This past March, I was waitlisted at my top choice, and the odds for getting off were not great…read morewith a measly 1.8% waitlist acceptance rate in the previous year. However, in just over a month of work with Jack, I was accepted in my school's first wave. Jack's waitlist program requires a lot of dedication and work from the student, but Jack will match you in enthusiasm. Jack's passion and knowledge of the waitlist area is grounded in his own experience-- he bases the whole program on what worked for him when he was a high school senior-- and the experience of dozens of students he has helped before. If you're a statistics person, like me, his website outlines how waitlisted students continually beat the odds with his help. Jack helps students stand out beyond the standard letter of continued interest, and by the end of Jack's program, my admissions officer knew who I was out of hundreds of applicants. Jack's advice was invaluable, and I can't recommend him enough to any senior or junior looking for college counseling or waitlist help. I want to briefly add that aside from his fantastic advice, Jack is also a pleasure to work with. He is enthusiastic, passionate, and fun to talk to, which is a startling contrast to some of the other college counselors I've spoken with, who ranged from disconnected to downright unpleasant. If you need help with college or your career, Jack is the way to go.

My son began the program in the fall of his sophomore year of high school. Starting this early has…read moreallowed him to be very prepared for the fall of his senior year of high school. It also enabled him to set up a high school game plan on the jobs he took in high school, along with classes and other activities. The summer between junior and senior year, he worked on his personal statement essay along with the individual essays for the colleges in which he will apply. He had a great head start on these before his senior year classes began. What I love about having Piotr, Jack and the team at Delehey College Consulting behind us, is that they helped preserve the relationship we have with our son. They were there to ask questions and bounce ideas off of. They gave him great feedback on the essays he wrote and even though our son gave them to us to read, the feedback that Piotr provided even though it was similar to our feedback and thoughts, carried more weight as he was the expert in my son's eyes. I don't yet know the outcome of my son's college applications, but I do know that without Delehey College Consulting and Piotr's advice and guidance my son's application would not be as strong as it is and he wouldn't be as prepared as he was at the start of his school year which alleviated a great deal of stress and even got us a thank you for the push to get the essays mostly completed before the school year began. We interviewed several College Consultants and went with the consultant that my son felt most comfortable with and that he could work with the best. Delehey College Consulting wasn't the cheapest option, but in our eyes it was the best option and provided us the best bang for the buck. My son and I have known that we could ask any question and it would be answered in a short amount of time. We know that they will be there for us until my son determines which school he will attend next school year. I honestly can't say I've been disappointed even slightly throughout the contact we've had over the last 2 years and into this school year. If I had another child, we would use Delehey College Consulting for him/her as well. We believe that much in the service and guidance we have received.

Words really cannot express the gratitude we feel for Shelly! For two years she provided excellent…read moreguidance and ongoing support for our daughter as she navigated the complex, and sometimes daunting, college application process. Shelly provided frank advice, created manageable timelines, and held our daughter accountable to those timelines. She was always available to answer questions or to address any "crisis" issues that we encountered. Shelly cares deeply for her clients, and is committed to their success. She lifted our daughter up and encouraged her when she felt overwhelmed or frustrated, creating the right environment for our daughter to feel confident and proud of all of her applications. With Shelly's help, our daughter received multiple scholarship offers - but most of all, Shelly helped her achieve her goal of getting accepted into her dream college!

Shelly Humbach is such an amazing person with very positive energy! As an independent college…read morecounselor myself, I have a lot of respect for her!

As a family relocating to Greater Denver, we used a variety of online tools to try and find what we…read morethought would be a good fit for our 7th and 5th graders- we were very wrong. The metrics used online are selective and with many kids opting out of testing, data is suspect. Turning to Jen at E.merging was a life-saver and in short order, we were far better prepared for our next move. She offered great insight to the academics and school culture of each school and offered suggestions pertinent to our kids specific needs. Additionally, she was able to get us into an off-cycle admissions process and assist with resolving the situation. Thank you, Jen!!

Laura is amazing! Her reputation is strong, I highly recommend getting on her email list and…read morefollowing all of her socials - she is the best at what she does.

We hired Amy and Travis to help us with our two sons application. Our oldest has been in college…read morefor two years and our youngost has just been accepted to college. I dealt mainly with Amy and highly recomend her. She was professional from the start and followed through on every detail. I must also admit that my second son did not make life easy for her nor did he engage properly at the begining. Amy did not give up and in the end my son improved his GPA at school, committed to achieving higher scores on his ACT and underwent a transformation. Amy was part of the team that oversaw that transformation and at all times, I felt thsat she really cared for him and the outcome.

