As parents of a daughter so completely invested in pursuit of advanced education, the task of guiding her college search was overwhelming!  The available colleges are diverse in so many ways and the best fit for the child requires, as we learned from Barbara, a methodical process designed with reason and clear purpose.  Of the many investments that a parent makes in raising a child and educating them, I count our investment in Barbara's services as being eminently the best!  We assumed the "sidelines" and watched a professional unfold and help define our daughter's learning style, passion, and realistic goals. She developed rapport and trust with her quickly.  She reviewed her high school curriculum and guided her with respect to how best to enhance her present educational experience. The expectations of the student in terms of learning about and developing a "feel" for the colleges were clearly articulated and aggressively facilitated.  In conclusion, we feel indebted to her exceptionally rendered professional services and view them as being key to facilitating our daughter's transition from being a high schooler to a soon to be freshman at college.

……P.G.


Northcoast Educational Consulting worked in conjunction with my two children's high school college counselors, providing us with necessary organization and structure plus enlightening us with the small details that would have otherwise been passed over.  Assistance with applications and essay writing were key ingredients of the process and resulted in a 100% success rate of acceptances from their top four schools.  The ultimate school selection process was relatively easy due to Northcoast's guidance, and they are now both thriving in college and on track to graduate in four years.  What more can a parent ask for?

……..L.K.  


Barbara provided a structured program to help our daughter remain on track in the difficult process of choosing colleges to apply to and also preparing the actual applications. She was readily available to answer questions by phone or e-mail and, she established a great rapport with our entire family but most importantly, with our daughter!      
                                                                           
 ....….C.B.