information at her fingertips and made sure I felt confident that everything was being handled the right way. I truly couldn't have done it without her! Her expertise and support took so much stress off my shoulders. Thanks to her dedication and advocacy, my son received a $100,000 financial aid package from his top-choice school, Quinnipiac University. She took the time to understand our family's challenges--especially as I navigate unemployment and return to school myself--and worked tirelessly to help make his dream a reality. In my view, Vicki is an emotionally intelligent woman of substance, and this helps her to be empathic and relate to people of different backgrounds, circumstances while adding tremendous value to them in the financial aid process. Vicki has been interviewed many times and as a single mom, I was particularly impressed in reading an article where she expressed: "I founded College Financial Prep, (after becoming a Certified Divorce Coach) to be that guide so that I can help others in the midst of separation and divorce save money on the cost of college for their children and reduce financial stress. " .... "There are many emotions as we lose a partner due to divorce and then send our children off to college. My goal is to help parents (divorced, widowed, married) as a neutral third party to reduce their own emotional and financial stressors that come with sending a child to college while also potentially navigating a new path, potentially as an individual instead of as part of a couple. At this time in a parent's life, I hope that each client is able to focus on the joy of their children as well as the joy that can be found in new beginnings." Thank you so much, Vicki--I'll definitely be working with you again as we continue on this journey! read more