I am thrilled to write a review to address and counter two negative reviews I just found while…read morerecommending Academic Access's services to yet more friends - after 100% of those that worked with Joan were as THRILLED as our family with their experience. Joan has a unique ability to develop separate authentic relationships with students and parents through her very genuine approach, straight-forward communication with a principled and effective approach honed by decades of experience. This also includes not shying away from having the difficult conversations not always easily received by children nor parents based on a wealth of experience and conducted with grace. The value of this unique skill can not be overstated and helps pave the way to a sometimes new and very necessary communication cadence within families as our children begin their journey to becoming truly independent adults. Academic Accesses approach is thoughtfully constructed with purposeful nuance in every facet of the work. I particularly love the essay writing team/writing muse/editorial process. It gave me the confidence to not dig into my children's essays which would have resulted in them being MY essays - a situation admissions departments see straight through. With two very different children their final products were radically different and both made me weep providing a different type of opportunity to truly "see" my children in all their glorious blossoming independent ways. Our entire experience was a gratefully received gift that not only resulted in both of our children being admitted ED to their first choice schools (both schools that we as parents recommended, but our kids wanted nothing to do with until they heard that Joan also enthusiastically recommended these schools from her own purview) but quite literally saved our sanity during a process that due to very normally teenage growth cadence is naturally a combative time between parents and children. I will forever be grateful to Joan and her team. I 100% recommend without reservation and would happily talk to anyone at anytime.

Filling out college applications and writing essays is like a deep dive into something you've never…read moreexperienced before. Academic Access was the perfect choice to help our daughter successfully chart a course and navigate these deep waters. From the beginning - Joan's familiarity with an enormous range of different schools helped our daughter to discover schools that checked all the boxes of things she wanted in a school, providing her with schools she'd not even considered. Throughout the process, Joan and her team were there every step of the way - providing guidance, instilling confidence, and helping our daughter find just the right unique and interesting essay information to share for a strong application and a positive outcome. The stress that comes with applications was minimized by having experts available whenever she had questions or needed help. The most valuable part (to me as a parent), was that the experts were also able to guide her without sounding like a "critical parent", thus keeping peace in our home throughout the process. Joan and her team kept our daughter on track with application deadlines, while keeping stress levels at a very comfortable level, and our daughter was accepted and now attends one of her top two choices. Since our experience with Academic Access, I have recommended Joan to at least 7 or 8 friends (I've lost count!) whose students have all had similar experiences with great outcomes! Thanks Joan! Working with you was one of the best decisions we've ever made.

I didn't know the extent of a college selection and application process until doing some work for…read moreKeith Wilkerson at CollegeThoughts, despite fumbling through it with two daughters, who are now in their late twenties. I am embarrassed to say that I genuinely had no idea. For us, the college process was confusing, disappointing, and frustrating. One four-year college experience was very successful - the one my daughter least anticipated it to be. The other was a massive disappointment for me as a parent, although my daughter doesn't express the same sentiment. She doesn't say anything, pro or con. If only I knew then what I know today! CollegeThoughts would have been an enormous help to us, providing structure, goal identification, and the process to attain these goals, including essential study skills. There is nothing CollegeThoughts has not addressed in their various programs, from help with the applications, interviews, and college essays to diving deep into helping your child frame a perfect future and guiding them to get there. Their programs are tailored to each student, and pricing is affordable and a la carte. If you are wondering, start the discussion early, pick up the phone and call them, check the student testimonials on their website, or take the College Success Quiz on their homepage. That way, you will understand what I mean and help your child with success for a lifetime. Good luck.

From the owner: CollegeThoughts provides college admissions guidance, personalized test preparation, and career…read moreservices to the King of Prussia, PA area.

I cannot say enough good things about this company. From our first phone call with Eric after…read morediagnostic testing, we knew right away this was a company we could trust and felt confident they could help our son get his scores up. Eric was honest and knowledgeable. He wasn't pushy or arrogant which many in this field can be. He made us feel comfortable right away. Colin was our son's ACT tutor, and he was FABULOUS!! He got our sons ACT score up 9 points from his Pre-ACT!! He overdelivered on the goals they established at our initial call. Colin was a calming influence on our son. He was patient and took the time to get to know him to help our son feel at ease and comfortable. He was always available for a phone call to discuss progress and concerns with us too. He never wasted our time. He never tried to sell us more sessions that our son needed. He was always honest and respectful of time and cost. He was just as excited as we were with our son's final score. You can tell he really cares. We HIGHLY recommend Colin and this company overall!

So happy with premier edge prep. Both of my sons went through the sat/act prep. They were…read morecourteous and professional and really helped. We also opted for the college consulting services for one of my boys- Eric helped my son Brett with his essay and kept him motivated and on track for all college applications. Super helpful!!

I can't recommend this school enough. My daughter was unable to function in a mainstream school and…read morethe staff and teachers at CP worked with her strengths and understood her weaknesses to help her graduate high school with honors. Their commitment to her success can't be underestimated because if you have a child who doesn't like school and has a mood disorder you know how difficult it can be to get them to school on a daily basis. They were able to tailor a program that worked with our needs and her capabilities and I will be forever grateful for what they have done for her. We tried a variety of schools for challenged students and in the end this was the best fit we could have asked for. Definitely worth a look if your student is struggling.

