Testimonials

More than a college consultant
Jan is more then a college consultant; she is a friend and a mentor. I worked with her as a high school senior and again as a transfer student. When I decided that my original college was not a good fit for me, Jan was there to help. Her wealth of knowledge, patience, and enthusiasm twice helped me through an overwhelming application process. The feedback I received was constructive and gave me confidence when it came time to hit the submission button. When the letters came in, she was there to talk and work through the decision making process. I have had two wonderful experiences with Jan and would recommend her to any high school senior or transfer student. Thank you Jan for helping me find Kenyon and for the countless emails and edits.
--Hannah Ewing, Kenyon College, 2015

There for you 100%
My family and I were truly in the dark when it came to college. As the first in my family to pursue a higher education, I had no idea where to start. From the first meeting with Jan, she was ready to get down to business, which was great because there’s no time to waste when it comes to planning for college! Jan definitely knows what she is doing . She is very efficient, yet comforting and really wants to find a school that fits your personality and academic interests. I am so thankful to have had Jan help me with my college search. I would never have thought I could attend a private school, but Jan’s support made me believe in myself. Thank you so much, Jan!! Thanks for believing in me. I am truly grateful.
--Susana Medrano, University of Portland Nursing Program, 2016

Encouraging and Realistic
Jan was a gift to me in my time of "freak-out." She was thorough, dedicated, and grounded. She knew what was possible for me to achieve. At the same time, her smiling face gave me the strength and confidence to reach further than I normally would have. I am so grateful for her help and would strongly recommend her to anyone in "freak-out" mode! (or any phase of the college search, really.)
--Sophie Javna, gap year in India, Colorado College 2016

Patient Facilitator
I would highly recommend Jan to any family who is facing the challenging and often emotionally charged college search process. She worked beautifully with my daughter as well as my husband and I. Jan helped facilitate and guide productive communication and decision making with all of us, from the beginning where initial colleges were selected, and all the way through the process until our daughter settled on her college choice. It was so helpful for us to have Jan mediate issues that arose between our daughter and ourselves. She was patient and always the ‘voice of reason.'
--Nora Knox, mother of Madison, University of Oregon, Clark Honors College, 2015

Unwavering support and encouragement
I really appreciate how much Jan helped me with my college applications. My entire family and I are grateful to have been aided by someone as knowledgeable and resourceful as she is. I wouldn't have been able to do this without her. Thanks again, Jan, for your unwavering support and encouragement!
--Aneesh Chandramouli, UC Berkeley, 2015

Helpful from start to finish
Jan was helpful from start to finish. The college process can be a huge ordeal and stressor, but with Jan’s guidance applying to school became less of a chore and more of something I really wanted to do well. Her feedback on essays was invaluable and made me feel more confident about my writing when I submitted applications. Also, I loved knowing I could call her if something came up that I was worried or nervous about. It was a huge relief to have someone who knew the way colleges work and how best to go about applying. I can’t imagine what I would have done without Jan’s practicality and knowledge.

I cannot recommend Jan enough. She is thoughtful, knowledgeable and patient. Although she worked primarily with my daughter, she was available to me as well and was always happy to help and advise. She created a good framework from which to work and made the whole application process much more understandable. Having someone with her expertise made the process much easier.

--Smith Freeman, Reed College, 2014; Holly Freeman, Reed College Parent

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