Navigatio College Consulting is absolutely the best money we've spent on our children! Marian and Anne were instrumental in providing preparedness and guidance for our boys, as well as peace of mind for us as parents throughout the college application journey. Back in 2019, our middle child was admitted to all of his top schools: UCLA, UC Berkeley, UCSD, UC Davis, USC, and USD. Naturally, we wanted to ensure our youngest would have the same positive experience as a Class of 2025 graduate. Both boys put in the hard work academically, and we wanted to do our part by partnering with Navigatio Consulting for their expert guidance. Thanks to their invaluable expertise and knowledge, our youngest--having applied early action--has already received acceptances to several of his top-choice schools. Marian and Anne helped keep our boys on track with deadlines and provided the structure and support they needed to succeed. Choosing Navigatio is the best decision you'll make in helping your child prepare for their college journey! We're so thankful to have been referred to Navigatio and are incredibly grateful to Marian and Anne for all their help and support. read more

We engaged the Navigatio team to help our son with his college applications process years ago. Anne and Marian were fantastic in keeping our son on track with timely suggestions on every aspect of the process -- college recommendations, scholarship applications, essay writing, etc. -- while being professional, supportive, and encouraging every step of the way. The return on investment was incredible. The skills my son learned with them are lifelong worthy. Anne and Marian are on your side to help make your child successful. Strongly recommend Navigatio in every way possible. read more

Anne and Marian are an excellent resource for kids and parents navigating the college application process. We began our journey in the spring of my son's junior year in high school. Anne provided valuable insight in to out of state & private schools that my son was not originally considering. They keep the kids on track at a slow and reasonable pace throughout the summer so they are fully prepared in the fall of their senior year to submit complete applications! The students do their own work and are accountable!!! read more

Anne and Marian were absolutely amazing in empowering our son to think through his college and gap year options. We had not wanted him to miss out on potential opportunities and schools that would be appropriate for him--or any associated deadlines. They suggested a remarkably appropriate range of colleges. In supporting him to work on his essays in a timely way, they had him maintain ownership over the process in an ethically grounded, and light handed way that made him feel good and minimized familial stress. He is going to attend a college we hadn't heard of before, seems wonderful and feels perfect for his interests and enthusiasms. We are so grateful! read more

They were amazing to work with!!! They helped both of my daughters to get in great schools (ASU, Walter Cronkite school and LMU)

We are just starting the process with Marian and Anne. They break everything down, are quick to respond and keep the college process on track. Really happy we have found the right fit and looking forward to navigating the college process with Navigatio! read more

Marian and Anne were so helpful in guiding our daughter through this intense time. It was really great to have knowledgeable professionals that were always available to answer all of our questions. Our 11th/12th grader could count on them during this whole process. And in the end our daughter got into one of her dream schools. read more

Our son found his perfect college match thanks to Anne and Marian. He chose The University of Puget Sound, a school that was not on our radar before Navigatio. He received a merit offer of $130,000. I truly believe that offer was due to his excellent application and preparation for his campus visit. Anne and Marian worked so hard to keep my son on track during the application process, not an easy feat I assure you! He needed their help organizing and meeting deadlines. He applied to 7 private schools and the UC's. Each school required a different type of essays! They got him started early and reviewed multiple times over multiple months. Worth every penny we spent! read more

I went to college 32 years ago. Things. Have. Changed. Anne and Marion's extensive knowledge of what schools are looking for, coupled with their thorough attention make Navigatio a necessary resource if you want your child to find the right school for her/him. Anne and Marion get to know your child, and guide them through college choices, college testing, and college applications (the biggest hurdle, imo). They supply your student with his/her own web page, a communication platform that keeps track of deadlines, college choices, GPA/class rank, and their weekly (sometimes daily!) correspondence. Their editing skills with the various college essays (different schools ask for different criteria, and Navigatio College Consulting understands them) go above and beyond. I didn't want to wrestle with my student for months of junior/senior year to get the best from him. You shouldn't either. Don't wait! Hire Anne and Marion and get the professional input that will help your child stand out to College Admission Officers. This skeptic is now a believer. read more

