Terry helped me through the whole college application process. I'm at my favorite school now and I couldn't have done it without him. The best part about working with Terry is that he figured out how to best go about teaching me as an individual with a particular learning style.

Colorado College

What makes Terry’s sessions great is that he talks to you like an adult, which is important college prep in and of itself. Together we figured out what schools I should be applying to based on the experience I was imagining for myself, and then set goals to make my application as competitive it could be. I would take his advice on pretty much anything.

Occidental College

Terry was helpful without taking the work away from me. He listened to my ideas and tried to know me as a person, rather than just a student. He used his impression of me to help me with my writing, and at times, I thought he might know me better than I knew myself. I, like so many of Terry’s students, got into school on my own merit and achievement, but I owe it to Terry for helping me create a desirable and wholesome picture of myself for my application, which, in the cheesiest terms possible, made my dreams come true.

Tufts University

Terry walked me through the complicated process, beyond just editing, and helped me land eleven college acceptances. He helped keep me on track to meet all the deadlines so that I completed the many tasks on time. He went out of his way to accommodate my complicated scheduling issues and family matters. He is dependable, caring, and knows what he is doing. I would highly recommend him to any other high school student who feels overwhelmed by the college application process.

Oberlin

I had constant fear and anxiety of the college application deadlines. Terry provided me with a comfortable structure, which made the process much simpler. At first we talked about different events in my life, which served as a form of brainstorming and a way to decipher my thoughts. He spent hours helping me express myself through writing. The amount of time he spent didn’t matter to him, only that I was pleased with my expression and presentation to colleges. Even after my first year of college, when I was questioning my decision, he met with me to organize my options. He provides personalized structure and guidance to every type of student and learner.  He wants every single one of his students to succeed. 

Sarah Lawrence

With Terry's support, my college process was both less stressful and more successful than I had anticipated. He took considerable time getting to know me, rather than teaching me a formula for admission. Together we discussed how to best communicate to colleges, in the confines of essays and transcripts, what drives me. I am proud of my college essays. They reflect a deeply self-aware narrative that I constructed led by Terry's experienced and perceptive, but never predominant input. I am now at my first-choice institution, a school that fits my interests--academic, artistic and otherwise. Terry is a friend who saw me as a person first and applicant second, an invaluable perspective during a somewhat daunting process. I am grateful for the growth I had while working with him, and for the stimulating discussions we had along the way.

Columbia

Working with Terry was a self-reflective and engaging process- one that helped me not only find a college I now love, but also learn lots about myself. It was an experience of self-growth that pushed me intellectually and emotionally. He was perceptive and sensitive to my working process, and was rigorous with my work. He was patient and persistent when the going was tough (as it inevitably is in the college-application process) and his honesty helped push me in the right direction. Terry helped me ask myself the big questions one must pose when thinking about the future.

Bennington

Terry helped me with both ACT tutoring and college counseling. I had a great experience with him in both fields and will be going to one of my top choice colleges in the fall. I highly recommend him to anyone regardless of ones background or educational goal.

Clark University

I appreciated how Terry took the time to get to know me well so I could put my best foot forward to schools. As a result I wrote a great admissions essay. Terry is easy to talk to and will always work hard to help you through the complex process of applying for schools.

Quest University

Terry guided both of my kids through the college process. He is patient, intuitive, incredibly smart, and very kind. He was supportive of their goals, and always encouraged them to keep everything in perspective. It is a testament to his wisdom and personality that he really got to know them, and is considered a friend of the family at this point. He got the job done (both my children ended up at great schools) with grace and as little stress as possible.

Parent of Harvard and Columbia students

I highly recommend Terry as a College Counselor and a mentor for your child. He made the whole process very easy for our family.  

Parent of a Clark University student