Meet Sarah!

My counselor boosted my confidence and helped me push myself while staying realistic about the college admissions process. She was there for me every step of the way, and even though I started working with her fairly late in the process, her help couldn't have been more valuable. Without her help, there's no way I would still be in one piece—not to mention going to my dream school! Collegewise made a very difficult process feel downright manageable—even enjoyable at times.

Sarah did a very good job at not just making sure that I was prepared for all scenarios, but also making sure that I never felt too stressed. She was pushing me enough to get through all the work needed without making me feel too overwhelmed by the process

Marina started with Sarah Turner at Collegewise Sophomore year. I have nothing but the best to say about Sarah. We did initially question the need for a college advisor, but ultimately decided to go ahead with Collegewise and it was the best decision we made. Marina got very little help through her high school in regards to where to apply. It was very important for us for Marina to go to a University which was a right fit for her. This journey began with Sarah - who was most definitely the right fit for her in regards to a college advisor.Marina looked forward to her meetings with Sarah. She became more of a friend/mentor to Marina as opposed to an advisor as the process unfolded. She was always available to Marina as well as to us for any questions that would arise. She was certainly a very calming stabilizing influence to Marina during this anxiety driven process. She was invaluable in helping to get Marina's essays edited and out to the colleges on time. I would 100 % recommend Sarah as a college advisor to consult. We all loved her !!!!!!!!!!

With Collegewise experience, Sarah was not only incredibly helpful, but we were able to develop a close bond throughout the entire process. Every question I would ask would be given a thorough and thoughtful answer. She pushed me to stay on schedule and get all my work done at a reasonable pace. Because of this, my college application experience was WAY less stressful than I know some other seniors might have had. One of my personal favorite experiences with Sarah was brainstorming my supplements and personal statement essay. With each thought I gave her, she challenged me to dig deeper and ask myself some super hard questions. Without that final push, my essays would not be as high quality as they ended up being. When I was rejected from my ED school, Sarah sent me a thoughtful message and encouraged me to be hopeful about other opportunities on the horizon. It was so refreshing to have a college counselor who was able to assign me helpful work and give me deadlines, but also one who was a friend and an incredible mentor. Thank you Sarah, for such a wonderful experience! I am so grateful for your help getting me to the place I am today.

Our counselor was a dream! I don’t know how we would’ve managed the college search, applications, and decisions without her. She had valuable information about all of the colleges she recommended. I highly recommend this service for anyone with a college-bound child. She kept our daughter engaged and helped manage her stress levels. An absolute godsend!

Working with Sarah was a great experience! She was encouraging, helpful and also a realist. I am so glad I had another person to help balance out the process and provide perspective. She helped me think about more than just where my stats got me academically but also cultural fit and location. In the end I feel that the overall fit of the school I chose was the best fit for me and I couldn't be happier!