My son worked with Chris Savage and he was a great guide and cheerleader through the college…read moreadmissions journey. As a parent, if you really want to get in the weeds and be in the process with your kid, this might not be the service for you. But if you want to let your child own this part of their life and let them do it themselves but have a guide, Magellan was great. My son goes to a competitive LAUSD magnet and as good as they are, the counselors can't offer the same level of attention or resources as private schools. I saved all the money on private school tuition, so spending a little money for Magellan was well worth it. My wife and I didn't have the stress of nagging our son for a year and at the end of the day, he has a level of confidence and pride for this life milestone because he did it himself. He'll be attending UC Davis in the fall.

My daughter worked with Kathy Kelleher, who guided her from junior year when she needed help…read moreplanning her curriculum through the admission process of 2024 (widely recognized as the most difficult year to apply in the history of college admissions). From making college lists to making sure our daughter's essays were the best the could be, Kathy guided her, challenged her, and supported her throughout this journey. . and ultimately celebrated with her when she got into many great colleges and universities, many with substantial merit scholarships. I also appreciated Evelyn providing resources to parents, including live presentations and helpful articles and links. I highly recommend Kathy Kelleher at Magellan College Counseling!

My son went to Gina when he was a junior and my only regret was not going to her sooner. She…read morehelped my son pick out classes that met his interests and would be helpful on college applications. She also helped him pick out summer school classes that helped boost his g.p.a.. When it comes to application and essay time Gina and her team are a well-oiled machine. I received regular calls and emails to make sure we were on track and it was a huge relief to have someone else looking out for the deadlines and due dates. One of the most important things about Gina is she really cares about the kids. She listened to him and what he wanted then worked to make our goals mesh. Even though college applications are over, Gina still reaches out to see how my son is doing and what he's decided to do about college. She is the best!!

I was recommended to to have a consultation with Growing Minds when my son was in the 11th grade…read more We were starting to apply to colleges and I felt helpless and my anxiety was growing with the counselor he had. I felt we needed to see someone who really understood my son and would give us the best direction, advice and guidance while beginning this stressful college application journey. After my consultation with Milly Roseman, my family felt motivated and optimistic for the first time. Milly was able to understand my son in one session and gave him the confidence he desperately needed. During his junior and senior years, we were exposed to the amazing resources at Growing Minds. Milly paired my son with a tutor to help prep him for AP's and his SAT. Emily would reach out regularly to ensure we met deadlines and Betsey would call me when we needed to see Milly or just to see how we were doing. Growing Minds was there in every aspect of this crazy college journey and there is no way my family could have survived it with out them. My son was accepted to over 11 schools, including his dream school and I have no doubt in the role Milly and Growing Minds had in this HUGE accomplishment. I have already hired them for my incoming 9th grader to ensure she has the best support, is one step ahead of her peers, and she has the best guidance moving through high school. Thank you to the amazing team at Growing Minds. We are forever thankful.

As a parent of a first-generation college-bound daughter, I cannot recommend Premier College…read moreGuidance highly enough! Navigating the college application process felt overwhelming at first, especially with all the deadlines and paperwork. The team at Premier College Guidance made everything manageable and stress-free. From the start, they provided personalized support, helping my daughter identify colleges that matched her interests and goals. They kept us on track with every deadline, sending reminders and offering expert advice on essays and applications. Trevors knowledge of the FAFSA process was extremely helpful! They ensured we submitted everything correctly and on time. Most importantly Trevor and Lindsey understood our unique challenges and offered encouragement and resources tailored to our situation. Thanks to their guidance, my daughter felt confident throughout the process and received several acceptance letters! She now attends her first choice dream school! They turned a stressful journey into an exciting and successful experience. I am very grateful for Trevor and Lindsey at Premier College Guidance.

We chose PCG based on a strong initial presentation, but unfortunately, the overall experience did…read morenot meet our expectations for the full-service (most expensive) package we paid for. The process felt largely self-directed, with limited one-on-one guidance, little sense of investment in our daughter's individual journey, and no meaningful follow-up. Sessions were group-based, emails were bcc: ed amongst a large group of students, and when she needed personalized support, it often took several days to schedule meetings, with some emails going unanswered. All they did was glance at her PIQs and applications once. Given our level of investment, we expected much more personalized attention, involvement, and genuine interest in her success. What a major disappointment and waste of thousands of dollars!

I couldn't be happier with the survice I received! David is very knowledgeable and honest,…read moreunderstanding of unique circumstances, and experienced enough to advise even on highly specific situations. David gave me a much needed honest evaluation and I feel a lot more confident after speaking to a professional i can trust, and beyond that, he's just a genuinely nice person to work with. I've had one meeting so far and will definitely be booking more. Highly recommend!!

I couldn't be happier with our experience with David and College Zoom. Their program is like NO…read moreOTHER. They have created a system that truly helps the student organize his/her/their thoughts and ideas in order to put their best foot forward and create a college application that represents who the student is and what their achievements are. Both my children worked with College Zoom. My son is a very typical young man who had a hard time getting started with his applications, and College Zoom did an excellent job supporting him every step of the way. My daughter, on the other hand, was very motivated and College Zoom worked well with her enthusiasm and organization. I am happy to report that both kids got into their DREAM schools (USC and UC Berkeley) with College Zoom's help. David and College Zoom really understood each student's unique needs, and also helped this mom feel less worried!!

