From the very outset of our journey with Quad Education, it was clear we had made the right choice. The moment we connected with Harley, his dedication and accessibility shone through, setting the tone for what would be an incredibly fruitful collaboration. As a parent, witnessing my son's anxiety about the college application process, particularly regarding personal statements and essays, was challenging. However, Harley's guidance and support were nothing short of exceptional. One of the aspects that immediately stood out was Harley's approach to essay writing. Instead of conforming to a predetermined mold of the "ideal candidate," Harley prioritized authenticity. He understood that my son's unique experiences and perspectives were what would truly set his application apart. Through insightful questioning and attentive listening, Harley helped my son uncover significant moments and reflections that formed the foundation of his college applications. It was evident that Harley wasn't just focused on crafting essays; he was dedicated to helping my son tell his story in the most compelling and genuine way possible. Another aspect of Quad's service that truly impressed us was their commitment to unlimited support. In an industry where hourly charges for consulting services can quickly add up, Quad's approach was refreshingly different. Their packages ensured that my son received the attention and guidance he needed without having to worry about additional charges. Harley's feedback was consistently constructive and actionable. Each draft my son submitted received thorough and personalized suggestions for improvement, reflecting Harley's unwavering commitment to my son's success. Whether it was a question that needed answering or an essay that required editing, Harley was always there, providing prompt and concise communication. Furthermore, Quad's fair pricing structure was a breath of fresh air compared to other consulting firms we considered. The transparency and value offered by Quad's unlimited packages made it clear that they were genuinely invested in their clients' success. This was particularly evident when Harley extended his expertise to scholarship applications. His strategic editing not only helped my son secure over $66,000 in awards but also demonstrated Quad's holistic approach to the college admissions process. In the end, the results spoke for themselves. Thanks to Harley's guidance and support, my son not only gained acceptance to top-tier universities like Columbia, Brown, and Stanford, but also secured significant scholarship awards. The return on investment far exceeded our expectations, and we are immensely grateful to Harley and Quad for their invaluable contribution to our son's success. Thank you, Harley, and Quad, for going above and beyond to help our family achieve our goals!

Deciding to invest in a college consultant initially felt pricey and sort of unnecessary, but after my initial 30-minute consultation, our family knew we were doing the right thing. From the outset, it was clear that my son's counselor, Zaid, took his aspirations seriously and genuinely cared about his future. Although my son had performed well academically, we knew he needed a compelling narrative to capture Columbia's attention, and Zaid helped him deliver just that. At the beginning of our time together, my son struggled to articulate his most meaningful experiences and how he could connect them to what Columbia is all about. However, Zaid's guidance helped him strategically position himself for an Ivy League school. His personable nature, intelligence, and exceptional storytelling skills made working with him a pleasure. His insights and essay edits were invaluable, pushing my son to think beyond and build on his initial ideas. It's not an exaggeration to say that there's certainly a chance my son wouldn't have been accepted without Zaid's help. While the application process was rigorous, having him by our side made it manageable. He taught my son valuable techniques to stand out from other applicants, which ultimately shone through in his final application and interview. As a side note, we would highly recommend every family take advantage of Quad's final review process where another counselor oversees your child's application,it just adds another layer of professionalism and intrigue. We are immensely grateful for Quad Education's support and guidance. Investing in this service was undoubtedly worth it!!!

As a parent, witnessing my child embark on the journey of crafting their college application essays was both exciting and nerve-wracking. Recognizing the importance of this process, we sought the assistance of Quad Education to ensure our child's application stood out. Throughout the brainstorming sessions led by Allan, I observed a remarkable transformation in my child's approach. Allan adeptly guided them to articulate a coherent career narrative emphasizing growth and diverse experiences, focusing on key areas they had decided together through the persona assessment process. What impressed me most was the newfound clarity my child gained regarding their college aspirations. With Allan's guidance, they were able to articulate their goals with confidence, weaving personal insights into their narrative,they also selected schools that made sense in the context of their personal goals and needs, not just the schools their friends were applying to (although some did fit the bill). Quad Education was well-worth the investment,our child is now attending the University of Pennsylvania with a FULL-RIDE scholarship. The price we paid for Allan's expertise paid off tenfold and then some!!

