What Parents Say
“We were thrilled to work with Karie, and I will be highly recommending her to everyone! The timeline she set up was easy and flexible, and I loved that we were always a bit ahead of schedule. I love the way she put the responsibility on my son, giving him ownership of the process. The Birkman was another layer that I am so thrilled we chose to do. This will serve my son well into his future.”
— Shelly B., parent
"From the outset, Karie was an amazing advisor to our son. Karie is a warm and patient coach and we use that word deliberately in that our son felt more like he was being coached than taught. We will admit that it was quite nice to "outsource" the essay writing and continuous feedback loop with our son so that my wife and I could focus on enjoying our time with him."
-Ivan G., parent
“My son tells all of his friends that he could not have done it without her, and I know he would have never completed his application on time without Karie’s help. Best money I ever spent! On top of everything she provides, she has always responded quickly to my kids’ random questions they have asked. I would be more than happy to talk with anyone about how helpful her service is.”
— Edwina C., parent
“Karie was a life saver for our family! She helped us to relax through the entire application process! Karie’s detail-oriented guidance and patient personality were a perfect match for our daughter. With Karie’s help, she was able to get into her first choice of school and major, and we are so grateful!”
— Ashley C., parent
“I cannot recommend Karie highly enough! From start to finish, she was exceptionally knowledgeable, organized, and steady, making a complex and stressful process feel manageable and clear. She held my children accountable, taught them strong time management skills, and emphasized personal responsibility - skills that will serve them well far beyond college applications. Karie’s expertise, structure, and calm leadership made all the difference for our family, and I am deeply grateful for the role she played in my children’s success.”
-Michelle B., parent
“Karie is fantastic to work with, and her impact on our daughter's college application process was invaluable - her positive guidance, valuable experience, and insightful feedback was extremely helpful throughout the process. Our daughter loved working with her - all of us couldn't have been happier with the outcome. We have younger children and would definitely call on Karie for her expertise when it's their time!!"
— David R., parent