Accepted to Her Dream College!

My daughter has just gained admission to her top-choice, highly competitive college that she always dreamed of. I’m convinced that this achievement wouldn’t have been possible without Sam Joustra from Collegewise. From the very beginning of our partnership, we felt confident it would be a great experience. Throughout the 1.5 years we worked together, Sam consistently provided excellent guidance. Her expertise and experience in the college admissions arena are remarkableshe has a deep understanding of every facet of the process!What truly set Sam apart was her empathy and genuine care. As a mother who hadn’t navigated the college application landscape since the 1980s, I found myself overwhelmed by how much things had changed. I realized I needed someone to guide and support me, especially since our high school counselor offered no help, leaving me concerned about giving my daughter outdated or incorrect advice.Sam was always quick to respond to my emails and patiently addressed all my questions without ever making me feel foolish. She offered a wealth of resources and never made my daughter feel bad if she chose not to follow every suggestion. She met both my daughter and me exactly where we were at during this journey. While the college application process is undoubtedly stressful for students, its equally challenging for parents. I can’t envision going through this without Sam’s wise advice at every turn.Investing in Sam’s services was worth every dollar, and I would do it again without hesitation. In fact, I’ve already told Sam that I want her to assist my son when he’s ready to embark on his college journey in three years!I also interacted with several other team members at Collegewise, from program advisors to billing staff, and overall my experiences were positive. The only downside was the frequent changes in pricing and billing practices during our time with Collegewise, which were sometimes confusing and frustrating. I was on an a la carte pricing plan, and the options initially offered by the first program advisor were no longer available when I wanted to add more services. It was unclear whether this was due to organizational changes or issues with the program advisor, who often missed our scheduled calls and was slow to reply to emails.In summary, Sam is truly a treasure and a valuable member of the Collegewise team. While I can’t speak for the other counselors, I wholeheartedly recommend Sam without any reservations.Thank you, Sam!