College Admissions 101

I just got accepted into Columbia University!! I am forever thankful to Marie Todd for all the help she gave me. I wouldn’t have been able to get into such a great school without her guidance. Because I am an international student, I didn’t know very much about the application process, but Marie was dedicated to making me understand all I needed to succeed with my application. She was always ready to fully answer my questions, making me confident to pursue the challenging process that is to apply for American universities. Thank you again for all you have done for me, Marie!

Working with Alicia on my common application essay was an extremely great and beneficial experience. Her guidance was extremely helpful in thinking of the right idea for the essay and in expanding on the topic to best answer the question. She was extremely kind and provided me with many suggestions and ideas that really improved the quality of the essay. In just one hour, she transformed my essay into a strong piece of writing that I feel confident in, and which truly expresses who I am for colleges to see. She also showed me how helpful and important writing outlines for essays is, which is a skill that will greatly help me when I go to college. Overall, Alicia's kindness, leadership, and expertise made the experience extremely great, and this could not have been possible without her assistance!

Thank you for your quick reply; quite frankly it was a life-saver.

-Y.S.