testimonials

"Ann did an incredible job ushering my high school senior through the application process. From their first meeting to the day he accepted his offer, Ann helped to make the entire process as seamless as possible especially in a post-COVID application landscape. Ann was very straightforward, and always available to answer his questions and offer advice. She was extremely thoughtful as she helped him generate his college list, provided invaluable insights on the many college campuses she has visited, guided him through the essay writing process and edited his drafts so the finished product reflected who he truly is, and made sure even the smallest detail was not overlooked. She was the sounding board he needed and was always responsive to any questions I asked. We couldn’t have done it without her and I highly recommend her!"
—Jennifer K., parent to student in class of 2027
"The college admissions process is unbelievably complex, and there’s no one better to guide you through it than Tamara. She spent hours helping me organize a list of schools and set due dates for when to complete essays. When it became time to write essays she helped me reflect on my extracurricular activities, and decide which ones to share with schools. And when I finally wrote my essays, Tamara provided extensive feedback so that I could refine my message, and make my writing voice shine. She also helped me make sure that the combination of all my essays told a cohesive narrative that would appear compelling to admissions officers...Tamara by far is the best college consultant you could ever work with; if you or your child has the opportunity to work with her I’d highly recommend you take it."
--Sobhan N.
"Ann was a huge help for me in every step of the college transfer process. She was always very insightful in how I could improve my essays and express the best version of myself while still maintaining my true voice and character. I managed to get into several schools that I'd never dared hope to attend, and I believe Ann's help was absolutely critical in achieving my dream."
--Matthew S., Washington University in St. Louis, class of 2022
"I'm excited to attend my dream school next fall! Thank you for all your help Tamara!"
--Zachary S., Cal Poly SLO, class of 2024
"I have been admitted to UCSC for computer science. I am also going to play Division 3 volleyball at UCSC. I wanted to let you know because you really helped me a lot during the college application process."
--Mohan D., UC Santa Cruz, class of 2024
"As a first gen college student, I was pretty lost on the idea of college essays; I wasn't sure what colleges were looking for and which experiences I should write about. However, Ann helped me immensely by brainstorming with me, answering all my questions, and editing my essays whenever I asked her to. I couldn't have gotten into all the schools I did without her help! Thank you!"
--Jessica T., UCLA, class of 2023
"My son is a senior now at Leigh and we found it extremely helpful to have some guidance on course choices each year, which APs and electives to take, when to take the SAT/ACT, which colleges are a good fit, how to maintain balance, etc. We worked with Tamara but I also know Ann personally and can attest that both are very thoughtful, kind, and extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend them both! My son would say that the advice he received from Tamara was invaluable and that she really understands what students need."
--Aine O., parent
"Tamara was able to help me decide and narrow down my college list. She was responsive and very flexible, helping me understand what colleges and scholarship organizations wanted to hear about and giving great insight on my college essays. She was an integral part in helping me be accepted to many colleges and receive multiple scholarships."
--Tanner J., University of Minnesota, class of 2023
"Ann is truly an essay-editing and college-advising godsend. Well versed in all sorts of essays - from the Common Application essay to short and long supplements to research abstracts and more - Ann helped me grow as a writer, reflector, and deep thinker. Her simultaneous attention to detail - syntax and diction - and to the 'big picture' - how I've grown and learned from my experiences - allowed me to craft essays that showcased nuance, depth, and my quirky and community-oriented personality."
--Rachel H., Brown University, class of 2023