My son worked with Chris Savage and he was a great guide and cheerleader through the college…read moreadmissions journey. As a parent, if you really want to get in the weeds and be in the process with your kid, this might not be the service for you. But if you want to let your child own this part of their life and let them do it themselves but have a guide, Magellan was great. My son goes to a competitive LAUSD magnet and as good as they are, the counselors can't offer the same level of attention or resources as private schools. I saved all the money on private school tuition, so spending a little money for Magellan was well worth it. My wife and I didn't have the stress of nagging our son for a year and at the end of the day, he has a level of confidence and pride for this life milestone because he did it himself. He'll be attending UC Davis in the fall.

My daughter worked with Kathy Kelleher, who guided her from junior year when she needed help…read moreplanning her curriculum through the admission process of 2024 (widely recognized as the most difficult year to apply in the history of college admissions). From making college lists to making sure our daughter's essays were the best the could be, Kathy guided her, challenged her, and supported her throughout this journey. . and ultimately celebrated with her when she got into many great colleges and universities, many with substantial merit scholarships. I also appreciated Evelyn providing resources to parents, including live presentations and helpful articles and links. I highly recommend Kathy Kelleher at Magellan College Counseling!

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 :)

My son went to Gina when he was a junior and my only regret was not going to her sooner. She…read morehelped my son pick out classes that met his interests and would be helpful on college applications. She also helped him pick out summer school classes that helped boost his g.p.a.. When it comes to application and essay time Gina and her team are a well-oiled machine. I received regular calls and emails to make sure we were on track and it was a huge relief to have someone else looking out for the deadlines and due dates. One of the most important things about Gina is she really cares about the kids. She listened to him and what he wanted then worked to make our goals mesh. Even though college applications are over, Gina still reaches out to see how my son is doing and what he's decided to do about college. She is the best!!

I was recommended to to have a consultation with Growing Minds when my son was in the 11th grade…read more We were starting to apply to colleges and I felt helpless and my anxiety was growing with the counselor he had. I felt we needed to see someone who really understood my son and would give us the best direction, advice and guidance while beginning this stressful college application journey. After my consultation with Milly Roseman, my family felt motivated and optimistic for the first time. Milly was able to understand my son in one session and gave him the confidence he desperately needed. During his junior and senior years, we were exposed to the amazing resources at Growing Minds. Milly paired my son with a tutor to help prep him for AP's and his SAT. Emily would reach out regularly to ensure we met deadlines and Betsey would call me when we needed to see Milly or just to see how we were doing. Growing Minds was there in every aspect of this crazy college journey and there is no way my family could have survived it with out them. My son was accepted to over 11 schools, including his dream school and I have no doubt in the role Milly and Growing Minds had in this HUGE accomplishment. I have already hired them for my incoming 9th grader to ensure she has the best support, is one step ahead of her peers, and she has the best guidance moving through high school. Thank you to the amazing team at Growing Minds. We are forever thankful.

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!

Mrs Pam is the BEST! She is such a beautiful lovely women with exceptional patients and kindness…read more Her heart is with her students 110%! She will guide and assist with the entire college application & acceptance process. From where & when to start, to how to contact the universities. She wants her students to have their choices and scholarships they desire. She is unbiased and puts the student's interest as #1! We live in Texas and did everything on virtual. She helped our daughter w/ several college applications and guidance on her essay and even who to get recommendation letters from to be well-rounded in admissions process. Our daughter got accepted to all the universities she applied to, and all but 1 offered a scholarship. My daughter loved each session as well :) Mrs Pam even works evenings (late if needed) to be available for your schedule. I highly recommend Mrs Pam!!! We will definitely use again for our younger daughter

Pam helped me with my college transfer process she's awesome. I did four sessions and each was…read moreextremely productive and she offered help outside those four sessions. Most tutors do not follow up afterward but we still keep in touch! With my college experience being impacted by COVID-19, she helped me get accepted to very competitive institutions / programs with a 3.0 GPA. I owe it all to her!

Filling out college applications is not easy process.It is a lot stress,pressure and time…read moreconsuming for parents and children. One of my customer told me about College Access Plus,and this is the best thing in my opinion I've done for my daughter and my self.It was very organized. They Helped my daughter creating special schedule,and list of colleges my daughter would like to apply to. They were working with my daughter individually on college applications.everything was done on time.We are very happy with the result. Special thank you Roman and Julia

Honestly, if you need to figure this somewhat stressful college situation out just come here. Julie…read moreand Roman were so helpful. I was truly clueless and overwhelmed and now I finally have things in order and am excited for my future. I didn't even realize this type of professional service was available. Thanks guys! Seriously!!

