Deep Appreciation for Meredith Graham and Collegewise

Our journey might differ from yours, but our experience is something youll relate to! We moved to the US when our daughter was in her junior year. She was a stellar student in India, boasting a perfect 4.0 GPA when we arrived. However, the US college admissions process required a different approach that we werent familiar with. Adjusting to a new country and managing our jobs was already challenging, and preparing for our daughters college applications felt like a nightmare because we didnt know how to best support her. A friend recommended Collegewise, and we decided to give it a try and were so grateful we did! From the moment we started the onboarding process to meeting our counselor, everything was seamless and welcoming.Then we met Meredith Graham in July 2023. I hadnt seen her name in many Trustpilot reviews, so I was unsure about our choice of counselor. However, as we progressed, Meredith consistently earned our trust. She made it clear that a 4.0 GPA alone might not secure admission to top US colleges. Initially, she set high bars by deeming our daughters dream schools as challenging to reach, which was quite discouraging and frustrating. I remember questioning whether she was helping or hindering us, and she simply smiled… because it was the truth! We’re thankful she pushed our daughter to excel beyond academics since her non-academic profile needed strengthening. Meredith worked closely with her every step of the way, recommending internships and volunteer opportunities aligned with her interests, keeping track of essay progress, and suggesting ACT/SAT prep sessions offered by Collegewise. She was always available to connect, sometimes reaching out three times a week. Meredith guided us through each step, set clear timelines, helped craft more compelling essays, and reminded us as deadlines approached to ensure tasks were completed. With her support, our daughter was accepted into one of her desired universities!Our heartfelt thanks go to Meredith for all her support and guidance, which helped our daughter build a strong foundation for her future. We cant thank her and Collegewise enough and wholeheartedly recommend their services to everyone.