Liz is amazing! I am…read moreworking with Liz Pack and it has been such an amazing experience. Even though I haven't started the college application process quite yet, Liz has helped me feel prepared and grow as a student. She always has the best advice and I can't wait to work with her through my junior and senior year!

Our son Lucas is a senior at LASA and just accepted one of several admission offers he received…read more Liz Pack supported us during the last 18 months or so. From test prep to college selection to the application process, it was soup to nuts. It really helped us because Lucas was our first child to hit college-age and everything is so different these days. A service like that can feel like a luxury right now. Things will pass and hiring a counselor really helped us (and Lucas!) a ton. Liz has been an all-around awesome person and resource for our family. Thanks for reading this review. Gunnar

Vicki coached two of our children for college prep. Her history of knowledge and experience in this…read morearea were immeasurable when it came to tackling all the forms, essays and deadlines. Per our youngest daughter, "Mrs Ross is accessible and easy to contact when I needed her." Using Vicki also removes stress between you and your senior. You will not go wrong using College Strategy.

I can't recommend Vicki and College Strategy enough. She gave terrific advice to my Junior, and…read morereally pushed her when working with her on her essays to rework and rewrite them, so she could represent herself in the best light possible. She recommended schools we hadn't thought of - one of which my daughter will attend, participating in their honors program. And she received such a big scholarship that it was more cost-effective for her to attend that particular school than having her stay in-state! She allowed us parents to step back from the process, and worked directly with our student without us, which was a relief to us all, quite frankly! Vicki was encouraging, but quite focused, and she kept us all from being completely overwhelmed by the process of applying to schools. She is an investment worth making.

Went here for SAT prep for two months last year and got the score I wanted. I recommend!read more

After estimated and interviewed with a few pretty expensive high-profile college admission…read moreconsultation companies on both west and east coasts, we decided to go with the B2A in Austin, hoping that face-to-face in-person touch could help my younger son, P, go through the strenuous process of applying for colleges. There were hiccups on the road but the result turns out terrific. P has been early admitted by his dreamed school. We started to work with B2A in late June due to P's summer camp schedule, and the counselor initially working with us found another opportunity and would leave B2A in 3 weeks. Thankfully, after we informed Emily of the situation, she quickly assigned André to work with P. We couldn't be more grateful for this transition. André has helped P develop essay topics most relevant and resonant to his personal experience and kept encouraging him to be himself. P is strong academically but not much a leader type kid. His essay is touching but by far inspirational. P had disagreement with the head counselor after final-review, and after some back and forth email exchange and amendment, decided to submit without the head counselor's final endorsement by the end of October. Now we look back, it would be helpful if we had started to work with B2A weeks earlier in June. Hope our experience with B2A could benefit other incoming seniors.

When I first heard about college counseling services I didn't fully understand it... when I applied…read moreto college 20 years ago it wasn't that hard! I couldn't have been more wrong, the High School landscape, class options, and college application process is way more diverse and complex today. Niesha helped with class strategy, ideas to skip levels, internship and camp ideas.... And of course resumes, essays, applications and more! Niesha's services were the best money I ever spent after wedding planning! Thank you for all your hard work helping my son get into a top college!

We are extremely happy that we chose to work with Neisha to help two of our triplets with their…read morecollege application process. Having triplets going through the process at the same time was overwhelming to us and we're so grateful we found Neisha! She was calming and reassuring and was able to guide us and keep the kids organized/on track through every step of the process! From assessing the best fit in terms of colleges and majors, to guiding and proofing their essays and holding them accountable on all tasks and deadlines, she took the weight off of us. Neisha also share various scholarship opportunities and websites and coached the kids through the application steps. Additionally, she spent time with us discussing what to expect in terms of attendance costs and financial aid options. Neisha was a pleasure to work with, was always available for questions from either us or the kids and she's very supportive and encouraging. Thankfully, our kids were accepted into the colleges of their choice and we owe a big thank you to Neisha!

My daughter Kloee is a junior, and like many parents, I was feeling the pressure of SAT prep. I did…read morea quick Google search for tutors in Austin, and a few names popped up. I reached out, and Andre got back to me the very next day with a professional and detailed email explaining his process and how he works with students. What really stood out to me was that he doesn't just jump into tutoring--he starts with an initial assessment to understand where the student is, then builds a plan from there. I'll be honest--at first we were a little unsure because we hadn't realized he had moved during the pandemic and now does sessions online. But I'm so glad I went with my gut. From the very first session, it was clear that Andre truly cares about his students. He was patient, encouraging, and explained things in a way that made sense to Kloee. She even told me she liked how he used real-life examples to help her connect the dots. After just about two months of working with him, Kloee's score went up by 220 points -- especially in math, where she saw the biggest improvement. We were beyond proud of her, and I know Andre played a huge role in that. We're planning to continue with him this summer to focus more on reading and writing so she can boost her score even more for the August SAT. If you're looking for a tutor who is responsive, thoughtful, and really knows how to connect with students, I can't recommend Andre enough. He was the perfect fit for us!

From the owner: Hampshire Academia is dedicated to the intellectual development of each and every one of our…read morestudents. To this end, our attention and care to the academic growth of our students extends beyond our individual lessons. To ensure that the quality of our instruction continues to serve as a model of excellence to Austin and surrounding areas, we prioritize value over profit, accepting a limited number of students and remaining accessible to our students outside of class hours. We have an established history of academic success and a profound commitment to academic excellence.

