We believe true success is helping a student reach a college they wouldn’t have otherwise considered possible. Getting one kid into Fordham can be a life-changing win, even more meaningful than placing another at MIT.

But if you’re looking for flashy names, we’ve got those, too.

Our students have been accepted to:

I am not the best writer, but Ariel's helpful and supportive feedback turned my essays into something that I am proud of. Meeting with Ariel gives me so much confidence. She is so kind and knows exactly how to hype me up. Her advice is so helpful, and I now feel so much more confident in my college journey! She worked very efficiently and effectively with me on my essays, and I've already gotten into USC early! I truly believe that I wouldn't have been able to do it without her help and support. I highly recommend this program and especially Ariel.

Accepted to USC

We feel truly grateful to have worked with Ariel as our son’s college advisor. She is one of the few advisors who brings a truly unique perspective and a thoughtful, individualized approach to college advising.

Ariel truly looks at the whole child. While we initially focused on an engineering path for our son, she recognized that his love for music production is not just a hobby, but an essential part of who he is. She didn’t simply encourage him to keep making music; she challenged him to grow, to create personal albums, and even to pursue opportunities like Grammy Camp. She helped him see that his academic strengths and creative passions complement and strengthen each other.

During his summer program and internship applications, Ariel supported him through four major applications, each requiring between three and seven essays. More importantly, she guided him to think deeply about what truly matters to him, how he personally connects to each opportunity, and how to express that authentically. The process went far beyond editing; it pushed him out of his comfort zone and challenged him to deliver his best effort.

Because of Ariel’s guidance, our son has grown more confident and more willing to challenge himself. We are truly grateful for her support and would highly recommend her to any family seeking honest, strategic, and compassionate college advising.

Class of 2027

I am very grateful to have Ariel as my counselor. She is responsive, thoughtful, and supportive. She gives excellent advice and always takes the time to listen carefully. She provides clear, helpful feedback and meaningful suggestions. She is also an excellent writer. Every time I ask her to review my writing, I am impressed by how she finds ways to make it better, even when I think it is already good enough.

She consistently follows through on what she promises and truly cares about her students’ success. I feel very lucky to have her as my counselor, and I highly appreciate her guidance and dedication.

Class of 2028

We’ve been provided many resources for test prep, summer program applications, and academic guidance. Ariel has been an excellent mentor; she empowers students by helping them develop their interests and passions into projects and extracurriculars, which are meaningful parts of the college application.

Class of 2028

Ariel has a great blend of knowledge and positive encouragement that was been extremely beneficial for my child. We feel fortunate to have her as our coach.

Class of 2029 & 2028

Thanks to Ariel, I was accepted to colleges that are a great fit for me. She turned one of my biggest weaknesses in the college application process, writing essays, into one of my strengths. She guided me through each step of the writing process by prompting me to think about situations I have faced from unique angles and by giving relevant, thoughtful feedback.

Accepted to Purdue, RPI, Case Western with merit scholarships

Thanks to Ariel, I was accepted to colleges that are a great fit for me. She turned one of my biggest weaknesses in the college application process, writing essays, into one of my strengths. She guided me through each step of the writing process by prompting me to think about situations I have faced from unique angles and by giving relevant, thoughtful feedback.

Accepted to Purdue, RPI, Case Western

Ariel was such a big help during the whole college application process. Her work goes beyond essay editing, she really gets to know her students and helped me craft my story in a way that is authentic while also appealing to colleges. She was also very good at identifying my strengths and finding colleges that would appreciate those strengths.

Accepted to Duke, Cornell, and University of Michigan

Every time she meets with you, she comes out saying, “I just love Ariel." She always has a smile, and you boost her confidence to the sky. Your help and encouragement are making a difference for sure. Thank you for everything!! I’m excited to see where she goes, but I know wherever she goes, she will make a difference.

Accepted to University of Florida and FSU

Ariel didn't just help me with my college essays but fundamentally changed how I think about admissions and how I tell my own story.

When I first started working with her, I knew my writing was strong. I didn’t think I needed a college counselor. But Ariel showed me the difference between good writing and writing that actually captures who you are. She helped me find layers in my story I didn't even know were there, and by the end of the process, I was looking at essays that felt unmistakably mine but sharper, deeper, and more intentional than anything I could have produced alone. I genuinely believe I would not have gotten into the schools I did without her.

What sets Ariel apart is how she runs her sessions. Every meeting, she asked me what I needed: whether that was brainstorming from scratch, talking through ideas, or sitting down and cranking out drafts together. She listened first, then worked within what I wanted, which made me trust her completely.