There was so much about the college admissions process I was nervous about before I started working with Josef. I had no idea whether or not my GPA and SAT scores were competitive enough for my dream schools, when I should start working on applications, and how I could ensure I'd stand out. Josef really eased my worries and I began to look forward to every meeting we had scheduled. From the first call, he had a great understanding of my background and dreams, and our talks built on all of that throughout the whole process. His responses were always detailed and prompt, and he encouraged me to ask questions whenever I had them and that he'd have answers for me. What I loved the most was how EASY he made the process. Everything was laid out in my project tracker and I never felt like I was lagging behind or confused about what I should be working towards. Quad Education is really awesome,the all-inclusive packages are totally worth it. One of my friends ended up getting scammed by another consulting company and they ended up having to pay double what my parents did for probably not even half the time and effort I got from Josef. His advice for scholarship applications made applying SO much easier, too. I was astounded when I won a few of them! I just always thought I was the type of person who didn't get lucky or win things, but the $10,000 annual scholarship I won in particular will go a long way!!! When I got accepted to the University of Pennsylvania, Josef was the first person I contacted to share the good news!! We kept in contact even after my applications were submitted and he still occasionally checks in with me to see how I'm doing and how I'm liking the college experience.

We started working with Allie at the end of the summer before my daughter started senior year. We had another call with another consulting firm first before we found Quad and it wasn't great,we left that call feeling fearful for the future and like it would be very difficult for my child to get into a top school. Quad made us feel at ease instantaneously and while they did reference the competitiveness of the college admissions landscape, they had actionable solutions for how my daughter could succeed. The school selection call was awesome, and my daughter had a lot of fun looking into different colleges and figuring out which ones she wanted to apply to. We went with the Platinum package, and Allie recommended my daughter apply to a mix of schools of varying competitiveness. At first, my daughter wasn't sure if it was worth it to apply to some of the nation's most competitive schools, but Allie convinced her to give it a shot,she ended up adding Cornell, Duke, MIT, and Johns Hopkins to her list. Allie's remarkable patience and attention to detail were evident as she addressed every query my daughter had throughout the personal statement and essay creation process. Her ability to recall intricate details from their discussions proved invaluable as she guided her in incorporating them into my essays. Quad really is serious about unlimited everything when it comes to editing as well,Allie and my daughter went through multiple rounds of editing until she felt confident to submit her applications. She even helped my daughter prepare for alumni and informational interviews! She said that about 80% of the questions her interviewers asked she had already covered with Allie previously, and the other 20% she felt confident enough to answer after mock interview sessions. We're ecstatic to report that she got accepted to Duke, Cornell, and John Hopkins! She ultimately decided John Hopkins was the best fit for her, and we're super grateful to Quad Education and Allie for everything they've done for her and our family.

The college profile development program is absolutely stellar! Quad and Michelle helped my son not only get a more competitive edge for college but also build confidence and skills! I've already recommended Quad and Michelle to everyone on my son's hockey team so far. I love that I've been able to see him grow and explore new things from grade 8 until now. Michelle helped my son really dig in his heels and try new things but also immerse himself in things he truly loves to do. I've had him on skates as soon as he learned to walk, and hockey has always been his #1 passion, but Michelle showed him that he doesn't need to have just one thing When he was in grade 11, she helped him edit his summer pre-college program applications to schools and programs around Michigan. Her contributions were so crucial to helping him get accepted to Michigan State High School Honors Math, Science, and Engineering Program. But that's not all! She also encouraged him to pursue dual enrollment courses at our local community college, and even instilled confidence to start his own Film and Literature Club at his high school, leaving a lasting legacy. Then we got to the college application season and he already felt ready!! I love how everything about the college admissions process at Quad is truly unlimited, and it was awesome that we got to keep working with Michelle after building a rapport with her for years. The unlimited personal statement edits helped him take his story from okay to AMAZING. I honestly almost cried when I read it. Getting started early is my best advice to every parent out there! It truly helps set your kids up for success. Now, my son is off to Columbia University and while I'm sad he's not in-state, I'm so happy to see him succeed.

