Collegewise

2 kids with advisors - highly recommend!

We engaged Collegewise for both of our teens and had fantastic experiences. Though pricey, it is well worth it to give the kids an objective guide and coach through the stressful years leading up to, and then applying to, college. For my son, his college counselor, Joe Korfmacher, helped him define the criteria he desired in a university, and Joe pointed us to a school that wasn't on our radar. He ended up selecting that university because it was a perfect fit. My son just graduated from college and had the best 4 years of his life there. Thank you, Joe! For my daughter, who is currently a senior in HS, we had Liz Albertelly, and she was a great match for her. Liz was a great listener, kind, and strong coach. Liz guided her through 3 years of high school with class choices, extracurriculars, and helped her articulate her passions. Liz became a trusted advisor who she turned to for advice regularly. She helped our daughter brainstorm essays and list pros and cons of various schools. Liz also kept her on a timeline from SATs to essay writing to sitting with her while she submitted the applications (ahead of the deadlines!), so she didn't feel overwhelmed in doing things last minute. In part thanks to Liz's advice, she was accepted into 12 out of the 14 schools she applied to, including several reach schools. We also appreciated Liz's well organized emails that kept us (the parents) informed of timelines and actions. My daughter is so excited to go to the university of her dreams. Highly highly recommend Liz and Collegewise. Thank you, Liz!

Amazing experience with Aaron Going

Hi! I'm an incoming freshman at UNC Chapel Hill as an Assured Admit to Kenan-Flagler, all of which has been made possible through Collegewise. My counselor, Aaron Going, is one of the most proactive people I've met. Throughout the application season, Aaron would take time out to craft essay guides and provide thorough feedback. I had always thought I would apply ED to UPenn, but after talking with Aaron, he helped me realize what I valued in a college and where my goals were aligned.

I worked with Jared Rivers

I worked with Jared Rivers, and he was immensely helpful during the college application process. He helped me calm down through a burst of anxiety the night before applications were due and was a steady rock throughout the process. He helped me narrow down my list and was just generally a good source of information. Very helpful service!

Experience with Collegewise & Counselor Judy L.

I worked with counselor Judy Lee for three years. She was nothing but helpful, and tried her very best at a time when I, myself, wasn't sure what I was interested in studying. She recommended schools for me, including the one I will be attending in the coming year. I'm glad I had her as my rock throughout the college process. Thank you Judy!

Working with Judy Lee and Collegewise…

Working with Judy Lee and Collegewise was one of the best decisions we made for our son's college application process. From the very start (and we started working with Collegewise fairly early), Judy took the time to truly know our son--his strengths, his personality and his areas of potential growth. Her personal understanding of him made all the difference and her guidance was always thoughtful, patient and insightful. By working with Judy and Collegewise, he was able to present the best version of himself in his applications. In what can be an overwhelming and anxiety-filled process she made it feel manageable. Tasks were done on time. Deadlines were met. Essays were reviewed and discussed. I truly cannot imagine what we would have done without her and we are thrilled our son was accepted ED to Harvey Mudd College, the school that was meant for him. Our younger son (rising senior) is working with Collegewise as will our daughter when she reaches high school.

Thank you Lindsey!

Working with Lindsey Conger was such a pleasure. She knew everything about the process, and was so responsive. Thank you Lindsey!!

We had a fantastic experience with Lori…

We had a fantastic experience with Lori Jones from Collegewise. Our son is an IB student studying at a German IB school abroad, and she was a perfect fit for our situation Lori quickly understood his profile and guided him with clear, thoughtful, and personalized advice. She made the process feel manageable and helped build his confidence every step of the way. We’re very grateful for her support and highly recommend her.

Great Experience

Collegewise helped me through my college process so much! I had Jared Rivers as my college counselor, and he was so helpful, especially while writing my essays. He helped make the process less stressful!

Sarah was very helpful

Sarah was very helpful and on top of every deadline

Jared Rivers Review

Jared was an incredible resource throughout my college search. He helped me build a well-rounded college list that actually fit what I was looking for, and guided me through the application and essay process every step of the way. He always stayed organized and on top of deadlines, which made what could have been a really stressful experience feel manageable. I'd highly recommend him to any student navigating the college process.

Tanner Reive is a great SAT tutor

Tanner Reive is a great SAT tutor. He helped my daughter improve her test score 230 points. I high recommend Tanner

Sarah Turner/ Collegewise Experience

I had Sarah Turner as my college counselor, and I couldn’t recommend her more. She was extremely helpful in keeping me on top of my deadlines and assignments. Sarah is an excellent communicator and was always quick to set up meetings after I reached out. In addition, she was very accurate in predicting admission decisions and helped me build a well-balanced college list. I wouldn’t have been nearly as successful without her support and guidance. I ended up getting into—and enrolling in—one of my reach schools, which I believe is largely due to Sarah’s strategic counseling. If you’re looking for someone reliable, supportive, and helpful throughout the college application process, I highly recommend working with Sarah Turner and Collegewise.