And her writing ability is extraordinary. She doesn't just give you vague feedback like "make this part stronger." She gives honest feedback, which I came to appreciate more than anything. We would delete entire essays because she knew I could do better. She never told me something was great when it wasn't. She pushed me, and I'm a better writer months later for it.

Beyond the work itself, Ariel is genuinely one of the most patient and available people I've ever worked with. When I was anxious about decisions or deadlines, I could always text her and she would respond. That alone is worth more than I can describe during a process that is honestly really stressful. I have friends whose families spent tens of thousands of dollars on college counselors who take days to return essay drafts and barely leave meaningful comments. Ariel works harder than any of them, gives more of herself than any of them, and is completely fair and upfront about her pricing. She is the real thing.

I recommend her to everyone I talk to, and I will keep doing that for as long as anyone asks. Working with Ariel was one of the best decisions I made in this entire process, and I am so grateful for everything she did for me.

We never expected so many acceptances!!!! Ariel, you are a genius!!! You helped us so much! I can’t believe it.

Accepted to UCLA, UVA, University of Michigan, Villanova, Colgate, and Boston College

I got into Northwestern! I really enjoyed working with you these past weeks, and I want to thank you for all the positive energy and advice that you have given me throughout our time together!

Accepted to Northwestern (Early Decision)

I was accepted to Duke!! Can’t believe it. Thank you for all your help. You are a huge part of my acceptance, and I’m so thankful to have worked with you in this process. You’re the best.

Accepted to Duke, Vanderbilt, Northwestern, and Emory

She came downstairs genuinely excited after her lesson with you tonight. She was quite animated about the brainstorming of ideas and relating chemistry to real world. Not sure I’d ever have predicted my daughter so excited about chemistry but I have been quite impressed how much enthusiasm she has demonstrated. So, thank you.

Accepted to University of Michigan and Wake Forest

Thank you so much for working with him for the last few (well, many really) months!!! He did make great progress with your help and mentorship! Thank you.

Accepted to the University of Texas at Austin

Thank you so much for sharing all the details, and impressed by the personal journey and reflections that are happening in this process. This is very valuable in my opinion. Truly thankful for considering my feedback as a parent. Life can throw challenges but turning each of them as learning moments can make life more meaningful and reading through your comments I got emotional, can't wait to see the final essay. Thank you, and I sincerely appreciate your help.

Accepted to Johns Hopkins

We appreciate you so much. Thanks for all that you are doing to help our girls!! They absolutely LOVE working with you!

Accepted to Notre Dame, UNC, Skidmore, Bentley, Pepperdine, and Bucknell

She has really enjoyed working with you on this very personal essay. Thank you for making her feel comfortable enough to share her story. This process has been therapeutic.

Accepted to Purdue

Thank you SO MUCH. You’re literally a miracle worker.

Accepted to Williams College

I GOT INTO ROSS!! Can’t thank you enough for absolutely everything!! Truly a dream come true. This wouldn’t be possible without you. I am so grateful ❤️

Accepted to University of Michigan 

I will for sure recommend you and your help with my essays. I am really happy about my essays and the growth I made as a person writing them. I got into MSU; and the honors college which has a 6% acceptance for all applicants. I also got selected for the competition for scholarships with a potential full ride which I think is so exciting. Thanks for all your help!

Accepted to University of Michigan 

You must work magic because he is always looking forward to your sessions. You have been so helpful really helping him to show who he is through his writing. Thank you!!!

Accepted to Cornell

I ended up getting into FSU, which was my top choice so I'm so excited about it! I miss our sessions, they were so fun. My mom said to tell you that she is so thankful to have you, and you were the blessing we needed to get into FSU! She is going to tell all her friends about you!

Accepted to FSU

DUKE 2027! Thank you so much for everything I literally don’t know what I would have done without you.

Accepted to Duke (Early Decision)

Ariel is a great coach! She is preparing me well for my future in college and beyond, helping me narrow down what I would like to study and learn more about. She's helping me navigate the various opportunities in high school to make a strong and compelling college application. I really appreciate all her work!

Class of 2027

Ariel is absolutely fantastic. Ever since I switched to Ariel my imagination and writers block has completely gone away. She is very knowledgeable towards every aspect of the college application process, but also almost like a part time therapist/hype girl. I’m endlessly grateful for everything she has done for me and wouldn’t want my college application experience to go any differently.

Accepted to Indiana Kelley, Case Western, Purdue