My daughter is one of the strongest and most talented people I've ever met, which probably sounds super biased considering I'm her dad. Despite that, I didn't feel well-equipped to handle helping her through the college application process,it had been so long since I applied that I was sure that everything had changed. We came across Quad Education when we were searching for Ivy League schools and found some great free resources surrounding acceptance rates and tips to get in. While the guides are great, my daughter felt she needed more support. Initially, I wasn't sure that the cost of the program would be worth it, I would consider us upper-middle class, but by no means rich. However, the free consultation opened my eyes to what could be possible and we took the plunge. Megan was incredibly helpful, super responsive, and took the time to explain anything that didn't make sense to me and my daughter. The kickoff call really helped us feel secure about going forward. Megan already had a plan from the get-go, and I can tell she took the time to get to know my daughter and ask some really great questions about what she wants to do. The project tracker was well-laid-out, and Megan did an excellent job of helping my daughter balance the stress of writing her personal statement and multiple school-specific essays with everything else she was doing in senior year, including leading the student council and building her fine arts portfolio. The essay editing is what my daughter found most helpful through the entire process–Quad takes time to get to know the students they work with, and Megan helped her discuss and deconstruct her most meaningful activities. Above all, it was a great return on investment,my daughter got accepted to Princeton University, and she won more than $30,000 in scholarship awards, which is more than I paid for to begin with!!

Our first experience with a consulting company wasn't that great, and quite honestly, I didn't want to try again. However, it was heart-wrenching to watch my son try to do things the “old-fashioned” way,he had almost zero support from teachers and counselors at his school. The first consulting company we had a consultation with seemed much more concerned with how much they could upsell us to buy services we didn't really need. Even though I was on the fence about trying again, Quad helped ease my concerns. The free consultation was actually just that! A consultation, instead of a way to see how much they could get us to buy. We actually breached the topic of costs and services ourselves during our call. The Quad representative was keenly interested in my son's dreams, where he hoped to apply, and what his interests were. It was really refreshing, and I even learned some things about the admissions process during the call! We ultimately chose the Platinum package, and my son started collaborating with Corey with high hopes for the future. Corey was such an active listener and a voice of comfort and reason throughout the entire process. They helped my son make a really comprehensive tracker since he was so anxious about missing deadlines, and they helped him determine which schools he should apply to early. Beyond application editing and essay building help, Corey was instrumental in helping my son make scholarship applications that they thought he may have a shot at winning. Searching for scholarships was so overwhelming, and it was nice that Corey had a few up their sleeve to showcase when it came time to talk about them. The work they did together certainly paid off! My son was accepted to Johns Hopkins through early decision, and he won scholarship awards to cover half his total undergraduate tuition! I'm so proud of him.

Two years back, we started toying around with the idea of getting our son a mentor as he navigated his college journey. At first, I thought that a high school guidance counselor would be enough, why would we need help outside of that?? Despite not being all-in at first, we went ahead and had a free consultation with Quad. From the first call onward, I felt much more confident in the value of the service, especially since I was constantly updated on everything my son and his counselor, David, had been working on each month. He even helped my son start his own team and compete at the National FIRST Robotics Team Award in Tournament of Champions!!! He also supported him in his idea to become a science and math tutor to freshmen high school students, and eventually my son had a group looking forward to his tutelage every Thursday night. David really helped him step into his passion for STEM, particularly robotics and engineering. My son's accomplishments and his record of them did help immensely when it came time to fill out the Common Application's activities section and to write supplemental essays about passions and his chosen major. David did so much more than just editing his work,he helped him reformat and rework entire paragraphs and sections to ensure everything was as impactful as possible. Thanks to Quad Education and David, my son is off to MIT this fall. What a fantastic journey this has been! If you're a parent wondering whether getting started early is right for your kid, DO it! It's a no-brainer, and I'm not sure if my son would have felt as motivated with David there to cheer him on and support him at every step.

Rachel is amazing at helping you craft a compelling story for applications. She not only helps you find the right stories to tell but also knows exactly how to make them stand out with attention-grabbing phrases. She's clear, prompt, and diligent with her feedback, which really keeps things moving. She also knew precisely how to keep me on task when my mind was wandering or I started getting overwhelmed with the process. I have ADHD and I'm female, so it took much longer for a diagnosis compared to many of my male classmates with the same executive dysfunctioning. A lot of the time I just feel "stuck" my brain can be screaming at me to move and get going, and I just won't be able to bring myself to get out of bed. It's much better when my symptoms are managed, but it's a lifelong disorder I have to live with. Rachel was incredibly understanding and NEVER made me feel like I was lazy or incapable like so many other elementary school teachers had viciously spat at me in the past. We actually wove in a powerful story about my late diagnosis in my personal statement which made me feel vulnerable but confident it was the right fit for the application narrative we were striving for. Of course, I am much more than my diagnosis! I am a diligent student, even if I have to work twice as hard. I'm a dedicated big sister to the loveliest little brother, and a part-time worker trying to save for her future. Rachel knew exactly how to bring all these elements out in a persona assessment,I was shocked when I saw more than 20 points she'd laid out about why I'd be a welcome addition to any top-ranked school! I chose to go to Cornell University, and I know in my heart this is the best school for me. Thank you Rachel for believing in me!

