“There’s no doubt that Katie is beyond helpful throughout the application process: compiling information, analyzing different college and coursework options, and reworking essay structure and getting into the nitty-gritty details of word choice and style. But I think the most standout quality of Katie as a college counselor is her ability to make the process fun and interesting. I genuinely looked forward to my meetings with her. I don’t remember the crunch-time college application process as a stressful, tedious, or dreadful time, I remember the laughter and excitement, and that continues as I look forward to my first year at Stanford University.” —Indi, Class of 2026


”Working with Katie was truly an amazing experience. She showcased her college admissions expertise in so many ways - from helping me structure my essays to highlight my identity to putting together comprehensive college lists - and the application process was so much smoother with her guidance. Whenever I had questions about the any of the 30+ schools I was interested in, she always had in-depth answers. Overall, Katie helped me understand the process and the ways in which I could maximize my application. Beyond the immense value she provided as a college counselor, she also was a pleaure to worth with. She was always thoughtful in providing feedback, never belittled my ideas, and made the potentially stressful college application experience so much easier. I really can’t thank her enough.” —James, Class of 2025


“Working with Katie during the college search process was an amazing experience for our family. Right from the start, Katie really took the time to get to know our daughter, understanding her interests and what motivates her. Since our daughter has an IEP from high school, Katie was a huge help in navigating the different school offerings and their special services, which made finding the right fit so much easier. When we were thrown a curveball with a conditional acceptance at a top three school that required starting freshman year at a European campus, Katie was right there to help us sort through it. Overall, Katie’s support and personalized approach made the college search not just manageable, but actually enjoyable. We can’t thank her enough and look forward to working with her again in three years!” —Marc and Alison, Parent Class of 2025


“Working with Katie during my college search was honestly such a great experience! She was super easy to talk to, and our online meeting time was always well spent. Katie laid out exactly what I needed to do, and really took the time to help me with any questions I had about essay writing, grammar, and structure. Overall, Katie made me feel really confident in my choices. I felt comfortable opening up to her about all my thoughts and feelings. It was clear she genuinely cared and wanted to get to know me—my strengths, dreams, and even my worries. I couldn’t have asked for a better guide through this process.” —Karenna, Class of 2025”


“Katie’s deep understanding of the admissions process and her attention to detail were critical in helping me craft compelling, authentic essays that stood out to admissions committees. She took the time to listen to my story, understand my goals and aspirations, and provide thoughtful feedback that helped me better articulate my unique value. Her unwavering support and guidance gave me the confidence and resilience I needed to succeed in college and beyond.” —Ella, Class of 2023


“As my son aspires to attend a top-tier university, we began working with Katie to advise on whether he should spend his freshman year in a full-time ski academy. She balanced meaningful insight and understanding of my son’s goals to help him make the decision. As a former admissions officer at Johns Hopkins University, she has intimate knowledge of the admissions process. Her attentive, thoughtful, and direct approach gives us the utmost confidence. We look forward to working together throughout our son’s application process.” —Melissa, Parent Class of 2027