Debbie is fantastic!…read more I will gladly recommend her to others. She helped to edit my daughters' essays, and her feedback was right on target. She corrected grammatical errors that only experts like her could catch, and everything that she recommended made perfect sense.

I was very impressed, although on ramp was not a perfect fit for our situation, they gave me a…read morereferral to some one who could help.

Many high school students struggle to find colleges that are the right fit for them. With hundreds…read moreof difference colleges and universities around the country, Mary Pat helped me narrow down my college choices. Starting in my junior year she sat down and really got to know the real me, beyond the resume and beyond the GPA. We worked together to figure out what I wanted to study and where I could best achieve that. We narrowed my list down to 7 different school around the country. We worked together to cultivate my story and really make it stand out. She took the time to go beyond just correcting grammar, she knew where to dig deeper and how to highlight my best parts. Not to mention she's fantastic at getting essays down to the word limit. In the end, I was accepted to 6 out of the 7 schools. One of my teachers even congratulated me and said "Out of all of the seniors college lists you, by far, have one of the best lists in terms of good fit schools!". I learned so much from Mary Pat, and to this day remember the lessons she taught me as she helped me during my college selection process.

Mary Pat is amazing! She was such a big help when trying to tackle the daunting process of putting…read moretogether a medical school personal statement. Mary Pat was able to take the overwhelming task of packing your entire life into a personal statement and make it simple and manageable. Further, working with her was an absolute pleasure. She was kind, friendly, and extremely skilled at breaking down the task into smaller parts and then helping me tackle them one at a time. In the end with her help, I was excepted into one of my top medical schools and for that I am so thankful. I would recommend her services for any applicant. Whether you are just starting out on the personal statement process or looking to add a few finishing touches, Mary Pat can help you get it done.

This review is based on an initial consultation only, so take it with a grain of salt…read more If your main consideration is getting into an Ivy+ school, my sense is that David will work hard to help find you an "edge" to get in. Any loophole, category, segmentation, activity that can make you more attractive to the Ivy+ admissions folks, he will find. And if that's what you're looking for, someone with a serious lawyer/accountant sensibility, I'd recommend talking with him. However if you are not Ivy+ bound, and/or have a student who is looking for well-rounded help in the overall college selection/admissions/financial aid process, I doubt this is where you should be looking. There are others who have broader skill sets and a more nurturing outlook.

My experience (as a student) with College Match has been phenomenal. I've worked with David and his…read moreteam for the past year now on my college journey, and just committed to my dream school. When I began the college process in my junior year, it was extremely daunting and stressful for my parents and I. Hundreds of schools to choose from, many essays to write and so many moving parts to figure out. When I started to work with David and his team, they helped me navigate this convoluted process, helping me build my college list, providing feedback on my essays, answering many questions about applications and so on. What really made my experience with College Match so successful was the dedicated individual attention from David and his team. They were always available to answer last minute questions, call to discuss feedback on an essay or anything else I needed during my college process. It feels so relieving to finally be done with the college process and be going to my top school in the fall. While applying to college is very stressful, having a knowledgeable advisor to guide you through the process helps more than you know. College is one of the most important decisions you'll make in the next few years and making the right decision will pay off in the long run. Thank you David for everything!

Over a year ago I was not doing well at work. I was recommended to seek out a Career Coach. Little…read moredid I know how helpful Shawn was. Shawn was beyond helpful! He helped me from struggling to getting a promotion! In one year! He is always prepared for every meeting and remembers everything we talk about. It didn't feel like a meeting with a coach/therapist. It felt like I was catching up with an old friend. I will more than likely continue my work with Shawn, not because I have to, but because I want to. Thank you so much for your help and support Shawn!

