Students and families who selected Eric to assist them with the college search and application process share their experiences:

“We could not have done this without you Eric, more particularly, after all this time I have realized that your service is critical, but, importantly, your match with Joshua from a personality perspective added to your ease and confidence has made this experience rewarding for Shaun and I.” — Melanie

“Eric was able to really listen to who my daughter was and support her to find and apply to colleges that fit her unique and individual personality. I can say she LOVES where she is! Eric helped us and her through the process, positioned us for merit aid that has made a huge difference in being able to afford her first choice. It was also nice to have an intermediate party support her—so we could enjoy her last year home more!” — Kerry

“Selecting Eric to work with our daughter in finding the right college was the best thing we could have done. As a parent it was so reassuring to have a realistic and affable professional collaborating directly with our student on a one-on-one basis. It reduced the stress involved with such a complex and overwhelming process. Eric was expert at matching our daughter’s passions and abilities with the right college and in knowing how to form an application that would most strongly reflect them. I am certain the outcome would have been quite different without his sensitivity, wealth of resources and availability to our family. I cannot recommend Eric strongly enough to any parent who loves their child and wants to help them live out their dreams.” — Janice

“Working with Eric was nothing but wonderful. Eric’s expertise as both a writer and an admissions officer was clear in his close editing of my essays for everything from organization to style to relevance. Most importantly, he was an amazing support system throughout the arduous, stressful process of college application. I always looked forward to meetings with Eric because he met any worries I had with reassurance, reminding me of my strengths. Eric strikes the perfect balance between guiding students to meet deadlines and present themselves well and, in recognizing which decisions are beyond his influence, supporting students in their choices. He constantly reminded me that, while some schools would fit me better than others, my having a fabulous college experience was not dependent on choosing a single “right” school. I felt — and still feel — that Eric genuinely knew me and understood what I needed. These first three months of college have been some of the best of my life, and I have no doubt that Eric was monumental in helping me arrive here.” — Alice

“We reviewed several candidates to help us through the college process, and decided upon Eric due to his fresh knowledge, substantial understanding of important changes in the higher education industry and his warm and intelligent personality. Eric’s velvet glove manner tempered our fears and anxieties while keeping us glued to the objectives, time frames and other tasks required to complete this process successfully.” — Melanie

“Typical of teenagers in general, what their parents say doesn’t hold much weight, but having Eric build a relationship with my son, I can tell that he IS listening to Eric and heeding his suggestions. He is reaching out of his comfort zone and applying to places he would never have thought of before. Eric has also taken the weight of the process off of me. It is quite different these days to apply to college, and the process can be pretty overwhelming. The counselors at school are helpful, but having Eric to guide us was invaluable.” — Jan

“Your counseling, magnificently done. Thanks so much. You know, you’ve changed her life.” — Sara

“Eric guided me every step of the way, from researching schools, to practicing interviews, to helping with applications. One of the things I appreciated most was his never-ending commitment and dependability. Every draft of every essay I submitted he edited thoughtfully. Every frantic question I emailed him on a Sunday night would be answered by Monday morning. Even though the college process is really stressful, working with Eric has made it definitely more relaxing and even fun!” — Larkin

“I cannot thank you enough for all of the wonderful work you have done with Jenna. She likes and respects you so much and it is wonderful to see the spark in her eyes. She is like a different person since she started working with you. Jenna was the most informed student at all the colleges we visited. I was so proud to be her mom. I really want you to know that you have made a huge difference in Jenna’s life.” — Chris

“Eric has become a good friend; a friend who I can talk to about my hopes and goals and changing desires for college while also compelling me to do my work. I was worried about working with him because of the investment; my family doesn’t have much money and we are saving much of it for college. I have found his help to be beyond any price tag. He has helped me make my college years—a truly once in a lifetime experience—the best they can be.” — Kevin

“Without Eric’s help, I would be completely lost in the college process. His knowledge combined with his great sense of humor brings a lot to the table. I really enjoy my meetings with Eric and he is so easy to talk to, very comforting and kind. With Eric I am not afraid to ask the most ridiculous questions. Eric is smart, encouraging, and engaged. He gives 100% effort to find the schools that fit me best, along with great advice and guidance.” — Lena

“Eric surpassed my expectations in all areas. First, he helped my daughter determine a school that was a great fit for her—academically, geographically, but also a school that fit her personality. Next, he helped her determine her strengths—a process of discovery that was both in depth and crucial—knowing who she was and what she wanted was immeasurably useful when it came time for her to write entrance essays. Knowing our financial situation (I had unexpectedly lost almost all my clients during the economic downturn), he helped us choose schools that were not only a good fit for her, but were more likely to offer financial assistance to students with her profile. She is now attending a wonderful private school, with an equally wonderful financial package! If we’d gone it alone, without Eric’s help and guidance, I’m certain we would have made it only as far as applying at state schools and community colleges. I especially appreciate Eric’s calm, thoughtful approach at a time that can be filled with emotion and indecision. He guided us to a college possibility that was, in retrospect, not only the best case scenario, but a fantastic scenario! To have your child be happy, safe, successful and challenged during the first year of college is every parent’s dream—Eric was a crucial element to making this happen.” — Sara

“When my wife suggested that we hire a college coach for our high school junior I was highly skeptical. Who needs help applying to college? Well, things aren’t like they used to be. Eric’s fee is probably the best investment I’ve ever made. He knows the ropes, and there are a lot of them. As important, he really wants the kids he’s helping to succeed, and keeps his upbeat sense of humor in the process. Hire him if you can.” — Chuck

“Eric is a superb editor. He worked with my daughter on her common app essay and supplements for nine schools. He was able to take her rough draft, find the best nuggets in it, and work closely with her to pull out and develop those nuggets until she formed her piece into a strong, succinct final product that was still completely her own. Eric’s approach to working with student writing is supportive but firm; he knows what works and what doesn’t in a college application essay, and he helped my daughter find the perfect subject in a way that no parent editor, no matter how skilled, could have done.” — Robin