Meet Rebecca!

Rebecca Putter made what could have been an enormously stressful time into a pure pleasure. She was experienced enough to help my daughter navigate through the whole process, from preparing for the entrance exams to selecting where to apply to submitting applications and essays. She was also great about keeping my wife and me informed on their progress with every step. In the end, my daughter gained admission to Barnard College, which was her first choice among several other highly competitive schools. Rebecca had the experience and the demeanor to make the whole college selection and application process stress-free for my daughter. We definitely plan to work with her again for my younger daughter when her time comes.

We have spent over 5 years having Rebecca coach Eva and our older daughter Sophia. With the help of Rebecca and Collegewise, they both got into their first choice school, NYU. They are even going to room together in the fall! This would not have happened without Rebecca’s work, diligence, support, and kindness. My two daughters are very different, one businessy and one artsy. Rebecca tailored her approach to meet these very different kids’ needs. I would highly recommend Rebecca.

The college process was daunting when I thought I had to do it on my own. I spent so many nights awake dreading the stress and the uncertainty of what it was I had to do if I was going to leave home the next summer. That was until I met Rebecca. She took my stress and anxiety about the college process and transformed them into planning and ease of mind. Since both my parents had attended college more than twenty years ago, we were all at a loss of where to even begin. Rebecca navigated us through these dire straits like a modern day Ferdinand Magellan. I would recommend Collegewise to anyone who feels at all unsure about starting their college journey.

Apart from loving Rebecca and connecting with her easily, I loved the deadlines I was given. It kept me on track, especially with the website reminders. I personally loved the mentor-mentee friendship thing we had because we didn't only talk about serious stuff, but she was also amazing in the way that I felt excited coming into her office and talking to her. You have to have trust in your counselor and be pretty close to them, which was one of my favorite things about my experience. A lot of people can read over your essays and resume, but no other person will be with you all through the whole writing process, know you very well, and give you the specific attention as your counselor at Collegewise.

The experience with Rebecca far surpassed our expectations. While I would NOT recommend engaging so late in the process, the guidance provided under rapidly approaching admissions deadlines was incredible. Rebecca Putter was instrumental in establishing a list of college options, navigating the variety of admissions requirements, fine-tuning application details, and perhaps most importantly, keeping our family sane in what can be a high stress-inducing exercise. Rebecca’s frequent and detailed communications kept our family well-informed on key decisions and on track in our deliverables. Her expertise and accessibility resulted in the ideal outcome for our daughter. DO NOT WAIT…engage with Rebecca early in the process!

Trying to understand the college admissions process while attempting to submit the best application possible can put incredible strain on a family at a challenging time in a teenager’s life. Hiring Rebecca, who has a wealth of college admissions experience and is unparalleled as a counselor, was the best choice we could have made for our son. She guided him skillfully through an intensive process that left no stone unturned. He had all his research, essays, and applications complete before his senior year. That left only interviews, which she coached him on, too. As a direct result, he was admitted to every selective school to which he applied, including his first choice, with merit scholarships. Rebecca’s expertise along with her ability to personalize her consulting make her a tremendous asset to any college applicant.