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From mastering middle school math to landing incredible college acceptances, our students' journeys speak for themselves. We work with a wide variety of students by applying a customized approach that empowers them to reach their goals. Here’s what families have to say.
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Testimonials
College Counseling
“After receiving Nicole's contact as a recommendation, little did I know that I would have such a remarkable experience. Nicole is kind, patient, and conscientious. Her essay editing is one of her best qualities; the students' accomplishments will leap off the page. This, coupled with her ability to keep anxiety at a minimum during a very stressful process, is only one of the reasons why Nicole is the best college coach. One of my boys had 6 very competitive schools to choose from, and my other son was accepted to his Early Decision choice. Nicole absolutely had a lot to do with their successful college journey. If I had more children, we would certainly choose Nicole. Maybe my grandchildren :)”
These students attend Northwestern University and Cornell University.
College Counseling
“Nicole has been absolutely instrumental in the college application process. Her guidance and subject matter expertise are only rivaled by her TLC throughout the process with my high-stressed over-committed teenager. Nicole crafted a well thought out individualized strategic plan and managed my daughter’s expectations every step of the way! I would have paid double her rate!!!”
This student attends Penn State out-of-state. I also worked with her younger brother, who attends Lehigh University.
College Counseling
“I highly recommend Nicole and will happily use her for my other two children. She was helpful all around. Not only did she assist with essays and my son’s school list, but she helped him think about what he really wanted and where he would be happiest. It took a lot of stress off us as parents and our son. Knowing he was meeting with Nicole gave him a piece of mind and helped him stay focused and on task at all times. We cannot thank her enough. He got into his first choice school! She has worked in the field for a long time and just knows different angles we didn’t know. We will definitely be using her in the future! She is amazing!”
This student attends Vanderbilt University, where he was accepted Early Decision.
College Counseling
“The college application process has always been a difficult one, especially for us since my daughter will be the first in our family attending college in the USA. I wanted to make the process as smooth as possible for my daughter, so I decided to look for professional help. Everyone in town had excellent things to say about Nicole and her services. I immediately decided to contact her. My daughter was a bit apprehensive at first, but after getting to know Nicole, she quickly became comfortable. I really saw that although the college application process was so tedious and full of deadlines, Nicole provided all the tools to make this a much more efficient and effective process. I will absolutely be contacting Nicole for all future needs and guidance.”
This student attends TCNJ. I also worked with her on a competitive scholarship, for which she received a full tuition scholarship. I am currently working with her younger sister.
College Counseling
“Your guidance was invaluable and your advice was spot on! But beyond that, it was such a pleasure for me and my daughter to work with you. I am certain I will reach out for your help again as we navigate college admissions or even sooner for high school if my younger daughter is interested in private school. Many thanks!!”
This student applied only to Mount Saint Mary Academy for high school and was accepted. I’m now working with her younger sister.
College Counseling
“Throughout the college application process and, specifically, once my daughter started writing her required essays, Nicole was an absolute life saver! She is both incredibly knowledgeable about the application intricacies and is also an amazing writer & coach – resulting in our daughter’s submission of well articulated, thoughtful college essays! At the end of the day, Nicole was instrumental in our daughter being accepted to her dream school that had a 3.7% acceptance rate this year! We know that we couldn’t have done it without her! In fact, our freshman son has already begun working with Nicole and we anticipate similar results. Bottom line is that Nicole is amazing and I would highly recommend her to anyone I know!”
I worked with this student on test prep and college applications/essays, and she attends Vanderbilt University. I am currently working with her younger brother.
College Counseling
“The college application process is overwhelming. We were referred to Nicole by a friend we trust and were impressed with her credentials and positive, can-do approach. Working with Nicole was a great experience. The resume, brag sheet, and essays my daughter completed with Nicole all felt like the best version of my daughter and were true to herself. The guidance Nicole provided kept her on track, focused and provided the expertise to really hone in on the key elements necessary for her application to be a success. We have our son applying in a few years and we’ll be in touch!”
This student attends Susquehanna University.
College Counseling
"Nicole worked with our daughter on both test prep and college admissions counseling, and we are incredibly grateful for her outstanding support. Nicole has a calm, engaging, and reassuring manner, and from the very first session, Nicole was able to build a strong relationship with our daughter, which helped our daughter reduce stress and anxiety about the process and build a positive mindset.
The test prep sessions were thorough; Nicole created a personalized plan that matched our daughter's strengths and opportunities for improvement. Nicole provided targeted practice and valuable test-taking strategies that made a real difference.
