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Testimonials
 "Sarah from College Bound, Career Ready was an incredible asset to our family during the college application process. She was able to impart knowledge and expertise that encouraged our son to apply to college early. The process was incredibly organized and helpful. Our son was admitted early to several colleges and also received merit." Susan, MA Parent |  "You have been a tremendous help to my son throughout the college process, and I will highly recommend you to any other parent going through the college process with their child. It has been a pleasure to work with you. Thank you so much for all your help!" Rhonda, MA Parent |  "My experience with CBCR was great, my consultant, Kerri Mentz, helped me through the entire admissions process providing help and guidance on things such as my college essay, what colleges are looking for, financials and so much more. I have nothing but great things to say about the work that they do for students and recommend it to any prospective family." Rocco, Class of 2024 |
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 "I would have been entirely lost without CBCR and Sarah. She helped me take into account a ton of different factors that I never thought would have been important when deciding on a college and helped me make a solid final that keeps my future major options wide open and accessible." Joe, Class of 2023 |  "We highly recommend CBCR - it was a godsend. The college application process can be daunting but thanks to Sarah everything went remarkably smooth. The support and guidance she provided our son was invaluable. She encourages the student to work hard and take ownership in the process but is there every step of the way. Our son was accepted at nearly every school he applied, including all his top choices. Thank you!" Chris, MA Parent |  "My college counselor from CBCR was incredibly helpful in my college search. Without her help and constant support I would have struggled immensely to find the perfect school for me." Kira, Class of 2024 |
 "A great deal help isn’t enough to do describe Mrs. Dione! Without her, I definitely would have been lost in the mess that is college applications. Whether it was accommodating meeting times to my busy schedule, or texting me and congratulating me on important milestones, she was always there and ready to help and respond. She was so attentive and kind, and will definitely miss her now that I am finished." Nicolas, Class of 2024 |  "I don’t think there are enough way to state how amazing our experience with CBCR was. Our consultant guided our daughter through every single step of the process making goals and deadlines clear and all the work to apply was made manageable. Her advice was sound, her editing skills were thorough and gentle and our daughter is has very happily accepted at her first choice! If you are on the fence about hiring CBCR, do it- you will have zero regrets!" Kasey, MA Parent |  "I’ve used CBCR with both my kids. Our consultant was a tremendous help. Sarah is patient and her knowledge of the college application process makes her an asset to any family with college bound kids. I would highly recommend using College Bound Career Ready!" Erin, MD Parent |
 "With CBCR I attained admission to my top schools. Working with my counselor helped me to improve my time management and personal writing skills, which ultimately improved my professional portfolio." Katie, Class of 2023 |  "Joslyn Giles was very helpful in every aspect of the college application process. From the initial college selection process, she helped me narrow the number of schools I was actually interested in, while also aiding in the application process showing the ins and outs of common app. She also helped greatly with the essay portion of the application - content & mechanics. After the application process, she helped find specific scholarship opportunities tailored to me." Caden, Class of 2022 |  "Working with CBCR during the college planning and application process was amazing. Our consultant really listened to my daughter, understood what she wanted in a college and helped develop a realistic and diverse list of colleges to apply to. She helped with essay ideas & set weekly goals so the application process was not overwhelming. As a parent I was include in the process & was informed every step of the way. My daughter was able to get into her first choice college!" Dana, MA Parent |
 "Applying to college is an intense task. It was great having Sarah there to help navigate the process. We could not have this without her. She was there every step of the way and helped my son stay on task with the application process." Ruwaida, MA Parent |  "Very happy, made my college application process a lot easier than if I did it all on my own. Each step in the process was broken down prior to when common app came out, so all I had to do was copy and paste it into common app, which allowed me to complete my applications early." Jack, Class of 2023 |  "I reached out to CBCR in late July to help my son begin his college search and applications. I knew we were late to begin and we were feeling stressed and concerned. CBCR was responsive and helpful and we decided to work with them after a detailed info session. Under Joslyn's guidance my son completed and submitted all applications by their early action deadlines. We were all thrilled with this engagement and I highly recommend CBCR!" Linda, MA Parent |
 "I would highly recommend College Bound, Career Ready to any student and family looking for assistance in navigating the college admission process. Jenn was amazing! She guided him, listened to him, was tough on him when she needed to be, and totally honest. We could not have asked for a better experience. To say we are pleased is an understatement, thanks again to CBCR and Jenn Spalik!" Valerie, MA Parent |  "I began working with CBCR and the guidance and support I received throughout the college admissions process was unmatched. Not only did CBCR help me with writing my college essay, completing applications, and creating a student resume, they also provided me with a clear and comprehensible timeline of action steps, provided resources, and organization in my search for schools &, scholarships. All students looking to pursue a college education would benefit!" Hanna, Class of 2022 |  "Absolutely awesome experience. Without my counselor's help I would have had no idea were to start with applications. I was accepted to my first pick school which I couldn’t have done without her help." Christian, Class of 2022 |
 "I couldn't be happier with all of the services that CBCR has to offer. From the start, Sarah was an absolute joy to work with. Her calm demeaner and presence were so appreciated from the start. We moved forward in our college search process with such ease and I believe we achieved even more than we ever imagined. I can't wait for my son to start working with CBCR next year as he begins his college search! I would recommend CBCR to anyone and am so truly grateful!" Cynthia, MA Parent |  "I'm a parent of a student living overseas. My daughter goes to an international school where most of her peers are not considering U.S. universities. Having a resource like our consultant has really been a huge help as we go through the college search process. Well worth the investment to help my daughter feel confident and not overwhelmed as we narrow down school choices and to give me a little peace of mind!" Susan, Overseas Parent |  "I want to thank you so much for all of the help you have given me on my resume, my essay, and my college writing supplements. I found your comments and direction to be really helpful, which definitely made the college process both easier and much less stressful than I had anticipated. Thank you!" Jared, Class of 2018 |
