testimonials
I didn’t feel like I was just my grades, extracurriculars, etc… Liz gave me so much time and‬ energy and went above and beyond! I will miss having her in my life but she gave me tools to‬ get into my dream school… which I will be attending in the fall!! UCSB‬
​ — Student, Class of 2024
Hawthorn College Advisors have been amazing and played a pivotal role in my college‬ admissions process. I worked with Liz, who was always available to help in any way that she‬ could, and had tons of knowledge on everything having to do with the college admissions‬ process. Not only is she knowledgeable on the colleges themselves and how to get in, but she‬ also has fantastic advice on the more personal side of applying. She helped me to decide where‬ I wanted to go based on her understanding of me as a person, which is something that I found‬ extremely valuable, and made me feel seen.‬
​ — Student, Class of 2024
I think that the most valuable part of this experience was getting to know Liz and the‬ incredible amount of support she has given me throughout the entire process. It has been‬ extremely helpful that I can text her whenever I have questions and she is always super‬ helpful. - SDSU‬ — Student, Class of 2023
‬Liz went above and beyond to make this whole daunting process easier for me and my son. My‬ son loved working with her and always felt informed and confident. Liz provided the perfect‬ balance of gentle guidance and structure he needed to keep up with deadlines and hit key‬ milestones while still making it fun. And I always felt informed without needing to be part of‬ every step.
​ — Parent, Class of 2024
‬Liz's easy going personality and kindness made it easy for our son to connect with her. She has‬ a very low key but clear approach. Our goal was to keep this experience as low pressure as‬ possible and she delivered. I love how she laid out what the engagement would look like up‬ front and what would be asked of my son each month from summer of junior year all the way‬ through senior year.‬
​ — Parent, Class of 2024
‬Liz was fantastic throughout the entire process. She is a great listener, has a warm personality,‬ and expertly got to know our son. The college process was fluid, organized, on track, and‬ thoughtful. Liz helped to develop a list of schools that fit our son's interests and priorities.‬ With her expertise, she smoothly guided us through this process. I never worried that we‬ would miss a due date, and I knew that Liz was taking the time to advise, review and edit my‬ son's essays. Ultimately, my son had fantastic school choices, and we are thrilled about his final‬ decision!
​ — Parent, Class of 2023
Dear Janet, I’m writing to thank you for all of the support and guidance that you gave me during the application process. I found the process to be very frustrating at times and I’m so grateful for your patience and willingness to review, give feedback, answer questions, etc. I’m very excited for college next year and very appreciative of all of your help along the way!
​ — Student, Class of 2024
Hawthorn College Advisors was by far the most informational, helpful, and resourceful asset throughout my college application process. The suggestions I received on my essays were quintessential and always returned to me in less than 24 hours. I felt confident in my final application profile that Janet and I spent months curating. Beyond her college expertise, I cannot stress enough the emotional support Janet provided me with throughout the process and what an amazing person she is!
​ — Student, Class of 2023
Janet did an excellent job in every aspect of my application process. Whether it was continuously refining my essays to be the best they could be, or helping me find the perfect fit, she helped make the college application process as seamless as possible. I don’t know if I could’ve done it without her help!
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— Student, Class of 2022​​​
The money we spent on HCA was some of the best we've spent! The time and headspace we saved by allowing Janet to manage all the deadlines, to dos, essay revision and follow through with our son was such a relief. He felt well supported, ahead of his peers, and we didn't have to worry if we were doing it all right or on time. Now that he's chosen a school, we feel assured that he explored all the options and found the right place for him. Highly recommend!!
​ — Parent, Class of 2024
If you are looking for an advisor who will gently, but firmly guide your child through an increasingly complicated process, look no further! Janet kept my daughter on task, listened to our questions and concerns and was incredibly responsive whenever we needed her. We highly recommend her!
​ — Parent, Class of 2024
We loved working with Janet! She is a great resource, very knowledgeable and has a calming presence. Our daughter was motivated through this process and really trusted Janet. It was a great experience all around!​ — Parent, Class of 2023