“We are so glad we turned to Nancy Wigley for assistance in helping guide our son through the college admissions process. We were looking for someone who could collaborate with a science minded student who wanted to apply for engineering. Nancy was the perfect choice.Her style is highly collaborative and our son really enjoyed the time he spent with her. Nancy really took full ownership of making sure things were on track and completed with time to spare before all of the deadlines. I highly recommend Nancy!”
— Karen (Parent)
“I would’ve called you live right now vs. this email but I would’ve started crying. I literally had tears in my eyes when I heard your voicemail. Thank you for being so helpful with the college process, and I can only hope that Aron will be able to work with you when he is ready. Thank you Lynn! We are so excited for Ben. ”
— Lisa (Parent)
“Thank you so much for keeping Hanna on track, Lynn. She just received her first acceptance — she’s so happy. We are so grateful for your amazing work with Hanna.”
— Cortney (Parent)
“Thank you for everything you have done to make this whole process less stressful, Lynn. I never thought I would be saying that I am starting at my dream school in August. I couldn’t have done it without you! ”
— DA (Student)
“Thank you so much for guiding our son through the college app process, Nancy. He really enjoyed working with you. And, we really loved that YOU absorbed our stress!! We look forward to him making a decision soon! Thanks to you he has choices!!”
— MA and Scott (Parents)
“My daughter worked with Lynn from College Search Strategies and I’m pretty certain it changed the course of her life. Although my daughter was bright, she lacked confidence academically and was worried about where she would go to college. Lynn spent time working with my daughter to help her uncover her passion for art. She made a series of suggestions ranging from courses to take during her junior and senior years to help her stand out (AP Art), to extracurricular activities and summer programs. I saw my daughter transform while working with College Search Strategies. When it was time for my daughter to apply for college, she was confident and clear about her direction and goals. She was very engaged in the entire process because Lynn made it personal and interesting and held my daughter accountable. Lynn helped her navigate any confusion, and my daughter felt like she had someone who held her accountable but was in her corner! Fast forward to my daughter now being at her dream school and thriving. I can’t recommend Lynn enough. It was 100% worth it.”
— DB (Parent)
“Nancy completely changed the way I thought about college applications. I had always heard how stressful and hard it was to apply to college, but Nancy made the whole process easy. She really encouraged showing what was important about me in my application and not just saying what colleges would want to hear. With her help my application really reflected who I was and was something I was proud of. Nancy is kind and relatable, and it felt like going over college apps with a friend. ”
— AG (Student)
“Mrs. Wigley helped me to go beyond the one dimension I was planning to present in my applications and paint a broader picture of who I am. When she asked, “What else?” it forced me think about going beyond just presenting the skills I thought the university would be interested in and present a more well-rounded view of myself.
The result was so much more interesting! I absolutely believe this made a difference in how my applications were viewed. I got into my top choice Early Decision school, and I had also previously received a positive response from my #2 school. ”
— CK (Student)
“Thank you for all the hours you spent helping me get into college, Nancy! I know people say this a lot, but I seriously could not have done it without all your help.”
— LT (Student)
“Mrs. Wigley helped me identify colleges that could be right for me. Starting with the search, we discussed location, size, academics, and everything I thought would be important.
She helped me stay organized with the applications and essays, making sure that everything was turned in on time. She cleared my confusion with application details, and helped me write essays that really represented me. I was confident with what I had written when I submitted my application.
When the deadlines came I was ahead of my friends in the writing and submission process, and was able to focus on my school work. Working with Mrs. Wigley’s guidance took the stress out of the college process, and I got into my first choice college!”
— MMK (Student)
“Nancy was a great help because she knew many things you could not just figure out from a college website or book. After going through the type of college I wanted to go to and the possible majors I was interested in, we started looking at colleges that fit the model of I wanted, and which were in my ACT/ GPA range. She found colleges I had never thought of considering.
All of this help was amazing, but where Nancy truly helped me the most was in my essay writing. She spent hours helping me craft my essays into masterpieces which contained all my original ideas, but in a much clearer way.
With Nancy’s help I was able to get into my first choice college and feel comfortable and not stressed through the whole admission process.”
— CSC (Student)
“Nancy, thank you so much for all of your guidance over the past couple of years. Whether with regards to college-or even life in general-you were a wonderful resource for me. I especially enjoyed knowing you were in the audience listening to my Senior Speech. Your support meant a lot.
I am so happy with the way my college journey worked out in the end and really appreciate the role you played in helping me get there. I will keep you posted on how things go next year!”
— RM (Student)
“Nancy, without you my college application process would’ve been a nightmare. Everything was so much easier knowing someone who is more than willing and capable of helping me was just a text away. Thank you for the your continued support and encouragement. I know you will continue to be just a text away if I have any questions. Good luck with your new batch of students, they are very lucky!
Looking back to a year ago, and looking where I am now, I could not be happier with where I’ve ended up. I’m already being challenged. I’ve learned so much in just 8 days of classes. Thank you so much for all your help, I appreciate it a lot! ”
— KH (Student)
“Thank you so, so so much for everything! I genuinely could not have done it without you. I have enjoyed every meeting and chatting session we have had. Again, I am so grateful for all your help. Thank you!”
— V (Student)
“Thank you, thank you, Nancy! Our daughter felt very supported throughout the process working with you. Fingers crossed for A LOT of good news coming our way from admissions. We’ll keep you posted on how the admissions decisions go!”
— Francisca and Dan (Parents)
“In a perfect world our kids would be able to navigate the college application process entirely on their own, but this is one of those areas where our world is not perfect, and it is a ridiculously complicated undertaking.
So, we as parents, with the best of intentions, roll up our sleeves, enter all the application deadlines in our computer, and try to “help” by managing the process. It doesn’t work.
Nancy was able to gracefully and gently assist our son in navigating his way through this. He had total ownership of all his decisions and felt a great deal of pride in what he accomplished. We got to be cheerleaders instead of task masters and were thrilled to be able to celebrate his success.
I highly recommend Nancy. She is organized, thorough, and professional, but also has the tact and patience to allow the student to be the engine in moving toward their goals.”
— Tracy (Parent)
“Hi Lynn, I just want to say thank you so much for all your support and determination to help me get everything submitted so early. I no longer have to worry about applications. I couldn’t have asked for a better mentor. Thank you so so much!”
— TO (Student)
“We are thrilled to see how much our son has accomplished with his applications. We’re so happy that he’s already been accepted to two schools we’d be happy to see him attend. ”
— J&J (Parents)
“Wow - My daughter is all done with all of her college applications a week before Thanksgiving! Thank you so much for your incredible support and personal touch throughout every step of the journey over this last year. The process has both stimulated and challenged her and she has benefited greatly from meaningful self reflection and personal growth. Overall, she has flourished with your expert support and partnership and she is ready for college next year! Fingers crossed she will have a few acceptances to consider.”
— Maura (Parent)
“After my first meeting with Nancy, my college application process quickly turned from stressful to exciting. Her extensive knowledge of colleges along with her passion to help the kids she works with makes for a overall fun experience. I would always arrive to my meetings with Nancy excited to continue the process and then leave motivated to go home and work. She helped me learn more about myself so I was able to make important decisions for my future that I was confident and thrilled about. Nancy was a blast to work with and has created a environment which makes the college application process something that everyone should look forward to!”
