Working with Rona and Katie at Oriel Admissions was a genuinely positive experience for our family…read more From the earliest conversations, they took the time to understand our son as a student and as a person, which shaped every piece of guidance that followed. One of the things we valued most was the hands-on support with his writing. Rona and Katie worked with him in live sessions on his essays, helping him find his voice and shape his ideas into something authentic and compelling. That kind of in-the-moment coaching as well as the written feedback that he received was extremely meaningful and it pushed him to produce his strongest work. Beyond the writing, Rona and Katie suggested colleges that aligned with his interests and goals, helped him tell a clear story through his activities, and brought out his strengths and unique qualities in his writing. Their guidance was always rooted in what was right for him specifically, and that made all the difference in how his applications came together. In the end, he was accepted to the University of Miami, his top choice college, and we couldn't be happier.

My child began working with Oriel Admissions in the second half of her freshman year of high…read moreschool. While the most intense part of the counseling happened during the later part of her junior year and into the beginning of her senior year, Rona and her team provided thoughtful, structured guidance throughout the entire process. They advised my child on how to best use her time for each of her summer breaks for different purposes, from exploring what interested her during freshman summer to participating in research program following her junior year which greatly strengthened her application. My child worked with a career counselor of the team to explore career interests. Rona and other members of her team advised my child on course selections for each academic year, formulation of different essay topics, and later the intense process of essay development during which Rona and a writing coach provided multiple rounds of edits for my child. The team was knowledgeable about the college admissions landscape. They helped our child stay on track and build her confidence and independence during what could have been a stressful process. What stood out most was how they focused on my child as a unique individual and guided her accordingly. Oriel Admissions helped my child present her authentic self in the strongest possible way and we believe their guidance played a pivotal role in my child's successful early decision admission into Smith College. We are grateful for their guidance and would highly recommend them to any family navigating the college admissions journey.

Horrible experience. Money grab. Do not sign up with Princeton Review. I paid $2000 with a money…read moreback guarantee and my son scored 40 points worse. After applying for a refund, they said my son missed a single homework assignment over a 12 week course and therefore I don't qualify for a refund. They did however offer the course free of charge again which is laughable. How can he qualify for one but not the other? Scammers. Don't pay for this service.

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Not good guidance and advice on various areas. Guidance was provided way too late in process…read more Disappointed on the time and money spent.

From the owner: Princeton College Consulting offers comprehensive packages, strategic consultations, and…read moreapplication and essay review - all customized for each student to maximize their strengths and to help them get into their dream school.

Not worth the time. Free consultation is a trap to lure you in…read more Very discouraging and not at all helpful. Stay away and find another.

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This is a review of the COLLEGE COUNSELING service offered by Princeton Review. I do not recommend…read moreit. It cost us $1800 and I don't think we got our money's worth. It is all done online and the services cover a cursory edit of the common app, and the supps for ONE college. They help you narrow down the list of colleges.That's it. For $1800. NOT RECOMMENDED.

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