About a year or so ago I was searching for a career coach to help me find "the work I was meant to…read moredo". Prior to working with Shawn, I thought that a career coach would assess my skills and then tell me what role/job I should do. Very quickly, I learned that that was not how the process worked and I couldn't be happier to have been wrong. Shawns' process helped me uncover what truly makes me happy, what kind of team I want to be a part of, what kind of organization I want to be a part of, and most importantly what job responsibilities would make me happy on a daily basis. For anyone looking to get a better understanding of their skills and job desires and use that knowledge to find a role that fits what you're looking for, then I'd recommend working with Shawn. While I found Shawn via Yelp, I also found a handful of other career coaches on the platform. I chose Shawn due to his business background and the fact that he was a true "Career Coach". I had a business background so it felt like a good fit and I was looking for a "career" specific coach versus a "Life/Career" coach. I worked with Shawn (In-person - I used to live in Seattle) for ~6 sessions. He broke down each session ahead of time so I knew what work I had to accomplish before our meetings and what to expect to talk about in our meetings. The work was challenging and thought provoking, but it really helped me discover my skills, shortcomings, non-negotiable and ultimately led me to the work that I wanted to do. He helped me define what I was looking for in a role, including: team structure, day-to-day responsibilities, environment, reporting structure, and more. He helped me gain confidence that even though I didn't have a background in design, I had inherent skills and aptitudes for the field. One year removed for working with Shawn, I landed a new role in a new career. Shawn helped me find a career path and happiness in my work. Working with Shawn really helped me understand my abilities and clearly define what I was looking for. Once I was able to define my ideal role, I was able to go out and get it. All in all Shawn was a major asset to helping me find the role I'm currently in. I would recommend him to anyone searching for a career coach. Just know, the work is hard but very rewarding!!!!

Brynnen was very supportive and knowledgeable. She went above and beyond our expectations!!!read more

Our family has worked with NWES for the last 4+ years. We started when our son needed a proctored…read moreexam for the online ed advanced Algebra class he took over the summer before starting high school and he continued to work regularly/weekly with NWES tutor Jason on various things for which he needed guidance over the 4 years in high school. Their sessions were centered on strategy and learning how to organize and develop good study habits and while content teaching was a part of it, our son's growth into a confident student was the most important benefit. The last session with Jason is next week. Our son will be graduating from Ballard High School next Wednesday (with straight As) and in fall he is starting at UW Engineering - majoring in MechEng and Industrial Design. My husband and I are very grateful to Greg and Jason for all the support in last 4+ years. It was really great to know that even though our sone would not really listen to us, Jason will likely get through him and point him in the right direction. It was wonderful to work with NWES. finding them was one of the luckiest accidents!

We worked with NWES from our son's middle school years through high school. He received support for…read morehis math courses. The coaches that our son worked with were consistently excellent. He developed strong relationships with all of them. The rest of the team is excellent too. Everything about the place makes getting help easy. Can't recommend strongly enough!

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From the owner: Guiding You on the Road to College…read more Whether you are a budding engineer, artist, scientist, philosopher or business guru, finding and getting into the right college is the single most important endeavor of your teenage years. From planning and preparation through the application process, a student gets only ONE shot at presenting themselves to colleges in the best possible way. ACS College Counselors work with students one-on-one to create a unique and powerful admissions plan. Individual preparation and research ensures the best chance of success in finding a range of colleges that challenges the student intellectually, is suited to their personality, and is financially achieveable. The ACS Credo: From Application to Acceptance We take the stress out of the Search.

My senior needed assistance with college essays and applications. We were able to tailor the…read moreservices to our needs and adjust accordingly. We had an excellent experience working with Christina. She was able to pull together a lot of thoughts together to direct my daughter in expressing herself through her essays. Would highly recommend.

We had my daughter do the one on one SAT test prep with Seven Points Prep and we were happy with…read morethe result. Scheduling was easy as well. We really liked that they give in person mock tests every weekend. It really helped with managing her time when taking the real test.

Laila really knows High Schools and their requirements as well as all about the colleges and what…read morethey want in an applicant! I was amazed that she knows so much about each college and their specific personality and how it would be a fit (or not) for my son! She has been a teacher for years, raised 2 boys of her own who went to highly selective colleges, and has helped many high school students get into the college of their choice! My son would not have been accepted to Vanderbilt without Laila's savvy, keen awareness for what is needed all through HS, and specific help with test taking and essay writing! We owe his happiness in college to Laila's counseling expertise. Call her now! Even if your student is a Freshman--she can help pave the way to success!

From the owner: Whether you're just starting to think about college of if you need that last push to finish…read moreapplications, Laila's services will help you reach your goals. I work with students in Bellevue, Kirkland, Mercer Island, Redmond, Sammamish and Seattle. I help with all aspects of the college search and selection process: choosing classes and extracurricular activities, recommending test prep, identifying internship and volunteer opportunities, helping brainstorm, write, edit and revise essays, choosing a balanced list of schools to apply to.