Meet Judy!

My counselor, Judy, was always a source of guidance and support during my college application process. She was not only there to push me to put forth my best effort and to be proactive when writing essays, but also there as someone who cared and who listened. Never once did I feel that my voice was diminished, but rather, we brainstormed and discussed in such a way that I was able to dig deep to find the moments that mattered most to me.

My experience with Collegewise was absolutely wonderful! The thing about the college admissions process is that it is unique to everyone, and each person has a different approach that works best for them. Collegewise, unlike many other companies, is quite flexible and understands that. Collegewise is fantastic because they don't believe in following a traditional pathway or recommending the same approach for each student. My counselor, Judy, was very thoughtful about the best approach for each student. She took the time to understand my exact intentions, and she also helped clarify them along the way. I am very happy with my experience with her, and I definitely recommend her to anyone who wants help with this process.

We are thrilled that Antoinette got into Olin College of Engineering. She was also accepted to five of the seven institutions she applied to, giving her plenty of choices. The best part of working with Judy is that she broke down the application process into multiple manageable deadlines so the whole process wasn’t overwhelming. Antoinette respected Judy’s guidance and input, and the whole process was calm and positive. Antoinette felt accountable to Judy for making deadlines and revising her application essays, which took a lot of pressure off of us as a family. As a parent, I was able to be more of a coach and cheerleader, rather than being a taskmaster.

Judy struck the perfect balance to make me feel comfortable and genuine about the writing I was putting out. She edited and suggested a lot of changes but still respected my voice and helped me stay true to it. It was clear from our meetings that she paid attention to my interests and personality, which only made her advice that much more helpful and applicable. Judy's patience and continual insistence motivated me to finish everything on time, and her guidance was a constant source of support and inspiration throughout the process.

It has been a great pleasure working with Judy. She guided us step by step during my daughter's college application process. I highly recommend Judy for anyone looking for great support and resources when applying to college, especially if you are new to this like us.