Testimonials

“Cameron, we cannot thank you enough for all of your thoughtful guidance throughout this process.  We are so grateful for your help in finding our son the best result that matches him as a student and as a person.  We truly believe that he has found his fit and are so excited for his future.”

—Julie, Parent, Chicago (son headed to Dartmouth College)

“Cameron has been critical for my high school and college journey. From inspiring me to start my nonprofit to helping me write essays that I’m proud of, I couldn’t have done any of it without her. 

 The college I got into (UC Berkeley Haas) was not a school I considered originally, but it turned out to be the best possible choice for me. With a 2.5% acceptance rate out of 8,000 applicants, the opportunity to be the first class of freshman at the school, and close proximity to Silicon Valley (the epicenter for my intended career), it’s needless to say that things could not have worked out better. Additionally, the nonprofit that Cameron inspired me to create has seen unparalleled growth, expanding to 20 locations within a year, with $25,000+ funded, including grants from city governments and corporations alike. This was originally something I saw as a résumé-booster, but it has become a passion for me and I will continue to grow it in college. None of this would have been possible without her!”

—Mason, Student, Santa Monica

“Cameron was instrumental in the success that my daughter had in finding the right college.  She collaborated and adjusted her services as needed to accommodate my daughter’s needs, including giving her confidence to aim high and handle the ups and downs that inevitably occurred throughout the process.”

—Stephanie, Parent, Chicago

“Cameron gave me the confidence to try things I might have been scared to do.”

—Abraham, Student, Houston

“Thank you SO MUCH! You have been amazing. I don’t know how I would have done this process without you.”

—Claire, Student, Chicago

“Cameron relates to teenagers in a way that makes them feel heard. She became a trusted coach for my daughter, inspiring her to stay on task and rewrite essays until applications reflected her best work. Cameron also works as a collaborative team member with parents (and did with us), sometimes helping us have challenging conversations with our child while continuing to make them feel empowered. “

—Julieanne, Parent, Chicago

“Well, you were right, Cameron. It all worked out! Cameron definitely knows her stuff and her advice about applying ED was right on target. It has been quite a ride over the past few months, but now we get to look forward to the future.  And I will only have to do one college drop off! [Michelle is the mother of twins who will be at the same university.] Thank you to Cameron for all of her help navigating this process. It was really worthwhile and I feel great about the experience. I appreciate her professionalism and knowledge. “

—Michelle, Parent, Chicago

“I just wanted to reach out to thank you for all your help over the last two years. I really appreciate your thoughtfulness and commitment to getting to know them as people and guide us through this process. We are all very happy with Ellie and Sophie’s college decisions with Northwestern and DU, and are excited for their next chapter come September.”

—Ami, parent of twins, Chicago

“Cameron worked with me to craft a strong college essay. She knew what admissions were looking for, and helped me draft a focused and polished piece of writing so I could present myself clearly. I got accepted into my top school. Thank you!”

—Sam, Student, Chicago

“Thanks for all your help with Max! He started off really muddled about his options and ended up confident. He’s feeling great about the results.”

—Julie, Parent, Minneapolis

“You are amazing! I just wanted to let you know how much we have appreciated your guidance and support during this whole crazy process!”

—Maggie, parent, Chicago

“Thank you! You are the GOAT!”

—Sarah, parent, Houston

”Cameron was instrumental in navigating our three children's unique college admissions journeys. From finding best-fit schools to helping our kids craft well-written essays in their own voices, Cameron's guidance was invaluable. I highly recommend her services.”

—Amy, Parent, Massachusetts

“Working with Cameron was just terrific! Her guidance through the stressful college search process not only made my life easier, but it gave my daughter the confidence and tools she needed to independently and successfully submit her applications. My daughter found Cameron’s broad knowledge of schools instrumental as she worked to identify her campus search image and college list. Cameron’s conversational approach made the essay-writing process dynamic and fun; she was fully open to my daughter’s essay topics and made editing suggestions that allowed my daughter’s voice and ideas to shine. Working with Cameron was a learning experience that will serve my daughter for years to come!”

