As parents, Terry was a tremendous resource for us as we went through the college admissions process for the first time. She has visited countless colleges nationally and worked with our son to come up with great schools to explore. Terry added exceptional value in keeping our son organized and on-schedule, providing helpful feedback on his essays and serving as an excellent sounding board for both parents and student alike. We are so very grateful to Terry for all her help!
Parents of Jacob, University of Tennessee
Ms. Mady-Grove made a seemingly endless task neat and clear. When I began the college process, she helped me develop and workshop my essay, something that seems like such a daunting task, but with her assistance, it went by smoothly and efficiently. She kept me up to date on my applications and gave me useful tips and tricks when writing my supplementals and made sure I was always on top of my work, so by the end of the college process, all I had to do was click submit and I was stress free. Thank you Ms. Mady-Grove!
Mike, College of the Holy Cross
In a word, Terry was a blessing. Why? As parents going through this for the first time we had an idea what to do, but frankly the process was daunting. Terry kept everything on track, gave great counsel and our daughter ended up in the right place. We can’t thank her enough.
Parents of Ryleigh, University of Georgia
Terry took the college application process from totally unmanageable to (almost) enjoyable. She was a calming influence yet made sure that everything was done on time and done well. Her knowledge of specific universities was especially helpful in not only choosing schools but in writing effective essays which led to several acceptances. Terry is extremely organized but was also flexible enough to work with a chronic procrastinator without missing a beat – often reviewing essays within a few hours. She was readily available and always quick to respond to any questions. It is one thing to know what to do but quite another to really hone in on each student’s talents.
Parent of Sean, UT-Austin
When we first started the college search process with our son we all were overwhelmed. With so many options and decisions there was a great deal of apprehension as to how and where to get started. Thankfully we decided to work with Terry who was incredibly helpful in getting us organized and setting up a simple plan. This reduced the stress for all of us and made the college search and application process less stressful and most importantly, enjoyable. We would not have been able to get this done without Terry and are grateful for all of her help.
Parents of Ty, Indiana University
When my husband and I applied to college, we had one school in mind. That was it. We wanted our daughter, Madison, to have options so at the suggestion of my daughter’s ACT tutor, Terry was highly recommended. We immediately felt comfortable speaking with Terry. Yes – I will admit – I needed hand-holding and Terry was gracious to ease my nerves!
After spending some time with Madison (and us parents), Terry had composed a list of schools that best matched Madison’s wish list. The University of Rochester was one of them. My family and I were not familiar with this school; however, we went to see it. Madison immediately knew UofR was the right school for her; and as a family we agreed. Madison applied early and was accepted.
Thanks Terry for providing a wealth of knowledge to the stressful college process. You make the process so easy and yes, I did appreciate the handholding!
Parent of Madison, University of Rochester
Parent of Brandon, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Parent of Simryn, Villanova University
Terry was a huge help throughout my college application process! Essays were where I needed the most help, and Terry helped me immensely by brainstorming ideas to best represent myself. She was also a huge help in preparing for interviews and managing my timeline, which made everything much less stressful.
Brady, California Institute of Technology (Cal Tech)
We were starting from scratch – times two – and couldn’t have made it through the college process without Terry! She walked us through each and every step from start to finish, giving us as close to a stress-free process as possible. Terry is just wonderful to work with, very accessible and responsive. Her ability to juggle parents and kids with equal thoughtfulness is impressive.
Parents of Ava and Isabelle, Tulane University
As parents going through the college application process for the first time, we were overwhelmed and unsure how to best help our son. Terry was invaluable in helping us and our son navigate this process. She worked with our son to come up with a great set of schools to explore. We are so very grateful to Terry for all her help!
Parents of Jacob, Cornell University
Terry made the entire college process so much easier and more enjoyable. Starting with the survey to get to know me and my preferences better, she was able to introduce colleges that matched me and what I was looking for. In addition to helping with the college search, Terry was instrumental while I was writing my college essays. She knew my potential, and definitely helped and pushed me to write my best essays. She was very knowledgeable about all the colleges I applied to, and because of her expertise and organization, I never missed a deadline. Terry truly cared about my applications, and she was always there to help whenever I had questions. I believe Terry played an important role in my acceptance to my top school, where I will be attending this fall! I highly recommend Terry, and I’m so glad to have worked with her!
Ava, Tulane University
I had a wonderful experience with Terry Mady-Grove. She helped me through the entire college process in a way that was right for me as a student. Terry helped me to receive an acceptance to my ED college through lots of guidance and support, and I could not be happier with how my college process went.
Isabella, Boston College
Terry alleviated a huge amount of stress that sometimes falls on parents. Terry is very organized and brought that discipline to the complex college application process. She is extremely knowledgable about various colleges and answered many difficult questions with ease. We would use Terry again without question.
Parents of Andrew, Wake Forest University
Terry was so helpful throughout the essay writing process and provided excellent advice. She assisted me every step of the way by consistently giving clear and reliable instructions.
Andrew, Wake Forest University
We had the greatest experience with Terry Mady-Grove. My twin daughters felt so comfortable discussing all of their needs and concerns with her. Terry was so knowledgable about what every college and university had to offer and really helped them narrow down their lists. Not only did they both get in to their ED schools, but both felt they really made the right choice. As a first time parent going through the college application process, it couldn’t have been easier and more seamless.
