“Christine, you made such a difference in our daughter's life as she navigated through the college selection, application and admissions process. In her Junior year, your advice to round out her resume with some incredible experiences really boosted her confidence and perspective. She applied to 21 schools, all of which seemed a potentially great fit for her. In the end she was either admitted to or waitlisted at all but one of her choices. As she prepares to attend Stanford University with a focus on aerospace engineering, we are filled with gratitude for all you contributed to her throughout this process, and for encouraging her to reach for the stars.” - Parent, Healdsburg 2022

“Thank you for caring so much! Your kindness and devotion are so appreciated!” - Parent, Santa Rosa 2021

“I was impressed with your approach toward the college selection and application process. You broke a complicated and stressful process down into understandable and achievable steps. You helped our daughter define and prioritize the things she was looking for in a college. And you also helped us step away from our preconceptions of what success looked like at the end of it all. All three of us are grateful for the help you provided our family when we were trying to figure out how to navigate this part of lives.” - Parent, Santa Rosa 2019

“It is because of you, your guidance and support, that we have our daughter’s next journey planned out. You’ve made a wonderful difference in our lives and your time with us will be a gift for a lifetime.” - Parent, Santa Rosa 2016

"Not only have you helped me immensely with the essay process, but it's taught me a lot about myself and my real beliefs. I thank you especially for helping me to grow as a person. I feel prepared for the next step!" - Female student, Santa Rosa 2016

"All of your advice has been so helpful. I would honestly be lost without you. It's been great that you've been available whenever I needed you." - Female student, Santa Rosa 2016

"I cannot say enough, but thank you for your help. You not only helped me find the right words for my essays, but you also helped me mature and grow." - Male student, Santa Rosa 2016

"I was accepted at both UC San Diego and UC Irvine. Thank you so much for walking me through those essays - I truly believe they were a main factor in my acceptances." - Transfer student, 2016

"I think your enthusiasm and tenaciousness are great assets to have and to share with teenagers embarking on this tricky road. You have also been to see so many colleges, which was most helpful." - Mother of college student, Kenwood 2012

“I wish there was a way to accurately express my gratitude towards you. There is no doubt that you made the whole college process so much easier and less stressful for both me as well as my family. Your patience and kindness did not go unnoticed! I know that several years from now, when the college process is a bit of a blur, I’ll attribute my success to you. Thank you so much for your willingness to help me get into college. I am forever grateful.” - Female student in first year of college, 2013

"There is no doubt that you made the whole college process so much easier and less stressful for both me and my family. Your patience and kindness did not go unnoticed." - Female student, San Rafael 2014

"I thoroughly enjoyed working with Christine and would not have been so successful in the medical school application process without her guidance and feedback. She has an incredible attention to detail that made my applications shine. No rock, or word for that matter, was left unturned. Her constructive criticism was detailed, candid and valuable, and her enthusiasm for helping me succeed was genuine and apparent in our conversations." - Male college student, 2013

"I can't tell you how grateful I am for your support throughout this process. I would probably be in a padded cell by now, and my daughter would NOT be anywhere near getting her apps done. We owe you big time! Thank you thank you thank you!!!" – Mother of college student, Marin 2012

"Thank you so much for taking the time to walk through this financial process with us. We would not have been able to figure it all out without you. I will definitely stay in touch about a final college decision. Again, thank you so much!" - Student, San Rafael 2012 

"I am extremely grateful for all of the time and work you put into helping me. It has helped me in so many ways, and I wouldn't have been able to stay focused or determined without you." - Student, San Rafael 2012

"I just wanted to thank you for everything you've done for me. My father knew absolutely nothing about the college process and you were there to play a motherly role in my life when I needed help. You nagged me at times but always applauded me when I did great work. It's because of you that I'm going to college. Thank you so much for sticking with me. I promise I won’t let you or my family down." - Student, San Rafael 2012