For the college admissions process, Nicole provided exceptional advice to our daughter on crafting compelling essays, strengthening her resume and application, and presenting herself authentically. Nicole was there every step of the way, providing reassurance and expert advice, which made what can often be a stressful process (for both the student and the parents) much smoother and more manageable.
We could not have asked for a better fit for our daughter in this important chapter of her journey. We highly recommend Nicole to any family seeking a knowledgeable, supportive, and truly caring college admissions expert."
This student attends the University of Michigan, where she was accepted Early Action out-of-state. I also worked with her younger sister on test prep and college applications, who was accepted to the University of Michigan Early Action out-of-state.
College Counseling
“I’m in one class where you create a LinkedIn and resume. The resume we made back in high school was extremely helpful. And funny enough, an AI program graded the resumes, and the professor said mine was the highest score she has ever seen… so credit to your help.”
I worked with this student on test prep and college applications, and he attends Rutgers Business School.
College Counseling
“College applications are daunting and overwhelming! With both my husband and I working full-time, we knew it was going to be stressful to find the time to help our oldest son go through the college application process. Friends of ours recommended Nicole, and we found out after that a few other friends have hired Nicole, as well. Nicole took the pressure and responsibility off of my husband and myself and gave our son full ownership of the process. She assigned him work to do in between sessions, and he was always vigilant about doing the work. Our son never complained. If we suggested something, he didn’t care to listen, but if Nicole recommended something, he took the advice! One of the most important things I see that our son gained in this process was the realization that there would be a school for him. He was never told that a school was ’too hard’ or to not apply to a school. He and Nicole worked together to figure out how his application could be constructed in order to give him the best outcome. I appreciate that more than anything! If asked if I would consider working with Nicole again, my answer would be 100% YES!!!!!!!!!!”
This student attends Indiana University.
College Counseling
“If you’re a parent or student seeking to maximize your college admissions success, look no further than Nicole! As a family from Europe, we initially knew very little about SAT prep and the college admissions process in the U.S. Fortunately, a friend recommended Nicole, and it was truly a game-changer for us.
Nicole expertly laid out a comprehensive roadmap for my daughter, guiding her step-by-step. She provided invaluable support with SAT preparation, resume building, and all the essential components of the application process. Her professionalism and dedication made the journey smooth and far less daunting.
Thanks to Nicole, our daughter achieved her dream of getting into her top-choice college. We were so impressed that we returned to her for help with our second child—and once again, the results were outstanding.
Our children loved working with Nicole, and we couldn’t be more grateful for her support. Stop your search—you’ve found a gem!”
This student attends Rutgers University, and her younger brother is awaiting admissions decisions.
College Counseling
“You have truly been the most amazing person to work with, every single thing about you and how you made this process so easy for us and for our daughter, from your organization, to your vast knowledge of every single thing about every school. I keep telling all of my friends about you and how we literally could not have gotten through this without your help. We always want to help our kids, but we don’t always know the best way when we haven’t been through something like this and we are so lucky to have connected with you. I could go on and on about all that you have done and continue to do for our daughter. Even just your process and how you have a detailed plan of attacking the applications and admissions dates, and what makes sense for rolling vs EA vs RD. And how you took our kid for who she is and helped her craft HER story, not trying to fit her into some mold like someone else we spoke to before you (why are we doing this and this). You made this easy and I know our daughter will end up where she is meant to be.”
This student attends the University of Michigan, where she was accepted Early Action out-of-state.
College Counseling
“Both of my children had the pleasure of working with Nicole. She is fabulous and was an incredible resource throughout the college application process. Nicole made it a point to know each child personally and tailored her approach to their individual working styles. She has a deep knowledge of the college application process, which can be daunting, and kept my kids organized and on track with various submission dates. What really makes Nicole stand out is her dedication. She takes a genuine interest in her students’ success and goes above and beyond to support them. Even after the applications were submitted, Nicole kept in touch offering guidance and support. I am so grateful for her work with my children and highly recommend her for anyone looking for college admissions counselling.”
These students attend Rutgers University.
College Counseling
“I’m not sure that I can adequately put into words our appreciation for you and the work you have done with our son. We feel like we could not have traversed this process without you. From the tutoring of the SAT to the very last edit on his last essay, you have been his guiding force. I actually thought that I was well prepared to assist him with the application process and quickly realized that I was so misguided. You are not only well informed; you are incredibly knowledgeable about schools and how to best navigate the entire process. My son not only enjoyed his time working with you, but he also felt that you were a calming force in a time of much upheaval. We are confident that he would not have gotten through this time without you and would not have gotten into the schools he has gotten into without your guidance. We can only hope that you would be willing to work with our other boys when they are ready for this process.”