Parent of Mia, Villanova University and Isabella, Boston College
Thankfully, late in the process we were referred by a friend to Terry. Her comprehensive, professional guidance with the essay and application process was invaluable.
She struck a perfect balance of working with our daughter and us with honest, straightforward guidance. We are convinced that her expert advice helped gain admittance to our daughter’s college of choice.
Parent of Kaitlyn, University of Miami
The college admissions process is a notoriously stressful time for families but Terry’s calm, professional and super competent way made the entire exercise pleasant and rewarding for both parents and child, no easy feat.
Terry’s expertise led us, as newbies to the college admissions game, to the exact outcome we had hoped for and would not have achieved without her guiding hand.
Terry uses a potent combination of skills to encourage completion of essays and the Common App and to stay on top of deadlines without being overbearing or intrusive. She also offered a fair amount of parental hand-holding which we appreciated enormously.
We simply cannot recommend Terry more highly – she is incredibly knowledgeable, accessible and she knows the ins and outs of this challenging process. I shudder to think how hard the entire exercise would have been without her. Thank you, Terry!
Parent of Elliot, University of St Andrews
Terry made the college process infinitely easier for me, and introduced me to the college I will be attending this fall. When I first met with Terry, I didn’t have any ideas in mind of where to apply. However, Terry gave me an extensive survey to fill out and talked with me to help pinpoint which colleges would be the best academic, social, financial and overall fit for me. She created a diverse initial list of schools for me to research that fit my criteria but offered enough variety for me to truly pinpoint what exactly would be the best environment for me to excel. She even added more schools onto the list and helped me narrow it down when I was feeling stuck. Without Terry, I wouldn’t have discovered the college I will be attending this year as nobody I know had heard of it before. I am extremely grateful for this. Additionally, Terry eliminated an immense amount of stress for me over the course of my senior year. While many of my friends were constantly revisiting and proofreading their applications and essays, I saved time by having Terry proofread mine for me every time. I never felt as if I was burdening my already busy school guidance counselors with questions about college as I always had Terry to turn to with any of my college related questions. She never overrode my voice in my essays either. Rather, she made suggestions that helped clarify and perfect the substance and style of my essays. I cannot emphasize how helpful it was to have Terry to rely on throughout the application and interview processes. Despite being unable to visit many colleges because of Covid-19, I still feel as if I have made the right decision about where to attend because of Terry’s help.
Julia, Macalester College
Terry is an exceptional resource in the college application process. We had imagined that our daughter, Julia, would be applying to a large name brand university on the east coast. After discussions with Terry and thoughtful reflection about what Julia wanted from her college experience, the college selection process preceded down a new path. Ultimately, Julia chose an urban liberal arts college in the midwest. She could not be happier! Keep an open mind and let Terry develop the relationship with your child. Terry is truly professional due to her demeanor, extensive first-hand visitations, degree, timeliness and insight. Terry was available for all steps of the process including essay review and a mock interview. Julia had a very high rate of acceptance and several scholarship offers from which to choose. I cannot imagine that we would have found Macalester without Terry. I recommend her services without reservation.
Parent of Julia, Macalester College
Terry helped us tremendously throughout the complicated application process. My daughter valued her input—they just clicked, and I knew that I had found the right person to help. They made a great team! And Anna got into some great schools! I appreciated knowing that we had an expert guiding us and that gave me peace of mind.
Parent of Anna, UC Davis
Terry was an excellent resource to have in a tough admissions cycle this year. She possessed extensive knowledge about a variety of schools and provided great insight in determining which schools I should finally apply to — in fact, the school I am attending next year began as a recommendation of hers. I started working with Terry far later in the process than many of her other students, yet she seamlessly fit into my schedule and understood what I was looking for. And best of all, you’ll never miss a deadline with her!
Zach, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill
Thank you so much for all of your help! You really helped take all my college writing and planning to the next level! Your guidance really made a difference. I am so grateful for all of your help and I hope we will cross paths at some point in the future.
Nyla, UCLA
Ms. Mady-Grove helped me through the challenging college application process with kindness, expertise, and encouragement. Without the guidance of Ms. Mady-Grove, I would not have selected my college with as much confidence or motivation. With so many colleges and universities to choose from, the college application and selection process can be extremely stressful and nerve wracking, but with Ms. Mady-Grove’s help, I immediately felt less overwhelmed and began to see my future fall into place. Ms. Mady-Grove came to know me as a person, and used this knowledge to recommend and eventually help me select a college that was a perfect fit for me. I am beyond excited to start my college education at Rollins College next year, and I cannot thank Ms. Mady-Grove enough for providing me with the tools I needed to thrive, not only during the college application and selection process, but also in future endeavors to come.
Riley, Rollins College
Having seen my older brother go through the stresses of the college admissions process, I was initially daunted – and I’m sure anyone is – by the work that stood ahead of me. Whether it was periodically checking in on my progress or pushing me to stay ahead on deadlines, I can confidently say Terry alleviated some of that stress. But what I appreciated most was her holistic approach and her willingness to grasp who I was on a personal level. I was never really good at digging deep into who I was; Terry was almost like a mother figure who allowed me to see my potential and put my best self on my application. And even with the significant amount of uncertainty with the COVID-19 pandemic, Terry was always up to date with any new changes in the application process. Her years of experience and her continuous guidance was nothing short of exceptional, and I truly could not have done this without her. Thank you so much Terry!
