Testimonials

​​​​​Dear Eric,

​          Thanks for your support these past months.  We are all very excited about Karen’s admission results and feel fortunate to have been referred to you last spring. 

          The college application process caused Karen to reflect on her life and talk about herself in a way that she has not done before, while at the same time learning a new writing style in a relatively short period of time.  Thanks for encouraging and guiding her in those efforts.  I suspect, the benefits of her work the past few months will extend far beyond filling out applications and securing a college acceptance and will be good preparation for a liberal arts education.  

          Thanks again for your help and effort. As you can imagine, Karen is extremely happy with the outcome.  

-- Geoff and Michiko

 

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Eric,

​          I just got the letter from Vanderbilt, and I was admitted into its Peabody education program!!! I guess our whole excitement about the Stein college was kinda in vain. But I really appreciated your words about the presentation, these are some wise words..

          Anyway, I feel kind of sad not to be able to meet with you every Wednesday anymore. I really enjoyed having those conversations with you. I could really resonate with you and felt understood when we discuss about the things I am interested in. I guess this is happiness: the transient feeling of being able to resonate between the words in which we incarnate our emotions and ideas. This is what I, and I guess all humans, would deem as meaningful.

          The application process was absolutely demanding, but I also really cherish the time I shared with you! Thank you so much.   -- Andy

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          Before Eric, I was uncomfortable with college essays. Writing them would have been miserable without his help. He encouraged me to write what matters most to me, and guided me away from the pitfalls of reverse-reverse-reverse psychology as I tried to guess what admission officers want to read. He noticed small things in my remarks that I had no idea would work for a personal statement, and with his help that casual remark became an essay that resonates with me the most and still makes me smile. He helped me let go of the pretentious language I used to elevate my confidence, and taught me to be proud of my own voice instead. Most of all, Eric is funny and kind, and he became a friend I looked forward to talking to each Sunday amongst all the chaos of my senior year. Seek his help, you won’t regret it.   -- Cee

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          The college application process would’ve been 100x more daunting and stressful if not for the help of Garth and Eric. They helped me every step of the way, from narrowing down my college list to pressing the submit button. Through their guidance, I’ve not only been able to craft work I am genuinely happy with, but learn more about myself.
          Following their suggestions throughout the process made everything in this application journey so much easier for me. I was able to use their advice beyond the selected applications we were working on together. They’re definitely super knowledgeable about this whole process and know what they’re doing! Both of them helped refine my essay multiple times (giving me great advice every edit), and yet I never lost my voice. It is so apparent that Garth and Eric genuinely care about every single one of their students and I am beyond grateful for all their support!  -- Alice

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          Working with Eric not only made me a better writer, but a better storyteller. He has a unique way of helping students find, develop, and execute various ideas and turn them into essays. I believe I became a better communicator after working with Eric and Garth. Their targeted recommendations gave me the freedom to explore some of the ideas I wasn't sure about and turn them into essays that represent my thoughts and feelings. The few months I spent working with them will have a lasting impact on how I approach writing and storytelling for a lifetime. -- David 

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​          Working with Eric was a positive experience for me during an important time in my transition to college. He created an environment where I felt comfortable being open, discussing both my academic and personal challenges. His guidance on these matters helped me significantly during the application process by enabling me to think through decisions more clearly and approach things with a healthier perspective. I always felt listened to and supported throughout my time with him, and our conversations made a meaningful difference for me. I'm very grateful for the support I received and would definitely recommend him to students looking for thoughtful and supportive counseling through the college application process. -- E.H.

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          I like to say Eric is my good friend. As I worked on my essays with Eric, I found him a source of inspiration and a talented producer. In our weekly video calls we got to know each other well, making for essay communication. Talking to him not only improved my English skills, but also opened my mind to dig more in depth. That’s very important! Eric is a person who can push you to think more about your self-identity. Take myself as an example: after I decided to use my fiction writings for a topic for my essays, he asked me three questions. Why? What? How? These questions are easy but hard to answer. I remembered that I wrote about 6 paragraphs to answer those questions. Then Eric helped me to combine my scrappy thoughts into a complete story. Eric is always full of passion and has a lot of fancy ideas. I see him as a romantic poet under realism. He loves everything in life. And trust me, you will love and be inspired by everything when working with him.   -- Lily

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