I worked with this student on SAT prep and college applications. He attends The George Washington University, where he was accepted Early Decision.
College Counseling
“Hiring Nicole to work with my son was the best decision we could have made. My son and I had initially thought we could navigate the college application process on our own, but I quickly realized for both of our sanity, I needed to hire an outside college counselor. After my initial conversation with Nicole, I just knew she would be a good fit. Throughout his time working with her, I appreciated Nicole's extreme level of organization, her knowledge of the application process, her calm demeanor and her willingness to answer questions along the way. My son went from being very stressed during the summer to having all 11 of his college applications submitted in mid-October! He has told me several times how grateful he is that I hired Nicole to guide him through the college application process!”
This student attends Ohio State University out-of-state.
College Counseling
“My wife and I were rejected from a lot of our first choice schools. When we learned from our friends about their experiences with Nicole, and the fact that our friends’ children gained admission to their first choice schools, my wife and I jumped at the opportunity to work with Nicole. Our daughter deserved expert advice.
Our daughter’s experience working with Nicole was amazing. We did not like the college advisor that our daughter’s school provided because he did not understand our child nor her passions. Our daughter flourished under Nicole’s tutelage. Nicole made it easy for our daughter to make progress on the many steps and deadlines along the way. I would recommend Nicole to anyone.”
This student attends Boston University, where she was accepted Early Decision. I am currently working with her younger sister.
College Counseling
“Just want you to know that I love Nicole. She helped my son with test prep and college planning, and he got into his first choice Marist and is thriving there. Nicole is great! She goes out of her way for you and will put in many hours to get you whatever you need. My son and I still reach out to her. She’s like a part of our family.”
College Counseling
“We saw Nicole’s experience and knew that she was very qualified. She was so great and we loved her! We started looking for prep a little late, but we met Nicole, who was very organized and created a prep timeline for us that would cover all the things my daughter needed. My daughter was so excited when she ended up getting a score higher than she thought could get on the ACT! Nicole was also crucial to my daughter’s college applications. She really personalized the process and was just so organized! Nicole also got to know my daughter, and, as a result, she suggested great edits and bits of improvement all while keeping my daughter’s voice in essays. My daughter loved working with Nicole, and we are so grateful for her guidance! If we were to redo the college process, we would definitely choose Nicole over and over again.”
I worked with this student on ACT prep and college applications, and she attended UC Berkeley out-of-state.
College Counseling
“The college application process can be a bit overwhelming for students and parents, but with Nicole’s guidance and thoughtful planning, my son had a lot of great choices. Nicole is incredibly thorough, patient and calming. Despite the long checklist of required tasks, Nicole was able to keep my son’s head in the game with consistent follow up, direct instructions and constant encouragement. Nicole’s expertise and advice is well worth the investment. Her experience working through the application process is invaluable. The college application process is a long one and it can be tough to keep students on task while they’re juggling important school, sports and social commitments. Nicole was very patient and encouraging as she showed my son how to tackle each task one at a time. Whether it was working on essays, securing letters of recommendation, building a resume or filling out the applications themselves, Nicole kept the process on track and encouraged thoughtful, genuine answers so that every program at every school knew my son’s achievements, strengths, and potential.”
This student attends Belmont University.
College Counseling
“I just want to thank you again for taking my son’s lead and believing in him as much as we do. You helped bring out his best self on paper and navigated and supported him in a stressful and complex admission process. We are so happy that we found you! You helped us all in more ways than you know.”
I worked with this student on ACT prep and college applications. He missed a large portion of high school due to an illness, which affected his GPA. His #1 choice was Marist College, where he attended on a merit scholarship.
College Counseling
“Nicole was highly recommended, and my daughter found her guidance invaluable. The brainstorming sessions and clear explanations made a huge difference in helping her decide on the right college for her and to gain admittance. We'd definitely use Nicole’s services again.”
This student attends the University of Arizona out-of-state. I am currently working with her younger brother.
College Counseling
“I LOVE my major! I meant to text you thanking you for suggesting that because it happens to be the perfect major for me, but I remember just letting you choose and going along with it because I was tired and ready to be done. It makes me happy you got to know me well enough to pick the perfect thing for me and it definitely changed the course of my life in a positive way.”
This student attended New York University, and I worked with her younger brother, who attends Michigan State University out-of-state.