Anne worked with my grand niece Lily on her college applications in the midst of the pandemic! She guided Lily in the many twists and turns along the way, and kept me informed when appropriate. It worked like magic. Lily was accepted into at least ten universities, a number of which offered scholarship money. So proud of Lily, so thankful to Anne. read more

Anne and Marian were instrumental in guiding our daughter in the daunting process of SATs and College essay submissions. With my wife and I both being working parents, we did not want the guilt of tripping up and missing deadlines. They were very methodical about getting a timeline together for our daughter to start her essays, all the way through to submission, while at the same time recommending schools that would compliment a our daughter's strengths. Our only regrets were that we didn't start the process earlier, as they can offer advice about high school classes that will compliment future goals as well. We have hired them again for our sophomore, so that we have more time to plan our approach. Please note, it does not absolve parents of being involved, but it does take a lot of the pressure off. read more

I hired Anne and Marion when my 16-year-old son made it clear that talking with me about college might not work for him. As a single parent I knew we could miss the window for getting into a great college and that it would be a shame for him. Additionally, my son had an eclectic resume with interesting and impressive features but none of them in the mainstream arena that a typical college will appreciate. Anne and Marian set up a regular meeting with my son over the course of 18 months or so, with a low-stress, fun and easy approach, created a confident pathway forward for him. Now, he is totally on-track to graduate from his four-year college where he excels and has found a very interesting career to pursue. Not only that, he has completely aligned with travel abroad, something he would never have considered previously. Not only was Navigatio an absolutely critical piece of my son's current success, but it also provided a very clear and useful set of tools for me and my daughter, now a HS senior, to find her best college fit. Using Navigatio's clear structure in her application process she's now choosing between several excellent schools across the country. Both kids safely launching. Such a relief for this single-parent. Thank you, thank you Navigatio! read more

Marian and Anne have been such an amazing presence in our family's lives for the past 8 years. We are so grateful for their guidance and patience. Our youngest daughter is sure to have an incredible experience at University of Washington and we were so excited to attend our oldest daughter's graduation from Sarah Lawrence just his past weekend! The girls could not have accomplished their success without Navagatio. read more

Thank you so very much Marian & Anne for all of your guidance these past 2 years. The best decision we made was retaining Navigatio. This is such an overwhelming process and these remarkable women were with us every step of the way, answering all of our (mostly mine) endless questions, keeping us calm and focused and doing of of this with such kindness and understanding. They took time getting to know Isabella, introducing her to colleges/universities we were not familiar with and encouraging her to apply to those reach schools. In the end Isabella got into her dream school and her reach school. She'll be attending Berkeley in the fall! I highly encourage parents to reach out to Navigatio when your kids are juniors, learn about all they offer and hire them without question. It will be the best decision you make for your student. They are the BEST! read more

Navagatio was recommended to me by a dear friend who used them for her older daughter and was about to use them again for her son, my own son's best friend. My friend raved about how Navagatio would take the burden off of us as parents so we wouldn't have to add to our child's stress during the college application experience - or have added stress ourselves! She was right! It was so nice to know that I could reach out to Navagatio and have them say "He's on it" or "He needs to get X done, but he knows that and we are on him about it." I didn't want to be the "nag" - paying Navagatio to not only nag but also to be professional and experienced individuals to rely on was well worth it. My son was accepted to 13 of the 14 schools he applied to (and I was the one who wanted the only one he didn't get into, so he's mad I messed up his results :). He will be attending a public ivy, The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg VA, in the fall and we could not be more proud. Thank you, Anne & Marian. We are grateful for your work!! read more

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Wow - you two have done it again! Thank you for guiding Will these past 4 years. We just loved working with you both - the process was so fun. And the results are amazing. If he doesn't get into any other colleges we will remain overjoyed with Cal and Northeastern and their scholarships! You made this process so smooth and orderly and you have aced the most important part - heart. I might need to adopt another teenager so that we can work with you again! read more

