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What are our clients saying about Atalanta Advising's college admissions coaching services?

Ginny, I really can’t thank you enough for all of the work you did to help our son find colleges that fit him, apply, and write essays that would get him accepted. I sing your praises to everyone I meet, and absolutely will pass on your name to anyone that I can! We are all very, very pleased with our son’s admissions options (9 out of 10 offered him a spot), and excited about his final decision. There would’ve been a lot of yelling and tears throughout this process without you. You saved my sanity many times over. 

-Meggin & Bob H.

 

One of the most stressful times between a parent and their children is the college application process. Ginny relieved so much of this stress with our son and helped to guide him - and get through to him! - in a way we simply couldn’t ourselves. She is a kind, patient soul who manages to help get your child to recognize their potential and their interests and match these to options that are the best fit. Not only did she help our son, she helped us maintain the peace in our house, for which we will always be grateful!!

- Andria M.

 

I never thought I'd hire a College Admissions Advisor. I had been a college professor, so it didn't seem so mysterious, and I also didn't think we could spare the money, given college costs. But then we moved to a new state during the pandemic and in the middle of our son's high school years. He struggled with the move and online learning and his grades slipped. I couldn't help him get out of high school--how was I going to help him get into college? When a friend spoke about her daughter's experience working with Ginny, I immediately asked to be connected with her. 

Like a life raft, Ginny offered support at a time when we were lost. As a parent, I appreciated feeling like someone else was on top of deadlines and requirements and I know my son also appreciated getting reminders from Ginny, rather than nagging from Mom. Also invaluable was her expertise on schools in our (new) state and surrounding areas, some of which I was only finding out about--she helped us get a sense of the type of vibe and fit at these institutions we weren't familiar with and discover real gems. But this captures what Ginny does and not who she is. What really makes her special  is her genuine desire to understand each unique student, what makes them tick beyond what you see on transcripts or test scores or even essays. She is so patient with them when so many of us parents are at our wits' ends with our teens, which in turn helped us take a deep breath and know that everything was going to be okay.

Hiring Ginny turned out to be one of the best decisions we made as a family. Oh, and as far as the bang for the buck? My B- average kid with no extracurriculars got into 9 out of 9 schools, all of them with merit packages, including some north of $30,000 per year! Well worth the investment. We are forever grateful!

- Rosana R.

 

I got Ginny’s name from a friend when I was sharing my worries about getting through the College application process. Ginny has helped my son to navigate the College application process in a systematic and organized way. She helped him develop a plan, kept him on task and he was able to meet all deadlines. She is so dedicated and caring and I felt her genuine interest in guiding my son on a path to success. Your teenager will listen to her! To have Ginny‘s support was definitely the best decision I have made.

- Ana B.

 

Our experience working with Ginny was inspiring and productive, and we recommend her to anyone trying to navigate, and make the most of, today’s college selection, application, and acceptance process.   Ginny answered countless questions, and she gave us valuable perspectives that we hadn’t considered. Ginny helped us make sense of and prioritize long lists of options and factors so that we could narrow down our best choices, and then confidently make decisions.  Ginny is naturally disarming, gentle, and positive, and she started the process off by getting to know our son and alleviating a lot of the inherent stress that comes with the application process and the transition to academia.  She helped us plan, set goals and timelines, she helped our son navigate through the various application portals in the most efficient way, and she inspired our son to write an essay that, quite frankly, made us emotional when we read it.  

- Bob & Ellen R.

 

Mrs Harvey has helped me immensely in my college application process. The schedule she set for me allowed me to stay on task and keep up with my many deadlines, and her input on my essays was instrumental in making them as concise and compelling as they needed to be.

- Amelia

 

My daughter was applying to college during a stressful time in our family's life. There is no way we could have done it without Ginny's help shepherding her through the application process. She has the process mapped out so that even kids who struggle with procrastination and perfectionism get everything done in advance of deadlines. She also helpfully called admissions offices when necessary to clarify due dates, etc. My daughter is now trying to decide between her two top schools. I am immensely thankful that we chose Ginny's service.

- MARY B.

 

We really enjoyed working with Ginny at Atalanta Advising. She helped our son formulate a plan and kept him accountable, on task, and strategic about his application process. She was authentic, kind, and an altogether excellent academic advisor. Our son got into his first choice college! Thank you, and we will be returning with the younger siblings! 

- Andrea & Aren N.

 

Hiring Ginny to help guide us and our son through the college application process was truly one of the best decisions we have made. She is highly professional yet approachable, which encouraged him to open up and explore his many college options. Ginny implemented a schedule that kept him on track with due dates to meet his various deadlines, alleviating a lot of stress during an already trying time of virtual learning and unknowns surrounding the pandemic. She equipped my son with crucial writing skills critical to well developed and executed essays. Ginny’s guidance and expertise was invaluable to us as a family, and we are very grateful that we had the opportunity to work with her.

- Emery & Kevin O.

 

Ginny is such a great advisor when it comes to the college application process. She took the time to get to know about me, my passions, and my interests; and used this personal approach to aid me in writing interesting and effective essays. She also served as a great resource when it came to choosing the college that was the best fit for me, preparing for college interviews, and answering all of the many questions that I had through this process. She helped me get all things college related done ahead of time and in an orderly fashion, making college applications so much easier. 

- Jonathan

 

Having an advisor for my son to help him with the college application process was better than I even thought. My son’s advisor, Ginny, guided him step by step with a calendar of to-do lists that kept him organized and not leaving anything for the last minute.  Ginny also assisted my son in exploring the different colleges that may have been a good fit.  I will ask for Ginny again when my youngest son is a rising senior! 

- Perry & Kevin D.

 

This is not an easy process.  Ginny was able to get our daughter to think & work independently… and ultimately accomplish things we as parents never could have gotten our daughter to do.  She had a nice rapport with our daughter, patiently coaching her through the many steps needed, holding her accountable to meet the schedule she created and gently pushing for a high caliber of work.  Our daughter was accepted to many schools and she selected one that is well suited to her and her major.  We could not be happier!

- Shea & Ron b.

 

Working with Ginny during my college admissions process was one of the best decisions I have ever made! Her kind, holistic, and personal approach to coaching was extremely helpful for me. She tirelessly read each of my countless application essays, and offered fantastic advice. She coached me through both the happiest and most stressful days of my high school career, and I would recommend her to any Junior or Senior without hesitation.

- Martina

 

I highly recommend Atalanta Advising! The customized and personal approach to each student’s college preparation made all the difference for my son. He looked forward to meeting with Ginny Harvey because of her engaging demeanor and reassuring professionalism.

— Lee S.

 

Ginny is amazing! I would never have completed my college essay as early as I did without her help. She listened to my ideas and helped me convey them in a way that was all my own. Ginny is supportive and I was able to get into the college I wanted with her help.

— Isabella

 

We enthusiastically recommend Ginny Harvey! Navigating the college admissions process can be overwhelming and having Ginny help guide our daughter eased the stress in our household immensely. Our daughter started her senior year assured that most of her college applications were already complete and she was admitted early to her first choice. Ginny was a great help.

— Brian & Julianne C.

 

Ginny is a fantastic college adviser. She is patient and honest. If something in my application essays was not good or needed improvement, she never hesitated to tell me. She also encouraged me to think deeply about myself which helped me to write college essays that I am very happy with. Working with Ginny was truly a great and collaborative experience.

— Nikita