College Counseling
“Nicole was a HUGE asset in our daughter's college application process. After the first meeting, our daughter bounced from her room with a smile on her face, saying," I LOVE her! She is so helpful." Nicole provided personalized support, making the process fun and exciting rather than stressful and intimidating. She was a constant source of encouragement throughout the process, from brainstorming essay topics to ensuring all applications were perfect. She even taught our daughter different tips and tricks to make her applications stand out in a competitive landscape. We were so impressed and grateful that we referred four families to Nicole. We highly recommend her to any family seeking a college counselor who is extremely well-versed in the process and is kind, patient, and understanding.”
This student attends Syracuse University.
College Counseling
“We knew we needed someone to help us navigate through the daunting college application process. We couldn’t have made a better choice when we selected Nicole to work with our son. Not only is Nicole an expert in the process, but she also takes a genuine interest in the success of her students.
Nicole helped my son stay organized with the multiple requirements and dates for each submission. She was also instrumental in helping with his essays. They brainstormed ideas before he got started and then she really challenged him to make all his responses personal and authentic. She made great recommendations for updates, which really led to an improved final product. I highly recommend Nicole to anyone who is looking for an outstanding college admissions counselor.”
This student attends Rutgers Business School.
College Counseling
“My son found you very easy to work with. I liked that you were able to get him to think outside of the box! Your project management skills are awesome! You kept us all on task as we navigated the confusing college application process.”
This student attends Princeton University.
College Counseling
“My two children have recently worked with Nicole, each with a different focus area – with both receiving professional guidance, support and encouragement. Nicole supported my daughter as she prepared to apply to college. As international parents, unfamiliar with the US landscape, Nicole provided a wealth of information and support to my daughter. Nicole also assisted my son, a college student, with the step change from high school to college in respect of establishing strong study routines and planning for key milestone activities. Both children have received invaluable support and benefited greatly from working alongside Nicole.”
This student attends Oregon State University.
College Counseling
“We started working with Nicole when I was struggling to get my son to start his applications. He clicked with Nicole and responded well to her personality. She was patient and kind while being able to push him forward. After each session, she would email both of us a summary of what was accomplished and what tasks were expected to be completed before the next session. These small deadlines after each session made the overwhelming application process manageable. When school started in September, he was farther along than any of his peers on the application process. There is enough stress in applying to colleges, but Nicole was able to take away all that was humanly possible. I highly recommend Nicole for all of your college admissions needs.”
This student attends Haverford College, and I am currently working with his younger brother.
College Counseling
“I can’t say enough good things about Nicole. Right from the beginning she was a great communicator and clearly very knowledgeable about the entire college admissions journey. She communicated directly with our son while also keeping us informed of his progress. She helped select schools, strategize, draft essays, organize recommendations – basically everything – and even sent friendly reminders when due dates were approaching. Perhaps most importantly, our usually shy son felt comfortable with her as they developed an easy and freely flowing working relationship. Ultimately, the proof is in the pudding as our son was admitted early to the college of his choice. But even had he needed to wait until April, we are confident that Nicole’s expertise and dedication would have carried the day and paved the path for a successful college application experience.”
This student attends Yale University, where he was accepted under their Single-Choice Early Action program.
College Counseling
Choosing Nicole was an obvious decision. She is responsible, honest, attentive, knowledgeable, classy, warm, and so on. I could go on and on about how wonderful she was and is to work with. However, I must get to the point. My daughter was an average student for the first 2 years of high school. In her junior year, she upped her game, but her cumulative GPA was still average. With Nicole’s help, my daughter was able to get into her dream school. My daughter constantly praises Nicole and says, "It was the essay, it was Nicole, it was her help.” Ever since her admission, other students have been reaching out to her and asking about her stats. She is referring them to Nicole. By the way, no one from her school got into UMiami. Thank you, Nicole, for helping and supporting her. We could not have asked for a better outcome. Knowing what I know now, we should have started much sooner. Nicole’s support system of excellent subject tutors, SAT tutors, and college counseling ties everything together in one place.
This student is attending the University of Miami.
College Counseling
“When my daughter decided (in 8th grade) that she wanted to go to the University of Michigan, we wanted guidance on what courses to take, general consulting through high school years, and help with building her resume. We selected Nicole because we heard great things from our friends and also because she attended UM. We liked her demeanor and approach to the college admissions process. My daughter believes you were the absolute perfect college counselor for her. You helped guide her through her high school years but made sure that she was doing what she was passionate about. She felt that you supported her decisions and enjoyed your sessions. We would absolutely work with you again!”
This student attends the University of Michigan. I am now working with her younger brother.
