When you choose to hire an independent educational consultant, you want to make sure you select wisely.
One-Stop has helped hundreds of students and parents navigate the college application process, and we’re proud of our success! Read how our families have praised their experience with us…
Member Testimonials
Cornell University and Boston University, Class of 2028 – PARENTS
Huge thank you to you and your team. The college process is definitely overwhelming… But we are so happy that one of our teens is going to Cornell and our other is going to BU for a BFA. I think they are great fits for each of them. Without your help they would not have gotten in to these great schools. So, thank you so much.
University of Southern California, Class of 2028 – STUDENT
I was admitted to USC. I’m super excited and am so ecstatic about it. I am 100% committed there too. Thanks for all your help over the years!
Georgia Institute of Technology, Class of 2028 – STUDENT
After visiting Georgia Tech for their Gold Carpet Day, I was thoroughly impressed by the opportunities available, including extensive maker spaces and a wealth of internships and co-ops. I liked the students that I met there, and I already feel that it's the right fit for me!
Barnard College, Class of 2028 – STUDENT
I put down my deposit! I appreciate your help throughout this process.
University of Notre Dame, Class of 2028 – STUDENT
I got into Notre Dame! Super, super excited! One Stop was incredibly helpful during the college process; they guided me through each step. What I found the most helpful was the number of opportunities and resources they connected me with. Without those, I never would have discovered the interesting and impactful volunteer opportunities and summer programs. These things helped my college application stand out amongst others.
Smith College, Class of 2028 – STUDENT
I've received news that I have been accepted into Smith early decision! Thank you so much for all of your support and faith in me. I am so grateful to be able to attend my top choice college.
Bentley University with President’s Scholarship, Class of 2028 – STUDENT
I’d like to thank One-Stop College Counseling for the invaluable help they have given me throughout the past 4 years. Their knowledge, guidance, and insight has led me to find my perfect school. The constant attention and support made a very stressful process much easier to navigate and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Thank you for helping me to accomplish my goals!
Tufts University, Class of 2028 – STUDENT
I got into the Tufts 5-year BA/BS + BFA Combined Degree in the Early Decision round! Thank you so much Laurie and Matt for all your wonderful help guiding me through the college application process. From meticulously preparing me for interviews, to making sure I submitted my best possible essays, to giving me advice for finding portfolio reviews, your expertise has been truly valuable. Thank you also for encouraging me throughout these last years and assuring me that I’d be happy regardless of where I end up; I definitely needed the encouragement! It’s hard to put into words how grateful I am that you’ve helped me get my best possible result, and I’m so excited to be a Jumbo!
University of Florida, Class of 2028 – PARENTS
Thank you! Our daughter is very happy with her decision. I think after growing up in a small town and being at a somewhat “nerdy” high school, she just wants that large school with football and Greek life experience. She’s very happy and excited to leave and start her adventure.
Carnegie Mellon University, Class of 2028 – STUDENT
Thank you so much for all your invaluable help and guidance over the past four years. All your advice, from how to make an impact in my extracurriculars, to improving my essays, made this entire process so much easier. I'm so grateful for the countless opportunities that you've given me. You always encouraged me to achieve more and be the best version of myself that I could be. Thank you so, so much for everything!
Villanova University, Class of 2028 – STUDENT
When I went to admitted students’ day, I loved it! I loved the environment and felt that it was the right fit for me. As soon as I got home, I committed! They also gave the most financial aid. Thank you for your time and guidance!
Tufts University, Class of 2028 – STUDENT
One-Stop was immensely helpful in helping me get into my top-choice school in the Early Decision round. They exposed me to many selective programs and had a thorough procedure for planning the strenuous application process. I am more than happy with my results, and I fully recommend them!
Brown University, Class of 2027 – STUDENT
I would like to sincerely thank One-Stop for its help in my college application process! From sending out countless opportunities that I wouldn’t have otherwise known about, providing insightful advice to help me find the best fit, and simply being there to support me—One-Stop’s care and depth of knowledge have been invaluable in getting me to my dream school!"
Stanford University, Class of 2027 – STUDENT & PARENT
Student: Stanford has been my dream school since I was five years old. With your guidance, that dream is now a reality! You helped to identify my strengths and improve on my weaknesses and developed me to become the best applicant possible. We succeeded together! Parent: Matt and Laurie, your knowledge of the college application process is unparalleled, and your thoughtful advice allowed my son to focus on the most important tasks and what he does best. Now, he is going to his dream school. The valuable insights, constant encouragement, and confidence we received made this challenging process much smoother. We are overjoyed with the results, and we greatly appreciated everything you did!
Harvard University, Class of 2027 – STUDENT
I'm incredibly grateful to One-Stop for all your support and encouragement throughout the college application process. Thank you, Laurie and Matthew, for helping me find activities I was passionate about, editing my college essays, helping me stay on track, and providing detailed, personal responses to any questions I had. You not only gave me confidence during the application process but motivated me to become the person I am today!