Kenta, Washington University in St Louis
Terry helped us select nine schools to which my daughter was admitted and received more than $600,000 in merit aid over four years. We happily chose Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. It checks all the boxes that Terry helped us to identify and we could not be more excited and at ease about our daughter’s decision. Thank you Terry!
Parent of Riley, Rollins College
As a student, the college admissions process can be intimidating and overwhelming. Terry helped me to narrow down my choices, kept my expectations hopeful yet realistic, and aided me to be ahead of the game. Her guidance of the process allowed me to make this decision with confidence and I am excited with my college choice.
Will, Boston College
As parents, Terry was a tremendous resource for us as we went through the college admissions process for the first time. She has visited countless colleges nationally and spent considerable time helping us find the proper fit for our son. Terry added significant value in keeping our son organized and on-schedule, providing helpful feedback on his essays and serving as an honest sounding board for both parents and student alike. We would recommend Terry without hesitation and already have several friends that are now using her services.
Parents of Will, Boston College
Terry is extremely professional and friendly while being extremely knowledgable on all processes from boarding schools to colleges. I do not think I would be where I am today without her.
Josh, Western Reserve Academy, PG Year
I highly recommend Terry as a college consultant. She did a tremendous job serving as a consultant for me and my family in connection with my youngest son’s college applications and was instrumental in guiding and assisting us with the application process. He will be attending Northeastern University in Boston this fall and I cannot thank Terry enough for her help. She was like having our own personal guidance counselor assist us through the process of choosing schools, etc. and narrowing down what would be the best fit. Priceless!
Parent of Max, Northeastern University
Terry’s help was invaluable to my college admissions process. Writing about yourself can be awkward and Terry is excellent at helping you structure your essays so that your voice comes through. Additionally, so much of finding the right school is about fit. Terry helps you think about characteristics of schools that you might never have considered before but that may play an important role in your decision.
Richard, Princeton University
Thank you for all of your help throughout the college process. I couldn’t have navigated the ACT/field hockey/application processes without you!
Dalia, Haverford College
Terry helped me immensely throughout the law school admissions process. The thought of going back to school was daunting, but Terry was supportive, responsive, and knowledgeable. She guided me through the admissions process of writing an effective personal statement and helped me navigate the law school wait list process. I cannot thank Terry enough for all she did for me!
Kate, Fordham University Law School
Thank you for all that you have done for me. I truly would not have survived this process without your guidance. Now I am off to my dream school! I owe it all to you!
Jolie, MIT
Terry opened by eyes to schools I would have never considered. Sometimes you get lost in the prestige of a school that people have heard of even though it might not be the right fit for you.
Lana, High Point University
With so much pressure worrying that my daughter was making the right decision, it was comforting to know that Terry was guiding her along the way. Knowing that I was supporting a well reasoned decision was invaluable.
Parent of Lana, High Point University
Dealing with the life of a high school senior made it difficult to balance school work and college applications, but having Terry there made it easier. Having someone who helped find schools that were a fit for me really helped and saved time. And being guided through each step of applying helped an incredible amount. High school students have little knowledge of applying for this is their first time whereas Terry has done this a million times over. So having someone give tips and help along the way really makes the process a lot easier and smoother.
Max, Northeastern University
Terry is a real college encyclopedia. She also has a talent for reading students’ personalities and matching them with a school where they’ll shine. Without her, I would have ended up in a big school. I didn’t mind that my classes would be taught by graduate students in crowded lecture halls. I thought that’s what I wanted-a place where I could work discreetly and independently. Terry took the time to get to know me personally. As we worked together, she realized that I would do better at a small liberal arts college like Middlebury, where there are more opportunities to work closely with professors and obtain personalized guidance. Indeed, it is through one-on-one sessions with my professors that I overcame my biggest challenges, such as my writer’s block. In many ways, it is characteristics related to its size that make Middlebury the best school I could have dreamed of. I am grateful that Terry questioned my initial decision.
What I am most grateful for, however, is Terry’s commitment to my application. I could always rely on her help, regardless of the circumstances. On one occasion, I struggled with an application while she was on a family trip. I had failed to meet the internal deadline we agreed upon, so I didn’t expect she would be able to help me. But Terry spontaneously checked on my progress and, realizing that I was behind, worked from the back seat of the car to help me get back on track. The phrase “to go above and beyond” has become clichéd, but it perfectly describes Terry’s work ethic. Thank you, Terry!
Loïc, Middlebury College
With the help of Terry, I was able to make the easiest yet hardest decision. Terry helped me navigate the entire college application process with ease and I’m forever grateful. Looking back, I don’t believe I would have made the right decision if I hadn’t known everything Terry taught me and helped me with. From resumes to essays to applications, Terry made the application process enjoyable!