We had heard of Navigatio as a resource for our college bound granddaughter. She had a lot of application questions. What a blessing. Our granddaughter is an excellent student and athlete, but that doesn't guarantee much these days. The colleges she is interested in are far beyond the financial capabilities of the family. We learned, in the first one hour meeting, how to maximize your application, timelines that are critical, the questions she should be asking and the thought process she needs to maneuver through this complicated process. Anne and Marion are very knowledgeable in all the colleges and their admission procedures. I felt like a weight was lifted off our shoulders and we put it in the hands of very capable professionals. You only get one shot at this and with Navigatio I feel like we're taking our best shot. read more

Anne and Marian were a godsend! They kept me on track with my applications, I was done with all my essays before winter break! They were always available to answer questions and responded quickly and thoroughly. If you're going to hire a counselor, hire Anne and Marian. read more

This service is an absolute college prep necessity! The ladies really get to know the students they serve. They have a book full of colleges, and multiple resources available to do all of the research necessary before deciding where to apply. The essay writing process is thorough, and the ladies know exactly what the colleges look for in essays, as they keep in contact with many representatives from different colleges. They return essay drafts in a very timely manner, and keep in contact with parents. Even before tests, they send a checklist for students to follow to ensure the best scores. You will not regret this investment! read more

Anne and Marian helped our daughter with her college selection and application, but (almost) more importantly they helped *me* navigate the whole process! They answered all of our many questions, gave invaluable information about the myriad of universities to choose from, and really spent time getting to know our daughter and helped her find her best options for college and then how to craft an application that accurately showcased her strengths and personality. Having Anne and Marian be the primary contacts with the long application process relieved untold stress in our household, and our daughter was prepared early with well-crafted essays, making her senior year less about applying to colleges and more about receiving happy admission news. Our daughter is now doing well in her freshman year at a great school that's a perfect fit for her. We are about to start the process all over again with our son and I'm really looking forward to it! Worth every penny. read more

I can't begin to express my sincere appreciation for all of the help, support and encouragement Anne and Marion gave to my daughters! I have used Navigatio for 2 of my children and I am about to start the college application process again with my son, my 3rd and final child! They were extremely helpful keeping the kids on track with deadlines and were always available to assist with the dreaded essay writing. My daughters found their interactive website to be especially helpful by keeping all of their "college stuff" in one place. It's easy to navigate and creates easy access to all colleges. My daughter said she found information about colleges on their website that she probably never would have found without that access. Navigatio College Consulting is absolutely worth the financial investment. You won't be disappointed with their service and the low stress approach to the college application process they provide. They are truly supportive of both the parent and the child every step of the way! read more

Navigatio was instrumental in getting my daughter accepted to her dream college. The constant assistance, the one on one review and help with college essays, their guidance on SAT/ACT questions, the general knowledge of the process they shared and the handling the many aspects of applying for college which I could not assist with was invaluable. Additionally, the suggestions of possible other Universities to apply at, along with a working knowledge of each individual school was amazing. I can say without a doubt that without the assistance Marian and Anne, my daughter would not now be currently enrolled at UCLA. read more

Our daughter had no sense of what she wanted to do when she left school and navigating the college system seemed quite daunting for all of us. After a few meetings with Anne and Marion she was on track and more focused than ever. Despite being involved, the greatest part for me was they essentially worked with my daughter and allowed her to be in control of the process. She started with Navigatio at the end of 10th grade and this allowed her the time to make better course choices at school, look closely at her activities and research universities and colleges that offered the best in her chosen field of interest. She wrote her essays and personal statement over the summer of 2018 with Anne and Marion's expert input and submitted her first early decision application in August. On the 1st October, my daughter received an email and a call from her top choice university to say that she had been accepted. She is elated!! She was also awarded the Presidential Scholarship of $23,000.00 per year!!! Thank you, Navigatio! read more

We hired Anne and Marian to assist my daughter in finding the right college for her. My daughter was a great high school student but needed help narrowing her choices. They also were amazing at keeping her focused on each task and worked with her to make sure that her essays were well thought out and organized. Their assistance made the process so much less stressful on my daughter and our family. She ended up at a great college, majoring in Business and doing great. I totally recommend Navigatio College Consulting. I only wish that we had started earlier in my daughter's high school career. read more

