What Students, Families & Counselors Are Saying

From Students

Bethany helped me get organized, bring my ideas to life, and stay on track. I’ve been accepted to every school I applied to — including my top three.

Kaeli

University of Florida

I went from being lost to writing an essay that showed real growth. Her coaching helped me get into my dream school, Northwestern.

Soraya

Northwestern University

I followed your essay formula — my essay became so much stronger. Thank you!

AJ

Northeastern University

Her incisive feedback gave my essay the polish it needed.

Emma

Bethany…went above and beyond in everything she did. As a first-generation college student, I had no idea how to approach the application process. She helped me with every step — SAT prep, college lists, essays, financial aid — and I earned a full-ride scholarship. When you work with Bethany, you’re in good hands.

Manal

Hunter Macaulay Honors / Northwestern University

From Parents

Preparing to send my first child to college felt overwhelming. Bethany kept our son on track, made sure every deadline was met, and helped him get into his dream school. He’s now a sophomore at Georgetown — and we’re using Stand Out College Prep again for our younger son. Highly recommended.

Debbie

Georgetown University Parent

My daughter was drowning in deadlines and second-guessing every word. Bethany’s system kept her organized and helped her find her voice. We couldn’t have done this without her.

Joan

Middlebury College Parent

As first-generation immigrants, we didn’t understand the U.S. college system at all. Bethany guided us step by step — and our son earned a scholarship to his dream school.

JoAnn

New York University Parent

We’ve worked with Bethany for two admissions cycles. She brings structure, clarity, and calm to an otherwise stressful process.

Mary

Yale University Parent

From School Counselors

I refer families to Bethany regularly because I know they’ll get honest, strategic advice—not cookie-cutter guidance. She truly cares about finding the right fit for each student.

High School Counselor

Long Island

Bethany’s students consistently submit some of the strongest applications I’ve seen. She has a gift for helping them tell authentic stories that admissions officers remember.

College Access Counselor

New York

Bethany helped open up the minds of my students. Initially, they were confused about what to write in their college essays. She helped them decide what to write and how to write their essays. And they were amazed by how structured the class was. They walked away with really great essays.