Terrible college coaching assistance, basically a giant waste of time. This place basically just…read moretries to lower parents' expectations by saying any top tier college is a "reach" or "lottery," and then doesn't provide any actual effective strategies to game the system. Why would parents drop 10 grand on a service that basically only amounts to hand holding through the admissions process? From the beginning we were told our son should be "realistic" in his expectations, and that it was a waste of time to apply to schools like UCLA or UMich. Well he got into both after we fired these useless grifters. Any kids that get in to the top schools were probably going to get in anyway. I'm paying extra money to give my kid an unfair advantage. It's not like we were looking for Rick Singer, but c'mon.

Coached into my Dream School Results: $120,000 in…read morescholarships, 8/9 acceptance letters. "You're writing is superb!" "You are writing at a college level!" "Articulate and well-informed." Not to boast, but my high school teachers were pleased with my writing. University admission officers are not evaluating a class of 30's essays, but faceless pools of applicants numbering in the thousands. Writing in such a way that catches those readers attention is Jodi's bread and butter. On a personal note, she listened to what I wanted from my college experience and gave me every piece of advice I needed in order to gain admittance (with fantastic scholarships to boot!). As any senior applying to multiple colleges will find, you lose yourself in writing dozens of essays explaining how much you love their institution. When I narrowed it down to my Top 2, the choice was clear, but I couldn't see it. Jodi led me through a visualization exercise that clarified the months of work I had done; I confidently made my final choice and could not have been happier with my college experience. College isn't cheap, but it is a crucial investment in your future. College Admission Coach is not cheap either, but it is worth every penny in order to make sure you're presenting your best self to the college of your dreams (and earning valuable scholarships in the process).

Amy was exceptional in guiding my daughter and our family thru the college application process. She…read moreis very kind, supportive, organized and knowledgeable. We felt it was money well spent.

From the owner: Dovetail College Consulting specializes in creating custom college admissions plans for students of…read moreall ages and backgrounds. Our services are comprehensive and include major and college selection, application assistance, essay editing, college tour planning, mock interviews, financial aid overview, and transfer assistance at any stage. Utilizing a combination of school and college counseling strategies, we are able to connect with students of all personality types, identify their most valuable and unique strengths, and effectively guide them through the college search and application processes, resulting in admission to colleges that are a true fit. Beyond this, we help students enjoy their college search as an opportunity for self-discovery and empowerment. We believe the hunt for a great college does not have to be scary. In fact, it is a lot of fun if you know how to navigate it. Contact us to learn more.

No matter how much you think you know about the college application and financial aid process, you…read moresimply can't get the kinds of offers that Beatrice can get for you. Beatrice is truly a master of the college processes!

From the owner: If you're a typical parent with college-bound students, you're probably overwhelmed…read more You want to help your sons and daughters make the right choices and prevent overpaying for their education. You're not alone! At Westface College Planning, we're committed to helping parents through this process by offering information packed one-hour workshops. Learn how to: * Understand the true cost of college (and how to afford it!) * Discover the steps you should be taking in your student's freshman, sophomore, junior and senior year * Maximize financial aid and minimize expenses * Compare public vs. private costs * Develop best practices for school selection Most parents are not financially prepared to enter the most expensive time period of their lives, but we're here to help!

Both my kids worked with Eric and I couldn't be more pleased with their experience. Eric's process…read moreand personal attention were exceptional. I have two very different children, one outgoing athlete and one introvert academic, and Eric took the time to listen and guide each one of them in a unique way that suited each of them. Not only is the program good for the student but is very good for the parent as well. Enlisting Eric's support allowed me to avoid nagging the kids about staying on schedule and instead allowed us to enjoy this exciting experience together. Eric's program and touch strikes a special balance between personal responsibility and support that is especially important for these emerging adults. I have been very impressed and quite grateful.

I guess I expected too much. Realistically what can they do? The positives were they keep your…read morestudent on track with deadlines and getting things done at a reasonable pace. Essay help is good, keeping the essay in your students voice, but helping craft the essay. I think choice of schools is what Eric is used to not what is right for the student. I didn't like the way parents were cut out of the picture after the initial meeting. I didn't like the way Eric takes vacation for a month at Christmas when a lot of applications are due. I didn't like the way he limited the number of applications- this is a numbers game the more applications the more options. I think it was too much money for the service and if you don't have the grades and test scores he can't work miracles. I think putting your money into test prep is a better option of your student has solid grades.