“We are grateful to have had Carolyn work with our daughter. She was excellent every step of the way. Having her in the process made life a lot easier for my wife and I. I feel very comfortable recommending her. She is a professional.”

— Tim, Parent

“Carolyn has been such a blessing to our family throughout our son’s college application experience. Her expertise and methods go far beyond that of a mere academic counselor. Carolyn works closely with both parents and student to formulate a strategy to facilitate their specific needs. She really listens to the student and tunes into them as a unique individual, considering all aspects their life (experiences, strengths, passions) to inform her guidance with them. Her approach is firm, yet supportive. She is encouraging and nurturing, yet demanding of their full effort and participation. She treats the student with a respect that is rare with teens and expects the same back, which I believe brings out the best in them. Most importantly, she truly cares about the mental health and well-being of your child- which is absolutely invaluable, meaningful and extraordinary, This is especially true for families that have a history of anxiety. A friend who hired her upon my recommendation said that even if her kid didn’t get into any colleges, Carolyn would still be worth every penny. She is that good.
In fact, she helped our son get into his top two choices of schools! We are exceptionally grateful for Carolyn’s support throughout this process. She not only provided assistance with the brass tacks of applying to colleges, but helped him find the confidence necessary to succeed, in his own way. My favorite part though, is that Carolyn helped us preserve a strong, healthy and peaceful relationship with our son his last year at home. We are forever grateful.” — Sarah, Parent

“Carolyn Egan has the innate ability to inspire students to discover their talents, skills, values, and interests in order to develop a cohesive action plan to prepare for university or graduate school. She helped my high school senior and college senior clarify their objectives, discover universities that matched their interests, and prepare for college entrance exams. Both my children are now successfully in undergrad and grad school programs. Carolyn sparks students' imaginations and passion for learning. She is an advocate for students who has a distinct talent for motivating students to achieve their greatest potential. I highly recommend Carolyn Egan’s Holistic Academic Development!” — Melissa, Parent

“Carolyn could not have been more helpful, knowledgeable and supportive during the college application process. Not only did Carolyn help our daughter with improving her ACT score, she got to know our daughter on a personal level and then suggested the best suited colleges for her to apply to. She helped every step of the way through essays and the common app and keeping up with deadlines. Carolyn has such a depth or knowledge around the college admissions process and she counseled not only our daughter, but us too, on the best fit for my daughter. We highly recommend Carolyn for any of your college admissions needs! She is personable, passionate about what she does and also cares deeply for each student she works with! Thank you, Carolyn!!”

— Heidi, Parent

“Over the years, we’ve asked Carolyn to help each of our 3 children, in turn, starting in high school through SATs, college applications, selection, enrollment and curriculum. Initially, she started helping our kids with classes and homework they found difficult in high school. She helped them navigate stressful final exams and the college application and selection process. Carolyn is vastly more than a tutor. She became a trusted advisor to each of our children, gaining their respect and admiration. This enabled her to have a positive and crucial impact on our children when they were making significant life decisions. Our eldest daughter got into the university of her choice and was able to study abroad. She has built a life for herself in Europe and is experiencing a world she never thought was possible. Our middle son was able to choose from 8 universities. And our youngest is about to enter Pepperdine this fall. None of this would have been possible without Carolyn.”
— Andrew, Parent

“Carolyn exceeded our expectations! She worked with my daughter for ACT test preparation and college applications. Not only did she boost my daughter’s confidence, but helped her find her strengths and interests as well as define them in the essays. Her expertise was invaluable for selecting a range of schools to apply to and helping my somewhat indecisive daughter narrow down her values and select THE perfect university! We are forever grateful to Carolyn. She really bonded with our daughter and has a lovely personal touch! Highly recommend her without reservation!” — Jennifer, Parent

