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
Yale University, Class of 2024 – STUDENT
I still can’t believe I got into Yale! Thank you so much for being an amazing support system for my college application journey. I’ll be forever thankful and impressed by how completely thorough your guidance was–from the all-important essays and extracurriculars down to the details in crafting emails to colleges and asking for recommendations. I can confidently say that you’re the reason I got into my dream college!
Tufts University, Class of 2024 – STUDENT
Thank you so much for all of your help throughout the process. I’m so excited to be attending Tufts next year!
University of Michigan, Class of 2024 – STUDENT
I just committed to Michigan! I am so excited. Thank you for all your help and encouragement. It’s the perfect school for me.
Yale University, Class of 2024 – STUDENT
Thank you for everything you have done for me, Laurie & Matt. You kept me calm throughout the whole process and were always there to answer my questions. I had a tough choice between three amazing schools at the end, waited until the last minute, and then finally you helped me choose my school. I can’t wait to start college.
Cornell University, Class of 2024 – STUDENT
Matthew & Laurie, I wanted to write to thank you for all your guidance. I’m excited to begin my studies at Cornell. It’s the perfect school and environment for me, and I am not sure that I would have ended up there without all that you did for me. I will always appreciate your help.
Case Western Reserve University, Class of 2024 – STUDENT
Thank you for all your help, Laurie & Matt. I’m so excited to start college! And my parents and I were so excited about the large merit scholarship.
Duke University, Class of 2023 – STUDENT & PARENT
Student: Thank you so, so much for all of your support throughout this process!! Thanks for believing in my (crazy topic) essay & believing in me, even when I didn’t think I could do it!! I’m so appreciative of everything you guys have done, I couldn’t have done it without you!!! THANK YOU!!! I’m a Blue Devil! p.s. NO MORE ESSAYS Parents: Laurie and Matt, last night… tears of joy. Our daughter’s dream came true. She couldn’t have done it without your guidance and advice. Thank you so much for all your help!
Muhlenberg College/University of Pennsylvania 7-year Bio-Dent Program, Class of 2023 – STUDENT
I received my official acceptance letter to Muhlenberg and the University of Pennsylvania Dental Medicine School, the 7-year combined program. I also received a huge merit scholarship plus I was placed in the Dana Scholars program! Thank you!
Johns Hopkins University, Class of 2023 – PARENT & STUDENT
Parents: We are so grateful for your help and guidance throughout our daughter’s college application process. We are so thrilled that she got into her dream school. You were always there for her, encouraging her, pushing her and supporting her. The direction you provided was crystal clear; your suggestions were wise and insightful. We can’t thank you enough. Happy Holidays! Student: I can’t believe the college process is over! Thanks to your constant support and motivation, these four years of high school flew by so quickly. From discussing standardized testing to preparing for interviews to finalizing my college list, I definitely couldn’t have done it without your help. And you introduced me to the opportunity that resulted with my applying and to my ED school! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
Emory University, Class of 2023 – STUDENT
Working with Matthew and Laurie was definitely one of the best decisions I made during my college application process. Without their help, there were many confusing things that I would’ve struggled with—they really eased my anxieties and guided me through all the necessary steps. They were incredibly patient and helpful through the essay revising and interviewing processes. I’m so glad I got into my ED school—now I can have more time to relax. Thank you for everything! I really couldn’t have done it without your painstaking efforts to help me achieve my dreams.
Muhlenberg College/University of Pennsylvania 7-year Bio-Dent Program, Class of 2023 – STUDENT
I received my official acceptance letter to Muhlenberg and the University of Pennsylvania Dental Medicine School, the 7-year combined program. I also received a huge merit scholarship plus I was placed in the Dana Scholars program! Thank you!
Carnegie Mellon University, Class of 2023 – STUDENT
Accepted! Thanks so much for all, Laurie & Matthew, for all your help and advice.
University of Chicago, Class of 2023 – PARENT
We cannot put it in words our joy when we saw the admitted into the class of 2023 in the University of Chicago portal!!! Even though we had a son who graduated from college, Laurie still had educated us with so many tips and insights in the admission process. Laurie was a little tough with my daughter with all her deadlines and essay editing, but there is definitely a strong reason behind the scenes to bring out the potential of my child. We are so glad that we had Laurie, her guidance, support and love throughout this complicated process of college application and admissions.