College Counseling
“We are thrilled to share our wonderful experience working with Nicole. When we first met Nicole, her expertise, passion, and approachable style made it clear she was the right person to guide our daughter through this critical process. Our daughter thoroughly enjoyed working with Nicole, especially valuing her caring style, exceptional attention to detail, and effective communication. Nicole’s thoughtful approach made the entire journey seamless and stress-free, ensuring that every aspect of her applications and essays was polished to perfection. The results have been truly amazing! Nicole’s ability to guide the process and maximize these outcomes was invaluable."
This student received two full-ride merit scholarships, one of which has a less than 1% acceptance rate, and is attending Catholic University.
College Counseling
“Nicole came highly recommended by a friend, and we are so grateful to have worked with her. Her deep knowledge of what colleges are looking for in essays and applications was invaluable.
Nicole’s guidance not only eased our stress but also helped our daughter feel more confident. Our daughter enjoyed working with Nicole because she was compassionate, attentive, and always willing to address her concerns.
Throughout the process, Nicole kept us informed about our daughter’s progress and important deadlines, ensuring that we stayed on track. Her dedication and professionalism made all the difference.
We would absolutely work with Nicole again and highly recommend her to anyone seeking expert assistance with college applications.”
This student attends the University of New Hampshire.
College Counseling
“We were so lucky to be referred to Nicole and her college counseling services as well as SAT tutoring. We knew the process would be daunting on our own. Nicole was insightful, detail-oriented, skilled, and extremely kind. She became a trusted part of our pod and so crucial to our critical decision making. We could not have gotten through it without her.”
This student attends Lafayette College.
College Counseling
“Are you worried that bugging your high schooler about college applications will be just as effective as bugging them to clean their room? Tired of worrying about who’s sending what information to whom and when it needs to get there? Waking up at night and wondering if you needed to sign up for something 6 months ago that somehow is critical to your kid’s future? Stop. Breathe. Call Nicole. She knows. She knows how to motivate kids to write their own essays in their own voice and deliver them on time. She knows when to start studying for and taking standardized tests and how to leverage their scores. She knows how to help a kid craft an overall narrative about who they are that is real and compelling. She’ll follow up. She’ll encourage. But she also has them do the work themselves, lets them lead, and expects them to advocate for themselves in this process that’s all about figuring out what they want and showing them how to get it. Nicole helped our son choose, apply, and get accepted to a school where he will truly be happy.”
This student attends Connecticut College, where he was accepted Early Decision 2 with a merit scholarship of $108,000. I am also assisting his younger brother on applications.
College Counseling
“The thought of my firstborn leaving the nest was very emotional, stressful, and bittersweet, especially as a single mom! With over 35 years since I was in high school, things have definitely changed. I was given Nicole’s information from a student at my son’s high school who couldn’t say enough great things about Nicole. We were told that she was the one to use for college admissions counseling, and boy, was that right! My laid-back teenage son loved his meetings with Nicole. She helped push him forward while giving him the tools he needed! At one point, he said that all his friends were asking him questions that Nicole had already gone through with him. He was teaching and showing them how to do all the things that he learned. He said to me that having Nicole by his side was the best thing we could have done! We definitely will be using Nicole for my second child. Thank you, Nicole!”
This student attends Miami University (Ohio) on a $92,000 scholarship.
College Counseling
“Thank you so much for everything. You're our tutor and friend throughout both my daughters' journeys, and we’re so thankful and grateful for everything you’ve done. Your style and sense of care was perfect for my daughter and for building her self-confidence. She had so many nice things to say and was upset to no longer be meeting with you once you two had finished her high school applications. This is the beginning, not the end!”
I worked with this student on SSAT/ISEE test prep and high school applications, and she attends The Pingry School.
College Counseling
“Our family has been working with Nicole, utilizing her vast knowledge and expertise in tutoring, ACT/SAT test prep and the college application process over the last eight years. Nicole’s understanding of the subject matter along with her kind and patient demeanor is a blessing. Our four kids have four different personalities and Nicole works beautifully with each one.”
I worked with these students on high school subjects, test prep, and college applications. Their youngest son, who I recently worked with on college applications, attends Northeastern University.
College Counseling
“Your clear, concise communication, expectations, and support was above and beyond! Your sincere investment to provide the absolute best experience and outcome was evident in your work ethic along with the way you were able to draw out my son’s best qualities and achievements. You are professional, and you have a gift for the way you highlighted and featured the unique characteristics that my son has to offer. My family was brought to tears with his college essay.”
This student attends Michigan State University.
College Counseling
“We originally decided to seek Nicole’s assistance because so much has changed since we went to college, and we realize it is a very time-consuming process. We selected Nicole because a close friend from town utilized Nicole for his daughter and was extremely pleased.