Allie played a pivotal role in helping my child secure admission to Harvard University WITH $63,000+ in scholarship awards!!!! Of course, I couldn't be happier about the outcome as a parent. While getting accepted is what every student and parent ultimately wants, I really felt that Allie went the extra mile with us. Her guidance was invaluable, marked by her expertise, warmth, and willingness to challenge my daughter with insightful questions that made her dig beneath the surface and bring to light precisely what would make her such an outstanding addition to one of the country's most prestigious schools. We actually started working with Quad when my daughter was in grade 10, so we've been working with Allie for a while, and they had grown a close relationship throughout the process. Allie was there for us when she applied to her junior year pre-college summer programs, and she ultimately helped her get into Princeton's journalism program! While my daughter ultimately ended up also being accepted to Princeton, she made the final call that Harvard was still her dream school. Aside from summer program help, Allie was my child's biggest supporter as she challenged herself with AP Literature, AP History, and other classes. Together, they worked on a plan that would show the breadth of her talents while also showcasing her ability to handle whatever coursework came her way. I was with my daughter on Ivy Day when she was accepted, and Allie was the first person she reached out to. Her supportive email the day before admissions decisions were released helped calm her nerves, setting the stage for a memorable day. Having my daughter work alongside Allie definitely changed her life!

One of the other parent's on my son's soccer team actually recommended Quad Education to me! Just like she said it would be, the consultation was a friendly, information experience that didn't make me feel like the company just wanted my checkbook, they wanted to help my son succeed. Gabriel's professionalism impressed me immediately from the first call. The first call he spent building a genuine connection with my son over playing volleyball and a love of exercise in general while also establishing points on what they'd be working on moving forward. He also served on the admissions committee at my son's dream school, Brown! With his assistance, my son navigated the application process for ten schools, relying heavily on his insightful feedback. His fresh perspective ensured my son's essays were on track and effectively addressed each school's prompts while relating to their missions. The highlight of the collaboration was definitely his assistance in my son's Brown University video introduction. While my son is quite adept with video technology, Gabriel helped him brainstorm ways he could showcase who he was and why he was a great fit for Brown in the most authentic way possible. Her expertise in connecting disparate elements resulted in a truly stellar video which made me laugh and smile when I watched the draft, he truly knew how to capture my son's essence in just two minutes flat. We believe that Gabriel's support was a great help to my son and led directly to his acceptance at Brown! We couldn't be prouder to see him go to his dream Ivy League college. Thank you, Gabriel!

BROWN UNIVERSITY, here I come!!! I am BEYOND excited. Thank you to Kayla and Quad for helping me get this far!

Thank you for helping me get accepted to Brown! Amazing services, a responsive counselor, and resources that were easy to use and apply in my application.

Quad's free consultation is great--even though a lot of places like them seem to put that as a selling point, the one we participated in was informative and didn't put pressure on us to make a decision so quickly. It made me feel immediately comfortable to know that the Quad was so knowledgeable about colleges! From there, they used my son's intake form or personality assessment to match him with a counselor. Matching with Brittney was awesome! She knew so much about the UC Application and school system as California natives, my son has always dreamed of attending UC Berkeley. Above all, she was always friendly and prepared for every meeting scheduled with my son.

She was especially helpful with assisting my son Max in working through the personal insights questions. We had looked them over together before, and I didn't even know the first place to start with them or even if I could help him get started. I have not written an essay in at least 25 years. With a lack of time and knowledge, it was a blessing to have her insights, her and Max went through everything he's accomplished together, and I was very proud of all the work he's done to get himself this far. The persona assessment she conducted was so helpful for building an essay, and I highly recommend parents come to Quad Education just for that reason alone!!

