Student Testimonials
Amelia (Evanston, Illinois)
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Amelia (Evanston, Illinois)
"Working with [my mentor] helped tremendously when I was doing college applications — he helped me with outsider input and really helped me gauge an idea of what college admission teams are looking for. I even got into my top school! While I did work hard, part of my acceptance was because of my supplementals and my personal essay and it
"Working with [my mentor] helped tremendously when I was doing college applications — he helped me with outsider input and really helped me gauge an idea of what college admission teams are looking for. I even got into my top school! While I did work hard, part of my acceptance was because of my supplementals and my personal essay and it couldn’t have reached its full potential had [he] not been there."
Alicia (Chicago, Illinois)
Our Students Have Been Accepted at:
Amelia (Evanston, Illinois)
My mentor was thorough and considerate throughout my college and postgraduate application processes. He personalized the process for me, making connections at schools and universities with professors and program interests for me to find the right fit. He also made a distinct effort to improve my written samples and statements to highlight
My mentor was thorough and considerate throughout my college and postgraduate application processes. He personalized the process for me, making connections at schools and universities with professors and program interests for me to find the right fit. He also made a distinct effort to improve my written samples and statements to highlight my personality and accomplishments, as well as tailoring my writing individually to each school/program.
Our Students Have Been Accepted at:
Our Students Have Been Accepted at:
Our Students Have Been Accepted at:
American University, Washington, DC
Bard Graduate Center, New York, NY
Connecticut College, New London, CT
Corcoran School, Washington, DC
George Washington University, Washington, DC
Howard University, Washington, DC
Lewis & Clark College, Portland, OR
New York University, New York, NY
Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA
Pitzer College, Claremont, CA
School of the Art Institute of Chicago, IL
And more!
Comprehensive College Counseling Services
Academic Planning
Extracurricular Activities
Extracurricular Activities
With comprehensive academic counseling, we help with class selection, interview preparation, and even planning for homework and deadlines along the way.
Extracurricular Activities
Extracurricular Activities
Extracurricular Activities
We help students identify and pursue extracurricular activities that align with their interests and goals and stand out on college applications.
Resume Building
Extracurricular Activities
College Application
Social media and hard copy resume-building assistance is provided, including how to choose the best recommenders.
College Application
Coaching/Mental Health Screening
College Application
We work with each student to compile an individualized list of colleges, help them navigate the Common App and/or specific applications, and focus on essay writing. We enable students to produce content that distinguishes their applications from those of the competition.
Scholarship Search
Coaching/Mental Health Screening
Coaching/Mental Health Screening
We help students identify scholarships and fellowships, including a focus on DEI-informed practices (when appropriate).
Coaching/Mental Health Screening
Coaching/Mental Health Screening
Coaching/Mental Health Screening
We are able to offer in-house supplementary coaching that complements our academic services. Starting with an optional mental health screening, students have access to a counselor with decades of experience. She offers an array of services designed to bolster student success.
About Us
William Pannapacker, PhD
William Pannapacker (MA, PhD, Harvard University) is a professor emeritus of English, who has counseled thousands of students on essays and applications for university admissions, scholarships and grants, and professional employment. For 30 years, he has been nationally recognized as a "Careers" columnist for the The Chronicle of Higher Education, the leading publication on the industry, and his work as an educator has been noted in The New York Times, The Economist, The Nation, The Atlantic, Slate, Wired, U.S. News, CNN, NBC, and NPR. The father of three daughters, he lives in Oak Park, Illinois.
Scott Eastman, PhD
Scott Eastman has mentored hundreds of college-age students over the past 25 years. A Fulbright scholar, he is the author of five books along with dozens of articles and editorials that have been published in various academic journals and news outlets, including Newsweek. Having started as an undergraduate at Pomona College, he went on to earn a Master's from Tufts and complete a PhD in History from the University of California, Irvine. He is a Professor of History.
Kara Eastman, MSW
Kara Eastman holds a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work from Loyola University of Chicago. She has over 25 years of experience in behavioral health, gender identity, children's environmental health, and policy. She has served in a publicly elected role on the Board of Governors of Metropolitan Community College in Omaha.