New York University, Class of 2023 – STUDENT
GOT INTO NYU!!! I am extremely thankful for all your help during this difficult process. I am looking forward to my college life next year!
University of California, Berkeley, Class of 2023 – PARENT
Thank you so much for all of your help through this process. We came to the U.S. three years ago and knew nothing about America’s college application process. You probably spent twice the time on my son than on other students. He learned so much from you: the application process, writing essays and emails, and even understanding more about American culture. You have acted more like a caring and patient teacher rather than a counselor. We really appreciate all you did. Thank you so much!
Washington University in St. Louis, Class of 2023 – STUDENT
Thanks so much for all the help! I committed today!
University of Pennsylvania, Class of 2023 – STUDENT & PARENT
Student: I got into Penn!! Thank you for all your help along the way; I truly couldn’t have done this without you. Penn has been my top choice, so I am still extremely happy. Thank you again for all your work with me. Parents: Laurie, he is in! Thank you for being at our son’s side along this journey; we feel lucky that we made the right decision three years ago by choosing you! THANK YOU for all your help, guidance and encouragement along the way. He learned how to make his essays so much better, and his final application surpassed what we could have imagined at the beginning of the process. The college admission process is not easy, and you helped him craft his college list that put him in the best possible position. Your strong push enabled him to meet all the deadlines. You helped him show his best, and that is invaluable! We are particularly touched by your words on the day before colleges announced their decisions. You told him, “Things tend to work out as they should be”. Thanks for taking time to relieve his anxiousness as well as ours.
Columbia University, Class of 2023 – PARENT
We’re very happy! We appreciate all your help and guidance. The whole college process is like a minefield where any wrong step puts you out of reach. Thanks for getting him through it intact!
Rice University, Class of 2023 – PARENT
I had two goals when I was looking for college counseling. One was to help my child get to a “best fit” school that she would thrive and be happy at. The other was to alleviate the stress of the application process. We are very thankful that we found Laurie, who guided my child in every stage from the right college list to that perfect essay. Laurie kept everything on schedule so I didn’t have to stress over it. I know my child will have a wonderful time at Rice. We couldn’t be happier. Thank you so much!
Case Western Reserve University, Class of 2023 – STUDENT
I am so thankful for the One-Stop team for their tireless efforts and personal attention. You made this stressful process much less daunting and confusing. I would not be where I am today without One Stop, and I could not be happier with the results. Thank you for showing me how to put my best foot forward throughout this process! Have an amazing holiday.
Yale University, Class of 2023 – STUDENT
Thanks Matthew and Laurie for all your help in this stressful process. I had many wonderful choices, and I’m so grateful for your guidance throughout. I’ll be sure to keep in touch! I’m looking forward to an amazing four years living the college life!
Muhlenberg College, Awarded Presidential Scholarship, Class of 2023 – STUDENT & PARENT
Daughter: I have finally decided on a school and committed this evening. To my own surprise, I chose Muhlenberg. After visiting again today, I truly felt that it was the right place for me. Thank you so, so much for all your help. This was a tough decision, but you had a huge and very positive impact on my choice. I am so glad that Muhlenberg was back in the loop, and you convinced me to give it one more chance. Parents: Thank you very much for all work you have done for our daughter holding her hand for these years. We appreciate your work and deep knowledge of the college admission process and also readiness to give a good advice!! It was a real pleasure to work with you.
Purdue University, Aerospace Engineering and Honors Program, Class of 2023 – STUDENT
Just committed to Purdue, aerospace honors! I’m finishing high school early for my ten-week NASA internship, then heading right off to college! These next few months and the years afterwards will be filled with adventure, and I’m excited to have such great opportunities ahead. Your guidance made my college process understandable, rewarding, and fun. I couldn’t be more grateful for all your help!
Northwestern University, Class of 2023 – STUDENT
I was victorious! Thank you for everything!