Jordan, Stetson University
Due to the uncertainties and challenges that I faced of getting recruited or not as an athlete, being an international student and not having satisfactory test scores until the very end, my application process was definitely more complex than the norm. Despite these difficulties, however, Terry was able to guide me in the most efficient and proper path with her extensive knowledge as well as experience. Her balanced approach of allowing “me” to come out on my essays while giving constructive criticisms ranging from fundamental to grammatical errors was outstanding. But above all, her work ethic (especially during the vacation season), was not only commendable, but also forced me to stay on task and not fall behind.
Yuta, Middlebury College
As parents of an international student, we asked a very wide range of questions. Terry’s answers were fact and experience based, in other words objective, but also very caring when it needed to be. From the very beginning to the end, she kept us parents up to date and shared what she and my son were discussing. We really liked this balanced approach of treating my son as an independent individual while also always keeping us involved throughout the process.
Parent of Yuta, Middlebury College
Thank you so much for all of your help throughout my college process. I am EXTREMELY thankful that you suggested Catholic University for me. It is an absolute PERFECT fit and I am so happy!
Nicole, Catholic University
Terry was wonderful to work with! From start to finish, she made the college application process stress free. She was always available to help my three kids, and guided each of them to the perfect college that fit their individual needs. We love her!
Parent of Alicia, Villanova University, Andrew, Lehigh University and Olivia, University of Richmond
Thank you for helping find the perfect school for John. He needed a school that would provide support and encouragement to help him be successful, and High Point University is just that school. Your guidance on school selection, application strategy (i.e. early decision vs. regular decision), essay content / structure and connections with school counselors were all critical to his acceptance at his top-choice school!
Parent of John, High Point University
The college process can be both stressful and daunting, but by working with Terry, both of these factors were minimized for me. Terry’s continued guidance, support, and encouragement, as well as her prudent college choices, substantially changed my college process, and allowed the experience to become much better than I expected. I can genuinely say that Terry’s advice was some of the best I have ever received. Thank you, Terry!!
Seth, University of St Andrews
Terry has offered us as parents the most beautiful present we could have dreamed of: she has not only helped our son get into a great college that will prepare him to excel in his career. More importantly she has helped him choose the best environment based on his personality and aspirations. Thanks to Terry’s remarkable know-how, dedication and people skills we enjoy seeing our son grow into a happy, well-rounded and confident adult ready to embrace life and to make a positive difference.
Parent of Loïc, Middlebury College
We found Terry to be very helpful in helping our daughter navigate her college decision process. Not only was she very knowledgeable about the colleges that Katherine was interested in, but she was able to provide insight into how Katherine should proceed when she was deferred as well as waitlisted from some of her top choices. We found that Katherine listened to her advice about waiting to commit to an accepted university versus waiting for all the decisions to come through which was hard when most of her friends had already committed.
Katherine, Fairfield University
Working with Terry made a confusing and overwhelming process very manageable. Her extensive knowledge of the thousands of colleges and universities enabled her to identify appropriate school choices for both my son and daughter. She provided them with an extremely organized plan which included having them adhere to deadlines and helped them strategize essay topics and content, streamline resumes and highlight their strengths in all submitted application materials. In addition to always being available, her patience and calm manner made her a gem to work with. It’s quite obvious that Terry genuinely cares about “her kids” and their outcomes. I can’t recommend her highly enough!!
Parent of Kayla, Bucknell University and Jacob, Indiana University
Kenta, Washington University in St Louis
Parent of Riley, Rollins College
As a student, the college admissions process can be intimidating and overwhelming. Terry helped me to narrow down my choices, kept my expectations hopeful yet realistic, and aided me to be ahead of the game. Her guidance of the process allowed me to make this decision with confidence and I am excited with my college choice.
Will, Boston College
As parents, Terry was a tremendous resource for us as we went through the college admissions process for the first time. She has visited countless colleges nationally and spent considerable time helping us find the proper fit for our son. Terry added significant value in keeping our son organized and on-schedule, providing helpful feedback on his essays and serving as an honest sounding board for both parents and student alike. We would recommend Terry without hesitation and already have several friends that are now using her services.
Parents of Will, Boston College
Terry is extremely professional and friendly while being extremely knowledgable on all processes from boarding schools to colleges. I do not think I would be where I am today without her.
Josh, Western Reserve Academy, PG Year
I highly recommend Terry as a college consultant. She did a tremendous job serving as a consultant for me and my family in connection with my youngest son’s college applications and was instrumental in guiding and assisting us with the application process. He will be attending Northeastern University in Boston this fall and I cannot thank Terry enough for her help. She was like having our own personal guidance counselor assist us through the process of choosing schools, etc. and narrowing down what would be the best fit. Priceless!
Parent of Max, Northeastern University
Terry’s help was invaluable to my college admissions process. Writing about yourself can be awkward and Terry is excellent at helping you structure your essays so that your voice comes through. Additionally, so much of finding the right school is about fit. Terry helps you think about characteristics of schools that you might never have considered before but that may play an important role in your decision.
Richard, Princeton University
Thank you for all of your help throughout the college process. I couldn’t have navigated the ACT/field hockey/application processes without you!
Dalia, Haverford College
Terry helped me immensely throughout the law school admissions process. The thought of going back to school was daunting, but Terry was supportive, responsive, and knowledgeable. She guided me through the admissions process of writing an effective personal statement and helped me navigate the law school wait list process. I cannot thank Terry enough for all she did for me!
