This is very, very overdue but I cannot say enough good things about Doug Erickson and College…read moreClarity. My son wanted to go to college but I was having difficulties getting him to focus on college selections (even a wish list), let alone getting the common app, essays, recommendation letter process and financial aid journey underway. I contacted several college assistance firms in Orange County. Doug/College Clarity stood out as he was prompt with responding, crisp with answers, and knew exactly what I was encountering. The key was that I didn't want to harm my relationship with my son, pushing him to do what we both knew needed to be done. Doug met with him, we agreed it was a good fit and then he and my son started the college selection, applications, and admission processes. Doug always kept me in the loop, asked for my input when needed, and always got back to me with answers when I had any additional questions. In the end, my son applied to seven very good Universities and was accepted into six... with the seventh on a wait list. As I explained to my fellow parents, I'd be happy with him attending any of the seven. Thank you, Doug, thank you, College Clarity.

Doug was highly recommended by a close friend when my daughter was beginning her college journey…read more As she is our oldest, we really had no idea how to navigate things. Doug walked us through every step of the way ... researching potential schools, practice ACT and SATs, essay writing, and applications. Doug is so knowlegeble about the whole process he put us all at ease, and his monthly "assignments" made things manageable. He really listended to my daughter and was able to narrow down her applications and eventual final choice. I can say with certaintly that our daughter ended up right where she was supposed to and I know Doug played a vital role in that.

Greg was recommended by a friend of mine and at first I wasn't sure we would need him. My son had a…read moregreat GPA and very good SAT score, so we thought we could do all the college applications essays himself. Well, a month before he was supposed to submit his essays he decided that he did not like what he wrote and that it wasn't representing who he was. In a panic mode we contacted Greg to help. In just a month they were able to do an incredible common app essay and over 10 supplemental essays for all the EAs my son was sending out. In short 2 months my son was able to submit around 40 supplemental essays to various top 20 Engineering schools. Greg provided an amazing structure, accountability and results. It made the process so much easier and stress free, not only for my son, but also for us, the parents. And the best part of this process is, that it gave my son a much clearer picture of who he was, what he strengths are, he was able to grasp all his accomplishments from someone that has never met him before and it's not his relative. PARENTS this is HUGE for a teenager!!! We are early in the game but so far from the 2 universities that my son applied early to, with decisions by the end of the year, he was accepted to both. We can't wait to see where he ends up going! Thanks Greg, for all your help!

My daughter is currently in 10th grade, so we have a long journey ahead of us. We decided to hire…read moreGreg during the summer between 9th and 10th grade as the college app landscape has changed so drastically. He has helped us with some critical course selection choices. We will use him for ACT prep this summer as well as math tutoring. We know this is an area of strength for Greg, as tutoring was his prior career. Greg has a great demeanor. He is very approachable and he listens attentively. Greg provides balanced, fair, and honest feedback that leaves us realistic yet hopeful about college prospects. We feel so fortunate to have found an "all in one" tutor and college counselor who will guide us through these next few years.

After my in depth research for a professional college counselor, I decided to go with College…read moreConsulting. And what a jackpot! Where should I start? Thomas was exceptionally knowledgeable about the process and as a parent, I immediately knew that he is the one, because he knows craft. His professional and very friendly demeanor, straight forward attitude were some of the winning deciding factors to choosing this firm. My daughter was accepted to NYU- Art Major. Without Thomas' help and support, she wouldn't be able to keep up with all the deadlines for submitting applications, essays, portfolio and fees/payments/deposits. I am extremely busy at work and wouldn't be able to help her with all the demands of applying for college. And not only that, I wouldn't know what I need to know and may have miss some important details or deadlines. Today is the college applying process so much more complicated and in order to stay up to date with all the regulations and current updates , a person need to do all the research and educate herself in order to keep up. To me that was equivalent to getting a second job. Thomas and his team seriously opened the door for my daughter to get accepted to a prestigious college thanks to their top notch organization and time management skills, invaluable tips & recommendations with her essays, portfolio and applications, which parents wouldn't know, and in addition they completed FAFSA for my daugher and for us as her parents. All we had to do is to provide them with the forms required by IRS. Amazing depth of knowledge, world class service and end results - like winning a lottery. My daugher worked super hard, but even she admits, without Thomas and his team, there is a no way, she would have been accepted to NYU. Thomas is the best, and his worth is priceless. We are so thankful that we found him, and I definitely will come back with my two other younger kids, when the time is right.

I have been working with the Tutor Genius for 2 years now. First for test prep for my 4th grader…read moreand later I added general tutoring and academic support for my 4th grader and 6th grader. The tutors are top notch - both experienced, professional. Reza is awesome, he has paired me with tutors and is flexible and totally receptive to our needs and schedule changes. He gives you bios of tutors and you get to select your tutor and for any reason if it doesn't work out, you can change to another tutor. So far, I have only received the best tutors and never had any issue except for some minor scheduling issues that came up on my end and Reza resolved right away. It is nice to have a tutoring company that truly cares about each student and not just about collecting your money. The payment policy is also great because you get a discount for prepaid packages and if for any reason you need to cancel, you get your money back for the unused credits. I went to a bunch of other tutoring centers that charged much more and they had strict policies of buying prepaid and non refundable packages. I felt uncomfortable taking the risk of buying a huge package and not knowing if I liked the place. Also, with tutor genius the tutors come to your home which saves me the drive. All around convenient. Would recommend over and over again.