I'm a current freshman in the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern and Anne & Marian were great help in my sophomore, junior and senior years of high school. They are truly experts: They got me started on college essays in the summer before senior year, which made first semester much less stressful. Their financial advisor also helped my parents fill out the daunting FAFSA and CSS forms. Anne & Marian helped me balance 10 applications, all of which were finished before Thanksgiving. They gave such great individual attention to my family's needs and worked hard to make sure my individual talents shone through in my application. They were also a mediator between my parents and me by making sure I was applying to schools that I loved but were also practical- financially and academically. While the college process can seem impossible to navigate, I highly recommend Anne & Marian as great supporters and advocates for students that help navigate you to your perfect school. read more

Getting great grades is only about 1/2 of the process of getting into a great school. You need to know how to make yourself stand out from the rest of the "high achievers". Navigatio taught our daughter how to navigate the very challenging process of applying for college. With their years of expertise and guidance, she was able to write her own essays, fill out her own applications, and learn to manage her own time! It was wonderful to see the pride she took when she received the acceptance letters, especially the ones which included scholarships! Thank you Anne and Marian! read more

The college process can be very overwhelming. I would say one of the biggest benefits of using Navigatio is the stress relief of the whole process. Anne and Marian understand the process. They have a wonderful portal where they had constant communication with my daughter. They know all the deadlines for essays, applications etc. They were very attentive to our needs and questions and always responded very quickly. read more

We knew from talking with friends that the college application process of filling out applications, writing essays, picking the right selection of colleges and managing the entire process was daunting. Marian and Anne got us very well organized as we went through the process and helped to keep us calm as it can be stressful at times. We knew that our daughters first choices were the colleges with music programs. We also selected backup schools incase she did not get in the music schools. The guidance and support provided to our daughter and our family was invaluable and our daughter was successful at getting into the music school program of her dreams. We could not be happier. Thanks, Marian and Anne read more

As a single dad of a teenage daughter approaching the end of her high school career with aspirations of going on to college; plus a very heavy work schedule of my own, I wondered how I was going to have the knowledge and time to make sure Sammy picked the right school and fulfilled all the requirements it takes these days to make all of this happen. (When I went to school many many years ago, it was quite different.) At the beginning of her Junior year in HS, we started going to college prep meetings. My head was swimming with all the info that was being handed out. That is when we met Anne and Marion, and Navigatio. I didn't really know there were such services available. I decided to talk to them and see what they offered. Thank goodness I did. Anne and Marion took the bull by the horns, met with Sammy for several hours and found out what she wanted to do. They returned with a lengthy list of schools they thought she might like. They were very helpful and flexible with all their advice and information. This really took a load off a very busy dad, me, and I felt very comfortable when they spoke with me or Sammy. After working with Sammy for several months with the application and essay process, Sammy applied to six schools and was accepted by all of them (one was on a wait list, but accepted all the same). Beginning this fall, she will be attending the University of Kansas and is very excited. I would recommend Anne and Marion at Navigatio to any parent that is going through getting a child enrolled in college. They put much time in visiting and researching colleges and universities all over our great country. They strived to make this process much easier for me and Sammy and I am sure they will do the same thing for you. Sam Orender read more

When our twins, Bayla and Edan, entered sophomore year at high school, we began to feel the pressures of college planning. Their high school counselors did their best to answer questions; but with dozens of students seeking advice, we knew we needed extra, personalized help. My wife and I are both college graduates, but the whole approach to applications is now so much more complicated than it was in our generation. Fortunately, a mutual friend introduced us to Anne and Marian. From the very first interview; we knew our children were not only in good hands, but under the guidance of two women who are caring, resourceful and intelligent. From that first meeting, and through the years leading up to our children's high school graduation this year, Anne and Marian were a comforting presence in our family's life. They contacted our students frequently through Skype; checking on their progress, helping with suggestions for college compositions, and helping them find a college that fit with not only their academics, but their life choices as well. We are proud of our children's achievements in high school, and of their college acceptances; and freely admit that Anne and Marian contributed hugely to their future...and to our sanity as well !!! read more

