TESTIMONIALS
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"Vicki turned out to be the perfect fit for us but also, more importantly, for our daughter. Extremely knowledgeable about the entire process from soup to nuts, Vicki kept us completely on track. In the beginning, the process started slowly and Vicki gave us lots of ideas about schools to visit, when to visit them, and summer internship ideas in our daughter’s field of choice. There was no end to the nuances between school requirements and computer glitches--Vicki handled it all. She took so much of the stress out of the process with detailed charts comparing colleges, of when to do what, and when to submit what. It also made a huge difference to have a 'neutral third party' to discuss the pros and cons of schools without her father and I jumping in! Suffice it to say that our second daughter is a sophomore and we are using Vicki again."--Christina H. (parent) McLean, VA
"We couldn't be more enthusiastic in our recommendation of Point A College Counseling. Vicki is personable, positive and attentive with great energy all along the way. She put our daughter at ease with what could have been a very stressful time. Her contributions to the essay process involved brainstorming, proofing and helping shape what would ultimately be very powerful and fruitful stories. Vicki was easy to work with both face-to-face and remotely too! Her understanding of even the minor details of the college search/application process and her honest feedback definitely contributed to what ultimately gave our daughter several top drawer college acceptances from which to choose. The best part of the journey ended with our daughter being accepted to her first choice college, The University of Texas, Austin. The fact that our youngest daughter will certainly be using Vicki is also a testament to her strength and our confidence. Thank you, Vicki!"--Craig S. (parent) Bethesda, MD "Vicki made a spreadsheet that compared the different things about my top college choices and I loved it. It was really helpful to see everything written out that way. I want to thank her for taking the time to put it together for me, it meant a lot!!"--Azzi Fudd (student-athlete, #1 D1 Women's Basketball recruit, Class of 2021) Arlington, VA 
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“At the beginning of the process, Vicki helped us explore various majors always keeping in mind our daughter's strengths and natural aptitude. She was patient and provided lots of brainstorming, as well as thorough proofreading of the numerous essays that were required. Vicki is also very creative in finding ways to keep the process moving forward and always kept us one step ahead. She suggested which Honors Colleges to apply to and strategized how to get our daughter accepted off the waitlist at her top choice college, which was an exercise in perseverance. She is also very creative. During a big storm, the electricity went out at our home with the application due that night. After sitting in the dark for a few minutes, Vicki figured out a way to use her cell phone to submit the application. Vicki was a really good fit for our daughter and was able to keep everything on track and on time. She took the stress out of the college admission process for our family and made it a positive experience.”--Guy N. (parent) Vienna, VA
“We took a few meetings to talk about what I enjoyed and what jobs I could see myself doing professionally. After a lot of thinking and help, I decided on a major that fit. After that, we began to put together my college list. We worked very well together--we were both super flexible and Vicki never pushed me to the point where it was too intense. She put together a schedule that showed what I should accomplish every month and was very good at checking up on me to make sure I was finishing everything I needed to do. In the end, Vicki helped make my college admission decision, as well as the entire process, way less stressful."--Jennifer D. (student) McLean, VA |
“Our family started working with Vicki when our son was a junior as she shepherded us through picking a range of colleges, considering his talents and preferences. She reviewed his application essays and encouraged us throughout the process. Vicki is always upbeat and has years of personal and professional experience and we are very grateful for her wisdom and suggestions.”--Linda S. (parent) Gaithersburg, MD
"I'm grateful for the opportunity to work with you and to discuss both the thesis paper assignment for Posse and my future college experience. Because of your help, I researched what subjects I wanted to pursue in college. While many of my peers just randomly selected their courses, you assisted me in making calculated moves for each semester! I wish you all the best, and I'm confident that you'll continue to make a positive impact in your community. Thank you so much for all of your assistance!!"--Shanza A. (Posse D.C. Scholar, 2023) Falls Church, VA "Our daughter’s experience was not only specifically tailored for her, but she felt motivated and inspired because of Vicki’s thoughtful approach to helping her reflect on her strengths, background of experiences, and academic aspirations. Though we live in Chicago, the counseling we received felt very up-close and personal. Vicki regularly held video calls and each meeting helped our daughter create a truly meaningful college application that summarized her best self and her complete body of work, highlighting what was uniquely her. She gave honest feedback throughout the process and took the time to get to know our daughter. I recall several instances where our daughter would reference Vicki’s advice, reflections, or encouragement. On the day she submitted her Early Decision application, the video call was so calm and kind as she asked our daughter to slowly review each section of the application one last time before submitting. The professional manner that Vicki exhibited throughout the process created such a positive environment especially during what was, otherwise, an anxious time for our daughter. The books and high school counselors we leveraged throughout the years were fine for understanding the basics, but the personalized approach provided by Vicki was instrumental in our daughter's college application process which resulted in the acceptance to her top choice school."--Allie N. (parent) Chicago, IL |