Testimonials
"Jami Gulini's college counseling services were invaluable with assisting our son, who is now attending Northwestern University, through the entire college admission process. We took this process quite seriously and met with a number of well-known college counselors in the area. Both my husband and I agreed that since we had already been to college – this was HIS process, not ours. To whom could our son relate? With whom did he feel a connection? We absolutely made the right decision to go with Jami.
Every meeting was time well spent and was scheduled only when necessary. There was great respect shown for my son's current high school experience – not trying to make him fit some pre-conceived ideal of what all colleges want. In assisting with high school course selection, recommending activities based on HIS interests, staying on top of the ACT/SAT/AP testing requirements and dates, discussing with him what HE was looking for in a school (pros and cons regarding size, location, possible major), personal attention was the norm. Thus recommendations for schools and campuses to visit were based on MY SON's school performance and HIS interests. Reviewing his essays and applications, Jami was personally involved every step of the way insuring that HIS voice and life experiences were highlighted. This was not a 'one size fits all' experience. The goal was to find a spot at a college/university where HE could perform to the best of his ability and thrive.
After recommending Jami via word of mouth to all of my friends, it is my pleasure to publicly endorse her on this web site."
"Dear Mrs. Gulini,
I would be honored to be one of your testimonials.
I love everything that Mrs. Gulini has done. She has made it nice and easy and less stressful to apply to colleges. By answering a few simple questions she has provided me with 20 schools that I can apply too. And the only thing I have to worry about is narrowing that list down to my top ten! She is great and fun to work with and she has feedback on the college essays that you send her. I feel confindent that I will get into almost all of my schools, if not all of them. I hope that you choose to have her as your college counselor and you will soon realize the greatest decision you have ever made for your college career."
"Jami was able to patiently negotiate with us the emotional process of college applications aswell as the mechanics. She turned my daughter's anxiety into enthusiasm and I went from confusion to calm after her consultations. She was instrumental in creating for my daughter a clear understanding of all that is involved when creating an essay, meeting application deadlines and making overall important decisions regarding her future."
"Jami Gulini has helped my son tremendously with the college application process. She has designed and implemented a realistic and manageable timeline for completing each phase, from narrowing college choices, to planning and writing essays, to requesting recommendations. Jami is highly professional, experienced, flexible and reliable. She has made what could have been an extremely stressful process both enjoyable and rewarding. With all the demands upon our busy senior's time in both academics and athletics, her help has been invaluable!"
"Jami is a counselor who persists in pushing me to do the best work a student can muster. She has helped me stay on track and meet the deadlines and goals that need to be met. She also has had great input on my essays and helps organize everything for applying so it doesn't look like one big mess. She has really helped me meet the goals I have set for myself!"
"Thank you for your help with our son's college planning. After only two meetings he has an excellent overview of what he needs to accomplish and what schools he will investigate further.
Your knowledge of the colleges he is considering and your help selecting his classes at Newport Harbor has been especially valuable to us and to Jackson.
I also want to add how much I enjoy having meetings at our home which is not only more convenient for us but puts Jackson in a much more comfortable atmosphere while he is having to discuss some fairly heavy questions about his future.
Your ability to communicate via phone and email and to meet at our home is a refreshing change from the advisor we used previously.
We look forward to working with you for the next three years."