Testimonials
Just as each child is so unique, so is their college journey. I thought the second time around would be easier but, alas, it was not!
I think the best way you helped our daughter was to encourage her and help her remain positive throughout the process. You truly care about finding the best fit for each student.
I would recommend giving each child the gift of you (Karime) to fully explore best options for each individual. You went above and beyond to support all of us!
A.P. - 2026
" We can’t thank you enough for all the guidance you’ve given our daughter. It gives us, as parents, such piece of mind knowing things are being handled in the correct manner. We both feel this was money VERY well spent.
S.M. - 2025
I felt very comfortable, you were in control, and I could focus on other things. The most valuable part was knowing you were handling everything. Thank you, Karime. You are the best in the business.
P.W. - 2026
"Karime gave advice concerning the whole child and not just based on achievement and that was important to us. We particularly liked that Karime sent us articles and opportunities that were specific to our child. It made us feel like she was invested in his success!
K.M. - 2023
This was a herculean task and one that couldn’t have been possible without your support and guidance. I know our child hasn’t been an easy kid to work with. Please accept my gratitude.
M.S.. - 2025
I had read some books with great knowledge on the college application process and thought I knew a decent amount, until meeting you. Finding you was more helpful than I ever could have imagined. Reading information online and in books is helpful. But, having someone to work with and speak to, who gets to know you (or your child) is beyond compare, especially when you have questions, and you know Karime will be available to discuss almost immediately!
J.C. - 2023
I never felt alone. It was very reassuring to have someone give me their honest opinion . You helped me promote/emphasize my best qualities and achievements, and you educated me on the whole process. I would say that you are extremely on top of everything and that you are always looking out for your students best interests. You also get to know your students on a deeper level which I appreciate because it makes the process feel less superficial. I loved having you as my college counselor!
J. A. - 2022
Karime, your knowledge and sincerity was the most valuable part of working with you. You showed genuine interest in our daughter.
L.P.. - 2023
Karime was so knowledgable about all aspects of a wide range of colleges. Her insight was astounding regarding the many nuances of each institution. She has been a god-send to us throughout this process! What I appreciated most about working with Karime was her gentle, respectful style. She asked thoughtful questions and she listened intently to everything I shared.
A.C.M. - 2019
I honestly think that the entire process was daunting. It was not any individual aspect. You made the entire process less scary. We never felt out of control thanks to you.
I have already been telling friends how I didn’t think we needed you, and having been convinced it’s probably one of the best investments we made for our kids.
You made us feel comfortable, confident, and assured. The most valuable part was that I did not feel like there were any stones I wasn’t looking under. Again, an amazing investment.
T.V. - 2026
My daughter and I worked with Karime for the past 2 years and I would highly recommend her to anyone.
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Karime took us step by step with her knowledge and clear way of explaining all the aspects during this process. She was always ready to help. Every question we presented during all our personal and virtual meetings was answered genuinely and offered valuable feedback.
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I can honestly say, Karime is an expert in what she does and she has the ability to truly understand her client's needs. We definitely could not have had such a successful college search without her.
M.E.L. - 2020
You did a spectacular job for us in getting everything organized. You also project managed the entire process extremely well. We loved that you had a clear plan on what needs to get done when. Also, helped execute that plan. Without you, we would not have had it this smooth, given our kid is a procrastinator. Thanks again for sharing your unbiased meaningful opinions every time we asked for it.
M.I. - 2025
"Karime was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. She took her time and clearly answered all of our questions. We were very happy with our results. I would highly recommend.
C.G. - 2020
Your patience and approach in explaining the process helped both of us with our apprehensions about the applications. You also helped her understand that she needed to look "outside of the box" when looking at different colleges. We absolutely received all the support we needed. We never felt rushed on our calls and it seemed as we were your only clients whenever we met.
As a family in financial need you never made us feel less important. You were able to get me through this process by ensuring me " She will find her people".
As a divorced parent, the thought of finding a college that my daughter would enjoy, and being able to afford it, terrified me. Karime took all of the stress and anxiety away. She is extremely knowledgeable about the college application process, financial aid and schools that would fit your child's needs.
She made me feel that my daughter was the only student she was working with. My daughter would not be going to her dream college if it wasn't for Karime's persistence and dedication to her students.
