Passport Admissions is nothing less than fantastic. I've been waiting to go to college since a few…read moremonths into my freshman year of high school. I had been doing tentative research on my own, but once I was directed to Passport Admissions, everything changed. I met with Rob, my counselor throughout the entire process, and that was when my college search really began. I was given a very personalized questionnaire, and then every week he would suggest 3 schools for me to research. After researching, I would email him with my feedback on all of the schools, and he would send me another round for scrutiny. While I was in the research process, I would email Rob once a day and almost always got a response the same day. I went through a grand total of 24 schools before deciding to apply to 8. Among these eight schools was my dream school, which was also a reach school. After Rob's suggestion and some serious consideration, I decided to apply Early Decision to this school and I was accepted! Even though I had applied ED in November, I still went through the process of completing the applications for the other schools, just in case I wasn't accepted. Passport Admissions also paired me with an amazing essay editor, who helped me refine my writing and convey my ideas effectively. I emailed Rob constantly with questions about the Common Application, the different applications, and with new drafts of my different essays. By the time I found out that I had been accepted, I had completed almost all of my other applications. Needless to say, PA helped me get a lot accomplished that I would not have otherwise. I can honestly say that if it weren't for Passport Admissions, I never would have considered this school. I really didn't know what I wanted before I had some guidance through this process and having this extra help made all the difference. I am really so glad to that I was able to work with Rob. He was so enthusiastic about the entire process. It was comforting how much attention he paid to my needs and my concerns. I can't even imagine how stressed I would be without someone who knows the process guiding me through it. What makes Passport Admissions unique is that the program is so personalized. You're not working with adults who act condescending or superior. On the same note, they don't sugar-coat the reality for you. They look at your options realistically. When I decided on final schools to apply to, I knew which schools I was likely to be accepted to (and receive good financial aid packages at) and which schools were a reach. I didn't have to worry about not getting into a school I knew I would fit with. (With the help of PA, I knew that I would have been happy at any of the schools I was going to apply to.) I would definitely recommend Passport Admissions to any student about to embark on his or her journey through the labyrinth of college applications. In fact, I already have. (I mention them whenever I get the chance.) They were invaluable to me in my search for my perfect school and I would wish the same stress-fress, informed, exciting journey upon any fellow student.

I can't recommend Rob and Passport highly enough. Before we first spoke during the spring of my…read moreson's junior year, I met with two other potential college counselors. One was immediately negative when she saw the list of schools he was considering. She was convinced that every school on it would be a reach and seemed determined to make him, and us, be more realistic. Since then, I've had several friends describe similar experiences. During that initial conversation, my husband was listening in the background, and we agreed that while it was important to build a balanced list, we did not want our son working with someone so pessimistic or limiting. We wanted a counselor who would be on his side, who believed he had a chance, while also encouraging him to apply broadly and thoughtfully. Rob immediately brought exactly that energy. He encouraged our son to dream big and work hard on the strongest possible application, while also gently reminding him that he would be fine wherever he ended up. He was always available for advice and support and never seemed frustrated or fed up, even when our son kept changing his mind about his future course of study. When it came time to refine his essays, Rob paired him with Hannah, a talented young editor who had attended our son's dream school and offered invaluable insight into how to frame his essays. By the time he submitted his EA application, I was confident it was as strong as it could be. We were absolutely thrilled when he was accepted. Throughout a stressful process, Rob and Hannah felt like the best possible teammates, always on our son's side, which was everything I'd hoped for. I'm so grateful to have worked with them, and I can't recommend them highly enough.

Before working with Allison, anytime I thought about the college application process I was filled…read morewith questions and anxiety. Fortunately, I started working with her in the middle of my daughter junior year, and it was obvious right away that she knew what she was doing. With his help, my daughter Ana spend the summer before my senior year at talking college film classes at Syracuse University and Arizona State University. This experience was vital to her decision to go pre-med, and it would not have been possible without her. As for college applications, Allison help was truly invaluable. We started in the beginning of August and met every single week until I got my ED acceptance letter. Allison always found a way to improve Ana's writing, even if it was as simple as changing one word. Anytime She had a question, she had an answer, and she helped Ana showcase the best version of her. Applying to Film was not what we where expecting, it was overwhelming with portfolio, additional essay's it was incredibly stressful for Ana and Allison was a game changer and guide her all the time. Ana applied early as Allison suggested and that was the best decision we made, Ana prepared with time (beginning of junior year) and got ready, apply Early, that give us a better opportunity with colleges acceptance and financial aid. By December Senior year we already had accepted letters from many schools including Ana's top chose Emerson College in Boston, it was not an easy decision with too many acceptance letters from amazing schools and an incredible financial package. Before Allison, we had barely considered applying to Emerson College, casting it off as unrealistic. Now, we are beyond ecstatic to begin my future there. Thank you, Allison, for helping Ana with what has undoubtedly been the longest and most grueling process I have been through. You took away a lot of the stress and always kept me right on track. I am so grateful for all your help and I cannot imagine going through this process without you. If you are looking for a college consultant It's a pleasure for me to recommend you Allison Henderson, she will really help you in many different topics, not only essay writing but also career path, what schools to apply and financial aid guidance. Allison was the best decision we did to get our daughter into college.

