Success Stories

Testimonials

I don’t think my words will ever convey the depth of my appreciation for you. I am so grateful that our paths crossed. Thank you for your wit, wisdom, and support. I hope all of the other students you counsel know what a gem you are!

Parent

Johns Hopkins Peabody

I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart.You have not only been a counselor, but a mentor and cheerleader who believed in me even when I struggled to believe in myself. I'll carry everything I've learned from you as I move forward.

Student

Stanford University

My daughter will join the Harvard College Class of 2030 next fall. We are grateful for the support Braden graciously provided us throughout this journey. It has truly taken a village for us to arrive at this wonderful milestone.

Parent

Harvard Class of 2030

Mrs. Ellis is my advisor and all-purpose mentor. She believed in my abilities long before I was accepted. I trusted her then and I trust her even more now to advise me along my college and eventually law school journey. What an absolute pleasure it is to know her.

Student

Columbia University

We could not have made it through senior year without Barbara and her team! Working with her was one of the best investments we could have made in our son’s future. Her guidance was so personal. She taught us about the power of clearly articulating his story and how to package it into a college-accepting, scholarship-winning package! She also suggested a few elite internship programs, and arranged ACT tutoring sessions with Braden. As a result, my son was accepted into every school he applied to and is now a Karsh STEM Scholar at Howard University on a full-ride scholarship! She completely changed the trajectory of our son’s life!

Homeschool Parent

Howard University Karsh Scholar

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