Testimonials

“I'm so grateful for your support and dedication throughout this process, and I'm excited to say that I'll be attending Stanford University in the fall! Thank you so much for working with me throughout this process, I really appreciate all the time you spent looking over my essays, researching the best ways I could approach the college application process itself, and helping me keep track of deadlines and things to take care of. You made such a huge impact on my college application process and having you as a person to come to helped me significantly while navigating everything that felt overwhelming at the beginning. I loved getting to do Zoom meetings with you, as well as reading the comments on my essays, especially on the UC PIQs as the time came closer to submitting them. Honestly, I can't think of a better person to have helped me!”

— Amanda, Student

“Katie will go the extra mile for you. She truly cares about her students and will dedicate a lot of time to you and helping you. She is not only qualified to help, but is understanding, consistent, considerate, and supportive in many ways. Having someone help me understand how important my story is and why colleges should feel honored to have me was a wonderful experience. I really enjoyed having someone who not only understands the entire admissions process, but also understands how unnecessarily difficult and complicated it can often be for young students who just want to pursue their education. I’m really grateful to have someone who was always more than willing to help me and answer any of my questions. Sometimes applying for college can be the most stressful thing a high school student can experience, and Katie made it a lot easier in many ways. Since she was always so willing to help, it motivated me to work harder.”

— Emily, Student

“I’m beyond grateful to have been accepted into every UC so far — getting into UCLA was such a huge moment for me. I honestly can’t thank you enough for all your help throughout this process — from guiding me with my applications to answering all my (probably endless) questions. I genuinely don’t know how I would’ve managed all of this without your support. You’ve made such a difference, and I’m so grateful for your time and guidance.”

— Parsa, Student

“I was overwhelmed with the college process! Having you organize the process was so helpful. It was great to understand the deadlines and have a plan of action. I loved our conversations and the fact that you really tried to get to know our daughter and understand her needs, which was not an easy task since she seemed to like everything!  Also, I was very appreciative of you reviewing her essays! It helped to have you to keep her on track versus us! It helped make our family life easier! You were so kind and caring and made her feel good about herself which was great!  We interviewed another college counselor prior to you who made her feel bad about all the time she spent in the arts if she wasn't going to pursue that as a major. Whereas you made her feel like it was something that made her unique and helped her stand out. I really appreciated that!”

— Bunny, Parent

“Before working with you, we were unsure of how to navigate the admissions landscape and process - especially the timelines for advance preparation, how the mechanics of the common app and UC apps worked, etc. You were very well-organized, provided logical structure and informative guidance, and were easy for Simon to build a relationship to work with. He (and we) really felt you were there to guide him as an experienced coach and ally - ensure he was realistic and optimistic. We felt throughout the process like you were a trusted advisor to Simon, and us. You really helped ensure the process was well-timed and we felt well-informed throughout! I also really appreciated your scheduling system! You are very organized, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with! Thank you from all of us - we really appreciated getting to work with you. “

— Brian, Parent 

“Thank you for all of your support through this college application cycle. I wouldn’t have made it through without your resources and guidance.”

— Simon, Student

“I thought my husband and I could work with Caroline to get through her applications, but once we started getting into the finer details of what various colleges are looking for, we began to feel overwhelmed. You helped Caroline approach the process more strategically, using the data and experiential knowledge you have. Working with you gave our daughter perspective throughout the process and definitely alleviated some of the stress for us. We really appreciate how responsive you were. Direct quote from Caroline, 'I don't know what I would have done without Katie.’ She really enjoyed working with you and respected your input.”

— Amanda, Parent

“We never anticipated how many essays Madi would have to tackle for each school. And how to lay it all out. Getting organized was the biggest help you could give us. Laying it out on the docs and looking at stats and deadlines on each college really gave us a guide to go by. Also, figuring out the nuances between the public schools and the private schools was very helpful. I think the favorite part was you listening to what Madi needed and wanted out of college. Being able to talk about the right cultural fit was very important. Knowing that no question was off limits felt safe and made things way easier. I really enjoyed the updates in the Senior emails. They were a nice touchstone when we were in the weeds. I also really enjoyed the detail you gave to each question. Your knowledge spans much further than just the California schools...you are well-versed countrywide. I always felt well directed toward the answers we really needed.”

— Suzanne, Parent

“Thank you so much for helping me through my process and setting me up for success while applying to colleges!”

— Michala, Student

“I cannot thank you enough for your overall kindness throughout this process! You have been wonderful to work with and I am so thankful we chose you to be our college counselor!”

— Mary, Parent

“We appreciate your coaching and guidance of [our son]- the structure, schedule and insights you’ve set up are really helping him!”

— Brian, Parent

“We were feeling a bit overwhelmed with the college process, because it’s just so different from when our older girls went to college. Thank you for all your support and help. We really appreciate you going above and beyond. You’ve been such a blessing to our family - the harmony our house has had during this stressful process made your services so worth it. “

— Yesenia, Parent

“Wow Katie you are amazing!! You definitely know what you’re doing. We both want to thank you for your advice and for all the information.”

— Daniela, Parent

“I am so glad we went with you! [A different counselor] was just not a great fit. Thank you again for everything!”

— Parent