Our son (6yo) and daughter (3yo) participate in the leap dragon after-school program every weekday…read morefrom 3PM-6PM. They have had such a wonderful experience here and it is their favorite part of each and every day. Veronica and the rest of the staff do an incredible job of tailoring an academically oriented yet fun & creative curriculum for each individual child. They do a wonderful job of challenging the kid,s yet also helping to build their confidence. I love that they not only work to improve their mandarin language skills, but also writing and math. Each week there are special activities like cotton candy making / boba making days or other fun activities like play doh day or lego day that our kids look forward to all week long. They are also very flexible with our needs and schedule changes and have a wonderful space that is clean, safe, and beautiful. We cannot recommend Leap Dragon highly enough and would encourage anyone interested to at least give their program a trial. We did a trial last year and are so happy we did. We visited 2 other chinese immersion programs and while they were also good, we feel that Leap Dragon had the best balance of caring teachers, a nurturing learning environment, and an affordable price.

Update 12/27 - my daughter signed up for their winter camp. Can I say this is the best camp she's…read moreever been? They have such a great combo of learning and cool activities. She gets so excited to go there every morning.

Shannon is top notch. Her understand of the human body and the human mind is absolutely amazing…read more She is a highly educated woman who provides a very professional, safe and comfortable environment. Just a gem! Highly recommend! For the record- we drive 3 hours just to see her. There is nobody better out there.

My whole life I struggled just to write a single paragraph, let alone a paper required for school…read more After I barely graduated high school I attempted a couple college classes but failed miserably. It only added to my stress and anxiety that revolved around school and writing. We all knew something was very wrong but I never fit into any of the more commonly known learning disabilities. I started seeing a new therapist and psychiatrist who worked closely together. They suggested that perhaps I may have something called Written Expressive Disorder. This happened to be the break through that was needed. My grandmother delved into research about the disorder and came across something called an Educational Therapist. From there we discovered the amazing Dr. Shannon Kroner. I met with Dr. Kroner and immediately started working with her. We worked together for a year. By the end of that year I went from barely being able to write a single paragraph to writing a college level three page paper with confidence! I signed up for a religious studies class at Pasadena City College and finally experienced educational success on my own. Without the help of Dr. Kroner I never would have gained the confidence in my ability to write anything longer than three sentences or reach academic achievement independently.

I really recommend this school to everyone the stuff are…read moreamazing helpful Sam is the best he helped me upload my documents to get my license . Dr Jai is very calm and helpful I can't say enough about NIU college I had a beautiful experience with the stuff and the instructor I recomande this professional school to everybody :)

Very disappointing experience with NIU College in Woodland Hills…read more My daughter spent approximately $2,000 to take the phlebotomy class at NIU College, and we were told that employment assistance/placement would be provided after completing the program. Unfortunately, our experience has been extremely disappointing. The biggest issue has been the lack of communication. Calls and voicemails to the counselors often go unanswered or are not returned, making it very difficult to get basic questions answered or understand what is happening with employment placement. It also seems like there is very little communication between the staff, because different people don't always appear to know what is going on. For a school that is charging students thousands of dollars, I expected much better professionalism, communication, and follow-through. It feels like they are very quick to take your money, but once you've paid, getting a response or meaningful assistance becomes extremely difficult. NIU College needs to seriously improve its communication with students, hire counselors who are responsive and accountable, and have stronger leadership and oversight from its director. I would strongly encourage anyone considering enrolling to ask very specific questions about employment placement and, most importantly, how the school will actually follow through on those promises after you have paid your tuition.

Steve was an incredible college transfer counselor. I began the transfer process with little to no…read moreunderstanding of what was required. He walked me through the entire process from beginning to end, following up in between to ensure that I was staying on track and making progress. He offered clarity, assurance, and answers to questions that transfer counselors at my university could not provide. Transferring is an incredibly difficult process and I would not have been admitted to my dream school without his guidance and support. I highly recommend his services for all transferring students.

I was getting frustrated trying to determine all of the various requirements involved in my sons…read moreeffort to transfer from community college to a 4 year school. I wanted to give my son the very best chance to get a college education. I just wish I had engaged Steve earlier. He is so very knowledgeable and helpful, from helping my son select the correct classes and providing great direction during the application process. My son will be attending Chico State this fall - unfortunately online due to the quarantine - but I'm thrilled he's taking this next step. Thanks Steve!

Our family was at a crossroads regarding next steps for my daughters college education…read more Joanne has been wonderful to work with. More importantly, my daughter is very comfortable with her. She is very knowledgeable, professional and has a very calming influence when you are feeling lost. She is the right advisor for your college needs. I am happy & grateful.

Joanne is the most amazing Career Counselor ever. She really helped me develop my skills and my…read moreresume to allow me to obtain my dream career. I researched so many other career counselors and I found her on Yelp. I even referred her to many different family and friends and she went above and beyond to help them as well. She was such a pleasure to work with. Her customer service, attention to detail, and professionalism were outstanding. 10/10 stars would recommend!!