When applying to undergraduate programs, I worked with numerous college admissions counselors that…read moretended to induce, rather than alleviate, the stress associated with the application process. They would place me on a strict schedule based on the number of sessions I purchased and were so caught up in writing what they thought college admissions boards would want to read that I ended up submitting personal statements that were not so personal. With that said, Sean is not your typical college admissions counselor. He treated me like an actual person, not just a paycheck. At our first session, Sean took the time to simply talk to me and figure out what drove me to this particular career path. He then helped me channel my passion into an eloquent, interesting general personal statement that was later tailored to four different graduate programs. In working with Sean, I did not get just a personal statement, I got complete application support. He gave me his cellphone number and encouraged me to text him with any questions between sessions. He was always quick to respond and would also text me to check-in on my progress. This type of regular communication allowed us to get the small details out of the way and focus on the more important aspects of each application during our face-to-face meetings. Applying to graduate school is overwhelming, but Sean made the process nearly stress-free. I believe his genuine interest in my success was key to writing a personal statement that stood out in a pile of cookie cutter essays. It feels so good to say that I was ACCEPTED TO ALL four graduate programs I applied to and will be attending my dream school starting this fall. Next time I need support on any type of professional application, I will not hesitate to contact Sean and you should too!

I used AAC to help me get into the extremely competitive MBA program at SMU. After being out of…read moreschool for a few years, I was really overwhelmed, but Devan helped me evaluate my strengths and weaknesses and was able to make sure I understood the admissions process. He helped me with my professional resume and essay, as well as with GRE prep. He is not only very intelligent but is great at very quickly understanding what areas someone needs help in. I only applied to one school and Devan made sure that was the school I got into. He was motivational and logical throughout the entire process. I am extremely glad that I chose to work with this company rather than any others. I would definitely recommend them to others!

Yvonne is an exceptional college admissions consultant! She has guided my niece through her college…read moreapplication journey with both expertise and genuine care for her as an individual. What truly sets Yvonne apart is her ability to empower students and encourage them to take ownership of the college application process. She helped my niece thoughtfully plan each step, encouraged her to find her authentic voice, and built her confidence throughout what can often feel like an overwhelming journey. It has been amazing to watch my niece's confidence grow throughout this process. Yvonne truly makes time for her students and their families as well. She is always available to answer our questions and is an excellent communicator. Working with her has greatly alleviated the stress that normally surrounds the application process; we are so grateful to have found her. Thank you, Yvonne!

Yvonne has been such a strong support in my college application process! I never felt overwhelmed…read moreor scared during my entire process because of her guidance, and my application process was extremely successful! Not only did I find a school that was fit to my needs, I was able to apply without being under a lot of pressure or feeling like I was alone. Before I knew it, I had turned in all my applications and was hearing back from schools. Yvonne is also one of the kindest people I know and she even took the time to show up to my theatre performances. She is extremely good at her work and I would highly recommend her to anyone that is applying for colleges and has access to her services.

Ann Marie and crew have helped my two boys get organized and help with career advise for college…read moremajors. As juniors in high school. They have gotten thousands of dollars in scholarships and many offers of acceptance with their help. Now I have a texas grad and a texas A&M engineering student. Your kids will listen to them. Maybe not you.

We attended one of the free college planning presentations at our son's high school that College…read moreInroads hosted. The information they provided was excellent. We decided to meet with Annmarie to see how College Inroads could help us, as we were completely overwhelmed by the college application process. Annmarie and Dee are so knowledgeable about deadlines, application requirements, etc. Mike was wonderful in guiding my son with the essay requirements. The entire team was excellent at holding my son accountable for the work that needs to be done. If you want to relieve some of the stress and conflict that you will surely encounter with your teenager during the college application process, I highly recommend seeking the services that College Inroads can provide! P.S. My son got accepted at each college he applied to!

Great experience. I hired Dana to help my daughter who will be going off to college. We were able…read moreto uncover potential career paths that we had not thought about yet.

Worth every penny. This was an excellent investment in my daughter's future. Dana was thorough in…read morethe tests she administered. She listened to my daughter and incorporated her interests, strengths and desires into her suggestions. She did not rush the meeting. She explained everything in a way that was easy to understand and follow, even though it was a lot of information.

We were looking for an admissions counselor who thoroughly understood the process and could inspire…read moreour daughter to get excited about college applications. Debbie Schatzman was all of that and more. She instantly helped us relax, took charge, and most importantly connected with our daughter right away and really inspired her. Our daughter came away from each (virtual) meeting feeling positive and excited. I've rarely seen her so self-confident. We were able to completely relax, knowing everything was in good hands. Debbie is efficient and ethical, offering custom plans and charging only for the time needed. She is supportive at every stage and truly wants the best for each student and family. So grateful both to Debbie and to Yelp for helping us find her!

Debbie Schatzman was awesome! She started working with my daughter in the summer before her senior…read moreyear. She spent quality time with her asking questions and making suggestions for her to consider to narrow down her college choices. The two of them devised a plan for the summer and fall to get her where she needed to be to make a final decision. Debbie provided my daughter with a plan that was not overwhelming and checked in frequently to help keep her on track. I would recommend Debbie because she values the relationship with the student and wants them to be successful at getting into the college of their choice. As a parent, she took the argument out of the process between parent and student. Thank you Debbie!