It has been a gift working with Amy and Travis these last three years! From the careful analysis…read moreand understanding of who our daughter was, to thoughtful suggestions of colleges to visit, to careful research on what kinds of support (financial, learning, etc.) each of the colleges offered, to check-lists and reminders, they have thought of everything to keep the college-bound student on track. It was a gift for our daughter to have a thought partner to lens with in this process, and for us as her parents to have a sounding board if we had questions or concerns. Amy's guidance and wisdom was an essential part of this process for all of this. I would highly recommend Macy College Consulting and wish we'd had them for our older daughter's search process.

Nita June is amazing! She was instrumental in helping both of our very different sons get into the…read moreperfect schools for each of them. Her balance of structure, communication, and energy made each process as stress-free as possible and with material personal attention and progress throughout. When I refer to stress-free, I'm talking for both my sons and my wife and me! Nita is caring and skilled, and she brought out the best in both of our kids. Her encouragement in the writing process for the many essays at many schools led to more creative and insightful narratives. She's a chameleon for different types of students. Our oldest had more of a sense of where he wanted to go and what he wanted to study but wasn't naturally self-driven to get the work done. So for him, Nita masterfully broke down the assignments to make them achievable, and he never complained about having work to do (still trying to figure out this particular magic myself!). He's now a rising Senior at the University of Washington and love it. Our other son is more self-driven to get work done but had very little sense for what he wanted in a school. Nita supported his research on so many different academic, social, and other fronts to first illuminate questions he should ask on college visits and then narrow down his list based on the information he acquired. Now, he's about to enter his Freshman year at Dartmouth College and is so excited! Throughout the process, Nita was supportive and encouraging yet firm. Outside of my wife and me, she was our boys' biggest cheerleader, celebrating all of their successes as enthusiastically as we did. I highly recommend Nita for anyone who is looking for a truly gifted college counselor.

Nita June guided my son through his college application process with patience, insight, and…read moreabsolute professionalism. She's skilled in empowering college-bound students to take ownership of the process and she has a gift for bringing out the best in them while they complete these often daunting tasks. I recommend her highly.

These guys have had a deep impact on my family. My kids are filled with more confidence to learn…read moreand we are more hopeful for what school can be for our kids in the coming years. Thank you Thrive

Shout out to Matt Hulst (co-founder of Thrive). He is one of the most genuine and focused…read moreindividuals I have ever met. His care and concern for youth struggling in education, and life in general, is astounding! Seeing the way he works with joy and encouragement motivates me as a parent. I cannot be more impressed with him, or Thrive in general.

We can't say enough about working with Chris! My daughter honestly did not know where to start…read morewhen it came to looking for the right college for her. Chris helped her not only research colleges but provided ideas about schools that she had not even thought about. He then was able to guide her and us through the crazy application process, meeting regularly with our daughter, giving her goals and deadlines, and reviewing her applications and essays. Chris's background in high school counseling makes him invaluable, not only because of his knowledge of the college application process but also how he deals with his clients-he is kind, organized, and insightful! After all his help, it worked out wonderfully- our daughter is off to Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and she could not be more excited! It is a perfect fit for her! We are very grateful for Chris!

From the owner: College Consulting. I work with students from selecting appropriate colleges to making a final…read morecollege decision and everything in between; essays, resume, testing, applications, overseeing an application calendar, and more. Although I am not a scholarship service, many of my students awarded significant scholarships because colleges see the quality of their application materials and they have made good Apply List selections.

Bell College Consulting was instrumental in helping my kids find the right colleges that fit their…read moreneeds. I highly recommend their services

From the owner: We help students navigate the college choice and application process. We provide personal,…read moreexperienced, and proven college planning and college application support for high schoolers getting ready to apply to college.

Eureka is the reason I got into every college I applied to. I started working with Kendall Forbes…read morethe summer before my senior year, and I do not know what I would do without her. She helped me with the college application process every step of the way and made me feel much more comfortable. She helped me decide where to apply, complete my application, determine the topics of focus for my essays, and stay organized throughout the application process. I know that Kendall helped make the application process smooth, manageable, and low stress. Thank you so much Eureka, for helping me make the complex process of applying to colleges so much easier. I wouldn't have been as successful without you!

From the owner: Available by virtual appointment or in person. We provide ALL the tools you need to craft a…read moresuccessful college application! Our programs are designed to help you from start to finish during this exciting time. Some of our services include: creating a college list, resume building, college and major strategies, essay brainstorming, proofreading and editing, application management, interview prep, scholarship and financial aid assistance, and more. With unlimited meetings and correspondence, we are sure to be available when needed. Call us today or visit us on the web for more information.