Kate, Fordham University Law School
Thank you for all that you have done for me. I truly would not have survived this process without your guidance. Now I am off to my dream school! I owe it all to you!
Jolie, MIT
Terry opened by eyes to schools I would have never considered. Sometimes you get lost in the prestige of a school that people have heard of even though it might not be the right fit for you.
Lana, High Point University
With so much pressure worrying that my daughter was making the right decision, it was comforting to know that Terry was guiding her along the way. Knowing that I was supporting a well reasoned decision was invaluable.
Parent of Lana, High Point University
Dealing with the life of a high school senior made it difficult to balance school work and college applications, but having Terry there made it easier. Having someone who helped find schools that were a fit for me really helped and saved time. And being guided through each step of applying helped an incredible amount. High school students have little knowledge of applying for this is their first time whereas Terry has done this a million times over. So having someone give tips and help along the way really makes the process a lot easier and smoother.
Max, Northeastern University
Terry is a real college encyclopedia. She also has a talent for reading students’ personalities and matching them with a school where they’ll shine. Without her, I would have ended up in a big school. I didn’t mind that my classes would be taught by graduate students in crowded lecture halls. I thought that’s what I wanted-a place where I could work discreetly and independently. Terry took the time to get to know me personally. As we worked together, she realized that I would do better at a small liberal arts college like Middlebury, where there are more opportunities to work closely with professors and obtain personalized guidance. Indeed, it is through one-on-one sessions with my professors that I overcame my biggest challenges, such as my writer’s block. In many ways, it is characteristics related to its size that make Middlebury the best school I could have dreamed of. I am grateful that Terry questioned my initial decision.
What I am most grateful for, however, is Terry’s commitment to my application. I could always rely on her help, regardless of the circumstances. On one occasion, I struggled with an application while she was on a family trip. I had failed to meet the internal deadline we agreed upon, so I didn’t expect she would be able to help me. But Terry spontaneously checked on my progress and, realizing that I was behind, worked from the back seat of the car to help me get back on track. The phrase “to go above and beyond” has become clichéd, but it perfectly describes Terry’s work ethic. Thank you, Terry!
Loïc, Middlebury College
With the help of Terry, I was able to make the easiest yet hardest decision. Terry helped me navigate the entire college application process with ease and I’m forever grateful. Looking back, I don’t believe I would have made the right decision if I hadn’t known everything Terry taught me and helped me with. From resumes to essays to applications, Terry made the application process enjoyable!
Jordan, Stetson University
Due to the uncertainties and challenges that I faced of getting recruited or not as an athlete, being an international student and not having satisfactory test scores until the very end, my application process was definitely more complex than the norm. Despite these difficulties, however, Terry was able to guide me in the most efficient and proper path with her extensive knowledge as well as experience. Her balanced approach of allowing “me” to come out on my essays while giving constructive criticisms ranging from fundamental to grammatical errors was outstanding. But above all, her work ethic (especially during the vacation season), was not only commendable, but also forced me to stay on task and not fall behind.
Yuta, Middlebury College
As parents of an international student, we asked a very wide range of questions. Terry’s answers were fact and experience based, in other words objective, but also very caring when it needed to be. From the very beginning to the end, she kept us parents up to date and shared what she and my son were discussing. We really liked this balanced approach of treating my son as an independent individual while also always keeping us involved throughout the process.
Parent of Yuta, Middlebury College
Thank you so much for all of your help throughout my college process. I am EXTREMELY thankful that you suggested Catholic University for me. It is an absolute PERFECT fit and I am so happy!
Nicole, Catholic University
Terry was wonderful to work with! From start to finish, she made the college application process stress free. She was always available to help my three kids, and guided each of them to the perfect college that fit their individual needs. We love her!
Parent of Alicia, Villanova University, Andrew, Lehigh University and Olivia, University of Richmond
Thank you for helping find the perfect school for John. He needed a school that would provide support and encouragement to help him be successful, and High Point University is just that school. Your guidance on school selection, application strategy (i.e. early decision vs. regular decision), essay content / structure and connections with school counselors were all critical to his acceptance at his top-choice school!
Parent of John, High Point University
The college process can be both stressful and daunting, but by working with Terry, both of these factors were minimized for me. Terry’s continued guidance, support, and encouragement, as well as her prudent college choices, substantially changed my college process, and allowed the experience to become much better than I expected. I can genuinely say that Terry’s advice was some of the best I have ever received. Thank you, Terry!!
Seth, University of St Andrews
Terry has offered us as parents the most beautiful present we could have dreamed of: she has not only helped our son get into a great college that will prepare him to excel in his career. More importantly she has helped him choose the best environment based on his personality and aspirations. Thanks to Terry’s remarkable know-how, dedication and people skills we enjoy seeing our son grow into a happy, well-rounded and confident adult ready to embrace life and to make a positive difference.
Parent of Loïc, Middlebury College
We found Terry to be very helpful in helping our daughter navigate her college decision process. Not only was she very knowledgeable about the colleges that Katherine was interested in, but she was able to provide insight into how Katherine should proceed when she was deferred as well as waitlisted from some of her top choices. We found that Katherine listened to her advice about waiting to commit to an accepted university versus waiting for all the decisions to come through which was hard when most of her friends had already committed.