“When I was in high school a family friend recommended Carolyn for ACT test preparation, so I scheduled an appointment to see how she could help. Now, four years later, I still use Carolyn’s support and consulting services. She helped me with so many more things than just improving my score. From homework, applications, essays, and problem solving, to general life questions or personal doubts, Carolyn was able to assist me. The breadth of her knowledge is immense and comprehensive. She is excellent at explaining difficult concepts, and her teaching style is one that inspires confidence in her students. No matter how difficult my day had been prior, I always left our sessions with a smile on my face, feeling much better about what was to come.” – Kelly, Student

“I am always amazed by Carolyn’s ability to know things. For every question I could ask she had an educational and broadening answer and I would always learn more from her than I expected to. Carolyn taught me so many things like economic measurements, organizational strategies, global awareness, researching tips, and essay writing skills that impacted my English essay scores incredibly. Carolyn guided me through the ACT and college applications masterfully, but she also taught me about the world, people, and myself. What I learned from her helped me come to this understanding of who I was, where I stood, and what my next steps in life will be. Without her wisdom I would not have been able to see what I need to do now in order to achieve what I want to in the future.” — Hannah, Student

“I worked with Carolyn during the pandemic. She helped me with ACT practice as well as college admissions. She kept me at a great study pace for the months leading up to the ACT exam and helped me achieve the score I wanted.

Throughout my senior year, Carolyn walked me through my whole college admissions process. She was very knowledgeable about the process. She had answers to all of my niche and specific questions. I definitely appreciated her holistic approach of tailoring her services to the needs of the specific student. I would highly recommend her services to any high school upperclassmen.”

– Matthew, Student

“The kind of help I needed was picking out schools that were the best fit for me and writing essays and having an application that helped me get into those schools. Carolyn helped me by sitting with me and talking to me about dozens and dozens of schools— talking about all their pros and cons, seeing where I fit best out of all them. Carolyn also helped me out so much with the stress of college applications, updating me with all kinds of news and deadlines and always free to be on a call just to talk about the applications. She also carefully looked over my applications and essays to make sure that they weren’t missing anything. I feel really amazing about the school I’m attending this fall. I feel it’s the perfect fit for me and it reflects my time and hard work I put into high school. Carolyn was actually the one to introduce me to Pepperdine, and she did an amazing job telling me about it. Couldn’t be happier with all the help she gave!” – Dylan, Student

“I am writing this letter to highly recommend Carol for her exceptional college admissions support services. I had the privilege of hiring Carol to assist my son during his college application process, & I cannot emphasize enough how outstanding her guidance & expertise were.

From the very beginning, Carol swiftly established a trusting & positive relationship with my son, creating an environment where he felt comfortable opening up & exploring his interests. I was pleasantly surprised by Carol's ability to uncover aspects of my son's passions that even I, as a parent, had been unaware of. This allowed my son to delve deeper into his areas of interest & discover new avenues for personal & academic growth.

What sets Carol apart is not only her extensive knowledge of the admissions process, which is to be expected, but also her keen insight into the evolving trends of the job market. She went above & beyond by thoroughly discussing various majors with my son, providing invaluable insights into their marketability & the current job market landscape. This thoughtful guidance allowed my son to make a more informed decision when selecting his major, ensuring that he considered both his passions & the practicality of his choice.

Under Carol's guidance & support, my son's college applications were exceptionally strong, and his personal essay truly stood out. As a result, he received acceptance letters from six out of the seven colleges he applied to—a remarkable accomplishment that can be attributed, in large part, to Carol's expertise & dedication.

In conclusion, I wholeheartedly recommend Carol for any individual seeking college admissions support. Her passion for helping students, coupled with her extensive knowledge & exceptional insights, make her an invaluable asset in the college application journey. Personally, I wish I had met Carol even earlier, as her contributions were instrumental in shaping my son's successful application process.

Should you require any further information or have specific inquiries regarding Carol's qualifications, please do not hesitate to contact me. I am more than happy to provide additional details.”

— Cass, Parent