Great instruction for all levels! Reza made it easy to fit all our needs in multiple areas of…read morefocus!

We had a great experience working with Munira on both of my kids' applications. She's supportive,…read moreknowledgeable, and motivating. What stood out most was how genuinely she cared and how consistently she kept my children's best interests in mind. She put a clear structure to a very stressful process, helped the kids navigate all the tasks and requirements, and always followed through until everything was completed. I'm glad we had the chance to work with her--and both my kids are happy with the outcome.

She is one of the best and most caring counselors that one can have. I moved to USA three years ago…read morewithout any background of USA transfer and college system. She walked me through all the steps. Thanks to her guidance, I got admitted to my first choice UC which was UC Berkeley.

Andrew and his team helped me through planning and polishing my personal statements idea. They also…read morehelp review and give feedback in order to shape an interesting and cohesive essays. One of my editors is Raymond and he helped polished the essay to exceed the admission's office expectations. I used their service to review my University of California personal statement and I got accepted to UC Berkeley. I highly recommend using their service to polish your college application.

I'm currently a junior studying Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of…read morePennsylvania. When I was applying for college, Andrew and Meghan were really helpful when it came to brainstorming and refining my essays. I applied to a total of 12 colleges, and got accepted into 6: University of Pennsylvania, Brown University, Carnegie Mellon University, University of California in Davis, University of Washington in Seattle, and University of Wisconsin in Madison. Overall a breezy experience, would definitely recommend so that you have a more organized system during application season :) Good luck future applicants!

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Amy and her college counseling services at Great…read moreCollege Fit. After our son, Mason, interviewed three potential counselors, it was clear that Amy was the perfect fit for him. Her extensive knowledge of colleges--considering academics, social environment, and degree programs--gave us a tremendous sense of relief, especially since we weren't sure where to start for choosing the best college fit for him and his particular major. Amy worked closely with Mason one-on-one throughout the entire process, allowing me to take a step back and trust that everything was in great hands. We met with her once to review his top choices and provide our input, and from that point forward, Amy handled everything seamlessly. Having gone through the college application process with my daughter for nursing two years ago--doing all the research and applications --I can confidently say that working with Amy made all the difference. What was once a stressful experience became an enjoyable and exciting journey for both my son and me. Amy took the time to truly understand Mason by assessing his personality and needs, introducing us to schools both in-state and out-of-state that we had never even considered. Her guidance on essays and her support in navigating the complex application process were invaluable. She managed the intricate details, ensuring deadlines were met and applications were submitted smoothly. Amy has been an absolute dream to work with, and we are now eagerly awaiting Mason's acceptance letters. This experience has been a world apart from the stress I faced when helping my daughter. My son adores Amy, and we do too. If you're looking for someone who is knowledgeable, compassionate, and dedicated to finding the best college fit for your child, we wholeheartedly recommend Amy at Great College Fit.

Amy held me accountable and kept me disciplined, stayed kind and energetic, and it's very clear she…read moretruly cares deeply about each person she helps. Amy's guidance and "no stupid questions" attitude has made the transition from high school to adulthood feel so much less daunting, and with her help I was able to get into every single school I applied to! Thanks Amy!

Daniel is responsive, responsible, intelligent and efficient. He worked well with my 16 year old…read moreand motivated him to do the work required to excel. And knowing my son, with all his executive functioning challenges, this was not an easy task. My son improved his score from 29 to 33 and honestly can probably score even higher if he tries again because he has done so well on the practice tests. We are very happy with Daniel and highly recommend him! Thank you!!!

I was struggling to find an effective, yet affordable, ACT test prep tutor for my son, who's a high…read moreschool junior. After reviewing Howard Test Prep, and all of the comments, I decided to give them a call. My son was paired with Rick, who has been more than I could have dreamed! My son - who is not a fan of tutors in general - hit it off immediately. Rick's professionalism and preparedness in working with my son has been wonderful. He has been open and honest about what would, and would not, work to prepare for the ACT. My son had four short weeks, but the time was used very efficiently. Keeping up with the additional ACT-prep homework was important, and Rick didn't set an unrealistic work load, allowing him to keep up with his regular school assignments and extracurricular activities. My son found Rick's instructions clear and easy to work with. It helped him go from a previous ACT score of 28 to a jump of 32! Four points after four weeks! And, as a parent, I appreciated the reports provided after each session with details about the lesson and assigned work. I also liked the convenience of Rick coming to tutor in our home and working around my son's nighttime availability. It made our lives so much easier. I highly recommend Rick as a test prep tutor and would have every confidence to work with him again in the future. Great tutor, great guy!