Shari helped me sort through the myriad of colleges on my list and came up with a plan that made me excited about going to college, no matter which school on my list I finally chose. Her critiques guided me to form essays that were cohesive and full of personality, and which presented me in the best possible light.”  (Accepted Early Action to 1^st Choice)
— Eddie P.

Mrs. Powell guided me through the entire college process. She is reliable, organized and easy to work with. She has provided many options and solutions for every obstacle. Without her guidance, my application would not have been as competitive. (P.S., I just received an acceptance to one of my top three choices and it’s only November!)
–Jaclyn S.

Mrs. Powell was very personable and really got to know me as a person, as well as a student. She helped me find the best colleges to apply to as a transfer student. The amount of detailed work she put in was better than any college search engine out there!  I was accepted to 3 out of the 4 colleges I applied to!
—Steve E.

Shari has made the college application process less stressful for us. From suggesting additional colleges to apply to, to positioning my son’s accomplishments more prominently, Shari made the whole process go very smoothly. College applications don’t have to put a strain on your relationship with your child; with the help of a professional educational consultant such as Shari, you can relax and allow your child to find the right college for him/her.
–Ms. SS

Creating College Options is a gem in the ocean of information on the college application process. The information my son obtained empowered him to make educated choices on summer activities and senior classes. We feel starting to work with CCO in junior year of high school helped our son make informed choices about colleges that were right for him.
—Mr. & Mrs. E.B.

Shari’s experience and knowledge of the college application process were instrumental in improving my son’s application and in reducing his stress. Shari’s critical advice included reorienting my son’s essays so they demonstrated a cohesive focus on his major; he had so many great skills that he hadn’t really been connecting. This really turned his application around.
— Ms. CP

As a professional colleague of Shari Powell, I hold her in the highest esteem.  The many clients I have referred to her over the years all have the same descriptor of the quality of her service:  Excellence.  So true.  Shari is the smartest, hardest working, caring, and most knowledgeable college consultant in our area.  If you can find a space in her roster of clients, consider yourself fortunate indeed.

Jane Milrod
Founding Director, CHADD Princeton-Mercer Co.
ADHD Executive Function Coach
Adhdcoachjane.com

Shari is a wonderful guide for students moving onto college. She has great knowledge of the best college choices for each student as she guides them in every step of the transition high school to college. I am confident that clients are in good hands with Shari!

Jane M. Sheehan, M.A.
Educational Placement Specialist
www.janesheehan.com

Shari can read students like a book! Her recommendations for majors and schools are right on track with a student’s interests and abilities.   Shari gives individual attention and really gets to know a student to make great-fit recommendations for courses, programs, and the college application process. She is there for the teens but for the parents as well! She puts her heart into her work!

Lori M. Sweeney
Tutoring Talents, Inc.  (Test Prep)