Testimonials &
College Admit List

Student Testimonials

“I want to thank you once again for everything, everything, everything!!! I could not have done this without you, and it is incredible to me how much I have grown through this process, with your help and support.”

-Transfer Applicant, 2021, Oakland (CA)

“You are extremely knowledgable about all aspects of college counseling, especially how certain colleges better fit students based on their high school, test scores, their GPA, location, etc. You are very warm and supportive and can calm students/parents if they are feeling overwhelmed by the college process.”

-Student, Class of 2019, Natick (MA)

“I got great advice from someone who knows a lot about college essays and the information to avoid and the information that is necessary. You have an abundance of information that was extremely useful.”

-Student, Class of 2019, Sandy (UT)

“I recommend Coral & Michelle because they helped me feel a lot more prepared and made the process way less stressful.”

-Student, Class of 2022, Salt Lake City (UT)

“I would recommend you because you are very personable and incredibly knowledgeable about many different college options. I feel like I would have had less college options if you had not aided me with your time and expertise.”

-Student, Class of 2019, Salt Lake City (UT)

“Her knowledge of what colleges are looking for regarding applications and essays helped me get my ideas across in a way that adhered to the college application process while staying true to myself. Her approach to college counseling made me feel comfortable and less overwhelmed during a stressful time.”

-Student, Class of 2018, West Falmouth (MA)

Parent Testimonials

“You understand students, parents and colleges deeply. Through this knowledge you are able to provide tangible advice, to help students and their parents feel calm and confident. You listened carefully to my daughter, helped her organize her thoughts and encouraged her to express her true self throughout the application writing process.”

“Even though my wife and I went to university, trying to explain and navigate the shifting college application process with our daughter was like trying to teach a family member to ski. Lots of stress and frustration. Michelle and Coral are caring advisors (it really comes through when our daughter talks about the course) and consummate professionals. Having them on board has made our daughter's college search and application process more effective, efficient, less stressful, and more successful.”

“With my oldest daughter being a senior in high school this year, I felt that the college application process was very daunting and we just didn't know where to start. Having the opportunity to go through this process with Michelle and Coral has alleviated a lot of stress and we are feeling more confident moving forward. There are so many options available to our kids and I feel like we would not be aware of many of them if not for the help of CCE. I would recommend them to anyone starting the college application process!”

“You were immensely helpful to my daughter as she navigated the college admissions process. You are extremely knowledgeable about a wide variety of schools and helped my daughter create a balanced list of wonderful schools. You really listened to my daughter and got to know her very well. You explained things clearly, with common sense and good humor, and your input gave all of us a lot more confidence as we went through this important journey. I highly recommend you!”

“Seldom will you find someone with an exceptional academic background, real life application, and most important a personality that is relatable to all. I have two daughters who worked with you and you were spot on with your advice. Money and time well spent.”

“Your guidance and perspective was immensely helpful during our son’s college selection process. Your first hand experience, and unique insight into campuses nationwide made you an invaluable asset. Our interactions with you enabled us to make informed and empowering decisions with our son.”

Where Our Students Have Been Admitted

Amherst College
Barnard College
Bates College
Boston College
Boston University
Bowdoin College
Brandeis University
Brigham Young University
Brown University
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
Carleton College
Carnegie Mellon University
Claremont McKenna College
Clemson University
Colby College
Colorado College
Columbia University
Cornell University
Dartmouth College
Davidson College
Duke University
Emory University
George Washington University
Georgetown University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Gonzaga University
Hamilton College
Harvard College
Harvey Mudd College
Johns Hopkins University
Lewis & Clark College
Loyola Marymount University
Loyola University Chicago
Macalester College
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
McGill University
Middlebury College
New York University
Northeastern University
Northwestern University
Oberlin College
Occidental College
Pepperdine University
Pomona College
Princeton University
Providence College
Reed College
Rhode Island School of Design
Rhodes College
Rice University
Rochester Institute of Technology

Santa Clara University
Sarah Lawrence College
Scripps College
Seattle University
Southern Methodist University
St. Andrews, Scottland
Stanford University
Swarthmore College
Texas Christian University
The University of Arizona
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Trinity College
Trinity University
Tufts University
Tulane University
U.S. Air Force Academy
U.S. Naval Academy
University of California-Berkeley
University of California-Los Angeles
University of California-Santa Barbara
University of California, San Diego
University of Chicago
University of Connecticut
University of Denver
University of Miami
University of Michigan
University of Notre Dame
University of Oregon
University of Pennsylvania
University of Portland
University of Puget Sound
University of Richmond
University of San Diego
University of Southern California
University of Utah (Honors College)
University of Vermont
University of Virginia
University of Washington
Vanderbilt University
Vassar College
Villanova University
Virginia Tech
Wake Forest University
Washington University in St Louis
Wesleyan University
Westminster College - UT
Whitman College
William and Mary
Williams College
Yale University

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