Katherine, Fairfield University
Working with Terry made a confusing and overwhelming process very manageable. Her extensive knowledge of the thousands of colleges and universities enabled her to identify appropriate school choices for both my son and daughter. She provided them with an extremely organized plan which included having them adhere to deadlines and helped them strategize essay topics and content, streamline resumes and highlight their strengths in all submitted application materials. In addition to always being available, her patience and calm manner made her a gem to work with. It’s quite obvious that Terry genuinely cares about “her kids” and their outcomes. I can’t recommend her highly enough!!
Parent of Kayla, Bucknell University and Jacob, Indiana University
Parent of Riley, Rollins College
As a student, the college admissions process can be intimidating and overwhelming. Terry helped me to narrow down my choices, kept my expectations hopeful yet realistic, and aided me to be ahead of the game. Her guidance of the process allowed me to make this decision with confidence and I am excited with my college choice.
Will, Boston College
As parents, Terry was a tremendous resource for us as we went through the college admissions process for the first time. She has visited countless colleges nationally and spent considerable time helping us find the proper fit for our son. Terry added significant value in keeping our son organized and on-schedule, providing helpful feedback on his essays and serving as an honest sounding board for both parents and student alike. We would recommend Terry without hesitation and already have several friends that are now using her services.
Parents of Will, Boston College
Terry is extremely professional and friendly while being extremely knowledgable on all processes from boarding schools to colleges. I do not think I would be where I am today without her.
Josh, Western Reserve Academy, PG Year
I highly recommend Terry as a college consultant. She did a tremendous job serving as a consultant for me and my family in connection with my youngest son’s college applications and was instrumental in guiding and assisting us with the application process. He will be attending Northeastern University in Boston this fall and I cannot thank Terry enough for her help. She was like having our own personal guidance counselor assist us through the process of choosing schools, etc. and narrowing down what would be the best fit. Priceless!
Parent of Max, Northeastern University
Terry’s help was invaluable to my college admissions process. Writing about yourself can be awkward and Terry is excellent at helping you structure your essays so that your voice comes through. Additionally, so much of finding the right school is about fit. Terry helps you think about characteristics of schools that you might never have considered before but that may play an important role in your decision.
Richard, Princeton University
Thank you for all of your help throughout the college process. I couldn’t have navigated the ACT/field hockey/application processes without you!
Dalia, Haverford College
Terry helped me immensely throughout the law school admissions process. The thought of going back to school was daunting, but Terry was supportive, responsive, and knowledgeable. She guided me through the admissions process of writing an effective personal statement and helped me navigate the law school wait list process. I cannot thank Terry enough for all she did for me!
Kate, Fordham University Law School
Thank you for all that you have done for me. I truly would not have survived this process without your guidance. Now I am off to my dream school! I owe it all to you!
Jolie, MIT
Terry opened by eyes to schools I would have never considered. Sometimes you get lost in the prestige of a school that people have heard of even though it might not be the right fit for you.
Lana, High Point University
With so much pressure worrying that my daughter was making the right decision, it was comforting to know that Terry was guiding her along the way. Knowing that I was supporting a well reasoned decision was invaluable.
Parent of Lana, High Point University
Dealing with the life of a high school senior made it difficult to balance school work and college applications, but having Terry there made it easier. Having someone who helped find schools that were a fit for me really helped and saved time. And being guided through each step of applying helped an incredible amount. High school students have little knowledge of applying for this is their first time whereas Terry has done this a million times over. So having someone give tips and help along the way really makes the process a lot easier and smoother.
Max, Northeastern University
Terry is a real college encyclopedia. She also has a talent for reading students’ personalities and matching them with a school where they’ll shine. Without her, I would have ended up in a big school. I didn’t mind that my classes would be taught by graduate students in crowded lecture halls. I thought that’s what I wanted-a place where I could work discreetly and independently. Terry took the time to get to know me personally. As we worked together, she realized that I would do better at a small liberal arts college like Middlebury, where there are more opportunities to work closely with professors and obtain personalized guidance. Indeed, it is through one-on-one sessions with my professors that I overcame my biggest challenges, such as my writer’s block. In many ways, it is characteristics related to its size that make Middlebury the best school I could have dreamed of. I am grateful that Terry questioned my initial decision.
What I am most grateful for, however, is Terry’s commitment to my application. I could always rely on her help, regardless of the circumstances. On one occasion, I struggled with an application while she was on a family trip. I had failed to meet the internal deadline we agreed upon, so I didn’t expect she would be able to help me. But Terry spontaneously checked on my progress and, realizing that I was behind, worked from the back seat of the car to help me get back on track. The phrase “to go above and beyond” has become clichéd, but it perfectly describes Terry’s work ethic. Thank you, Terry!
Loïc, Middlebury College
With the help of Terry, I was able to make the easiest yet hardest decision. Terry helped me navigate the entire college application process with ease and I’m forever grateful. Looking back, I don’t believe I would have made the right decision if I hadn’t known everything Terry taught me and helped me with. From resumes to essays to applications, Terry made the application process enjoyable!