The key to true success in this college process is for your child to be able to attend a school that is a good fit. That is where Navigato really shined for us. Anne took the time to really get to know my daughter. She looked for her strengths, and actually had great insight to what made my daughter tick. She led her through this process, always focusing on her strengths as Viola wrote her essays and her application. She found what was unique about Viola and made sure that the schools that she applied to knew exactly what that "special thing" was about her. This is a stressful process for both parents and students and Anne beautifully navigated us through it all and we will be forever grateful for that. read more

Marian Motz and Anne Morris Vogel are the best College Consultants I know. They are truly passionate about helping their students find the colleges that are best for them. Marion and Anne spend countless hours visiting colleges and staying current on all things related to college admissions, which makes them incredible resources for the families they serve. They even use the Strong Interest Inventory to help guide students' academic plans and activities during the college years. (When you're investing so much time and money in a good education, it's important to know what you want to do when you graduate!) As an SAT/ACT tutor, I have worked with many students who have also worked with Navigatio. I always ask my students about their college consultants. Each student at Navigatio has only had wonderful things to say. When my daughter is old enough, I plan to take her to see Anne and Marion! For great information, make sure to sign up for their newsletter. read more

Preparing for my college applications was originally so stressful. I am the oldest sibling in my family and therefore I was really unaware of how the process would go. Wondering if I would be able to create my best essays and make all the timelines had me overwhelmed. However, I am so glad I had Anne and Marian supporting and guiding me throughout every step of my process. This really would not have been the same without them at all. They helped me stay on track with my work and finish all my applications early. They also gave me so many tips and advice on my essays to help me stay focused on all my prompts. At anytime I could reach out to them and know I would get a quick response. I could also plan a zoom meeting whenever I needed. This process was so much less stressful and I felt extremely supported because of Anne and Marian. Definitely recommend if you are starting your college applications and need any help at all:) They are there for you 24/7. You will thank me later, I promise. read more

From my daughter: "Anne and Marian made a seemingly impossible process-- applying to college-- entirely possible! As a first-generation college student, when faced with the monster that is college applications, I had no idea where to start. Fortunately, through my school, my parents and I found Navigatio College Consulting. I signed up to work with Anne and Marian my Freshman year, and I couldn't recommend enough that others applying to college do the same. Having a full four years with Anne and Marian helped me mold my course schedule into the most beneficial one it could be each year-- both for college appeal and my own personal happiness. I have no doubt that Anne and Marian's guidance on which classes to choose helped me get into the numerous colleges from which I received acceptances. Perhaps even more important than my curricular classes were extracurriculars like clubs. Anne and Marian helped me locate beneficial activities to become involved with that would not only look great on my college applications, but that I would thrive in as well. I joined clubs and classes that I hadn't even known existed thanks to Navigatio's help, and I can't imagine my high school experience without them. When it came time for college application season, Anne and Marian kept me on track. I had finished applying to multiple schools before many of my high-achieving friends had even opened up a single application! I found myself constantly bombarded with college application questions from all my friends who felt lost and confused, and I was more than able to help them thanks to the guidance I received from Navigatio. I was able to navigate the Common App, UC App, Cal State App, and individual private college applications with ease by the time application season was in full swing. Anne and Marian made in-person appointments with me in order to guide me through the applications, showing me what each part required and coaching me in the most professional ways to complete every application. Whenever I found myself questioning what to do next, I could contact Anne and Marian either through email or the Navigatio site, and they would always answer within the day-- much of the time, within minutes. Their advice was always invaluable, and my applications would not have been anywhere near as successful and polished as they were without the help of Anne and Marian. They sat me down and helped me with each essay question, from the process of narrowing down what I wanted to write about-- and how best to frame it to answer the question and match that college's desires-- to the diligent proofreading process wherein Anne and Marian poured over draft upon draft of my writing until we agreed that it was the best it could possibly be. Navigatio College Consulting is an invaluable resource, and coming from a student that NEVER believed she could attend a UC and will now be attending UC Santa Cruz in the fall, I could not possibly recommend the guidance of Anne and Marian more." read more