University of Notre Dame, Class of 2027 – STUDENT
I just committed to Notre Dame! I appreciate all of your help over the last four years to help me get accepted into my dream school.
University of St. Andrews (Scotland), Class of 2027 – STUDENT
Thank you so much for all your help over these last four years, Matt and Laurie; you were an integral part of my college application process. I've decided to attend St Andrews. This was only because of your help with my extracurriculars, ACT, and UCAS essay. Thank you again 🙂
Princeton University, Class of 2027 – STUDENT
Laurie & Matt, thank you so much for the help on my essays and guiding me through this process, including the financial aid process. I have just committed to my top choice!
New York University, Stern School of Business, Class of 2027 – PARENT
We never dreamed our son would get accepted into NYU Stern. Thanks for being there all the way through the process! The last four years was full of stress, excitement, and hope. We are really happy his dream came true. But more important, he’s learned a lot during this journey. He became a better listener, more confident, and grown into an independent adult ready to take on his own responsibility. It’s never easy to work with teens, thanks for your professionalism and patience!
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Presidential Scholarship Awarded, Class of 2027 – STUDENT
Thank you so much for all the help over the years, Matthew & Laurie!
Rhodes College, Class of 2027 – PARENT
The importance of success in this very important college admission endeavor cannot be overstated. We invested in One-Stop for help navigating the process, gaining an “edge.” By building a relationship with Laurie and Matt, we learned so much along the way. Early Decision is binding and never imagined it was something we would entertain. But working though the statistics, visiting campuses, and being made aware of merit offerings at each school, our final analysis made Early Decision a clear enhanced opportunity for a college acceptance which “fit our child.” We not only gained acceptance, but significantly lowered our cost of attendance at a college which would never have been on our radar, if not for One-Stop. Do your family a favor and jump at the opportunity to work with caring counselors Laurie and Matt. Counseling credentials matter in this process, and most importantly, they have the credentials. Having One -Stop oversee and guide your child’s requirements/deadlines allows you to foster an improved relationship with your son/daughter and see them actually enjoy their senior year. Looking back, we will never question the life changing decision we made on behalf of our child.
Carnegie Mellon, Class of 2027 – STUDENT
So excited to be attending Carnegie Mellon University next year. I can’t wait to explore Pittsburgh. Thank you so much for all your guidance throughout this process.
Case Western University, Class of 2027 – PARENT
We were so happy that our son was admitted to Case with such generous merit aid. Thank you so much for introducing this great school to his college list and encouraging us to apply.
Oxford College at Emory University, Class of 2027 – STUDENT
I could not be more grateful for Matt and Laurie's help all throughout the college application process. I was honestly terrified with little-to-no knowledge of how to go about applying or even finding a college that I loved. I can confidently say that Matt and Laurie have given me all the information and tools I could possibly need, from small tips and tricks to constant advice, information, and updates surrounding this tumultuous year. They made sure I was on track with deadlines, gave constructive and detailed feedback on my essays, and most of all, encouraged me to keep pushing through and do my best to make the best application I could craft. I could not have done it without them, and I sincerely give all of my thanks for everything they have done for me.
Case Western Reserve University, Class of 2027 – STUDENT
I just committed to Case Western Reserve University for pre-med, with my large merit scholarship. I know my communication these past four years has not been the best, but I truly appreciate everything you have done for me; your insight and guidance have been wonderful.
New York University, Stern School of Business, Class of 2027 – STUDENT
I really appreciate your assistance through this ever-so-grueling process for the past three years. Without your guidance, I couldn't have discovered the vast assortment of programs, internships, and camps that I participated in and/or won awards in. Without a doubt, you are the best counselors out there!
Rice University, Class of 2027 – STUDENT
Throughout the difficulty that is the college application process, Laurie’s dedication and expertise were invaluable to me. From our first meeting, she took the time to get to know me on a personal level and understand my goals and aspirations. She is incredibly thorough and detailed in everything, including providing personalized advice on college selection, editing essays and emails, and finding extracurricular activities. Laurie was always just an email away and helped me feel like I was never alone in the application process. She replied quickly with well-thought-out and in-depth answers to all my questions, big or small. I would highly recommend One-Stop to any student who is looking for a personalized, supportive, and knowledgeable guide through the college application process.
University of Pennsylvania, Class of 2027 – STUDENT
Thank you, One-Stop, for all your help. From the meetings helping me to create a rigorous, yet well-balanced schedule, to the hours spent over the summer reviewing comments on my personal statement, I can confidently say I would not be where I am today without you. One-Stop makes the entire college process easier, and they truly take the time to get to know their students. I could not be more excited to attend Penn in the fall!
Wellesley College, Class of 2027 – STUDENT
I got accepted!!! Thank you so much for all your help these past few years
Cornell University, Class of 2027 – STUDENT
I am very pleased to say that I have received my letter of acceptance from Cornell CALS biological engineering major. Thank you very much for the help.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Class of 2027 – STUDENT
I GOT IN!! Thank you so much for all your help and mentorship along the way! I really could not have done it without everything you do!
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