Our daughter’s experience working with Nicole was terrific! Nicole was very friendly, professional, knowledgeable, as well as relatable. Nicole brought a lot of organization and calm around what could be a very stressful process. Nicole had great tips and ideas to help our daughter write her essays. She offered great advice around steps to take and always asked if my daughter had any questions. We would absolutely work with Nicole again.”
This student attends the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business, where she was accepted Early Action on a $40,000 merit scholarship. I am now working with her younger brother.
College Counseling
“I just want to thank you again for taking my son’s lead and believing in him as much as we do. You helped bring out his best self on paper and navigated and supported him in a stressful and complex college admission process. We are so happy that we found you! You helped us all in more ways than you know.”
Student now attends top-choice school, Marist College
Test Prep
“You have been wonderful! I was actually really proud of my daughter because after a very busy weekend with prom and a dance competition, she stayed home from dance practice and wanted to work on her SAT. I think that took a lot of initiative, and when I called her down to dinner, she said she would have to wait because she did not want to get distracted! Your coaching has helped her tremendously. Thank you so much for continuing to encourage her in the areas of responsibility, self-initiative, and self-reflection. These are life skills, and you have been able to understand their importance! Thanks again for everything!!! You have been absolutely amazing!”
Test Prep
“My son had a great experience working with Nicole for the past several months. It was through Nicole’s organization, attention to detail, and extensive understanding of Honors Level Math & English that has allowed my son to fine tune his skills as he prepares for the SAT. Nicole provides feedback to both the student and the parent, which is essential for success. I would highly recommend Nicole and will continue to work with Nicole in the future.”
I worked with this student on Honors Algebra II and SAT prep. He later went on to attend Notre Dame.
Test Prep
“I really appreciate how much you keep me in the loop but direct everything to my son so he takes ownership of his SAT studying. I believe you've boosted his confidence and have given him great tools to take the test. I'm very pleased, and both my son and I respect your approach to tutoring.”
Test Prep
“After several futile and unsuccessful experiences working with 3 other SAT tutors who were not helping our daughter achieve meaningful results, we were incredibly frustrated with the entire process and almost at our wit’s end…until we were introduced to Nicole by a friend whose daughter was seeing marked improvements in her scores. When we had our first meeting with her, we immediately recognized that she was different – in a very good way! Not only did her message and style resonate with us, but she also promptly and significantly assuaged our daughter’s fears and anxiety level - immediately wishing I had found her a lot earlier! Quickly, my daughter and Nicole formed a unique and trusting bond, almost as if she found “her person.” Nicole was an amazing support to our daughter, always very organized, sending follow up emails and keeping us updated on the areas of focus and improvement. Nicole helped her reach her full potential on the SAT, including a material improvement in her scores over previous attempts.”
I worked with this student (and her younger brother) on test prep and college applications/essays. She currently attends Vanderbilt University.
Test Prep
“After receiving PSAT scores, my son and I thought he would benefit from some 1:1 tutoring to prepare for the SAT. My son was responsive to Nicole and motivated to complete the homework assignment each week. He respected her and the plan she made to improve his SAT preparation and scores. He gained confidence, his approach to the test improved, and we are hopeful for his scores.”
Test Prep
"I was very impressed and surprised with the online format for tutoring. I never would have thought this would work but it really did! It was nice not to have to drive to tutoring sessions and Nicole was extremely tuned in to the areas where my son needed the most attention and really focused on getting those skills stronger. I found her to not only successfully tutor but also in general as a process manager. She was really above and beyond and did so much on behalf of my son. I highly recommend Nicole for tutoring. She is not only a brilliant tutor and teacher but an amazing support system and guidance counselor!”
I worked with this student on SSAT prep.
Test Prep
“I originally sought assistance as I wanted to address my son’s upcoming college entrance exams and be proactive in him being prepared for any challenges that would arise. I selected your services because you came highly recommended to me from a friend who works in a very strong academic high school. My son enjoyed the regular virtual sessions, which were very helpful in fitting into his busy school and sports schedule. He also enjoyed the pace of the practice sessions, and the in-between work was achievable. He gained confidence with each study session and the practice exams - both of which raised his scores, which translated to being prepared for the actual SAT exam. I would definitely recommend your test prep and study services to high school students preparing for college.”
I worked with this student on SAT prep, and he attends Kenyon College.
Test Prep
“Nicole is an excellent SAT tutor. She is very organized, knowledgeable, and professional. She created a personalized study schedule for my son that was focused on his needs and provided him with direct, targeted feedback on assignments. She has a wonderful positive energy and encouraged him throughout their sessions together. She has a supportive and calming demeanor and helped him through a very stressful period in his academic life. Nicole prepared my son for the SAT in every way and every messaged him the night before the test with words of encouragement. I am very thankful for all of her help and would highly recommend her services to others.”
