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“Being from Canada, the American college application process was completely alien to us. Judy was a tremendous guide through the process. Our frequent questions were always met with composed, strategic, and targeted responses that eased us as we navigated the process. Judy established a meaningful relationship with our son and provided him with unwavering support throughout the journey. Before delving into a school search, she got to know our son as a person, not just another applicant, which made all the difference.
We can’t stress enough how helpful Judy was to us. She helped us create a fantastic list of schools, many of which we hadn’t even considered. Judy’s guidance was instrumental with the supplemental essays. Judy helped my son craft a beautiful narrative that stayed true to his story. Our son’s writing skills definitely improved after her careful, thoughtful edits and advice. She tirelessly sent drafts back and forth with him for weeks on end. We look forward to working with Judy in the future as our youngest applies to college and highly recommend her services.”
-E.H.
“Judy’s comprehensive knowledge about the college application process, kind demeanor and steady hand demystified the vagaries and diffused the stress often associated with this stage of a student’s life. Perhaps, most impressive was the level of trust she earned from our discerning son. Moreover, Judy created a structure that allowed our son to move through the process with ease and confidence. She taught him to demonstrate interest effectively and to respond specifically to an essay prompt while also offering glimpses of his personality and values. She guided all of this within a practical and achievable timeline. Judy has a unique ability to listen and inspire each student to bring to life their individual attributes and talents. We are 100% certain that Judy’s support gave our son the boost he needed to earn admission into his dream school!”
-L.I.
“As a senior, I can certainly say that the college process seemed daunting – filled with questions, uncertainty, and general anxiety. Judy was an absolutely pivotal resource in helping me navigate this uncharted terrain. Ever since our first conversation, she has been a calming voice of reason, reducing my anxieties amidst the many stresses of junior spring and senior fall. Most valuable was her help in planning out a concrete schedule for my testing and applications. She was also incredibly responsive to my questions, giving timely and thoughtful advice at a moment’s notice. She has an expansive breadth of knowledge about application strategy and collegiate fit; her expertise in these fields was extremely useful. She helped me finalize my college list, coached me through my interviews, and reviewed my essays with care. I’m thrilled to have been accepted to my first-choice school, and I’m certain the process wouldn’t have been as smooth or successful without Judy’s advice.”
-A.S.
“There’s a lot of information on the Internet about colleges and the college application process. We did our research, and drew on our own experience, but still, we were often unsure of how to advise our daughter. The benefit of Judy’s experience, good judgment, and impartiality was invaluable. Judy immediately established a rapport with our daughter, and became her trusted advisor. Within days of their first meeting, our daughter was reaching out directly to Judy whenever she needed advice on the college application process. Judy helped her finalize her college list, coached her on how to get the most out of a college visit, gave her input on how to present herself in her best light, and reviewed key components of her applications. Judy’s willingness to be available for quick questions or deep discussions at a moment’s notice kept the process moving ahead smoothly, and helped make the experience satisfying, even pleasurable, and ultimately successful!”
-S.N.
“Applying to American universities from our home in Ecuador was a daunting prospect until we started working with Judy. She understood the challenges of applying as an international student and astutely guided my oldest daughter down the right path. She was accepted ED to the University of her dreams and it has proved to be a great fit. My younger daughter is working with Judy now, and once again, Judy’s expertise and experience has been invaluable. Judy is an expert at helping students find schools that are the right fit, keeping them focused on the tasks at hand, advancing their application process in a timely fashion, and guiding them to embrace their own personalities, beliefs, and views when writing essays. My daughters always looked forward to their Skype meetings with Judy, and loved her support and humor. The only reason that I will not work Judy again is that I don’t have any more children!
-G.M.
“As first time parents in the college admissions process we found Judy’s guidance to be invaluable to us and more importantly to our daughter. She kept her focused, organized and calm throughout an otherwise very stressful process. Her responsiveness to questions and concerns was quick and thoughtful. Her knowledge of the entire process, what each school was seeking from it’s applicants and finding the right fit for the student was right on target. We would highly recommend Judy to anyone seeking a top notch college admissions consultant!”
-J.F. and A. F.
“Judy was an invaluable partner to my two daughters as they tackled the difficult process of organizing and writing their college essays. She helped them organize their thoughts and offered clear, smart feedback with executable editing direction. Both girls got into their first choice colleges largely due to Judy’s help! Most recently, Judy helped my oldest daughter with her application to transfer from one university to another. My daughter had a complex set of issues that needed to be addressed with care, and Judy was understanding, kind and strategic in her efforts. I look forward to hiring Judy when my son applies to college in a few years – I have already signed her up!”
