Navigating the College Application Journey Can Be Overwhelming

Applying to college is a significant endeavor that can lead to considerable stress if you’re not properly prepared. Before we came across Collegewise, I was in charge of our daughter’s college search instead of letting her take the lead. We wanted her to have ownership of this experience, so we started interviewing different companies for support. Most of the other firms I encountered were making big promises and mainly pushing Ivy League schools, which didnt align with our needs. When we connected with Collegewise, they focused on our daughter, discussing both potential successes and challenges without making unrealistic guarantees. They explained how they pair clients with college counselors, outlined their overall approach, and emphasized that the focus is on the student, not the parents. They highlighted their commitment to helping the child find what truly suits them. This was exactly what we were looking for, and we knew Collegewise was the right fit for our daughter. Even though we began late in her junior year, we were quickly matched with Karen K., and we couldnt be happier with the results and the process. Karen was the ideal project managershe swiftly brought us up to speed, held one-on-one meetings with our daughter to understand her aspirations, got to know who she was, and then recommended the next steps based on their discussions. They worked together throughout the summer, and by August, Karen had successfully helped our daughter decide on her major, choose target schools, and craft personal statements that truly reflected who she is. Karen meticulously reviewed applications and was even online with my daughter as she submitted her choices. She has been our guiding light, alleviating the stress from the entire process. I genuinely believe Karen will remain connected to our family beyond just the application season, as she has made a tremendously positive impact on us. I look forward to working with her again for our son and highly recommend Collegewise to anyone going through this journey.