She even helped Max get the recommendation letters from his science teacher and from the teacher who runs the chess club at his school. They worked on some sort of resume together that made sure everything those recommenders wrote about would complement everything in Max's application. I'm so grateful to Brittney for helping Max make his UC dreams come true, and couldn't be happier that we went with Quad!

After checking out Quad's guides on how low acceptance rates at top schools could be, my husband and I were more concerned than ever about our daughter's chances of success. What would happen if she didn't make it this year? What if she got into a school she didn't even want to go to? I felt a lot of pressure and I think we stressed her out so much that we knew we needed some external help. We reached out to Quad and had a lovely first call with the team about my daughter's profile and what her hopes and dreams were--this was before we were even matched with a counselor! When she told them her target schools, Quad said that a counselor may not even be required given her profile, stats, and school admissions criteria. We went back and brainstormed as a family, and I encouraged her to aim higher--her newfound confidence led her to Johns Hopkins University with a scholarship! Throughout the application process, David consistently encouraged her to craft essays that were not only distinctive but also aligned seamlessly with the personal statement they'd worked on together. During revision sessions, he meticulously analyzed the messages my daughter was trying to convey, ensuring coherence across all components of her application package. His insightful grasp of the nuances of top-tier schools like Johns Hopkins University was particularly impressive. Opting for the 15-school package with David turned out to be a wise decision! I've already recommended Quad to my sister and cousin, and would recommend their services to anyone else seeking a great company to partner with!

Their support was invaluable, and I'm forever thankful for the opportunity.

The college admissions process was overwhelming and scary. I kept thinking to myself, "How am I supposed to balance ALL this while taking AP Physics classes, playing basketball on the school team, AND working my part-time retail job." My parents weren't that much help--I'm a second-generation immigrant and now a first-generation college student.

That's where Quad came in. Originally, I didn't really want to open up all that much to Marlee. I was raised in a way where we're not super emotional or talk about things too deeply, so that was initially a challenge. She really had a way to get me to open up though, and it wasn't long before we were chatting about my hopes and dreams as well as my troubles and struggles as someone with social anxiety.

Because of Marlee's help, I came out of the application process feeling confident and armed with much clarity. I also got into Yale University!!!

Her turnaround for essay reviews was so fast, and she pointed out weaknesses that I could not have noticed before. We worked together to brainstorm topics and found that my apprehension to share deep parts of myself was hindering my narrative. It took some time (thank goodness for unlimited edits, lol) but we came out of it with a personal statement and supplemental essays I could be proud of.

She also helped me handle the logistics around campus visits. I wanted to pay for travel costs myself from the money I'd saved up from working, and she was really methodical about which visits I should do based on the school list we built together. She even gave me a sample of questions I could ask the day of so I wouldn't be scrambling to find something to talk about!

I am pretty sure that I would not have gotten into my program without Marlee's help. I have been extremely pleased with Quad and would highly recommend any other students who struggle with interpersonal relationships choose Marlee. Her enthusiasm and zest is hard to brush off, in the absolute best way possible.

Since I was in middle school, it's been my dream to attend an Ivy league school. Quad Education has helped me realize this dream, and for that I couldn't have been more grateful. I'm going to Columbia on a scholarship. The feeling is indescribable, thank you Quad Education.

Navigating the college application process initially seemed scary and unfamiliar, especially as one of the first among my family to apply. I didn't have anyone I could ask questions to, and I feel like my high school guidance counselor wasn't much help either. I started researching resources and guides I could use to get a better handle on what I needed to do, and stumbled across Quad's downloadable College Admissions Guide. I loved how everything was laid out and clear, and it inspired me to click around the website more. When I found a button for a free consultation, I went for it! The consultation was great, and I got to choose between two counselors they thought would suit my needs best. I went with Rachel! From the outset Rachel's genuine interest in my application's success shone through every meeting we had. Throughout the admissions journey, Rachel provided unwavering support. From meticulously refining my Common App activities list to tirelessly iterating through supplemental essay drafts, she remained my rock. We worked together to showcase my most meaningful experiences, and we came up with a solid personal statement linking my contributions to my community to my goal of becoming a historian. While I know my name may not go down in history books, I want to ensure my contributions to the world around me make a lasting impact. In essence, Rachel's consulting played an indispensable role in my journey. Her guidance was instrumental in helping me get accepted to Yale University and Stanford! I can't thank her and Quad Education enough for all of the wonderful advice they've given, and the skills they've helped me build which I will carry with me through college and beyond!