Test Prep
“I cannot say enough good things about Nicole! She is the consummate professional! When we met, I was immediately impressed. She had a way of engaging my son so he felt motivated and comfortable. I felt like she really steered us and coached us in the process."
Test Prep
“Thank you so much again for all of your amazing TLC and support and guidance. I can't tell you how impressed I was with you from the get-go and how smart you were. We didn't go with the hoity toity fancy schmantsy 8000 dollar "prep school guidance services,” but rather with a smart, savvy, bright young woman who was worth all of our weights combined in gold. You did it! We did it! My son did it! I thank you so much and I couldn't wait to share the amazing news with you. You should be so proud of yourself. I am so grateful.”
I assisted this student on the SSAT. He was accepted to all 3 prep schools he applied to and attended The Lawrenceville School.
Test Prep
"My son’s initial practice-test scores were just okay. I was a bit skeptical of the online tutoring, but I decided she was worth a try! Sure enough it was amazing – seamless! She set up a schedule and sent reminders. My son’s practice scores improved a lot, and by the time my son was due to take his tests, his practice test scores were up at the level of the school's requirements."
Test Prep
“We think of you often and feel so fortunate that we found you. You were such a great help to my son and to me during his ACT preparation (and precalc struggles!). You are so talented. I know that many will benefit from your expertise.”
I worked with this student on Pre-Calculus and ACT prep, and he went on to attend CU Boulder.
Test Prep
“We are very excited about my daughter’s SAT gains. Best of all, she is very proud of herself, and Nicole’s tutoring has given her a boost in confidence that she needed. I think seeing what was possible has motivated her to work harder in all areas at school. We are all delighted.”
Student's SAT score increased 400 points
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“I sought tutoring to expose my son to the advanced math he would be learning in 11th grade. Nicole is highly proficient in the material to be covered. She was able to teach the information to my child in a way he could easily grasp. I would highly recommend Nicole as a tutor! Nicole is patient, knowledgeable, able to teach where the student is comfortable learning the concepts. After Nicole, I wouldn't consider another tutor.”
I tutored this student in Advanced Algebra II with Trigonometry
“My son needed guidance and assistance to remediate his math grades so that he could graduate high school in time to join college. My son immediately took to Nicole and was motivated to work hard and stay on course. Nicole was extremely professional and set the parameters out clearly and early, which helped keep my son on course. My son stayed focused on the objective and ultimately easily scored a straight A in the course. I would absolutely have Nicole tutor my son again, and I would recommend Nicole strongly.”
I helped this student pass Calculus (with an “A”!) after failing twice before. He needed to pass in order to graduate high school and start college.
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“My daughter enjoys working with you, and we can see the value, effort, and time you dedicate to helping her. I haven’t experienced this with other tutors.”
I worked with this 8th grade student on executive functioning skills, including general homework, time management, and organization.
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“Thank you again for all you do, your continued follow up, and for staying on top of my son's work and grades. I can’t tell you how much we appreciate that and how much he needs that.”
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“I am so pleased to recommend Nicole, who was a student in my AP English Language and Composition class. She is very intelligent and has one of the strongest work ethics I have ever seen. Nicole is a very clear, solid writer and has a wonderful voice in her essays. What sets Nicole apart, though, is her tremendous work ethic. Nicole took all of the most difficult classes at our high school and seemed to excel at everything. Once, I was talking to a fellow AP teacher about the talented kids and how many of them had near perfect SAT scores. When we spoke of Nicole, definitely one of those talented students, the other teacher said, “If I were an employer, I would hire her before any of them.” I recommend her without reservations. She is one of the strongest students I have ever taught.”
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“I have known Nicole since she took Honors and then AP Chemistry, and even at 15 years old, it was obvious that Nicole would be successful. She took AP Chemistry even though she was not interested in pursuing a science career. Nicole is a person who learns not because she has to but because she has an inner desire to. Nicole was an excellent peer tutor as a member of the Science National Honor Society. She did an exemplary job in explaining complicated material in an easily understandable manner, so I see why she has continued her role as a tutor for many students. It is an honor to have been her teacher.”
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“Nicole has been tutoring my three children for the past two summers. I was looking for a summer math tutor for the kids to keep the work progressing through the summer. Nicole has great credentials, and the kids really felt a connection with her. She is flexible and comes prepared for each session with the children. Nicole has a patient demeanor and really knows how to teach the kids. She has helped to improve my children’s grades, especially my oldest daughter who does not like math, but ended up with straight A’s in her 8th grade year. The kids are looking forward to working with Nicole again.”
