“We would have been lost without Karen! Junior and senior years were less stressful knowing we had karen helping navigate the college process!”
– Amy, Parent - Class of 2023
“Karen provided our son with the tools and guidance to achieve his goals (she also saved my sanity along the way). Her reminders, review of deliverables, and even recommendations on additional supports was exactly what was needed to get us to the finish line!“
– Kirsten, Parent - Class of 2023
“Karen is great! I highly recommend Karen for any parent that has a child looking to go to college. She’s organized, stays on top of the student and constantly keeps them/us informed with crucial due dates/deadlines, ie., college applications, essays, etc. She really made it easy for us, which is why we have referred her to several of our friends.”
– Aaron, Parent - Class of 2023
“Asking Karen to help us navigate the months leading up to college application due dates was the best decision we made as high school parents. It’s a shame that so many students and families are led to believe that only the top 10% of a graduating class is able to attend choice universities. Karen helped our son to structure a resume that made his diverse list of extracurriculars, volunteer work, and part-time job experience shine. Her expert advice guides students to edit essays into concise and unique statements that can be adapted to fit almost any admissions or scholarship writing prompt. Our son received letters of acceptance from all three universities to which he applied during the first wave of early admissions, despite having missed the top 10%. I would recommend Karen to any high school family. Meeting with her could make an enormous impact in a student’s goal setting and vision for the college years.”
– Liz, Parent - Class of 2021
“Applying to college is a daunting process especially being the oldest in my family. I had no clear idea of what I needed to do to apply to college as well as no one to guide me. Mrs. Cebulske helped me realize that I wasn’t alone and supported me along the way. She helped make my application essay stronger. If it wasn’t for her support I would have been much more stressed regarding deadlines and essays. Thanks to her I was able to choose the right college for me.”
– Tonya, Student - Class of 2019
“ Karen was extremely helpful in my college application process. She helped me to showcase my skills and experiences when I felt overwhelmed and confused. Her editing and revising are so helpful because she works tirelessly to make essays personal and engaging. She is dedicated to each and every student, making sure that their essays are as close to perfect as possible. Because of her insight and guidance, I was accepted into all the schools I applied for, and was accepted into the Honors College at my top school. Karen is the best!”
– Abigail, Student - Class of 2021
“I wanted to share about a valuable service when navigating the often confusing pathway of timing and content needed for the college application process. Karen is so knowledgeable about the steps to follow, when to do what, follow up, and makes the process do-able for students and parents!! Bonus: the cost is completely reasonable!! Directly due to her guidance and counseling with my Senior 2021 son, he's already received 2 acceptance letters to universities BEFORE his senior year started and we are waiting on answers from 3 more! What a relief - he can take that stress off his shoulders. We first met with Karen last February and there are things my son did, leading up to getting applications ready for submission earlier this month. We have a junior who will be meeting with Karen so she can go over critical steps with him so he can prepare for similar success! Thank you Karen!!”
– Lynn, Parent - Class of 2021 and 2022
“Thank you for taking an interest in my success and for a great year of help. From editing essays to offering assistance on application forms, you have been critical to my success. You taught me the proper way to write and edit essays, cut unnecessary wording, and pull out my core emotions. You have enabled me to grow in my writing confidence. I will remember the foundation you blessed me with forever.”
–William, Student - Class of 2021
“My sophomore daughter and I met with Karen this week. Knowledge is power!! My daughter has a renewed excitement for her education! Karen took time and care and was so humble. Karen enlightened me as a mom and my daughter on a path we were not familiar with. I highly recommend a visit with her.”
– Denise, Parent - Class of 2022
“Karen was incredibly helpful through the whole process. My son and I were fighting constantly before she became our consultant. Our household was much happier from that time on and he was accepted to his #1 choice.”
– Susan, Parent - Class of 2018
“I highly recommend Karen and Step By Step College Prep! The help she provided our daughter with college essays/applications made a daunting task much easier and less stressful. In fact, she was accepted to all of the colleges where she applied and received scholarship offers as well.”
– Melissa, Parent - Class of 2021