If you have a high schooler who is interested in going to college, you need Anne and Marian! They streamline the whole confusing application process and provide a schedule and process for each student that keeps them on task and ahead of the deadlines. No last minute scrambling and stress. More importantly, they work directly with the students, avoiding all of the tension that can occur between parents and teenagers who are both stressed out about the application process. We could not be happier with the services that Anne and Marian provided to our twins during their high school years. They met with them in their freshman year and helped guide them with questions they had about things like which classes to take and how to approach extracurriculars without getting overwhelmed. Anne and Marian really took the time to get to know who are kids are and what kinds of schools would be a good fit for them. (its not all aboutl the big schools, there's a fit for everyone!) They have so much knowledge and information about schools across the country, it was really enlightening. Anytime my kids had a question, all they had to do was send an email or set up a Skype meeting and Anne and Marian were there to help them sort things out. When my kids got into junior and senior years (crunch time), Anne and Marian were there to help look over applications, help with essay revisions, and even helped my daughter make a decision about which school to go to when she just couldn't decide. I cannot compliment them enough or recommend this service more. They are intelligent, warm, caring people who will guide your high schooler to find the best college fit for them! read more

Invaluable! My daughter has worked so hard to keep up her grades to make it into a good college. As a parent I had no idea how I was going to be able to send her or break her heart telling her we couldn't afford it. I called Navigatio College Consulting and it changed our lives! The information that Anne provided was incredible and the insight into the very complicated journey to college was made clear. Thank you for opening up the path for a single mom to be able to send her hard working daughter to college! I am forever grateful! read more

I want you both to know how grateful I am to you for your time and dedication you devoted to Cody during the college enrollment process. As Cody's parents, our heads were spinning with all of his questions, concerns and desires and being able to rely on you both for everything was such a blessing. I can proudly say he is settled at UCLA, President of his Fraternity pledging class, on the Dean's list and was just accepted into UCLA's oldest and most active honor society for earning a cumulative GPA of 3.5. I owe so much credit to you both and just wanted you to know that we all appreciate everything you did to help Cody get into the right school. I doubt we could have done it without you. So thank you again, I highly recommend you to everyone who asks how we did it. Take care and God Bless you both read more

There are not enough stars to give to Anne and Marian/Navigatio! Our son has always been driven and he had big dreams of attending the top public University in California. My husband and I quickly realized we weren't really sure how to help ensure our son had the best chances of bringing his dream to fruition (especially coming from a public high school background). Anne and Marian were there, every step of the way: from making sure our son was taking the right courses, to PSAT and SAT preps, to reading over his college essays. Not only did they help with his physical and material needs, but they were there for his mental health as well. Any time he found himself panicking about life choices, aspirations or goals, they were there to talk him off his ledges - offering good strong advice as well as gentle comforting words of encouragement that only mama bears can give. They also opened his eyes to the many possibilities/choices of schools available to him. Our son was accepted into 8 top notch colleges - including his dream school! We are so thankful to Navigatio for helping our son achieve his goal! That being said, it is important to note that even if your child isn't self-driven (or an overachiever as my first born is), Anne and Marian get a good sense of who your child is and play to each student's strengths - guiding them to find the college that is best suited for him or her (and keeps them on top of everything they need to do to get there)! Maneuvering through the world of college applications can be overwhelming, but thanks to Anne and Marian, it doesn't have to be! read more

I want to thank Navigatio College Consulting for everything they've done for my daughter over the past couple of years. Every question she had, Marian and Anne were right there with an answer. And, thank you for suggesting WPI as a school to consider. It never would have been on our radar. And, when she wasn't sure about her choice, Navigatio connected her with a student already attending the university. All her questions were answered and she felt confident in her decision. As I sat in parent forums and heard them describe the typically WPI student, I thought that is my daughter to a tee. It really is the perfect fit for her! I highly recommend Navigatio College Consulting! read more

Marian and Anne are as good as it gets!! They were very proactive and did not let me get behind on any of my deadlines. With constant reminders and suggestions almost daily, it was very helpful to have them as my college counselors. read more