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“We are very excited about my daughter’s SAT gains. Best of all, I think she is very proud of herself, and Nicole’s tutoring has given her a boost in confidence that she needed. I think seeing what was possible has motivated her to work harder at school. We are all delighted.”
I worked with this student in Chemistry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, SAT prep, and college applications. She improved her SAT score 400 points and attended Fordham University on a merit scholarship.
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“I originally sought a tutor for my son as he approached his first AP class. When I reached out to Nicole, she responded quickly and professionally to all of my questions. My son was always happy to meet with Nicole. He came out of each session with a sense of accomplishment and understanding of very difficult material. He often commented that the material finally made sense. Nicole proactively covered material that she researched would be taught next and helped him organize his notes and studying time. Maybe best of all was his new understanding of time management that Nicole helped him to see with his personalized study guide. I recommend Nicole with the highest confidence and will definitely use her in the future for all our tutoring needs.”
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“We were so thankful that Nicole was recommended by my son’s high school. Nicole was able to accommodate my son’s schedule (sports & activities) and provided valuable Chemistry tricks, tips, and strategies. Nicole differentiated the material and broke it down, allowing my son to process and apply his knowledge. She was able to take months of notes and assignments, and organized it in a manner that provided my son with a clearer understanding. This allowed my son to feel more confident in his final labs and exams. I know that without Nicole's knowledge and ability to differentiate the material, my son would have not performed as well in his final marking period. We are so grateful for Nicole's knowledge and relatable personality!”
I worked with this student on Honors Chemistry.
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“My son has no failing grades now, which is a good confidence builder. I can completely see the difference with you. He is more calm and funny again and is open to affection. Besides the grades, these are big wins. We appreciate you so much. The guidance, direction, and support you provide are such a blessing for all of us, and you have been an angel in our lives. Thank you so much.”
I worked with this student throughout high school on executive functioning skills, including general homework, study skills, time management, and organization. His mom shared this feedback after we had been working together ~2 months.
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"I originally sought a tutor for my son as he approached his first AP class. When I reached out to her, Nicole responded quickly and professionally to all my questions. My son was always happy to meet with Nicole. He came out of each session with a sense of accomplishment and understanding of very difficult material. He often commented that the material finally made sense. Nicole proactively covered material that she researched would be taught next and helped him organize his notes and studying time. His understanding of the material improved with each session. Maybe best of all though was a new understanding of time management that Nicole helped him to see with his personalized study guide. I recommend Nicole with the highest confidence and will definitely use her in the future for all our tutoring needs."
I have worked with this family for 10+ years in Honors Chemistry, Honors Spanish, Algebra I, writing, SAT prep, college applications, and resume/college activity planning.
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“I can’t say enough thank yous for helping my son submit his research paper ahead of a tight deadline. You were absolutely amazing and went above and beyond!!! Please know we are so grateful for your support. It’s incredible. You are just incredible. If only you could attend college with him too! You bring him to another level! We are really grateful.”
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“Nicole is professional, always punctual, and well prepared. Nicole was extremely attentive to both my son’s strengths and challenges. She was patient, always encouraging, and focused on the process of learning. Nicole has the ability to put the student at ease creating an excellent learning environment. Nicole is a great communicator not only with the student, but the parents as well. I appreciated her feedback discussing my son’s progress. My son is much better prepared to take on the challenges of high school due to Nicole’s tutoring. I highly recommend Nicole and I look forward to continuing tutoring.”
I worked with this student on math, writing, and test prep.
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“As our daughter approached her junior year in high school, we sought a tutor to assist her with upper-level course work, in particular, Science and Math. Nicole immediately established a positive rapport with our daughter and developed an individualized tutoring plan. We were so pleased with our daughter's progress that we decided to add SAT preparation to her tutoring sessions. Nicole built our daughter's confidence as well as her knowledge and skills, and helped her to recognize and realize her own potential. Our daughter was delighted with her success on her standardized exams and is preparing to move into her top-choice college. Nicole has been a motivator and a mentor in addition to being an outstanding instructor for our daughter, and we are forever grateful.”
I worked with this student on Chemistry, Math, SAT prep, and college applications. She attended Fordham University on a merit scholarship.
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“My son needed guidance and assistance to remediate his math grades so that he could graduate high school. My son immediately took to Nicole and was motivated to work hard and stay on course. Nicole was extremely professional and set the parameters out clearly and early. My son ultimately earned an A in the course after working with Nicole (and previously failing twice). I would absolutely have Nicole tutor my son again, and I recommend Nicole strongly.”
