Thank you so much, Lesley! I was so excited to hear from MIT, and I know I wouldn't have gotten in without your help. You really taught me how to write with emotion and purpose."

You corrected my horrible grammar use with patience, added life and drama to turn my essay into a story, and teased out what I was really trying to say..."

Thanks so much for your guidance and support throughout this entire process. You've made this year so much more exciting and meaningful and I truly appreciate all that you've done for me. I've learned so much from you!”

It's an understatement to say that I couldn't have done it without you! Thank you so much for all your hard work and persistence.”

Thank you so much for helping K. with his applications. We could rest easy because we knew he was in good hands.”

Honestly, Lesley, you have made this a stress free experience for me and for that I will always be appreciative. I know she has learned so much from you.”

...very impressed by your ability to help M. see what aspects of her life and ambition to illustrate in her essays, as well as your ability to bring out the best in her writing. Working with you made an often intimidating process one that she engaged with enthusiasm.”

[The college] sent me a personalized email about how moved they were by my essay. I was ecstatic. I must say that I have never been happier about a piece of my own writing, ever. I have you to thank for that.”

We see how much you are developing young high schoolers; we are truly grateful that J. is fortunate to be one of them."

... R. got accepted to all the liberal arts schools [to which] he applied, with significant scholarship support. He feels he learned a lot about writing from you.”