“Before having the opportunity to work with Ms. Kakkar, I was incredibly worried that I would have to navigate the college application process on my own. After our first few meetings, however, it felt like a weight had been lifted from my shoulders. Ms. Kakkar was dedicated and efficient right from the start, and we wasted no time in setting goals and creating a clear plan of action. Despite her busy schedule, she was always quick to answer my questions or assist me with essays, and her diligence helped me stay on track as well. 

Ms. Kakkar has a wealth of knowledge and is always ready to share insight and resources. Thanks to her, I was able to take advantage of so many opportunities that I may not have even found on my own. The value of having someone who knows both about you as an individual and about the admissions process cannot be overlooked; having Ms. Kakkar to give me advice on my essays was a resource that I cannot be grateful enough for. The support and the information that I received from her gave me the confidence to work towards ambitious goals, and I really believe that her help was instrumental in my acceptance into incredibly useful programs and several of my dream schools. 

Even though my college admissions process has concluded, Ms. Kakkar remains a source of guidance and encouragement. She truly wants to ensure that her students succeed, and I appreciate her endlessly for all that she has done for me throughout this entire process.”

After experimenting with several college counselors by trial & error, we finally came across Ms. Kakkar’s counseling services. My prior experience with college counselors was a mixed bag. Some were happy to collect their fees and throw the standard template material at us. Others gave us templated advise that was not quite tailored for our son. Overall we had a feeling of unfulfilment and anxiety because the clock was ticking and we had no counselor.

We were fortunate to have met Ms. Kakkar at the right time. In the very first meeting we learnt that she was a no-nonsense counselor. She was extremely organized with her materials and clearly explained how she, the student and parents will work together as a team on the apps process. She helped my son select his coursework, helped him plan his time and activities at school and outside, gave the right advice on when to take SAT and helped us choose the list of colleges and alerted us on various college information sessions. Once the apps process began the level of attention my son got was really extraordinary. Ms. Kakkar is as good as a real college admissions officer (I am not exaggerating one bit!) in providing feedback on the essays and helping prepare the overall application packet. She helped review the application packet thoroughly for each college and helped my son complete the apps early in the cycle to maximize his chances. Further she gave us tips and useful info on how to apply for scholarships. Thanks to her services, we are proud of our son’s application results. Ms. Kakkar is still not done. She is helping us take the next steps in choosing among the admitted colleges. She is truly an extraordinary counselor.

You should consider yourself lucky to have your kids join her program. Good luck!