I just wanted to tell you how thankful we are to have the opportunity to work with you. As parents, we expected that this whole college application process would be a stressful time for all of us. However, you have made it quite the opposite. It has been seamless, painless, stress free. We always thought Mia would be our most challenging daughter, yet we are amazed with the progress she has made with your guidance. Just the other day, she informed us that she is close to completing her college essays! Wow! We hope to retain your continuous expertise and guidance for our next one ( only in sixth grade but doesn't hurt to look ahead)

- Elisa and Chahn, parents of student at UCLA

"We can't thank you enough for helping us through the college application process! You were kind, firm, and honest and we couldn't have done it without you!

- Kathy and Jeff Pecsar, parent of a student in the Nursing Program at Loyola Chicago University

We are busy parents who did not have much time to try to understand the athletic recruitment process for our swimmer. We decided to work with an expert and found Kathy. She is much more than an athletic counselor. She helped our son understand the concept of finding the right fit for college. She was a great 3rd party sounding board for him, and to us as parents during this complex process. Now, she is helping us with our second son, an artist, to help him find a college where he can thrive.

- Edie and Dave Krueger, parent of a swimmer at Claremont McKenna College

Kathy’s knowledge as an elite athlete, combined with her unique ability to understand the needs of both parents and students make her a gifted consultant. Our three daughters will always be grateful for Kathy’s guidance, help, and encouragement to select the colleges that best fit their academic and swimming athletic goals. As parents we are grateful for the concern, care, and empathy Kathy has shown in guiding us through the recruiting process. 5 Stars!

- Richard Lindsay, parent of swimmers at the University of Denver and the University of Arizona

“I have been meaning to send you a note to thank you again for all your help with Lily and our family in the hunt for the right college. We dropped Lily off at Chapman a few weeks ago while we were feeling both sad and excited she was nothing but excited and could not wait for school to start so she could begin her new adventure. The more time we spend at Chapman the more signs we get that it is the right fit for Lily. You were an integral part of her decision process to choose Chapman and you did a great job at guiding her through the laborious application process. I know Lily would not have ended up at Chapman or received such a great merit scholarship if it was not for your guidance. We appreciate your support through this process and we will keep you posted as Lily’s life at Chapman unfolds.”

- Clint Currin, parent of student at Chapman University

“Hi Kathy, I'm about three weeks from the end of my first year here, and I couldn't be happier with how my first year has gone. I have made great new friends, been challenged in my faith and my academics in the best ways possible, and have grown and matured so much just in the last 8 months since I started here. In January during a break, I visited friends at two other schools, which, each in their own ways were schools that I probably would've looked at or even gone to if it hadn't been for your guidance. Long story short, I came back from those trips so relieved that I discovered and decided to go to Whitworth, and not a huge state school or a specialty school. I can't imagine how different my life would be if I hadn't gone here, and just how enriching my experience has been so far. Whitworth has easily been the best decision I have made in my life to date, and guess what, I have you to thank for that! So here I am doing just that. Thank you so much for helping me throughout the process of discovering the perfect school for me. You can tell your current students that I said this, they made the right decision in coming to you. You're the best of the best!”

- Camille, student at Whitworth University

“Hi Kathy, thanks again for guiding us! We never would have gotten offers from colleges without your help; indeed would have been unlikely to have made it through application process.”

Jim White, parent of student at Willamette University

“We cannot recommend Kathy highly enough. She has been such an incredible help in every way. We really appreciate Kathy's balanced philosophical approach to academics and athletics as well as her expertise of the college process. Kathy has been an incredible help in guiding our son. She knows how to listen and develop rapport with both the family and the student. We honestly are so very thankful for all that she has done to support our son and our family.”

Jaylin Hefty, parent of soccer player at Regis University

“I’m thrilled too! We definitely met our objective of the best academic, athletic, social and financial fit for Ben and we couldn’t have done it without you!!!!! You are worth your weight in gold and I definitely tell people that. I can’t imagine having navigated this process on our own.”

Teresa Grubb, parent of swimmer at Grinnell College

“I love it here so much. Sage and Pete are so great! I already feel like I'm doing so much better and getting faster. I actually was just thinking about you and going to email you! Thanks so much for all your help with this whole process! I definitely think I'm in the right place!”

Cassidy, scholarship swimmer at San Jose State

“I am absolutely loving Emory and it's so crazy how everything worked out. Thank you again for helping me so much through the whole college process. It definitely worked out for me and as I continue living life out here it is becoming more and more evident that I was placed here for a reason.”

Amanda, student at Emory University

“We so appreciate how you guided Michelle through the process and kept us all on track. It was a relief to me to know that another adult was involved and overseeing everything. We especially appreciate how you encouraged Michelle offering the perfect words, how you read and revised endless essays, and how you checked-in with her weekly providing stability and being available as a sounding board.”

Carol Reissig, parent of student at Elon University

“Kathy was very effective as a neutral 3rd party sounding board when we were stuck in a frustrating pattern of ineffective communication with our daughter regarding her choice of university. As Kathy worked with her, she helped us to have confidence that our daughter's decision was well thought out and made good sense.”

Rick Coulson, Senior Intel Fellow

“I enjoyed the meeting and I think the girls did too. They were very excited to see their lists of colleges. Thanks for your excellent explanations and direction. I feel more relaxed about this whole transition than at any time previously. I know we have a lot of work to do but knowing we are doing it within a rational process will make it easier.”

Marcia Ohlemiller, parent of two students at Redlands and Whittier Universities

“Kathy has been a wonderful help as my son navigates through the college admissions process. This process has become quite arduous in the last couple of decades so it is priceless to have someone like her we can go to for guidance. Kathy has a real love for the kids and the importance of helping them get to the college that fits them best. Anyone thinking of needing help with navigating through this process should not hesitate to retain her services. In the end, her fees will be recuperated, plus some, in the amount of money she saves your family with her advice on scholarships, merit aid, testing, etc. We are very lucky to have her.”