Grateful for Meredith Graham and Collegewise

Our story might differ from yours, but our journey will surely resonate! We moved to the US while my daughter was in the eighth grade. She excelled academically back in India, boasting a flawless 4.0 GPA when we arrived in the States. However, the US college admissions process required different criteria that we were initially unaware of. Settling into a new country with job challenges made preparing for her college applications incredibly stressful, as we had no idea how to best support her aspirations. A friend recommended Collegewise, and we’re so pleased we decided to trust their expertise. From the moment we joined to our first meeting with our counselor, everything was seamless and welcoming.Enter Meredith Graham, our counselor whom we met in July 2023. I hadnt seen many Trustpilot reviews mentioning her, so I was uncertain about the quality of guidance we would receive. However, as we progressed, Meredith consistently earned our trust. She made it clear that a 4.0 GPA alone wasn’t enough for admission into competitive US colleges. Initially, she indicated that many of my daughter’s top choices might be out of reach, which was disheartening and frustrating. I remember questioning whether she was supporting or discouraging us, to which she simply smiled, acknowledging the truth of the situation. Thank you, Meredith, for pushing my daughter! While her academic record was strong, her extracurriculars needed work. Meredith collaborated closely with her, suggesting relevant internships and volunteer opportunities, monitoring essay progress, and recommending ACT/SAT prep through Collegewise. She was always available, sometimes reaching out three times a week to check in. Meredith guided us through each step, helped develop more substantial essays, and reminded us of approaching deadlines. Thanks to her support, my daughter was accepted into one of her dream universities!We are immensely grateful to Meredith for her unwavering support and guidance, which laid a solid foundation for my daughter’s future. We can’t thank her and Collegewise enough and wholeheartedly recommend their services to everyone.