From the owner: New Program! Cyber Assist Tutoring…read morewww.cyberassisttutoring.com BEGIN SAT/ACT PREP NOW for late Spring and Summer Tests. Next SAT test date June 19, 2019 Next ACT test date June 8, 2019 Our Philosophy The College Process is different. It is our intention to guide students down their individual paths in an effort to find the absolute best-fit future for them whether that be attending college of your choice or deciding on a technical school. With an emphasis on the "big picture" we help students develop a more holistic view of what lies ahead. We pride ourselves on getting to know our students throughout their journey, from their educational process and life skills, to test prep and college admission. We provide thoughtful guidance to help our students become both successful and happy. Middle school and high school can be an exciting, yet often overwhelming time, and we are here to help.

My child began working with Oriel Admissions in the second half of her freshman year of high…read moreschool. While the most intense part of the counseling happened during the later part of her junior year and into the beginning of her senior year, Rona and her team provided thoughtful, structured guidance throughout the entire process. They advised my child on how to best use her time for each of her summer breaks for different purposes, from exploring what interested her during freshman summer to participating in research program following her junior year which greatly strengthened her application. My child worked with a career counselor of the team to explore career interests. Rona and other members of her team advised my child on course selections for each academic year, formulation of different essay topics, and later the intense process of essay development during which Rona and a writing coach provided multiple rounds of edits for my child. The team was knowledgeable about the college admissions landscape. They helped our child stay on track and build her confidence and independence during what could have been a stressful process. What stood out most was how they focused on my child as a unique individual and guided her accordingly. Oriel Admissions helped my child present her authentic self in the strongest possible way and we believe their guidance played a pivotal role in my child's successful early decision admission into Smith College. We are grateful for their guidance and would highly recommend them to any family navigating the college admissions journey.

Working with Rona and Katie at Oriel Admissions was a genuinely positive experience for our family…read more From the earliest conversations, they took the time to understand our son as a student and as a person, which shaped every piece of guidance that followed. One of the things we valued most was the hands-on support with his writing. Rona and Katie worked with him in live sessions on his essays, helping him find his voice and shape his ideas into something authentic and compelling. That kind of in-the-moment coaching as well as the written feedback that he received was extremely meaningful and it pushed him to produce his strongest work. Beyond the writing, Rona and Katie suggested colleges that aligned with his interests and goals, helped him tell a clear story through his activities, and brought out his strengths and unique qualities in his writing. Their guidance was always rooted in what was right for him specifically, and that made all the difference in how his applications came together. In the end, he was accepted to the University of Miami, his top choice college, and we couldn't be happier.

I met the owner and his wife at a free seminar at the Pinelands Library that I attended with my…read moresenior heading to college. I ended up scheduling some sessions for counseling for my senior. They were both extremely helpful and informative in choosing a major, classes and navigating all aspects of college that can be overwhelming. They also discussed transitioning into college and offered my senior a lot of guidance. Together they both had a lot of knowledge and experience to offer to help my senior make decisions and prepare him for freshman year.

From the owner: We provide college planning and academic advising for high school and college students. We…read morespecialize in transitioning students to college.

I would like to take this opportunity to say "Thank You" to Dr. Lynn Levine for her expertise as a…read moreCareer Counselor. I wanted to take a moment to let her know how much I appreciate her guidance and support. Her counseling was a wonderful experience in helping me discover my unique skills, abilities, interests and passions. Her advice was valuable and has given me a new outlook. Therefore, her coaching was phenomenal and she gave me the tools I need to face my future. Now, I know that I can truly be a successful entrepreneur and advance my career. I will always be thankful for having her as my mentor! She also taught me that the secret to career satisfaction; knowing yourself and doing what you enjoy most. She always said, that the right career enhances your life. It's important to feel good about what you do. I thank her for her guidance in helping me clarify and achieve my career and life goals. Again, thank you Dr. Levine for your words of wisdom and expertise. I know that I can now go forth and be confident about who I am and what I can achieve. She shaped me into the trainer I am today and for that I will always be thankful. She is an inspiration to all. I have truly been blessed to work with her and highly recommend her to all my friends!! Nina Blair

I first worked with Dr. Lynn Levine in 2007. It was immediately preceding the start of the…read morerecession and I was considering a career change that involved a huge commitment of time and money to complete additional education. I was on the fence as to whether or not the resulting opportunities would be worth my investment and thought I could use some professional assistance. Dr. Levine helped me successfully navigate this process. Through testing, interviews, and a good bit of "soul searching," she helped me make a sound decision, identify alternate career paths, and find a graduate program that could help me pursue new opportunities. Over the years since, Dr. Levine has provided me with meaningful professional and personal coaching and support, through completing a master's degree program, negotiating raises and promotions, two job changes, and significant personal traumas. I am one of her unusual clients - someone who has chosen to continue to see her over a prolonged period for various reasons - but most of her clients are short-term and limit their work to specific goals. Dr. Levine's manner is direct, honest, and supportive. She is resourceful and pragmatic. Her advice is rooted in years of experience and expertise. It takes a lot of work to make major life changes. Dr. Levine has been provided me with exceptional support, guidance, and motivation to achieve success and even deal with the occasional defeat. I recommend Dr. Levine to anyone seeking assistance in a career or educational change.