L.B. - 2025
I am so incredibly grateful for having found Karime at CollegeSavvy Consulting. There are so many things we love about Karime starting with her kindness and honesty. She puts the students needs first by really taking the time to get to know the student.
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She helped my son build a balanced college list and recommended schools that fit his needs that we never even considered. Karime helped us both understand the application process and how she would help get us there. She let my son express his creativity in writing his personal statement but guided him along the way.
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As a parent it is also very overwhelming getting an understanding of the cost of the schools, Karime was able to help me navigate the EFC process and get a better understanding of the value in each school.
Karime was a lifesaver and I highly recommend before you start the college application process to reach out to her. You will be glad you did!
K.R. - 2022
Karime is a timesaver and an organizing force in the chaos of college application.s
S. K. - 2022
Follow Karime's advice about literally everything because she’s the smartest college counselor I know.
M. K. - 2025
" I think it was nice that we built a relationship where if anything was bothering me I could tell you about it, and if I was busy you would understand and we would reschedule our meeting. I really liked your flexibility and think that was very helpful.
V. I. - 2025
The college process is quite daunting, but thanks to Karime and her extensive knowledge my confusion and stress was kept to a low. She was able to answer and provide insight on all of the questions I had. Whenever I met with her, she made sure I understood everything that she explained and she was more than happy to repeat something if there was any confusion. I cannot thank her enough for all her guidance throughout this journey
V. L. - 2019
I really didn't know how anything was done. You walked us through everything, step by step, in a calm and confident manner. You empowered our son to keep on top of everything on his own, and I really didn't have to nag. You did a great job of learning his strengths and helping him find a major that will fit his interests.
You were always available when he had questions and always responded in a timely manner. We were always able to get time with you when needed. You made me feel 100% confident in your abilities and expertise and completely made it less stressful. You are always honest, even when it's tough, and I greatly appreciate that. Your passion for this journey is evident.
R.L. - 2026
Karime is highly knowledgeable, professional, and practical in her approach to college counseling. She has provided our family with excellent service and commitment to my children.
I highly recommend Karime's services. My children would not have been as successful in the application/admissions process if it weren't for her.
S.S.R. - 2019
"I was immediately impressed with Karime's process and way of working. She was highly ethical, transparent, and honest -- important qualities for anyone in life and business, but particularly so given the recent college admissions scandal.
She educated my son, his mom and me about the current college admissions process and provided him a good structure for conducting his search and applying. Moreover, she took the time to get to know him well and drew up a list of schools that would be a good social and academic fit.
She went beyond the obvious choices for his academic level, and offered information beyond what one can read about in the guidebooks and online. Also, going above and beyond her role with us, she connected us with graduate school counselors to help my son make college choices that set him up to meet his post-graduate goals."
M.R. - 2019
Literally everything stressed me out. I thought I knew stuff but I actually didn’t at all. You mentored me in the best way possible. Every-time i was stressed and we hopped on a call, my stress immediately simmered away after. You answered all my questions and I felt 100% supported.
J.A. - 2025
You helped us better understand the college admissions process by sharing examples and valuable information that we did not know before. The insight and experience that you provided on the colleges and your feedback were incredibly helpful.
We really appreciate your time, the amount of detail, and the inside scoop on the colleges that you provided. Your honesty, network, and incredible knowledge of the college application process have been so valuable. We trust and rely heavily on your advice. Thank you for being so patient with us.
B.S. - 2026
You helped us understand all of it - what colleges are looking for, class decisions, activity prep & summer plans. With your guidance we felt fully prepared. You gave us realistic feedback but were very warm and supportive throughout the process.
M.C. - 2026
I felt very very supported, and I think you really making the effort to know who I am as a person makes the process so much easier. You were continually there for all my random needs!
M.C. - 2026
I had lots of support from you and I received so much more information that I thought possible. You made me feel like I wasnt alone and I had people rooting for me and trying to help me suceed.
O.M. - 2026
We had experience but it had been several years and so we knew the world had changed and wanted to work with someone that knew the current environment. The support was excellent and you were very responsive and reassuring. You made me feel a lot less stressed! We have recommended you already!
C.R. - 2024
The constant check ins and the planners were definitely the most helpful! The mental support also helped a lot!! Actually felt good during this! You made me feel like I could do it now, instead of the typical “you have so much potential” but no actual help advice. I felt productive and valued. You’re amazing :D
A.S. - 2025