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!

I cannot tell you how lucky and blessed we feel that we had Chrissy's and the Next Chapter College…read moreCounseling services for our son's college application process! We moved away for two years to a different state during high school but my son was miserable and his grades went into the dumps... Let's just say, beyond dumps! This was such a hard pill to swallow because we moved for specific reasons not ever thinking that his grades would be affected. I have known Chrissy for about 13 years. She use to be a very sought-after teacher in OC but a few years back she quit her career and started her own business helping kids through the college application process. I reached out to her during my son's junior year in January in desperate need, praying that she could help us. My kid did not want to go through the JC route like my daughter did but he knew that he screwed up the two years that we were out of state. Our family sat down on a Zoom with Chrissy while we were still living out of state, and here's the kicker... she had a plan, while we did not. Our kid would need to Zoom with her almost weekly, work hard in his classes and get his grades up, take some summer classes, work on college essays with her, study different universities, and really get his sh*t together. We knew it wouldn't be easy but we had faith that if he could turn his grades around with A LOT of hard work he just might be able to go to a four-year college. As I write this today, I'm so proud to say that he pulled a 4.0 his first semester after moving back home (felt like I had my boy back). And he also completed those two summer classes and passed with flying colors. He applied to 10 colleges and received 9 acceptances!!! We are thrilled and beyond thankful for Chrissy and her services, we cannot recommend her enough!

Chrissy was such a huge help getting our son prepped and ready to apply to college. She was always…read moreavailable for questions and had so much information and resources available to make it so easy to navigate the process. We highly recommend Chrissy!!

My daughter just started with math tutoring. Her first session was yesterday but it was the first…read moreday of spring break and a 3 hour session. I figured she would be miserable when I picked her up...wrong! She came out and said thank you and that she really enjoyed the time with her tutor! I was speechless! This is a child who hates math and has struggled with it for a few years. Thank you so much Future Focused-you guys are miracle workers!

I highly recommended Future Focus for any student preparing for their college entry exams…read more Not only are their tutors and program top notch, they also care about the person who is taking the exam. When my daughter's ACT was canceled once she arrived at the test (her proctor failed to show up), Anne and her team stepped up and offered another practice test and some tutoring, just to help her be successful. They really care and want your student to be successful! We are so grateful for the experience we had at Future Focus!!

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.

As a professional educator to students at the cusp of their educational development, Dr. Rachel…read moreWinston's career opportunities offer my students a veritable Pandora's box of endless possibilities. Each career book is chock-full of challenges and opportunities available to students who wish to make full use of the gateway doors and pathways to success that Dr. Rachel Winston offers to students of all age groups and diverse backgrounds. I salute Dr. Winston for providing so many paths to a successful and profitable lifestyle. Thank you, Dr. Winston. Max Chacall Educator

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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.

My son has been getting Physics and Calculus tutoring from Alina for a few months now. She is very…read moreknowledgeable about the subjects and very patient explaining to my son. She really helped him understand the material so he can do well in his classes. They have a great texting system and they are very responsive to any changes need with the schedule, which I appreciate very much as my son has a lot of extracurricular activities. I highly recommend cc prep to any student who needs help with their school work.

Easy & Quick communication. You can call email or text with them. They respond quickly. I've used…read morethem for both SAT prep and regular tutoring. Both very helpful! Highly recommend.

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.

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