I wish I had known about you sooner!

Dr. Fine did a wonderful job leading my son through the application process! I recommend her to other friends and will continue to do so!

- JS, parent of SS, UC Boulder, Class of 2028

Thank you so much!

I owe much of my success to Dr. Fine for the educational foundation she helped me build!

- LM, JMU Class of 2024

Dr. Fine was the perfect solution to the college application process!

She took the time to get to know them individually and provided valuable insight. Most of all, she allowed me to take a step back and not have to nag them about getting everything done while Kathy shepherded them through the process.

JS, parent of QS, Bucknell, Class of 2026

The hard work paid off!

Dr. Fine worked skillfully with our daughter. She helped her identify the best schools that fit her needs, successfully encouraged her to consider great options that our daughter originally was against, and made sure she met all deadlines along the way. Dr. Fine’s help paid off.

- Parent of JR FSU Class of 2028

Your guidance lowered the stress level!

You and your team were wonderful with T during her college application journey! We're very grateful for your expertise, warmth, and support. You clearly have the secret handshake with high school kids! Your guidance helped us enjoy the time with our daughter and lowered the stress level of the entire household!

- Parent of TP, Wellesley Class of 2028

Understanding, helpful, gave me all the support I needed

Working with Kathy Fine on my college process was the best decision for me. With my unique learning style, she really helped me focus on a specific topic by helping me organize my thoughts so that I could write a really strong essay. I 100% recommend Kathy to help with the college applications process and I could not have done it without her!

-AR, USC Class of 2026

Aside from helping me with all the technical aspects of college, she was a great mentor!

Going to college has always been an intimidating process. I have always been a hardworking individual, but it can be very easy to forget that and all the things I’ve accomplished. Luckily, I had Kathy to guide me through this journey and push me on days where I lacked motivation. She helped me set practical deadlines and provided great feedback on my college essays. Finally, aside from helping me with all the technical aspects of college, she was a great mentor. Her encouraging words and texts helped me out of doubting myself. Honestly, I couldn’t have asked for a better college advisor!
-AS, Haverford, Class of 2026

Extremely knowledgeable!

Kathy's guidance with my son's college essays and applications was amazing and we are so grateful for assistance through the process. She is extremely knowledgeable and very flexible with scheduling. We highly recommend working with her!

- Parent of MH, NCSU Class of 2026

Your confidence and insight made her believe in herself and changed the course of her college options

I can't begin to express how much we appreciate all the incredible hard work you have provided to our daughter in the past few years. Your continued positive guidance and your day-to-day interactions made all the difference in the world for her overall growth. We are truly blessed and privileged to have worked with you!

There to help with anything

Dr. Griswold was an amazing help to me when it came to applying for college. She was always there to help me with anything: essays, emails to college admissions counselors, applications for scholarships, and ACT help.

-NL, Class of 2019

Outstanding at what she does

I heard about Dr. Griswold from a friend and decided to contact her when I wasn’t doing as well as I wanted in high school. Dr. Griswold helped with a lot of things, including managing my school work, holding me accountable, SAT prep, college applications, and other advice about things related to school and college. Dr. Griswold is outstanding at what she does and was there for me, providing the academic and emotional support I needed. She is immensely helpful now that I am in college and I have already recommended her to other people.
-JD, NCSU Class of 2023

Very invested in her students

This past year Kathy helped with SAT prep, college essays and applications. Kathy has been much more than a tutor to my son; she has been a person he has come to rely on for guidance and help and for that we are truly grateful. She is very invested in her students and cares about their success not only as students but as young adults.
-Parent of JD, Class of 2019

Above and beyond expectations

Working with Kathy was a great experience. She helped our daughter throughout her college application process. So far she has been accepted in 3 out of 3 colleges that she applied to. A key positive for us was Kathy’s openness and willingness to work with the parents. She embraces the concept of working as a team. She listens and provides good advice. Also, her support went above and beyond expectations. She helped our daughter in handling her stress and provided tips and strategies to balance school work with the whole college application process. Working with Kathy was an important life lesson for her.
-Parent of NL, Class of 2019

One of my most important mentors

I want you to know how much I appreciate all of the time and energy you put into helping me throughout my college career. I consider you to be one of my most important mentors. It was truly a wonderful feeling to know that I could always count in your encouragement, support, and guidance. Thank you so much for being an incredible influence in my life.
-CF, Class of 2016

Tremendous effort, dramatic results

I truly appreciate the tremendous effort you have put forth to help our son over the past few years, The results were dramatic in both school and our family dynamic. To this day, when I ask him questions related to school and college, I am at ease when he tells me that he has already spoken to you. Without you, I know the outcome would have been different.
-Parent of TG Class of 2015

Your student's biggest advocate

Throughout high school, our daughter struggled with anxiety related issues, which impacted her academic performance. When Kathy Griswold became her academic coach, it profoundly changed the course of our daughter’s college options. Kathy became our daughter’s biggest advocate! We believe Dr. Fine's involvement was a decisive factor in our daughter’s acceptance into her first college choice.
-Parent of DC Class of 2019

Confidence to get to college

I have been so blessed to work with you for the past four years. Without your help, I do not know if I would have made it to college. I promise I will be sure to keep up my academic success.
-RF, Class of 2018

Motivation to keep going

Thank you so much for all of your help and guidance. I am not certain I could have made it without you. You were there not only to guide me through my school work, but to give me a push when I felt like giving up. For that I am very grateful!
-ML, Class of 2015

Effort and determination!

There is no substitute for the energy and care you put into your work with students! I appreciate your effort and determination to help our son.

- Parent, Class of 2012

Helped me become a better student

Thank you so much for all of your help. You have helped me become a better student and have always pushed me to do my best. I really don’t think I’d be graduating if it wasn’t for your help. I am going to miss you dearly. I wish I could take you to college next year!
-DB Class of 2013

Helped us turn things around

I cannot begin to express what your support has meant to me. Your support and insight helped us turn things around for our son. Thank you for the endless advice. Our son would have never have made it without your assistance. You are a real blessing and your students are lucky to have you.
-Parent of JK Class of 2011

Understanding for how to succeed

Thank you so much for helping our daughter. She got an “A” on her portfolio and really seems to understand more about writing, how to take final exams, and importantly, how and when to ask for help.
-Parent of JK 2014