Sylvia is my go to for questions on financial aid planning and applications. During all the changes…read morethis year, Sylvia was reliable and knowledgeable. Thank you so much!

Sylvia worked directly with me as a entering college freshman to appeal my financial aid and helped…read morefacilitate conversations with the financial aid office. I decided to use her resources after not being able to communicate with the financial aid office in a way that would help me appeal my EFC. However, I was able to get substantially more financial aid than before, and I am very glad I was able to use Sylvia's services. Would highly recommend!

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.

Michelle and her team are AWESOME! 2 of my children worked…read morewith Michelle with fantastic results. Because of the program, my kids were far ahead of their peers in app submissions, much less stressed overall and they felt very confident. Michelle is exceptional at communicating w the parents and really is personable with the kids. I HIGHLY recommend Michelle and her services!

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.

After floundering on my job search (2 phone & 1 in-person interview out of 20+ applications is a…read morebad average even in baseball), I reached out to Compass Career Counseling for a quote through Yelp and the connection to Marcia was immediate. Her response clearly showed she had read my request. Another respondent addressed me by the wrong name. Marcia's method was logical yet warm and down-to-earth. She listened to my needs and laid out a plan. The skills assessment and personality tests alone were worth the fee. We then updated my resume and LinkedIn profile. She also reached out to recruiters. I have an appointment scheduled with one and another in process. Marcia was the much needed boost and I highly recommend her. Quoting a favorite 80s song, "The future's so bright, I gotta wear shades".

Ali was very helpful and the services are a great value for the price! I learned a lot of tricks…read moreand tips for job hunting and how to navigate the changes to the hiring process. I am much better prepared with understanding the skills and experience I have and how to job hunt.

This review is long overdue. Jennifer helped our son and was incredibly helpful and had tremendous…read morepatience, knowledge and offered great calming advice and insight. As a professional that works with young people and their parents, she managed to be able to relate to all of us and in every interaction she was smart, kind and resourceful. Jennifer also went beyond our family and helped another young man. Both boys are starting their Senior years at college and we can't thank her enough. It is rare to meet someone like Jennifer who is so competent, calm and helps clarify the process. Highly recommend!

My Pathway to College provided excellent customer service, was very professional, and was an…read moreimmense help on managing the stressful timeline and constant deadlines involved in the application process. I highly recommend it!

I want to share the outstanding experience we have had with Advanced Admissions. Alexis…read moreSloustcher's program turns the horribly daunting college admissions process into a constructive and ultimately rewarding program. Her expertise spans the entirety of the college admissions process and we were consistently blown away by her organization, efficiency, and thoroughness. In our very first meeting together, Alexis had a full game plan and strategy for my daughter, providing a clear pathway through the entirety of this process. Alexis set realistic goals and kept us well ahead of all admissions deadlines. I so appreciated the time Alexis put into personally connecting with my daughter. Her warmth and encouragement allowed my daughter to open up and truly put her heart and soul into every essay that she and Alexis worked on. We are forever grateful for Alexis's fantastic support and endless help. She is truly an expert in college advising and my family and I highly recommend her!

Alexis was a great help to my son as he went through the college application process this past…read moresummer and fall. I am grateful for her experience, organization and persistence. 2022 was a hard year for student admissions and we are happy that my son was accepted at many excellent universities. He decided to go to Rice University in Houston TX on a full Navy ROTC scholarship. Thank you Alexis for all your help.

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.

Gina was great! She was so knowledgeable! My child began working with Gina at the end of her high…read moreschool sophomore year. When Gina helped my child prepare the college list, we found that she has been to so many colleges, big and small. And she has talked to their admission officers, and she knows how competitive it is for the school or the major. We were very amazed! Then she was able to help my child get all the essays prepared way ahead of the deadlines, and she guided us throughout the application process. My child got into U Wash, some UCs and Purdue. We are very happy! Thank you so much for your help, Gina! :)

My daughters began working with Gina their sophomore year of high school. She encouraged them early…read moreto prepare and start thinking about what colleges would be a good fit for them. Gina was always available to answer any questions and responded quickly. We were very happy with our college results. Both girls got into all the UCs and numerous other universities. I highly recommend Greenhaus College Consulting.

I am very pleased with the services at Elite Prep - San Diego - Pacific Highlands Ranch location…read more There are many sample tests my son has been able to take to prepare. Another great part of the center is the front desk workers. Zubeda has always assisted us and provide value feedback to all of our questions. She makes sure to take care of any question we have. I would definitely recommend Elite Prep Pacific Highlands Ranch location.

I found this place better than Hamilton college counseling. Anh Nguyen, who I sporkis very sincere…read moreand considerate. I have to change 4 to 5. I can tell you that any SAT tests results are depending on how much your kids put their time and effort, classes or tutors can only assist them. This place is very honest business. We took summer boot camp but needed to be off for 2 weeks. They gave us a credit for fall extension program. Initially I thought we still had to pay a couple hundred dollars but they changed me only $20 ( $700 value) Staff is very responsive and teachers are great. They had a Pizza party at the end of the summer boot camp to celebrate all hard work. I thought it was a nice gesture.

We are so grateful to have been referred to College Bound by a random mom I was having casual…read moreconversation with while waiting for kids to get out of school at Painted Rock Elementary many years ago. When it became time to submit CRF's in 8th grade (for 9th grade) I was confused and a bit overwhelmed. Debra was incredible with my son. She spoke directly to him the whole time and helped guide him to what was available and in his best interest. Fast forward to a year later it was time to submit CRF's again for 10th grade, we had another like meeting and made necessary adjustments based on things that had changed for my son. Debra was available for questions throughout the year if something came up that we needed clarity on. It will be the best money you every spend. My son just wants to keep his options open and so having this guidance early on is truly priceless. It was so affordable for these initial consults I don't know why anyone would NOT do it. To the person that reviewed this company with 1 star. I can only imagine you had been calling the wrong number. I have already referred 2 other families to CB and both families experience was similar to mine. FIVE STARS!

If there were a 'less than 0 rating', College Bound Consulting is earning it...they must be SO…read moreoverwhelmed with business they simply do not need to return phone calls or emails (we have left many voicemails in addition to several emails with NO response, to date). This review cannot attest to their college consulting abilities but if it is anything compared to their lack of a considerate response, we now have no trust in whatever services they provide - they have left an underwhelming impression at best.