College TransitionsReviews of collegetransitions.com

We hired College Transitions to help our twin sons navigate the college admissions maze. We became acquainted with College Transitions fairly late in the process (around 8/2022). Our boys had a fairly large college list and it became clear that it was too much and they needed some help/advice on what was realistic for them as well as advice in how to present themselves on the applications. It became clear that Andrew and Michael understood the boys' situations and gave us solid advice on their relative chances at the various schools. They also recommended a lot of great schools that were not on their radar. In the end, both boys whittled their list from 25+ to 12, eventually balooning up to 16 schools, 5 of which were great recommendations from Andrew and Michael. They strongly advise no more than a dozen applications. Given the amount of work each application entailed (5 hours per application seems a good estimate), I would agree. One son even added a couple schools based on general discussions with Andrew and Michael and additional research...one of which he will be attending this fall. Both boys wound up deciding to apply ED based their research, their preferences and on the information Andrew and Michael provided...they were both accepted which was a great outcome (and greatly de-stressed them before the winter break). Andrew provided great feedback on their college apps, and they worked with an essay specialist (Emily) to help steer them to get their personal statement and essays in shape. I would also add that CollegeTransition's two books are very useful and packed with great information...some of the best books available on the subject (wish we had read them sooner). They have a deep and broad understanding of the colleges and each college's admissions processes. They also work with a wide variety of students nationwide which is also important for understanding how each student fits in the applicant pool. Finally, College Transitions was super professional and very responsive even during the grind of August through November of early applications...I was frankly surprised that they could be as responsive as they were (they seem to be very on-the-ball in everything they do, their book, website, and advising). If I had kids going through this again, I would not hesitate to engage College Transitions for them. Thanks so much Andrew, Michael and Emily!

Andrew and his team were excellent advisors and partners throughout the entire college process. Their extensive knowledge and meaningful advice were critical in finding the perfect fit college for my two daughters. I highly recommend them!

College Transitions was key in helping me successfully navigate my way throughout the complicated college transfer application process. Their extensive experience and expertise in all things college admissions helped me to receive an offer of acceptance from my dream school. Michael and Kally were highly communicative with timely responses to emails and generous with their time when scheduling meetings and ZOOM calls. With their guidance, what could have been a stressful process, was instead seamless and rewarding.

College Transitions was the perfect way to have a stress free college application experience. With their guidance, I got into my dream college and many other fantastic schools. They helped me build my application around things I actually enjoyed doing, and helped me select colleges that I would enjoy and excel at. Whether I was editing my essays or filling out the CommonApp, College Transitions was there for me at every step of the college application process. I can't recommend them enough for anyone seeking clarity and proven results.

From my sophomore year to my senior year, College Transitions was an invaluable resource in my college search and application process. Early in the timeline, Michael Trivette’s helpful and realistic advice regarding standardized testing, extracurriculars, recommendations, and course selections assisted me in putting together the most solid application possible. Throughout this phase, creating my college list, and writing essays / working on my application, Michael and my essay advisor, Emily Schmidt, were always on hand with prompt, comprehensive feedback and insight. Whenever I submitted an application, I had peace of mind, knowing their expertise meant I had created the best possible representation of myself possible. College Transition’s approach to college advising is not only healthy and realistic, but incredibly streamlined and easy to use (for both parents and students), which particularly stood out to me. I fully recommend their services.

College Transitions was truly an amazing experience for me as a high school senior going through the stressful experience of college admissions. I highly recommend their services to any high schooler because they know exactly what should be done in order to get you into the best college for you! College Transitions made the admissions process much more organized and productive for me.

College Transitions has been nothing short of exceptional in providing their services. From the moment I joined, I was greeted with a warm and professional atmosphere. The team's expertise, dedication, and commitment to excellence truly impressed me. Their personalized approach and attention to detail ensured that my needs were met beyond expectations.

College Transitions made a very stressful and difficult process much more pleasant and easier to navigate. We are so grateful to Mike and his team for everything they did. They were great with both our kids and played a therapist to mom when needed :-) Mike is extremely knowledgeable about college admissions and was encouraging but honest throughout the process. Thank you College Transitions!