What our newest graduates and their families have to say about ApplyWise
“ApplyWise had useful tutorials and resources. I appreciated the links to podcasts and other current news sources.”
- Student attending Carnegie Mellon University Fall 2011
“The emails I received seemed to know exactly what a student should be doing at that time.”
- Student attending Loyola Marymount University Fall 2011
“I know this program gave her a sense of “The Big Picture” and it enabled her to focus on each individual step. The program is comprehensive and easy to navigate. I like the fact that it includes parental involvement. It is very user-friendly. The alerts are helpful .”
- Parent of a student attending Dartmouth College, Freshman 2011
“Useful for getting hints and tips for the kid going to college first time in the family as we did not do HS and undergrad in US.”
- Parent of a student attending North Carolina State University, Freshman 2011
“There was excellent information... particularly many of the articles and webcasts.”
- Parent of student attending University of Chicago, Freshman 2011
What Professionals Are Saying
"I do think this site is very helpful in keeping one organized. I was very impressed with the tips given throughout the site. I was impressed with the sessions and the reminders to do things. It is definitely a very useful tool for the college process."
- iParenting Media Award Review
"ApplyWise is the best of the best! I've spent 15 years working with all types of counselors and programs, and believe that AW is crucial for admissions counseling or planning. I'm constantly discovering new things that AW offers that makes it an even better value than it already is for our clients."
"ApplyWise is a comprehensive service and program that helps you with all five success factors for students and their families: 1 – Finding the right college where they will be happy, 2 – Preparing and position the child to be attractive to schools, 3 – How to stand out from the crowd, 4 – Choosing the right school for your pocketbook."
"As a school counselor, I welcome the support that ApplyWise provides students and parents, and I especially appreciate how the program keeps the counselor involved in the process. The program speaks to students and addresses critical college admissions issues in a professional and accurate way 24/7. It¹s reassuring to me to know that students can get expert answers to their questions when a counselor is not available."
"I’ve reviewed many thousands of applications while I was Dean of Admissions at University of Pennsylvania and I’ve seen that the quality of a student's total admissions application is essential to ensuring a successful process. It’s not just about grades and test scores. The ApplyWise program provides a clearly presented format for students and parents to put together all the pieces of the application process for a successful admissions outcome—the advice is exceptionally informative and helpful. Students, parents and counselors should welcome and make full use of this valuable tool.”
- Lee Stetson, former Dean of Admissions University of Pennsylvania
"This is the first endorsement I have made of a product in the admissions field, other than a book. I am usually suspicious of gimmicks and magical roads to college, but I think this is a tool of high quality. It gives good advice and teaches students to think for themselves, rather than provide simple answers...I urge you to consider ApplyWise on its merits, as I have done."
- Jon Reider, Guidance Counselor and former Senior Admissions Officer Stanford University
What Students Are Saying
"I really liked the templates for outlining the brag sheet and sorting out colleges into reach, target, and safety. ApplyWise is very user-friendly with lots of worthwhile advice to give any student a jump-start on the college application process."
- attending Boston University Fall 2010
"There was a lot of information [in ApplyWise] that proved to be helpful in my college application process."
- attending Smith College Fall 2010
"I was appreciative that [ApplyWise] helped me learn about the college process."
- attending Stanford University Fall 2010
"I think [ApplyWise] is a great program. Keep up the good work!"
- attending Chapman University Fall 2010
"[ApplyWise] is a very well-organized tool."
- attending Christopher Newport University Fall 2010
"I couldn't have gotten in without your help, guidance and encouragement."
- Kate, New York
"I heard back from (my top college choice) about 1/2 an hour ago and I was accepted. I just couldn't be happier, and I certainly couldn't have gotten in without your help."
- Virginia, California
"ApplyWise made me well-organized, well-aware and well-prepared to face the admissions officers. ApplyWise walked me through a difficult process, showed me how the ball was already in my court, and literally gave dozens of examples of how to succeed. The program was also a relief to my parents; after the clear sessions (and when they saw the working resume I had built) they knew my applications would arrive at colleges on time with the maximum impact."
-Dave, New York, Class of 2009
What Parents Are Saying
ApplyWise really is wise. Everyone there has a deep understanding of the college application process and in-depth knowledge of the ways of college admissions offices. I only wish I had started using ApplyWise earlier.
- Deirdre W., Parent, Class of 2009
Even though a child is talented, there are serious questions about how to make those talents known to college admission officers. Many choices face high school students, from courses to SAT I and SAT II selection and timing, extracurricular activities both in and outside of school, summer jobs, essay topics. (Dr. Kat's methodology) helps students work through these choices, developing appropriate responses with each one as a unique individual.
- Parent, New York
"(Dr. Kat's) straightforward and realistic approach to the application process and its many details should have been our first stop as novices."
- Parent, New Jersey
"After our first and only meeting it was obvious (Dr. Kat's methodology) was the way to go."
- Parent, New Jersey
What Professionals Are Saying
"This website is perfect for the high school student needing help preparing for college. It definitely walks you through all that needs to be done to help get oneself into the college of their choice."
- iParenting Media Award Review