A Truly Exceptional Experience with Jared Rivers at Collegewise

I am so grateful that my son had such an outstanding experience working with Jared Rivers at Collegewise. I was first introduced to Collegewise through its free webinars. After that, I had a long conversation with one of the intake counselors, who thoughtfully matched our son with Mr. River. He is incredibly experienced and turned out to be the perfect fit for our family. As immigrants and a first-generation parent, Jared’s help meant a tremendous amount to me. He was always thinking ahead, taking his time, and guiding us with care through every step of the process. He created a college application action plan that worked around our son’s very busy schedule, and he truly listened to what mattered most to him. Mr. Rivers was not only patient with our son, but with parents as well. He took the time to answer all of my questions and made me feel supported throughout the entire journey. With Mr. Rivers' help, my son was recently admitted ED1 and will be attending his first-choice college this fall. Thank you! I would highly recommend him to any family that needs help navigating the college application process.

Quality advice and caring support

Quality advice and caring support. I wholeheartedly recommend the firm. Our counselor Jared was insightful, responsive and patient throughout the process. He represented the firm well and was flexible to my son's situation. Undoubtedly the firm's guidance led to more acceptances and from better schools.

Excellent experience with Jared Rivers

Our Collegewise counsellor was Jared Rivers, we first met with Jared in spring of 2025, having never gone through the college application process in the U.S., it was such a relief to have Jared hold our hands through the entire process from A - Z. There was instant connection between my college bound son and Jared. Jared would gently nudge him to complete essays, gave tips on taking ACTs vs SATs, plus he shared his personal college experiences which really brought it home to my son and I. He was always available to answer even the simplest questions, above all he personally contacted some universities on our behalf to get clarification on their requirements, he definitely spoke their language! Working with Jared felt like sharing our college application journey with an experienced and very calm family member! Jared was not fazed by my son's not too stellar GPA at the start of the process, he kept a positive spin on everything and encouraged him to keep working hard which paid off. We applied to a total of 20 colleges and he was accepted to 11 of them! We are grateful to have been connected with Collegewise and especially to our counsellor, Jared. It was definitely money well spent. Thank you Jared, thank you Collegewise, we would highly recommend this College tutoring company to any family seeking college admission guidance.

Collegewise is a terrific service!

Collegewise is a terrific service! We signed our son up during his sophomore year and it was one of the best decisions we made. Our son worked with Jessica Strange, and she helped him tremendously. In particular, she helped fine tune his college essays. He got into his top choice! I would wholeheartedly recommend Jessica and the Collegewise staff to help with your student's college planning

Collegewise and Lori Jones - Great Company and Advisor

Our experience with Collegewise—and especially with our counselor, Lori Jones—was truly exceptional. From the very beginning of our college search journey, Collegewise made what can be an overwhelming process feel manageable, personalized, and even exciting. Our son is passionate about pursuing a major in Marine Biology, and Lori helped guide him thoughtfully toward finding universities that were the best academic and personal fit. We began working with Lori during our son’s sophomore year of high school, and her guidance from that early stage made an enormous difference. Lori took the time to work directly with our son, getting to know his interests, strengths, goals, and expectations for college. With that foundation, she helped him realistically narrow down schools and refine his expectations, while always keeping his long-term goals in mind. Lori was instrumental in advising our son on course selection to strengthen his academic profile, helping him decide between the SAT and ACT, and guiding him through every decision point with patience and clarity. As the application process approached, both Collegewise and Lori provided invaluable support with college essays, applications, deadlines, and all the details that come with applying to universities. What truly set Lori apart was her accessibility and dedication. She consistently made time to meet with our son and with us as parents, answering our questions and helping us navigate this process for the first time. Her extensive experience was especially reassuring when it came to understanding the financial aid process, and her calm, knowledgeable approach helped reduce our stress every step of the way. Overall, we cannot recommend Collegewise strongly enough—and Lori Jones in particular. She was a key factor in making this long and complex journey not only successful, but also positive and reassuring for our entire family. Thanks to Lori and Collegewise, the college search process felt less intimidating and far more empowering. Our experience was truly outstanding.

SAT tutor

We had a great experience working with Tanner for SAT prep. He was easy to work with, encouraging, and really knew the test well. He adjusted each session to focus on what my son needed most, which made a big difference. My son is going into the SAT feeling prepared and confident, which is exactly what we were hoping for. I’d definitely recommend Tanner to other families.

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Highly recommend Collegewise and Lori Jones

We looked at several college counseling companies before choosing Collegewise, and it ended up being the right decision for our family. The college application process has changed so much since we went through it, and having someone who really understands today’s landscape made a big difference. Lori Jones was a great fit for our daughter. She built a strong connection with her, kept her on track with deadlines, and guided her through essays and decisions without ever making it feel overwhelming. Our daughter stayed accountable, but also felt supported throughout the process. As a parent, one of the best parts was being able to step out of the day-to-day management and just be there to support our daughter. That alone made the experience so much better for our whole family. In the end, we’re really happy with how everything turned out and where our daughter landed. I would absolutely recommend Collegewise, and especially Lori, to any family going through this process.