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My Collegewise counselor, Ida, was extremely helpful and accommodating to any questions or revisions I went to her for. Thanks to her constructive feedback and comments, by the time my UC application needed to be submitted I truly felt confident in my PIQ essays, activities list, and additional information section!! Thank you Ida!

Lindsey Conger was my counselor and she was the ABSOLUTE BEST OF THE BEST. She was especially helpful with the essay writing process and helping me come up with ideas, when before hand I had really no idea what I was going to write about. She was also super helpful at keeping me organized and on track, and because of that I got my applications in before my senior year even started. One other thing that I really appreciate was she went through my common app with me before I submitted, and we checked everything together to make sure there were no errors which was really reassuring for me. Because of Lindsey, I got into my #1 college that I also dreamed of getting into, and I would not have been able to do it without her. She's the best!

Collegewise, and especially our counselor Mary Finn, made the college application process so much more manageable for our family. Mary helped my son shape a powerful personal statement, refine his additional information section, and gave clear, practical pointers on how to write about his activities. Her guidance helped him present his strengths authentically and confidently, and he has already seen excellent early results from his applications, with 5 acceptances so far. We’re very grateful for Collegewise’s expertise and highly recommend speaking with someone there to see if Collegewise is a good fit for your family.

Collegewise was very helpful in providing feedback and encouragement for my UC application. There is plenty of interaction with counselors, like my counselor Ida Lonnqvist, who provide lots of meaningful comments and suggestions for the application, particularly the PIQs. Additionally, I really liked the free UC webinars I attended with Collegewise where I got to receive advice from UC admissions themselves.

From the very first interaction with the staff, it was total professionalism; they really cared about what we were trying to do and where we were heading. Our coach, Sarah and her team were absolutely the best. We came in knowing nothing about the college process, and Sarah Turner walked both my son and me through every step. My son could be a bit lazy, but he stayed on task and he was able to complete all of his assigned tasks. He was accepted to his first-choice school, and he is loving his experience there. Sarah is very knowledgeable, she is task-oriented, and will make time to answer any questions you may have. I would definitely work with this company again, and I would recommend them to anyone. If you can get Sarah as a coach, you will definitely be in great hands. We started working with Collegewise in December 2023, but due to how far the calendar goes back, I can't enter the accurate date.

Working with Anita has been great!

We’re grateful for the excellent support Emily at Collegewise provided our son throughout his college application process. She gave him thoughtful guidance and encouragement while leaving the real work in his hands. Our son put in a great deal of effort on his essays and applications, and Emily’s steady advice helped him stay focused and confident along the way. Emily was always responsive when we checked in, offering helpful strategies for how we could support him without stepping in too much. This balance allowed him to take ownership of the process while still knowing he had the right resources around him. In the end, his hard work paid off with several strong acceptances. In the end, his decision came down to UCSB or UCSC, and he proudly chose UCSB, where a few friends will be joining him as well. Thank you, Emily, for playing such a meaningful role in this important milestone.

Liz Pack was our counselor for both our daughters and we could not be more thankful for her care and willingness to go the extra mile for her students. She did an amazing job teeing up their choice of colleges, scholarships and helping them think thru their essay material. She also was able to connect them up with experts who helped thru the application process.