My son dreamed of NYU Tisch Film and we knew we needed help in the applicaton process. Jen at Great…read moreExpectations recommended the perfect fit. Sajel Oelerich made the college application process so seamless and SO much easier. From the moment my son first spoke with her, he knew that Sajel was the key to getting into his dream school. Her patience, advice, demeanor and enthusiasm were beyond incredible. She gently pushed him and helped him to see how much more he could bring to his applications. He looked forward to his sessions and after each one he came out more energized, more excited and SO much less stressed out. He got into his dream school! Thank you so much Sajel and thank you Great Expectations! -Deb S.

We had a terrible experience with this group. I would have told the owner director had she ever…read morechecked in during the process. We did not even use all of the hours.

Graduated a long time ago but know that the level of education is top notch…read more Expensive but most private schools are!

Seeing that Viewpoint has 4 stars and not 5 is proof that noting is perfect for everyone...not even…read morea school like Viewpoint. I will say, however, that Viewpoint is as close to "perfect" as a school could be. It is 6 stars in my book. I can't say enough about how the school is run, the individualized care, the facilities, the programs, curriculum. My son started in 7th grade and he is now is 11th and I literally have a smile on my face when I picture him being at Viewpoint. Easily, what stands out the most is the fact everyone in the faculty and administration seem to know my kid, personally...they are invested in all the kids..they aren't anonymous...my son feels like he is in a family type environment where people truly care about his welfare inside and outside of the classroom. That is a very rare characteristic for a school. I can't think on one single aspect of my son's education, from academics to administration, to sports, etc., that have not been handled with the highest level of care and professionalism. And, he has built a tremendous friend base at Viewpoint...definitely his second family. If Atticus Finch were to teach at a school...he just might pick Viewpoint. I will look back on Viewpoint and say it was perhaps the best money I have ever spent...and easily one of the proudest contributions that I have made to my son's young life. His mom and I got this one right!

Hiring a professional college counselor-separate from the ones available at the high school our son…read morewent to - was one of the smartest decisions ever. I did not expect the in house counselors who were very busy with an entire grade to really focus on one kid and it did feel like they had the school's best intentions as their priority; seeming to balancep percentages to certain schools and pushing the path of least resistance.. Our son came into this stressful process by word of mouth and the things he read, which seemed to be very much about the social atmosphere of various schools, which is important but there was a lot more to consider. Being 16+ he was bullheaded and as his parent I know nothing. Of course. So I interviewed a bunch of professionals. Catie was down to earth and knew so much about dozens of schools that I thought she was the best! After our first meeting I trusted her to work alone with our son so he would be free to really dig deep on what he wanted for himself. She helped him sort through his thinking about the college experience itself so social life would be in alignment with what he wanted educationally (small vs large college for example). By working alone together - and not me butting in and micromanaging - it empowered my son to really think more globally and realistically. (read: he couldn't blame me for anything LOL). Second best decision! Catie worked with our son to help him choose schools and organize his thinking around those choices - realistically. She managed expectations from the start then geared the applications around those schools, including the essays. She has a deep understanding for the process at each school so nothing is wasted. Then she assisted in every aspect of the process and went over the acceptance and declined results with him/us (I wasn't invisible) as they came in. Our son is thriving as a Junior in the University of Michigan- (double major computer science and economics)- his first pick. Go Blue. Chase College Counseling is Realistic, professional and worth every penny!

Catie Chase did a wonderful job supporting our family thought the college application process. She…read moreis encouraging, thoughtful, calm and organized. She minimized the stress that can come with the process and instead made everyone feel good about the work being done and the path down which we went. She deftly matched her support to our needs and was a real pleasure with which to work. I recommend her unequivocally.

Troup is the most incredible tutor! He helped my son get into ucla, Berkeley , Cornell, and UPenn…read more We could not have done this without his guidance and essay expertise!

Having gone through a very difficult divorce in navigating my son's college career - I was under…read moreduress in finding a college counselor! Troup has gone above and beyond in helping my son and I navigate this arduous process! He is always available for a phone call - is extremely efficient and knowledgeable about the process & the programs at these universities and what needs to be done! I can't recommend him enough - he is truly a professional and the best of the best!