Testimonials

“Jesse was instrumental in assisting my daughter with her admission to Stanford University. She worked with A. to create a path through the deadlines, her current high school workload and testing dates to ensure every task was completed with intention and thoroughness. Through dialogue, creative suggestions, and iterations, she helped A. craft a beautiful college essay. Jesse’s Ivy League education, coupled with her teaching experience, puts her in a unique place to help students with their planning, writing, testing, and admission process. Jesse is smart, passionate, and caring. Any student that has the opportunity to work with Jesse is lucky!”

– M. parent from Chicago, IL

“Navigating the college admission process with Jesse was a lifesaver. During the whirlwind of junior and senior years, Jesse kept my daughter, J,  focused and on track without overwhelming her – or me! She struck a perfect balance between guidance and empowerment while masterfully steering her toward options that aligned with her strengths and interests. Jesse’s expertise in essay writing was invaluable, helping J craft authentic narratives and focus on topics unique to her experience. Jesse’s approach was both highly personalized and efficient.”

– K. parent from CO

“Jesse has a powerful approach to the college process: she digs deep to uncover students' interests, skills, and passions. She guided both my kids through this journey in completely different ways. My son wanted to ski NCAA and she helped him navigate senior year applications, deferrals and then another round of gap year grit. Colby is a perfect fit for him and he crushed his freshman year. Jesse also helped my daughter find her voice and highlight her strengths through strong essays and applications. She chose Northeastern, a great fit given her demonstrated interest in study abroad and access to real world experience and internships.”

– A parent from Vail, CO

“A and B both got acceptances to Bates. Take a look at this letter from Bates admissions to A; “We enjoyed getting to know you through your application. Your essay in particular was one of the most memorable of the thousands of essays we read this year. Your writing was creative, insightful, reflective, and such a joy to read! Thank you.” 

You were critical to getting her voice heard by the right places. Thank you. This kind of validation is the best there is – even more so than the getting in part. “

– K. parent from VT

“Words can’t express my gratitude for your help on my college essays. I kept a copy of my first draft and could truly appreciate how much your guidance helped me transform into that final draft! We’ll never for sure what exactly got me into Dartmouth, but I personally believe I couldn’t have made it without you. Thank you for helping me make my dreams come true.”

– P. student from CO

“Jesse had a profound influence on our children’s education.  She instilled in our kids a love of learning and pushed them to get more out of their studies. She helped our son develop strong academic foundations for success at St. Paul’s School, and our daughter in finding her written voice and leveraging her experiences and strengths to gain admittance to Thacher.”

– C. & S. parents from Telluride, CO

“Our college counseling experience with Jesse was invaluable.  She took the time to get to know our daughter, understand her uniqueness, and provide her with the direction, insight, and tools to compose a truly authentic and meaningful essay. We are so grateful to Jesse for demystifying this process, alleviating stress, and ultimately empowering our daughter to make a great decision.”

– B. parent from Aspen, CO

“Thank you so much for sharing your time, expertise, and kindness with S when he needed it most. You’ve helped him present himself in the best way possible and I am so grateful.”

– M. parent from Chicago, IL

“My daughter had created numerous drafts of her college essay, but she was not completely happy with any of them. That changed when she started working with Jesse. The constructive and detailed feedback that Jesse gave enabled my daughter to create an essay she was really proud of. I believe it helped her standout in a competitive pool of applicants.”

– A. parent from Telluride, CO

“Jesse has been an incredible guide through the college admissions process. She takes the time to truly get to know each student, which allows her to personalize her approach and help them identify colleges that are genuinely the right fit. She brings clarity and strategy to what can otherwise feel overwhelming, while providing the perfect balance of kind, reassuring support and firm accountability. In other words, she somehow manages to keep our daughter moving forward without sounding like her parents—which, from this very thankful parent’s perspective, is a remarkable gift. We feel so fortunate to have Jesse in our corner!”

– L parent from Ann Arbor, MI