Jordan, Stetson University
Due to the uncertainties and challenges that I faced of getting recruited or not as an athlete, being an international student and not having satisfactory test scores until the very end, my application process was definitely more complex than the norm. Despite these difficulties, however, Terry was able to guide me in the most efficient and proper path with her extensive knowledge as well as experience. Her balanced approach of allowing “me” to come out on my essays while giving constructive criticisms ranging from fundamental to grammatical errors was outstanding. But above all, her work ethic (especially during the vacation season), was not only commendable, but also forced me to stay on task and not fall behind.
Yuta, Middlebury College
As parents of an international student, we asked a very wide range of questions. Terry’s answers were fact and experience based, in other words objective, but also very caring when it needed to be. From the very beginning to the end, she kept us parents up to date and shared what she and my son were discussing. We really liked this balanced approach of treating my son as an independent individual while also always keeping us involved throughout the process.
Parent of Yuta, Middlebury College
Thank you so much for all of your help throughout my college process. I am EXTREMELY thankful that you suggested Catholic University for me. It is an absolute PERFECT fit and I am so happy!
Nicole, Catholic University
Terry was wonderful to work with! From start to finish, she made the college application process stress free. She was always available to help my three kids, and guided each of them to the perfect college that fit their individual needs. We love her!
Parent of Alicia, Villanova University, Andrew, Lehigh University and Olivia, University of Richmond
Thank you for helping find the perfect school for John. He needed a school that would provide support and encouragement to help him be successful, and High Point University is just that school. Your guidance on school selection, application strategy (i.e. early decision vs. regular decision), essay content / structure and connections with school counselors were all critical to his acceptance at his top-choice school!
Parent of John, High Point University
The college process can be both stressful and daunting, but by working with Terry, both of these factors were minimized for me. Terry’s continued guidance, support, and encouragement, as well as her prudent college choices, substantially changed my college process, and allowed the experience to become much better than I expected. I can genuinely say that Terry’s advice was some of the best I have ever received. Thank you, Terry!!
Seth, University of St Andrews
Terry has offered us as parents the most beautiful present we could have dreamed of: she has not only helped our son get into a great college that will prepare him to excel in his career. More importantly she has helped him choose the best environment based on his personality and aspirations. Thanks to Terry’s remarkable know-how, dedication and people skills we enjoy seeing our son grow into a happy, well-rounded and confident adult ready to embrace life and to make a positive difference.
Parent of Loïc, Middlebury College
We found Terry to be very helpful in helping our daughter navigate her college decision process. Not only was she very knowledgeable about the colleges that Katherine was interested in, but she was able to provide insight into how Katherine should proceed when she was deferred as well as waitlisted from some of her top choices. We found that Katherine listened to her advice about waiting to commit to an accepted university versus waiting for all the decisions to come through which was hard when most of her friends had already committed.
Katherine, Fairfield University
Working with Terry made a confusing and overwhelming process very manageable. Her extensive knowledge of the thousands of colleges and universities enabled her to identify appropriate school choices for both my son and daughter. She provided them with an extremely organized plan which included having them adhere to deadlines and helped them strategize essay topics and content, streamline resumes and highlight their strengths in all submitted application materials. In addition to always being available, her patience and calm manner made her a gem to work with. It’s quite obvious that Terry genuinely cares about “her kids” and their outcomes. I can’t recommend her highly enough!!
Parent of Kayla, Bucknell University and Jacob, Indiana University
I highly recommend Terry as a college consultant. She did a tremendous job serving as a consultant for me and my family in connection with my youngest son’s college applications and was instrumental in guiding and assisting us with the application process. He will be attending Northeastern University in Boston this fall and I cannot thank Terry enough for her help. She was like having our own personal guidance counselor assist us through the process of choosing schools, etc. and narrowing down what would be the best fit. Priceless!
Parent of Max, Northeastern University
Terry’s help was invaluable to my college admissions process. Writing about yourself can be awkward and Terry is excellent at helping you structure your essays so that your voice comes through. Additionally, so much of finding the right school is about fit. Terry helps you think about characteristics of schools that you might never have considered before but that may play an important role in your decision.
Richard, Princeton University
Thank you for all of your help throughout the college process. I couldn’t have navigated the ACT/field hockey/application processes without you!
Dalia, Haverford College
Terry helped me immensely throughout the law school admissions process. The thought of going back to school was daunting, but Terry was supportive, responsive, and knowledgeable. She guided me through the admissions process of writing an effective personal statement and helped me navigate the law school wait list process. I cannot thank Terry enough for all she did for me!
Kate, Fordham University Law School
Thank you for all that you have done for me. I truly would not have survived this process without your guidance. Now I am off to my dream school! I owe it all to you!
Jolie, MIT
Terry opened by eyes to schools I would have never considered. Sometimes you get lost in the prestige of a school that people have heard of even though it might not be the right fit for you.
Lana, High Point University
With so much pressure worrying that my daughter was making the right decision, it was comforting to know that Terry was guiding her along the way. Knowing that I was supporting a well reasoned decision was invaluable.
