"The counselor provided a clear and well-structured guide to writing a personal statement, explaining each stage of the process in detail and offering guidance on what to include in each paragraph. Their support made the process easy to follow and helped me organize my ideas effectively. The counselor also provided valuable advice on how to make my personal statement stand out, increasing my confidence and strengthening my application."

"I appreciated the frequent meetings we had to adjust my personal statement (when it was near the deadline). I also enjoyed the brainstorming process of discussing each activity I’ve done and what I gained from it. Plus, all the staff are nice and supportive!"

"I first heard about EduSmith's Counseling program through multiple seniors from my previous high school. I thought that the program was just about creating a personal statement; however, all the counselors recommended activities that I should participate in, as well as self-learning activities to do in my free time. All these experiences helped me understand the field that I was interested in and prepared me for the application process. All the counselors were very approachable throughout the process. They guided me through this journey with great support."

“Personally, I think it’s already complicated enough for American students. I think it’s even more complicated for international students with all the additional requirements and all the differences between our countries. EduSmith helped me sort through the clutter and gave me only what I needed to navigate through the process, and that has made the journey through the process much smoother.”

"I loved working with Jackson. I think we have a lot of common ground, so it was easy to talk to him and I felt very supported. P’Mac was also very supportive and I felt like I could reach out to him about many things."

“EduSmith helped a lot with outlining certain scholarships offered by universities. Because I come from a family that needs financial aid or financial help for US universities, EduSmith helps with researching those scholarships and contacting me with scholarships’ alumni to get me a bigger picture of what certain scholarships are, what they offer, and how I can get them.”

“Even though it’s very difficult and there’s a lot of essay writing and test revision, it’s very fulfilling in the sense that I challenged myself and bettered myself through the workload...it’s a very constructive way of learning, and that way I think I improved so much just by participating."

"EduSmith did have a very important impact on my MBA journey....The [MBA] journey can be very difficult by yourself, doing your best on the SOPs, and preparing for the GMAT exams, as well as doing your best at your full time job. ”

"The personalized feedback on the essays, and the personalized college list created for me."

"I liked how I always knew what I had to complete and how I could also ask for suggestions when I was struggling, especially when deciding which school I should apply to."

"I loved the flexibility in scheduling counselling sessions. My counsellor was extremely helpful and supportive throughout the challenging process. She provided valuable feedback that encouraged me to reflect more deeply on my experiences and personal growth. Her guidance helped me to better understand and articulate my identity, allowing my authentic voice to shine through more clearly in my essays."

"I thought the essay review team was very effective, offered personalized feedback, and was nice to work with."

"I love how I can talk to the counselors whenever I want, and they always say something that makes me feel comfortable and hopeful :)"