What our students are saying.

“Lara Magdzinski has had the most positive impact of any educator that I have had the privilege of crossing paths with. The reason? I graduated from college two years ago and I could not be more grateful for where I ended up…Not only did she successfuly help me arrive at one of the best decisions that I have ever made, but she truly cared about me and every one of her students. Unlike other counselors who want students to get into the “best” schools, Mrs. Magdzinski wants you to go and succeed at the right school. Those are very different things, and Mrs. Magdzinski will work with you tirelessly to ensure that you end up where you are supposed to be.”

— Former Advisee, Graduate of the University St. Andrew’s in Scotland

“The college process terrified me, so I refused to talk about it with anyone…until I met Mrs. Magdzinski. She was kind and patient with me, genuinely listened to what I was looking for in a school, and pushed me at the right moments. She helped me to see the process as exciting rather than intimitating, and, with her help, I found a school that perfectly fit my personal and academic interests. I cannot recommend her enough!”

— Former Advisee, Graduate of Carnegie Mellon University

“I always felt comfortable and relaxed around Lara. Her guidance in every part of the college application process, from the drawing board to the last step, put me at ease. What I loved most was that she truly cared about understanding my needs and my wants, and finding a school that fits me rather than changing myself to fit a school. I loved her support while I wrote my personal essay, encouraging me to dig deeper into myself and my story. She made me explore what truly matters in an application—myself and my identify—and I am so thankful for that.”

— Former Advisee, Current Student at New York University

“Lara was always there for me no matter what and took the time out of her day to go the extra mile to make sure I was ‘okay’ both with my own well-being and with how my college application process was going. If I was struggling she would always be there to help me with anything I needed…Lara always supported me and my decisions, and helped me make the right choices that would lead me to where I am today and I cannot thank her enough!”

— Former Advisee, Current Student at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

“Mrs. Magdzinski helped me focus on the things that mattered during the college process—my interests, my ideal environment, and the future I wanted to build. She helped me rise above the stress around rankings and test scores to understand exactly where I wanted to be. She also equipped me to manage numerous different application processes, many with unique requirements and/or written supplements.”

— Former Advisee, Graduate of Washington University in St. Louis