Testimonials
The deep listening, pointed questions, quality insights, and responsive guidance that I received from Alysia beginning in my middle school years and stretching through my time in college were critical to my current success. Today, I feel that I am exactly on the path that is mine, and I could not have reached the clarity of vision that led me here without Alysia; I truly cannot overstate this fact. As a young person who found enjoyment in a myriad of spaces, I was nourished and encouraged by Alysia’s way of recognizing that all of my interests deserved my time and energy, and her way of directing me towards tangible paths where I could explore them in greater depth. Her mentorship is one of the greatest gifts I’ve received in this lifetime. Student chose to attend Stanford University
Alysia is a caring and thoughtful advisor. She helped me craft a balanced college list that fit me and suggested essay topics after listening patiently to my personal stories. Under her guidance, my college process was about discovering my true self, while finding a place to continuously celebrate what I cherish most. Student chose to attend Johns Hopkins University
I entered the college process totally unsure what was going on, and without your guidance, I know I never would have been able to put together a list of schools or applications that I felt so good about. I am profoundly grateful for your unwavering support. Student chose to attend Middlebury College
Thank you for guiding me through the college search process and inspiring me to pursue my goals regardless of how challenging. I would not have been able to find my dream school if you had not introduced me to Pitzer. Student chose to attend Pitzer College
Thank you for being such a wonderful counselor! I always found your insights and recommendations (especially for my Common App and supplemental essays) incredibly useful, and I could not have survived the college process without you. Student chose to attend Barnard College
Thank you so much for your advice on my college applications. Thanks to you, the whole process was exciting and joyful rather than stressful. Student chose to attend University of Chicago
Alysia was one of the most important adult figures in my high school and college journey. She's an excellent listener, a supportive coach, a skillful guide, and a knowledgeable resource. She is quick to grasp the complexities of an adolescent's academic, extracurricular, family, and social life and has an uncanny ability to coax out goals and practically keep a student accountable to them. Any student who gets to work with Alysia is incredibly lucky. I can't recommend her highly enough! Student chose to attend Princeton University
Thank you for being an amazing counselor. You pushed me to see things from different perspectives, to listen to myself, and to have confidence in myself. For this I am forever grateful. Student chose to attend Connecticut College
Thank you for steering me calmly and steadily through the storm of college applications. You helped me keep from losing my cool and you gave me straightforward advice whenever I most needed it. May you continue to guide students with a practiced hand through choppy waters. Student chose to attend Wesleyan University
Thank you so much for helping me through the college process. If not for you, I don’t know that I would ever have come across Pitt and I’m exceptionally excited to spend my next 4 years there. I wish you the best with your new students – they are all in great hands. Student chose to attend University of Pittsburgh
It was daunting to research colleges. It was with your help that I was able to have such positive results. Thank you for your gentleness, patience, and openness. I can’t imagine myself coming this far without your guidance. I feel prepared! I will have a good balance of challenge, growth, and fun at Cornell. Student chose to attend Cornell University
Alysia always approached our meetings with compassion, enthusiasm, and organization. She helped me craft a college list and application timeline that supported my interests and goals. Her passionate approach to counseling reduced the stressful nature of the process and allowed me to find enjoyment in the application process—something I did not expect when I imagined applying to college. I enrolled in a school that was a great fit for me and as a recent graduate, I am happy to have had a wonderful experience at my college. I thank Alysia for having helped me achieve this! Student chose to attend Colby College
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