I wouldn't want to imagine what it would have been like, had Anthony not been in our lives during those high school years. When my kids attended high school, counseling services did not include individualized college preparation and consultation. Anthony started supporting our family when our oldest child was a high school junior and our youngest, a freshman. Anthony's sound advice throughout the years, but most importantly, during the application process, provided peace of mind during what is typically a chaotic and stressful time. He kept our kids on a schedule, communicated with them primarily, and met with them often to help with a variety of things, including developing skills to carefully and thoughtfully write their own college essays during the summer before their senior year. He provided assistance as they researched and ranked potential schools, and talked with them about how to gather pertinent academic and other materials to support their applications. He coached them about the importance of weighing the pro's and con's about college locations and their personal interests, asking probing questions about what is most and least important about a dream college experience. He talked with them about the reality of college, and gave them the real scoop about what a college counselor is looking for in their application. Anthony did all of that and more because he's been on the other side of the table as an admissions counselor and he knows what they're thinking and how they're assessing applications.
Although there are many college counselors who offer similar services, Anthony is uniquely gifted, and he's passionate about assisting kids during this important time in their lives so that they may realize their full potential while in college.
I've been happy to refer friends to Anthony because I know he will invest whatever it takes to help their kids identify a variety of schools that meet student interests and goals while delicately balancing parent input. First and foremost, Anthony is there for the student. He takes the time to get to know your child, and even attends their sporting events and award programs. Anthony makes the time because he truly cares about our kids.
I've received so many comments from friends who say, "We love Anthony - thank you for referring him to our family." I think that speaks volumes about how much he is appreciated.
~C. Kanter, La Jolla, CA