"CBCR helped me throughout the ENTIRE college process including scholarships and financial aid. They helped relieve the stress and made every step so simple. CBCR helped me get into my first choice school, University of Miami! The counselors genuinely care about you and your future which is what sets CBCR apart. CBCR services are so worth it and I’m so thankful for their help." Lindsey, Class of 2021 |  "My College Coach was the best! She helped me to understand careers that were available to me based on my skill set and then found colleges that aligned to those goals for me to apply to. Based on that, I was accepted to a college with an amazing program in my field and I received $120k in Merit money/scholarships! Thank you so much!" Gabrielle, Class of 2023 |  "CBCR was the answers to my prayers! Based on a referral, I secured the help of CBCR. The BEST investment I have ever made. They helped to make the process easy and less stressful by breaking it into chunks and encouraging my daughter to put thoughtful, careful consideration into her essay and colleges that aligned to her career goals. I am happy to recommend CBCR to anyone starting the college application process and assure you this is the best ROI of both time & money!" Jennifer, MA Parent |
 "We chose to engage College Bound, Career Ready when our oldest child approached his senior year in high school as so much has changed! We had peace of mind knowing we wouldn't miss any deadlines or opportunities and it was comforting to know that we could reach out at any time with questions. Our consultant had an encouraging way with our son that made him much more receptive to her suggestions than when we asked him." Mandy, FL Parent |  "I know I would have been floundering at times trying to keep everything on track and you were the steady hand that lit the path. Thanks so much for guiding us through this difficult time of college preparation. I know you gave my parents and me peace of mind when many of my friends were stressing out with last deadlines and unfinished applications." Will, Class of 2017 |  "I am very grateful for all of your help as I came close to wire on applying to schools. I was able to finalize my essay, and make it strong as can be! Helping me put all these pieces together before applying removed some stress from me!" Hayley, Class of 2018 |
 "CBCR has truly been a blessing! Without my consultant, I would not have been accepted into all 10 universities that I have been accepted to. Her expertise helped guide me through the entire college application process. I received more private scholarships then I could think of and even received a $29,000 National scholarship because of her help. As I'm moving on to the next chapter of my life, I do not know where I would be without her help through it all." Rodeline, Class of 2016 | "CBCR was extremely helpful to me throughout high school. CBCR pushed me to apply for scholarships and motivated me to continuously do my absolute best. I owe my consultant a lot of gratitude for helping me get here. No matter who you are or where you're striving to go, she knows how to get you there and gives all her effort to help you achieve your goals. 10/10 would recommend." Kaycee, Class of 2016 |  "College Bound, Career Ready is a great resource for anyone needing college admission, scholarship, and other career activities for your student. CBCR has The Meadows stamp of approval!" Brent, FL Parent |
 "As a parent, you have a vague idea of how to get your child into college. You stress good grades, you sign them up for the SAT prep class, you make sure they participate in extracurricular activities and find some time to volunteer. I needed someone who took the time to get to know her and get to know me. CBCR was our expert when we need help writing an essay or completing the FASFA but more than that she understood my daughter’s dreams and emotions tied to the journey." Rachel, NY Parent |  "I am a grandparent of a freshman in college. With all the different applications, scholarships, grants and deadlines it is a daunting task. CBCR makes it comprehensible to navigate through the process with much more confidence. Encouraging words, affirmations and inspirations quotes helps keep your student focused on the goal. CBCR is a valuable resource and a wonderful service. Thank You !!!" Debbie, NY Grandparent |  "HIGHLY RECOMMEND! This is a must for any student pursuing to further his/her education beyond high school. An extremely valuable service!" Gloria, MA Grandparent |
 “I had CBCR as an advisor during Junior & Senior year. I can honestly say that she was one if not the best help I had throughout high school. She is a wonderful source of information and if she doesn't know something she will quickly find resources. She gave me guidance during my application process and I was accepted into every school I applied to. Not only is she a great resource but she is an amazing woman who will be there for you in your academic and personal pursuits." Jayde, Class of 2015 |  "I highly recommend CBCR for so many reasons. They are professional, yet warm. The outline they prepare for the students to follow is specific and not overwhelming. The support, both emotional and practical, they offer both the parents and the students is so very valuable. I would recommend them to any parent/student as they near college." Michelle, MA Parent |  "Enlisting the support of CBCR for our daughter's college application journey was one of the best decisions we've made! Sarah's expertise, guidance, and patience were invaluable and helped to make the experience not only bearable but enjoyable! Our daughter just started at her first-choice college and we are so thankful for everything Sarah did to help get her there!" Kim, MA Parent |
 "CBCR is an invaluable resource to students who are preparing to go to college. My counselor was honest, trustworthy, and willing to put in extra work to make sure I succeeded. She will do that research alongside you. She will give you applications to scholarships that seem like they were made for you. She will go out of her way for you, as long as you work too. Her constant encouragement and positive outlook made the process a lot easier!" Payton, Class of 2016 |  "As I think back on my high school experiences that allowed me to achieve this milestone, I realize it wouldn’t be possible without the College and Career resources available to me in High School. My consultant She was always overflowing with advice and kindness during that stressful last semester of high school. I highly recommend that students seek out CBCR as they make decisions on their college/career path." Lori, Class of 2015 |  "CBCR was such a valuable resource to me my senior of high school and I wish I had asked for help sooner. My consultant really made me feel like I was her top priority and helped me with college applications as well as scholarships by either nudging me in the right direction or holding your hand the whole way. There's no way I could have afforded college without her bringing scholarships to my attention." Clarissa, Class 0f 2015 |
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