Parent of Lana, High Point University
Dealing with the life of a high school senior made it difficult to balance school work and college applications, but having Terry there made it easier. Having someone who helped find schools that were a fit for me really helped and saved time. And being guided through each step of applying helped an incredible amount. High school students have little knowledge of applying for this is their first time whereas Terry has done this a million times over. So having someone give tips and help along the way really makes the process a lot easier and smoother.
Max, Northeastern University
Terry is a real college encyclopedia. She also has a talent for reading students’ personalities and matching them with a school where they’ll shine. Without her, I would have ended up in a big school. I didn’t mind that my classes would be taught by graduate students in crowded lecture halls. I thought that’s what I wanted-a place where I could work discreetly and independently. Terry took the time to get to know me personally. As we worked together, she realized that I would do better at a small liberal arts college like Middlebury, where there are more opportunities to work closely with professors and obtain personalized guidance. Indeed, it is through one-on-one sessions with my professors that I overcame my biggest challenges, such as my writer’s block. In many ways, it is characteristics related to its size that make Middlebury the best school I could have dreamed of. I am grateful that Terry questioned my initial decision.
What I am most grateful for, however, is Terry’s commitment to my application. I could always rely on her help, regardless of the circumstances. On one occasion, I struggled with an application while she was on a family trip. I had failed to meet the internal deadline we agreed upon, so I didn’t expect she would be able to help me. But Terry spontaneously checked on my progress and, realizing that I was behind, worked from the back seat of the car to help me get back on track. The phrase “to go above and beyond” has become clichéd, but it perfectly describes Terry’s work ethic. Thank you, Terry!
Loïc, Middlebury College
With the help of Terry, I was able to make the easiest yet hardest decision. Terry helped me navigate the entire college application process with ease and I’m forever grateful. Looking back, I don’t believe I would have made the right decision if I hadn’t known everything Terry taught me and helped me with. From resumes to essays to applications, Terry made the application process enjoyable!
Jordan, Stetson University
Due to the uncertainties and challenges that I faced of getting recruited or not as an athlete, being an international student and not having satisfactory test scores until the very end, my application process was definitely more complex than the norm. Despite these difficulties, however, Terry was able to guide me in the most efficient and proper path with her extensive knowledge as well as experience. Her balanced approach of allowing “me” to come out on my essays while giving constructive criticisms ranging from fundamental to grammatical errors was outstanding. But above all, her work ethic (especially during the vacation season), was not only commendable, but also forced me to stay on task and not fall behind.
Yuta, Middlebury College
As parents of an international student, we asked a very wide range of questions. Terry’s answers were fact and experience based, in other words objective, but also very caring when it needed to be. From the very beginning to the end, she kept us parents up to date and shared what she and my son were discussing. We really liked this balanced approach of treating my son as an independent individual while also always keeping us involved throughout the process.
Parent of Yuta, Middlebury College
Thank you so much for all of your help throughout my college process. I am EXTREMELY thankful that you suggested Catholic University for me. It is an absolute PERFECT fit and I am so happy!
Nicole, Catholic University
Terry was wonderful to work with! From start to finish, she made the college application process stress free. She was always available to help my three kids, and guided each of them to the perfect college that fit their individual needs. We love her!
Parent of Alicia, Villanova University, Andrew, Lehigh University and Olivia, University of Richmond
Thank you for helping find the perfect school for John. He needed a school that would provide support and encouragement to help him be successful, and High Point University is just that school. Your guidance on school selection, application strategy (i.e. early decision vs. regular decision), essay content / structure and connections with school counselors were all critical to his acceptance at his top-choice school!
Parent of John, High Point University
The college process can be both stressful and daunting, but by working with Terry, both of these factors were minimized for me. Terry’s continued guidance, support, and encouragement, as well as her prudent college choices, substantially changed my college process, and allowed the experience to become much better than I expected. I can genuinely say that Terry’s advice was some of the best I have ever received. Thank you, Terry!!
Seth, University of St Andrews
Terry has offered us as parents the most beautiful present we could have dreamed of: she has not only helped our son get into a great college that will prepare him to excel in his career. More importantly she has helped him choose the best environment based on his personality and aspirations. Thanks to Terry’s remarkable know-how, dedication and people skills we enjoy seeing our son grow into a happy, well-rounded and confident adult ready to embrace life and to make a positive difference.
Parent of Loïc, Middlebury College
We found Terry to be very helpful in helping our daughter navigate her college decision process. Not only was she very knowledgeable about the colleges that Katherine was interested in, but she was able to provide insight into how Katherine should proceed when she was deferred as well as waitlisted from some of her top choices. We found that Katherine listened to her advice about waiting to commit to an accepted university versus waiting for all the decisions to come through which was hard when most of her friends had already committed.
Katherine, Fairfield University
Working with Terry made a confusing and overwhelming process very manageable. Her extensive knowledge of the thousands of colleges and universities enabled her to identify appropriate school choices for both my son and daughter. She provided them with an extremely organized plan which included having them adhere to deadlines and helped them strategize essay topics and content, streamline resumes and highlight their strengths in all submitted application materials. In addition to always being available, her patience and calm manner made her a gem to work with. It’s quite obvious that Terry genuinely cares about “her kids” and their outcomes. I can’t recommend her highly enough!!
Parent of Kayla, Bucknell University and Jacob, Indiana University