Boston College, Class of 2023 – STUDENT & PARENT
Son: Matt and Laurie, I am glad to say that I committed to Boston College yesterday. Thank you to both of you for guiding me and always staying honest with me about where you felt I was lacking. Looking back that was exactly what I needed. Again, thank you for all the help! Parents: Thank you very much, Matt & Laurie for all the help and guidance you have provided. We are truly grateful for your support and keeping our son honest along the way. We are so proud of his accomplishments and his acceptance at Boston College. It would have been difficult and stressful for us to follow the entire college application without your tremendous help. We will definitely recommend your services to friends and family.
Brandeis University, Class of 2023 – PARENT & STUDENT
Parent: With her strong academic background and her Educational Planner Certification, we knew that Laurie was familiar with the ins and outs of the admissions process. When my child needed guidance on course selections, summer activities, volunteering, and most of all, the college application process, she replied quickly and always gave clear directions, great suggestions, and encouragement. She erased so much confusion and frustration. Our family trusts Laurie; we are so satisfied with her guidance and help! Student: Laurie- Thank you so much for all of your guidance and support; I couldn’t have gotten into my top choice, ED school without you! You always provide the most trustworthy advice, along with keeping me on track with the tons of supplemental essays that I had to write. From preparing me for interviews to suggesting new colleges to apply to that I hadn’t considered before, you have truly simplified the college admissions process for me! I can’t thank you enough for all the help you’ve provided in the past 2 years—I’m eternally grateful.
Rutgers University, Honors College, Presidential Scholarship, Class 2023 – PARENT & STUDENT
Mom: Our experience with One-Stop has been phenomenal! We are truly very grateful to you all for all your help. Matt and Laurie are so sincere!! I would highly recommend anyone seeking college advice to contact One-Stop. Thanking you all with a very grateful heart. Son: Thank you so much for all of your help in the last couple years. You’ve not only help me grow as a person, but enlightened me in so many different aspects of life that I can’t even explain how grateful I am for. I hope we can keep in touch!
Lehigh University Class of 2023 – STUDENT
I just logged in; I got in!!!! So happy!!!! Thank you, Laurie, for being there for me during the entire college application process. You advised me and my family about things we weren’t even aware of and offered great advice regarding my essays, activities and much more! You really helped me figure out what type of school would most likely fit my needs and personality, and I got in! I appreciate your patience and never-ending support. I am so happy to be going to my first-choice school!
Claremont McKenna College, Class of 2023 – STUDENT
Transfer student: My first go around with college applications was somewhat of a disaster. (I didn’t hire a college consultant) I had applied to ten schools, and only got into two of them – neither of which I was excited to attend. Just before the start of my freshman year, my family and I reached out to One-Stop for advice on transferring for the spring semester. Laurie advised us that transferring in the middle of freshman year is extremely difficult, especially for the selective schools I was aiming for. We pressed forward, and with Laurie’s guidance throughout the application process, I was accepted into all six highly competitive liberal arts schools I applied to! It was a complete turnaround from my experience last year, and would not have been possible without Laurie!
Jerome Fisher Program in Management and Technology, University of Pennsylvania, Class of 2022 – PARENT & STUDENT
Mom: We are so ecstatic and thrilled! M&T… the world-renowned program at Penn? We couldn’t believe the good news at first! You are the best Laurie! Without your guide, patience, and well-crafted tips, this would have never happened. Son: Laurie is an expert at her craft: air-tight essays, expert knowledge of the college process, and lightning fast, well-researched replies to any questions are all part of the package. She pushes hard, but with a purpose. Laurie’s steadfast guidance, attention to detail, and tenacity to make me the best person I can be has not only opened the doors to one of the world’s best institutions, but has also made my four years at high school a rich and memorable one.
Princeton University, Class of 2022 – STUDENT
One Stop provided amazing services for me and my family. It was reassuring to have someone I could always consult with to figure out what I wanted in a college, to learn the technical skills necessary for applying (like interviews and essay help), and finally for the emotional support. I feel like I was exposed to so many more resources and opportunities that helped make me a stronger candidate for college, and at the end of the process, I had many amazing options that I’m incredibly grateful for. For me, I felt confident going into the college process with One-Stop. I’m truly grateful for all the help!
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