“When we began the process of helping our son apply to high school, we quickly realized that we felt lost and ambivalent about the best way to proceed. Kelly was recommended to us soon after, thank goodness, and within the first 20 minutes of our preliminary conversation our goals and methods became focused and clear. In the end, no matter what the outcome, our son learned so much about himself and his abilities. Kelly was the reason the experience was so smooth and positive for us all.”
– Connor, mom of middle school student
Kelly has played an integral role in my successful college application process and resulting acceptances. From reviewing and discussing application essays, to determining appropriate colleges to apply to and developing pragmatic goals, to reviewing overall applications and mentoring, Kelly has been exceptional and proficient. I was accepted into four out of four Ivy League schools, including my dream school, and could not be more pleased with my experience with Kelly.
– Grayson, transfer student
Kelly helped me in every aspect of the high school process. She was unbelievably knowledgeable about the different schools and could answer a lot of the questions I had about what made each of them special. She was a good listener as I talked through what I liked about each school and a great resource for essays and interviews. Above all, she helped me stay calm and focused on my goals while also being a friend.
– Jack, 8th grade student
In an admissions environment that is growing increasingly complex, I highly recommend Kelly and endorse her ability to guide and support students and their families. She understands the nuances of individual situations and her expertise is unparalleled. We will be forever grateful for her guidance”
– Susan, mom of high school student
Kelly is smart, kind and patient. Working with Kelly took much of the stress and mystery out of the high school application process. Kelly was the high school placement counselor for a school in San Francisco and is a mom of three successful young adults who attended independent high school. Her professional and personal experience give her a unique perspective on all aspects of the high school selection process. Kelly takes the time to get know the students and their parents and truly listens to what it is families are looking for in a school. As Kelly is incredibly knowledgeable about all the high schools in the Bay Area, she is able to help guide students toward the school that is the best fit. When teens are at the age when they are separating from parents, it can be wonderful to have another adult on your side to help your 8th grader through this process. We feel very grateful to have teamed up with Kelly and would highly recommend working with her.
– Alex, mom of a middle school student
“My son and I have loved working with Kelly. From our very first conversation, Kelly provided insightful and practical thoughts, recommendations and guidance. In a year where my son could not visit the campuses in person, Kelly’s broad understanding of the culture and spirit of each Bay Area school was uniquely helpful to narrowing down and evaluating his options. She also provided great support to my son in reviewing his written applications and preparing him for interviews. Over the last six months, I especially appreciated her responsiveness to my (many!) questions and her candor and authenticity throughout.”
– Anne, mom of 8th grader
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