What are they saying about Advantage U. ?
Simon Bullock HS Class of 2020
Beacon High School
College: Binghamton University
College Major: Electrical Engineering
“Raquel is the key to having a stress free college process. Raquel helped bring structure, organization, and clarity to the otherwise overwhelming and stressful college process. Raquel helped me find the schools that I wanted and made sure that I gave myself the best chances of getting in. Raquel kept me on top of my deadlines and helped me stay focused and motivated throughout the college process. Without her help and guidance I’m not sure I would have gotten everything in on time. Her patience and assistance in helping me develop and finalize my college essays and supplements was lifesaving! ”
Agnes Brace
Harry S. Truman High School (NY)
Attending: City University of New York - Lehman College
I am glad that there is such a program like this and I am more happy about the fact that, I was able to be apart of this journey. I want to say thank you to all the staff who helped me through journey. Thank you.
Aaliyah Lewis
Hillside Arts & Letters Academy (NY)
Attending: Stony Brook University (SUNY)
I really appreciate all the help and guidance I got from my junior year until now. Everyone I met that guided me and gave me the best advice really helped me that much more in my college career. I wish everyone the best and hope more students get to experience the same things I did on their college journey as well.
Aliyah Weiss HS Class of 2021
Vocal Major/LaGuardia HS for the Performing Arts
College: Tufts University Major: Engineering
“Raquel was able to guide me through the college process in a clear and stress free manner. From the beginning, Raquel supported my aspirations and worked with me through every single step. There was never a moment where I felt underprepared or stressed out. Whether it was writing supplements, or filling out the FAFSA, she was there to assist me and make sure I felt confident with anything I was submitting. Raquel helped me find my own strengths and highlight them in my writing. Tufts University has been my dream school, and with Raquel’s guidance, I achieved it. Raquel helped me find opportunities to strengthen my application and I couldn’t have done any of it without her!”
2022-2023 SY Senior Boot Camp
Isaiah Ruben-Patel
Millennium High School (Brooklyn, NY)
Attending: Wells College
As a parent, this program was an essential way to keep my son on track through the college process on deliverables. Additionally, since I am Canadian and new to this process, it reduced my anxiety about what needed to be done, and it also reduced the negative interactions between myself and my son because the program, and especially, Raquel, held my son accountable for his deliverables. Raquel was an exceptional partner and counselor in the process for both of us. I also want to commend the first college guidance counselor that Isaiah was paired with because he not only liked her, but she also gave him the perfect amount of support and confidence on developing his college essay.
- Su Patel (Mom)
Jennifer Rios
Harry S. Truman High School (NY)
Attending: City University of New York - Lehman College
I got a lot of help and guidance and I couldn’t have gone through my college process as successfully without this program. Everyone who helped was patient and always kind. Thank you!
Ana Van Goodman HS Class of 2020
Rachel Carson High School
College: Buffalo State
Major: Undecided
Ethan Edwards HS Class of 2021
Brandeis University
Niah Edwards HS Class of 2022
Syracuse University
“The process of finding the right college, best financial packages and fit for your child is hard enough. If you can imagine having to do it for 2 children, with totally different wants and needs and running for Brooklyn Borough President, is nearly impossible. I am grateful that I had Advantage U. with guiding my son and daughter through the college process. Raquel took all of the anxiety off my shoulders and allowed me to concentrate on my campaign. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
Khari Edwards, Parent
Gabrielle Holder
Marymount High School
Attending: Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
I appreciate the support I was given, especially at the beginning. My mentor and I worked closely together on my essays over the summer which made senior year much easier as I was done with all of my supplements by the end of September.
Jennovia Mais
Harry S. Truman High School (NY)
Attending: City University of New York - John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Entering senior year, I expected everything to be easygoing and smooth. But, with this program it has made the college part much easier for me. I didn't know what a personal statement was. Eventually, I soon came to find out that it's basically telling 'your' story. I am grateful for the coaches and all who were a part of the program. Developing my essay was challenging at times, but I'd written something I'm proud of.
Suzzy Aninakwa
Harry S. Truman High School (NY)
Attending: City University of New York. Bronx Community College
I thank Advantage U. for giving me this opportunity to experience such an amazing program and I also thank my coach for helping me throughout this program!
Sarah Ibarra
Harry S. Truman High School (NY)
Attending: City University of New York - John Jay College of Criminal Justice
I think this program was great and helped me get a head start with the whole college process. I was able to finish my personal statement before a lot of my classmates and way before the college deadlines. This program also helped me attend the only school I wanted to go to which was John Jay and I’m very thankful for that. I’m also thankful for the coaches being patient with me and being able to accommodate to my schedule.
Fatoumata Barry Syracuse University Kevin Hemans, Believe Prep Academy
Nicholas Bellingy SUNY Oswego Christina Leslie, CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Kayla Brathwaite Georgia State University Demarijon McNeil, Howard University
Trinity Brown Clark Atlanta Chidinma Nnorom, SUNY University at Buffalo
Isaac Castillo CUNY City College Nicholas Paul, Adelphi University
Jada Gonzalez Syracuse University Jayden Pena, SUNY Stony Brook
Sharon Gonzalez Bernal CUNY LaGuardia CC Marcly Richard, SUNY Old Westbury
Gabrielle Gregory Barnard College Amir Jameek Roberts, Virginia State University
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