—Mary Beth, Parent, Connecticut

“Cameron helped us simplify the difficult process of applying and getting into our oldest son’s choices of colleges. Cameron’s holistic and high-touch one-on-one mentorship, essay editing, and prioritization methods were invaluable for our son to finish his college application ahead of time. I highly recommend Cameron’s service without hesitation.”

—Aman, Parent, Chicago

“Cameron really helped me feel confident through the preparation process for my [graduate school] interview with Northwestern University. I am so thankful to have had Cameron’s help throughout this process. I honestly believe I wouldn’t have performed as well as I did without her help. The way she prepared and organized our meetings gave me the reassurance I needed […] The mock interview she set up was exactly the practice I needed leading into the formal interview. Her support and advice truly gave me the confidence and ability to perform the best I could in my interview. Plus she was extremely empathetic and supportive when things got tough. 1000/10 stars!!!”

—Grace, Student, Chicago

“Cameron gave the perfect amount of constructive feedback and support, and allowed my voice to really shine through in my essay while making sure there was structure and flow. Every time I met with her or followed her instructions on research or writing technique, I felt more and more prepared for the college process and I couldn’t be more appreciative or grateful!”

—Vivian, Student, Brooklyn

“Cameron’s sensibilities as a poet and lifelong observer of the human condition are reflected in the careful, empathetic way she helps young adults discover a way to move forward with new opportunities. She has an intuitive, calm, and humorous style that never fails to crack hard nuts. Over the several sessions she worked with my daughter (and then my nephew), Cameron was able to practice life skills and instill confidence, so that starting over again after college or a twist of fate was a lot less complicated. She is a lifesaver.”

—Katherine, Parent, Connecticut

“Cameron has helped me in so many ways throughout the college admissions process. While she primarily helped me with the brainstorming and creation of my Common App essay, during our meetings Cameron always gave me incredible advice and was always there to calm my nerves. With Cameron’s guidance, I was able to submit an essay that accurately reflected who I am as a student, but, more importantly, one that I am proud of.”

—Emily, Student, Houston

Cameron did such a wonderful job of guiding my stressed out daughter to set her own priorities and find her own unique voice to present to her favorite schools. There’s such an overwhelming amount of information for kids to wade through in applying to college. Cameron provided the organization and deadlines to make it an exciting adventure and saved me from becoming a nagging parent!

—Marina, Parent, Utah

“I felt like I had nothing interesting to say about myself for my college essay, but Cameron’s process helped me discover that I did. In the end, I have an essay that I think is very interesting and true to me. She was also a really good writing teacher.”

—Ellie, Student, Connecticut

“I cannot thank Cameron enough for her work and dedication. I do not think my children would be in—or going to—college without her help.”

—Electra, Parent, Los Angeles

“After her first meeting with Cameron, my anxious daughter was instantly more relaxed and confident about finding the right school and writing great essays. I was relieved to have Cameron’s help keeping her organized and on time as application deadlines got closer. My daughter became increasingly more comfortable with the process as she continued coaching sessions, and Cameron was always responsive to questions and concerns that I had as well. What could have been a terribly stressful experience became enjoyable for both of us. With Cameron’s support through the application process, we had more time to focus on the excitement of planning for a great college experience to come.”

—Anne, Parent, Utah

“I have loved working with Cameron during my college journey. She made the research component simple and manageable, and now I love every school on my list. She was also flexible with scheduling and quick to respond. In submitting drafts, I felt totally reassured even when I only had underdeveloped ideas. And when editing final drafts, Cameron was able to capture my exact tone and intention while meeting word count. I felt totally comfortable brainstorming with Cameron and saw my small ideas become and opportunity for effective and impactful storytelling.”

—Eleanor, Student, Utah

Cameron was key in helping my son craft his entrance essay that got him into Knox College. She is about to guide my 26-year-old daughter, graduate of Tulane, in writing her personal essay for entrance to nursing school. Cameron is the best!”

—Alec, Parent, Chicago

“Cameron was so helpful and open to my ideas when it came to writing my college essay. She really listened to me as I explained what issues I felt were important in defining who I am. This made my college writing process incredibly smooth and low stress, and I’m really happy with the final product. Cameron also was very organized and easy to talk to. She took time to figure out who I was as a person and gave good recommendations for colleges where she thought I might fit in.”

—Sadie, Student, Connecticut