College Counseling Services Testimonials
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We are incredibly grateful for Ms. Shanti's guidance and support throughout my son's college planning and course selection process. Her extensive knowledge of the college admissions process was invaluable, helping my son to apply to the right colleges and significantly improving his chances of admission. Thanks to her expertise, my son received multiple college admission letters, exceeding our expectations. We consulted her when my son was in 10th grade. After the first session, she understood my son’s goals, strengths and weaknesses. She then put together a plan and discussed it with us. She helped my son choose the proper subjects each academic year to ensure he was on the right track. She also has extensive knowledge about the summer courses, clubs, and volunteer jobs kids should take to increase their chances of getting into their dream colleges. Her meticulous plan helped my son succeed and achieve a college admission.
The impact of Ms. Shanti's direct and honest approach was significant and undeniable. Her candid feedback about our son was a catalyst for his growth and preparation. Her straightforward advice and consistently positive attitude made the journey smoother and more effective. We wholeheartedly recommend Ms. Shanti to any family navigating the complex college admissions landscape, as her unique style and approach can make a difference. - Chandra
We can't thank Shanti enough for her help with Ram's college applications. Her guidance was invaluable in finding the perfect colleges and navigating the application process. She was very organized and supportive. We highly recommend shanti to any family going through this process!
As parents, we were feeling lost in the college application process. Shanti was our guide! Her knowledge of schools and the process helped us a lot. She kept us all organized and motivated, especially during crunch time. Most importantly, she guided my son to get things done before the due dates, so it really helped in a stress free application process.. No last minute things... Thank you, Shanti !
She also helped Ram to discover his hidden strengths and that showcased in his application. Any time if we as parents or the child has any doubts.. She is always available.. Her expertise saved us countless hours of research and stress. In the end, shanti's guidance was very helpful. - Mangai
Shanti was an incredible help to me and my family during a challenging time in my life. I was uncertain about my future career path, knowing only that I wanted to pursue something in law enforcement. Shanti patiently worked with me, brainstorming ideas until I discovered my true passion for becoming a lawyer. She listened carefully to my interests and guided me in choosing the right major.
When it came to my college essay, Shanti's assistance was invaluable. She helped me refine and polish my essay, providing thoughtful feedback and encouraging me to express my creativity. She was instrumental in helping me select a range of safety, target, and reach schools, walking me through each step of the admissions process.
Once I received my college acceptances, Shanti was there to help me evaluate my options and decide which school was the best fit for my major. Throughout the entire journey, she was supportive and kind, making a significant impact on my future. Shanti's guidance and encouragement have been truly transformative, and I am incredibly grateful for her help. - Praniti
I am writing this to appreciate, Shanti Balaraman who helped Manvitha Bojjala with college admission process. As me and my wife work, it was difficult for us to spend much needed time with my kid. Moreover me and my wife went to school in India which made it difficult for us to understand and guide Manvitha with the process. Shanti Balaraman came to our rescue. She guided Manvitha with the process and with her help my kid made it to UCSC and joined her favorite undergrad program, which is Bio-Molecular Engineering and BioInformatics. Thanks to Shanthi for all the effort that she put in. - Murali and Neelima - Happy parents of Manvitha
I am incredibly grateful to the Children's Innovation Center on their invaluable support and guidance throughout my college application process. Their expertise, encouragement, and dedication were instrumental in helping me navigate the complex admissions process. Shanti Balaraman's insights and personalized advice not only boosted my confidence but also significantly improved my application materials. Thanks to Shanti Balaraman's assistance, I am thrilled to start a new life in one of the best schools in California. I highly recommend Shanti Balaraman's assistance to anyone seeking expert help in reaching their academic goals. - Armin
Ms. Shanti’s counseling these past two years have been overly helpful, reaching me to my target of a top 10 finance school in the country, Indiana University Kelley. The help throughout with essays, extracurricular preparation, the brag sheets for letters of recommendation, and just overall advise and help during the admission process. I am very thankful for this help and I recommend her 100 percent to anyone serious of highly improving their admissions process. - Akshaj Arora
Ms. Shanti’s counseling these past two years have been overly helpful, reaching me to my target of a top 10 finance school in the country, Indiana University Kelley. The help throughout with essays, extracurricular preparation, the brag sheets for letters of recommendation, and just overall advise and help during the admission process. I am very thankful for this help and I recommend her 100 percent to anyone serious of highly improving their admissions process. - Akshaj Arora
Ms. Shanti, Akshaj’s Counsellor Testimonial: She counseled our son for college from 11th grade to 12th grade. When we first met her we were very impressed that she makes your kid ready for life not just for college. She is very knowledgeable in different field, professional, TEDx speaker, helpful and friendly person. She also teaches college prep courses- Research programs.
She counseled our son .and provided course suggestions that boosted his profile through UC Scout and college courses taken during high school. Strategically, she planned the right courses, enabling him to excel in both his college courses and high school work. This boosted his GPA and increased his knowledge.
Our son had some ideas to write for high school Entrepreneurial projects: Clothing business, farm to people delivery service. She guided him for Farm delivery project as it’s helpful for farmer’s community and making bigger impact. He got admitted for business major to UC Riverside, Rutgers and Indiana university. He is going to Indiana as Kelley school of business has good program for business finance. We are very thankful for Shanti’s support from start to end. She advised him for his essays. We are thankful to Shanti for her guidance. - Shipra Arora