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.

College Match was a significant help in my college application process. My regular interactions…read morewith David helped me shape my application and make the right choices regarding where to apply. Before working with David I had a general idea of my goals and how to approach them. David provided useful guidance and timely suggestions that were supported by recorded statistics and his experience in the field. More specifically, I learned how to craft an impactful application. With David's support, I was able to put together an application that highlighted the most valuable aspects of my resume which were phrased so as to ensure the information was clear, concise, and effective. David also worked with me to best align my personal ambitions and interests with a college that reflected similar values. He provided realistic suggestions and advice that made my goals achievable and was very encouraging throughout the process. I enjoyed working with David and I am deeply appreciative for his support and advice. I was able to get into my top choice college and would recommend his services to anyone looking for guidance as they navigate their college application process.

From the owner: College Match is one of the nation's leaders in college and graduate school admission strategy. Our…read morefocus on real world outcomes separates us from others in our field of college counseling. We help college-bound students and their parents identify future goals and build toward that success by winning admission to the most appropriate colleges. For the 18th year in a row, 95% of my students secured places at their first-choice college or university, and a majority of our students also win merit awards averaging $80,000 over four years of college. Perhaps the most important statistic is that our students are happy, fulfilled, and set up in their post-high school lives.

Quality tutors who get results! I am the Principal at at PPS alternative high school and we use…read moreCatalyst tutors on site for Title I services. They provide highly trained and well prepared tutors who understand, and work to connect with our unique population of youth. We SEE results from their work in tests scores as well as work sample completion! Catalyst always follows up with their tutors as well as my school staff to ensure productive and positive work sessions. Danielle and Leah make my job as a Principal so much easier and they continue to advocate for my program and my youth.

From the owner: Our tutoring service includes career planning, test prep, AP courses and support across all…read moresubjects.

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.

Ok, parents. If you've done any research into SAT tutoring you'll know, it can be overwhelming and…read moreconfusing. We met with a few companies before we found PDX Tutoring. Before Brian, everyone we met with was rigid, teaching to the test and frankly, off-putting. In our first meeting with Brian, we were immediately put at ease. His education/background matched with his experience and understanding of teenagers gave us so much confidence. His philosophy is simple, "If we work together, your student will do better on the SAT but, more importantly, he'll be a more confident, successful student. He'll be ready for college." This, I realized, was really what I wanted and it's happening! My son and Brian have had sessions twice a week for about 2 months and the change is so significant. I cannot recommend him enough! I've watched my child become more confident in his abilities, maintain fantastic grades and we all feel so much better about him heading to college next year.

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