“Sara was very encouraging and positive with our daughter. She helped her develop her essays and extracurriculars, finding a common theme throughout. Sara is invested in each kid; she is like a well wisher for your child and motivates them like they were her own kid.”
— Surekha; UCLA
“Sara’s help was invaluable and allowed us as parents to take a role of guidance and support. She helped make the process much less stressful, especially by encouraging our daughters to start working on their essays early. With her guidance we feel like both of our daughters have found the perfect colleges.”
— Christy; University of Michigan and Kent State
“Sara helped me split the application process into smaller, digestible chunks. I was very much ahead throughout the process when compared with my peers and had a lot of time to proofread, etc. before submitting my applications. The process was very low-stress because she helped me stay on track.
Sara is very amiable and fun to speak with. She is also quite gentle with her recommendations. She gave me more detail on content and writing style than my school counselor could have offered me. I think back on the essays I would have submitted without her help and I know that I would not have done as well without her.
The college process is an important milestone in one’s life, and getting customized help from Sara, especially on essays, which are much more significant than some would like to believe, will set you apart from other applicants.”
— Alina; Caltech
“The whole process of college admissions was extremely daunting to us before we started working with Sara. Sara helped us understand the general flow of the process and its major pitfalls and structured it so well for us that we eventually could feel much more in control. We also GREATLY appreciated how prompt and clear Sara was answering all our hundreds of questions, and how she always kept our daughter’s focus on the most important parts and deadlines. Sara’s level of service and support was honestly excellent.
Working with Sara will probably be one of the best investments in a child’s future a parent could possibly make, as well as a great investment in their own peace of mind and mental stability. I would recommend all parents start working with Sara as early as possible in the college process.”
— Svetlana; University of Washington Computer Science
“Sara taught me how to best present myself and guided me through the whole college application process. I didn’t have the best GPA and was scared the colleges available to me were extremely limited. Sara helped me realize my options were much more open. My advice to other students is to listen to Sara’s advice and you will be amazed at the difference in your application and essay. Thank you so much, Sara!”
— Jack; University of Iowa
“You helped my daughter turn her dreams into action. She was able to prioritize which schools she was most interested in and focus her energy there. It took a lot of pressure off me because she had you helping her along the process. The essay assistance was especially helpful. ”
— Theresa; Lehigh University
“We want to say how incredibly thankful we are to you for your work with our family in our son’s college search. His university has been just the perfect fit for him on every level. He has been so pleased with the academics, social groups, the collaborative culture of the student body, size of campus, the amazing location for outdoor sports and so much more. We heard of this school from you and felt it was really your guidance on the application process that even made this opportunity possible. So, we are eternally grateful to your counseling that guided him to the place he says he feels he was just meant to be.
His brother feels a million times better about this whole process after talking with you about having balance and pursuing his passions. He is a sensitive guy so your straightforward but positive approach had more beneficial impact than you know. Your magic is already at work with son number two and you can quote me on that! ”
— Heather; Cal Poly SLO
“I wanted to send you the biggest heartfelt thank you for being so amazing at your job! You allowed me to just be a “mom” in this process. I, for the first time, completely gave up control (which wasn’t always easy). I know you pushed him and got way more out of him than I ever could have! You helped us navigate a process that was so daunting and provided a sense of peace I have not felt in a long time!! I appreciate your responsiveness, kindness, relatability, and a million other words I wish I could find right now. I wish you could see how our son’s confidence has soared after working with you!!”
— Karen; University of Iowa
“We got in touch with Sara Alexander thru [the Johns Hopkins] Center for Talented Youth chat group on FB. After my initial consultation, I found Sara to be very knowledgeable and personable. We decided to utilize her services, and I am very happy to say that she went beyond our expectations, constantly being available to our daughter as she went thru the entire college application process. She helped with her interview preparation, as well as with the common application and supplemental essays. I cannot begin to tell you how much Sara assisted us, how wonderful she is and how she related with my daughter to help her put out her best traits on her application. We highly recommend Sara and her services. We are very grateful to have met her!”
— Veronica; NYU
“My daughter got into her dream school which she did not consider possible to gain admission to. Sara was a voice of reason that guided my daughter through a completely new admission process during COVID. I only wish we had started working with Sara earlier.”
— Blythe; Caltech
“Sara has made all the difference. It is such a relief to have someone to help guide us through this process. She is quick to respond to our questions. Her endless patience and insight have been priceless.”
— Julie; Michigan State University
“Sara was a tremendous help in coaching us through the overall process. Our son loved working with her. She has a very engaging, supportive and direct approach which brought out the best in him.”
— Mike; Montana State University
“Sara has been a total lifesaver for me as I’ve gone through the college application process! As a homeschool student without any other college counselor to help me, I was very nervous about going into my senior year and applying to college. Sara helped me perfect my applications and essays as well as helped my family and I through the process of applying as a homeschool student. Without Sara’s expertise I would have experienced much more stress and felt entirely less confident.”
— Amy; University of Alaska - Anchorage
“As a student who had already deeply researched the college application process, it amazed me how much additional "insider" insight Sara brought to the table. Her calm demeanor and tailored, logical explanations helped our family digest new perspectives that allowed us to make more informed decisions during the application process.
More importantly, I don't think I could've found a better essay editor anywhere else. Regularly replying within minutes, Sara often destroyed (in a good way!) my initial drafts. However, the detailed suggestions she provided never removed my writing's authenticity. Instead, she provided insights that not only improved my grammar but more importantly, the quality of my writing, especially with respect to an essay prompt.
Finally, in an admission cycle that was turned upside-down by the COVID-19 pandemic, Sara was an invaluable resource in helping me and my family decide on the best college to ultimately attend.
Looking back, working with Sara was one of the best decisions my family and I could've made for our application journey! I would highly suggest rising juniors/seniors begin working with Sara for a much more organized approach to the college admissions process.”