-J.M.
“As a single parent, I was thrilled to have Judy as an amazing asset and ally as my son began his college search. She was able to engage him in the research process which allowed him to determine why specific schools would be a good fit. She was very astute at listening to my concerns and my son’s interests, while engaging and guiding him in developing and refining his essays. She met with my son weekly to keep him on track and he found her always approachable and supportive.
One of the most beneficial areas that Judy was able to help my son with was when he got deferred from his first choice school. She advised him and supported him with a wealth of knowledge on how to reconnect with the school. Through additional coaching and one last round of effort, he was admitted.”
-J.C.
“Judy played a very important role in our family’s effort to launch our oldest. Judy is very knowledgeable about the entire college application process, and she brings a breadth and depth of researched information that really gave us the confidence to successfully navigate the effort. To have Judy there to turn to with our questions and concerns was invaluable. The best part of working with Judy however is that she is very intuitive and was able to tune into and get an impressively accurate read on our daughter very quickly. Judy’s interpersonal skills are excellent. From the first meeting we had the impression that Judy genuinely cared about our daughter. Having Judy there to consult and turn to whenever we needed a positive and encouraging voice went a long way toward reducing the anxiety that can build throughout the college process. She was a pleasure to work with and in the end, having Judy’s expertise to refer to as needed went a long way toward keeping our stress at bay and actually allowed my daughter and I to enjoy the very reflective and exciting time in her life.”
-L.K.
LAW SCHOOL
“Judy‘s guidance and expertise were incredibly helpful throughout the entirety of my application process. From my resume to my personal statement and supplemental essays, she consistently provided thorough, detailed, and useful feedback. She took the time to really understand me as a person and law school candidate, so that she could provide personalized advice. As someone who has been out of college for a few years, I wanted to ensure my work experience was effectively highlighted in my application. Judy used her invaluable knowledge of the application process and what law schools look for in an applicant to help me translate my career experience into my personal statement and supplemental essays. I am so thrilled with how this application process turned out, and I am incredibly grateful to Judy for all of her exceptional guidance and support! Counting down the days until I start Columbia Law School in the fall!”
-A.P.
“Judy’s dedicated service proved invaluable to me. Managing the law school process while working full-time presented several challenges. Always accessible, Judy played a vital role in teaching me what to prioritize. Her strategic counsel helped me to prepare early to put my best foot forward. Judy made a point of understanding my goals and allowing me to reach my full potential as a law school applicant. She kept me on track with a calming voice of reason. Judy approaches her role as an advisor with commitment, professionalism, and insightfulness. With her guidance, I am thrilled to be attending a school that reflects my own values and will allow me to pursue a meaningful career as an attorney.”
-S.L.
“Judy was highly recommended by a close friend of ours whose son had worked with her successfully. We needed an advisor who would make it a priority to help our son establish goals for the law school application process that were consistent with his strengths and interests, both ambitious and practical—and above all, that felt comfortable to him.
Judy’s services more than exceeded those expectations. It was clear to my son and to me that Judy knew him as an individual—not a sum of grades and test scores. She was especially helpful giving him feedback on his personal statement. She made specific content and proof-reading suggestions, while never suggesting anything that might alter his authentic voice and personal narrative. She also helped him prepare for interviews. Judy made herself available to both our son and myself—often on short notice and at times that could not have been convenient for her.
All in all, Judy was a perfect combination of key qualities—knowledgeable, positive, optimistic, practical and realistic, reliable, and intuitive. Her role in the process made it less intimidating and allowed our son to realize his goals. Our advice to future law school applicants is to get Judy involved; the earlier in the process, the better!”
-C.S.
“Judy’s extensive knowledge of the law school application process made it possible for me to apply to law school in a matter of three weeks after completing my LSAT. I decided to apply to law school late in the admission process and was unsure I would be able to meet the application deadlines. When I decided to work with Judy, she made me her number one priority, answering my every question and replying to my emails and phone calls within hours. Judy’s assistance with the personal statement made it possible for me to submit the strongest application possible. Her critical eye for detail and her insight regarding the nuances of the application process made it possible for me to gain acceptance to several top law schools, many with financial awards. I am grateful Judy took on the challenge of guiding me through this process because without her, I would not be starting at BU in the fall!”