Allison is super helpful, professional, and informative. I called with scholarship essay questions…read moreand many other college related questions. She was informative and helpful. Can't wait to work with her for the next round of scholarships that are applied for. Blessings to Allison for all of the helpful information.

Michelle and her team are amazing! They handle the entire process from start to finish…read more They are super knowledgable and took all the stress off of us. Our son is now in his Junior year at a private college, and our daughter is beginning the college application process. I highly recommend working with the College Planning Source team.

Now that I have both of my teenagers at UC Santa Barbara I can stop to thank College Planning…read moreSource and their entire staff. I can't even begin to tell you how much you they have helped our family. With two UC degrees, I thought I was pretty smart until I tried to help my kids apply to colleges, and then apply for Financial Aid. Was I wrong!!!! They filled the void of both high school counselors and financial aid counselors. Each of my kids started out really knowing very little about where to apply, what their real chances were of getting in, what a particular college would be like, etc... CPS was able to build rapport with them and help them come to smart decisions on where to apply, how to set their expectations and then fill out the college applications. They went back and forth so many times helping with the college essays, what to put on the applications, etc. That in itself paid for the fee. Everything else was like icing on the cake. Also, let's face it, filling out the FAFSA is like doing your own taxes, you need to hire someone who knows what they are doing - and College Planning Source knows what they are doing. There is no question that they were able to significantly help us reduce the cost of attendance for our kids. I tell everyone that I know with prospective college students that they need to call t right away. Working with them was one of the best decisions I have ever made.

We have had a great experience using Tutor Tutor. Brandi was great to work with in figuring out a…read moretutor that was best suited for my child. Also, it was wonderful that the tutor would go to wherever my child was, be it a summer camp or in our home. I plan to continue using Tutor Tutor during the school year whenever I feel that my child needs it.

We've been using this business for over a year and a half. Brandi is great at matching my daughter…read moreto tutors that can help her with her needs. All the people we have encountered have been punctual, professional, smart and kind. She really screens the tutors for quality and we never feel like we are wasting our money. My daughter has some learning issues and this extra help has made all the difference. She is currently in sixth grade and doing very well. I highly recommend Tutor Tutor.

Please DO NOT choose Kathleen Johnson to support you and your child(ren) with the college…read moreapplication process! She is very expensive (I paid $6,000 for 2 students). Our experience with her was not good in many ways and it took time for the inadequacy to surface (little effort to conduct meaningful research on her part, very poor editing recommendations for essays, and lack of communication/follow-up). We have yet to submit college applications and have decided to stop using her service. I explained our family's dissatisfaction and requested she refund half of the money (half to acknowledge the work that has been done). Kathleen refuses to refund any portion of my payment, stating her no-refund policy. Poway District's High School Counselors know their stuff. Frequent workshops are offered to help guide students through the process. If you need additional help, http://ksquaredcollege.com/index.html is affordable and provides quality guidance. I hope that this review will save someone else from making my mistake.

With my youngest embarking on his senior year, we decided to seek the help of a college counselor…read moreto assist with the application process, admission strategies, etc. A family friend recommended Kathleen, who upon our first conversation on the phone, appeared very passionate about helping young college bound kids achieve their dreams. We made an appointment and met her for over an hour last evening going over everything from career counseling, to essay writing, to college and scholarship application strategies. I am kicking myself for not using her services with my older two kids. Using her expertise is going to be a great relief these next few months and I am happy to give her a great recommendation.

Very structured and methodical approach for ISEE prep. Instructor was patient, encouraging,…read moreflexible with scheduling and helped our daughter get better at the fundamental concepts.

We have been using Carmel Valley Test Prep for a little over a month now. Our son is 7 and needed…read morehelp with practicing and learning Spanish for his immersion program. Richard has been incredibly accommodating with scheduling and went above and beyond to get us started as quickly as possible. My son enjoys his biweekly virtual tutoring sessions and has shown exponential growth and confidence in his Spanish speaking skills. His teacher has even complimented the growth that has been observed in class. I appreciate Richard's feedback and suggestions after every session. He has excellent communication. We are very happy with the results thus far and highly recommend them.

Our tutor Rosemeri Reyes was fantastic. Our son needed help reading and due to my disability and…read morewife's work schedule we couldn't quite manage on our own. She came and did a free "assessment" and I decided to purchase the twenty hour package. It wasn't cheap but I think each visit was around $60 per hour so it was really a steal to have her come to our home. Long story short he's vastly improved. Still needs work but who doesn't ? Very happy with her lessons.

My daughter had her first tutoring session and she loved it…read more She was very happy with the help she received. Thank you, Kevin, for your help.

I truly appreciate your dedication and highly recommend your team. Big thanks for helping me with…read moreSAT prep. Great results !!!

Hamilton Education has a great team of educators that were instrumental in my journey as a high…read moreschool student going to college. They not only helped me increase my SAT score by hundreds of points, but also helped me succeed on many AP exams (which paid off in college when I had less GE requirements to compete). We're so lucky to have them in our community!