-A.N., Boston University School of Law
“Judy’s expertise extends beyond getting organized for applications and editing essays. She is with you every step of the way to provide support and advice through an extremely stressful process. I can honestly say, I would not be where I am without Judy’s help. Her responses are timely and her advice is spot on. She truly makes you feel like you are her only client. No question is too big or too small for Judy; she handles every inquiry with respect and integrity. As a mature applicant, with significant professional experience, I found Judy’s essay support to be priceless. She helped me to transform my narrative into the centerpiece of my application. It is easy to think that you can go through the application process on your own, and it is possible, but having a professional such as Judy on your side gives you an advantage that is invaluable.”
-D.M., Villanova University School of Law
“Judy’s expertise and experience make her the ideal mentor for the entire admission process; from crafting a perfect narrative for personal statements to negotiating financial packages with multiple schools —and everything in between— I truly believe that her insider knowledge of the admissions process played a vital role in making my law school applications stand out from the crowd.
Throughout the process, we corresponded regularly via email, telephone, and Skype, and whenever I had an urgent issue or a looming deadline, Judy was timely and responsive. Her thoughtfulness and energy kept me motivated and on task throughout the process, while I also managed a full time job. I have no doubt that I was able to secure a substantial scholarship at a top-tier school because of Judy’s guidance and support throughout the admissions process. I recommend her services without reservation.”
-J.G., University of Minnesota School of Law, Dean’s Elite Scholarship Winner
“I had been struggling with my personal statement for law school for months before I decided to look into working with Law School Expert. Although I knew my experiences and resume were strong, I couldn’t seem to cohesively put my thoughts into an accessible, interesting essay that didn’t come across as naïve or disingenuous. Judy guided me through this perilous process, allowing me to call and email her as much as necessary to express my doubts and worries about what I saw as a lack of diverse experiences or a failure to provide a “unique” perspective on whatever topic I happened to be working on at the time. She assured me time and again that I had a valuable story to tell and helped me hone my message, responding with edits and suggestions in record time. I finished my essay that I had been working on for WEEKS in a matter of days with Judy. I’m happy to say that I was accepted to 16 of the 18 law schools I applied to and am thrilled to be attending my first choice law school. I know Judy’s assistance and guidance helped me gain acceptance to Harvard Law School and I am SO SO SO thankful for all of her help!”
-A.S., Harvard Law School
“Working with Judy was extremely helpful in the law school application process. She worked with me in detail and at length on my personal statement, resume, scholarship essays, and other supplemental essays for specific schools. Her insights on the nuances of the application cycle, and the narratives that serve as the foundation for effective personal statements, were invaluable in my drafting process. We worked through many revisions and she was constantly available and prompt with her comments. In addition, I was applying to law school from abroad and so I was not able to visit schools or access as many resources as other applicants. Her knowledge of the strengths of particular schools, in issue areas relevant to my interests, also really helped me to strategize and prioritize my list of schools. In the end I was accepted to my top choice for international law, NYU School of Law, with a full merit-based scholarship. I would strongly recommend Judy to future clients.”
-R.S., New York University School of Law
“Judy’s knowledge and experience in the world of law school admissions was an incredible asset to me throughout the law school application process. Because I was living in Washington, DC at the time, Judy worked with me remotely by phone and email to strategize about the schools I should apply to and who I should choose to be my recommenders. Judy also worked with me extensively on my personal statement. Her feedback was exceptionally thorough, and her insight into what admissions offices look for was invaluable.
Judy also worked with me to improve my resume both during the law school admissions process and later when I was searching for summer associate positions. With Judy’s help, I was confident that my resume was as informative and presentable as possible.
Judy was always wonderful at making herself available to me as a resource; she replied to my emails promptly and was regularly available to speak over the phone. Simply put, her availability made me feel confident that she was dedicated to my success in the admissions process.
I am now in my third year at the University of Virginia School of Law and have a job lined up at a law firm for after graduation. I can say with certainty that I would not be in this fortunate and exciting position without Judy’s knowledge, experience, and dedication. Thank you!”
-S.F., University of Virginia Law School
“Applying to law school can be intimidating and having Judy on my side was an invaluable asset throughout the entire process. Her experience helped me formulate a competitive application to law schools across the country. Judy served as a tremendous guide on critical components of the application, such as structuring my resume and writing a memorable personal statement. She helped me become a more attractive applicant to each school. Judy’s extensive background in law school admissions helped me effectively communicate with prospective schools as I weighed various educational and financial options. Additionally, Judy helped me to manage the waiting list period at several institutions. I consistently received advice generally unknown to the average applicant, which ended up being a crucial advantage. I therefore have no doubt that Judy’s guidance played a vital role in my admittance into a top-tier law school.”
-B.S., Emory Law School