Student Feedback
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Cal Berkeley 
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American University Student

University of Wisconsin Madison Student

​"Compared to other consultants in SLO county, Erin by far has the most experience in the process, and knows the most about what colleges are looking for. Additionally, I never felt uncomfortable about the process, and was never encouraged to lie on the application or attempt to present myself in any way other than truthful. The essay editing was an immense help. Before meeting, I knew what I wanted to write about, but didn’t know how to best present myself and my accomplishments on paper. Erin and Laura helped me do so in the best way, so that colleges could grasp who I truly am as a person."

"I've already received a $20,000 annual scholarship to American."

"I always felt like my desires and thoughts about college were being listened to and I never felt like I was being pushed into applying for a place that I was not interested in. I loved that I was able to get all of my questions answered, and your network of professional referrals made me feel like I was getting the most knowledgeable and qualified people to help me in the application process."

NYU Tisch
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​"We are all thrilled and so grateful to you Erin, because you helped make my dream come true. Thank you so so much for your endless hours, putting up with our silly craziness, reading all of those drafts, organizing the audition calendar, and keeping us calm and focused."

 

University of San

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​Diego Student

"It was really helpful having someone with all the answers to any questions and also someone to make sure everything was in on time. It's a really complicated process and I can't imagine doing it without Erin. There are a lot of steps and having someone to check that you've done everything is really important. Also having been through the process a few times before, Erin knows the best way to approach applications and what the schools are looking for."

Cal Berkeley 
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​"Thank you very much from the bottom of my heart. I want to thank you for all your help last fall. After a long day of filling out applications, it was always very comforting to know that you were there for me and always ready and willing to help. There is no way I could have submitted all of those applications without you."

Cal Poly
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Carnegie Mellon University Student

Loyola Marymount University Student

"I had an absolutely amazing experience working with Central Coast College Consultants, they made the whole process seamless. I would always talk to peers who were stressed about applications and I really never felt that way. Erin and Laura were great at keeping me on task and making sure I got things done on time. The most helpful part was the essay editing and always having someone to answer my questions in seconds!"

"Erin Ogren was an absolute dream to work with, and helped immensely with my college application process. I am happy to report that with her help I was accepted into numerous schools including UCLA, University of Michigan and Carnegie Mellon University for performing arts. Her dedication and attention to even the finest details made the entire process stress-free. The central coast is incredibly lucky to have this brilliant woman! Highly recommend!"

"I really enjoyed my time with Erin and Laura. Not only was I productive with them, I also had fun with them. They both have a great sense of humor and they make the day brighter. Also, they are very truthful and helpful with the application process and they organized everything perfectly. They also help with making decisions, whether it be what classes one should take or what schools one should apply to."

Parent Feedback

Yale University​​​​​
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Parent

"I would have had a few more gray hairs without your involvement! I didn't even read his application until after he got in. Anyway, a great big thank you to you! Your involvement was invaluable and greatly appreciated!"

USC Viterbi 
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"In the end our daughter had her choice of great options, we'd never thought affordable. With your guidance, we were able to enjoy her last year at home and avoid much of the angst we saw envelope other families."

Purdue University
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Parent

"We have three more kids so you have not heard the last of us."

Cal Berkeley
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Cal Poly
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University of Pittsburgh Parent

"The portal was phenomenal--so much information available at our fingertips, particularly the information on each college. I also appreciated your comments on my student's essays; I had no idea what schools would look for in an application essay, despite being a professor!"

"I appreciate how patient you were with my son, even though he missed deadlines over and over again. I appreciate the help keeping us organized and communicating deadlines. I think that your knowledge of out-of-state colleges is invaluable to any high school student, not just the ones who are at the top of their class. Getting into any college is so challenging and it’s good to know how to put the best foot forward. Almost any of the schools that our son got into, thanks to your help, would’ve been a good fit." 

"What I liked most was my dialogue with you.  You were always available for consulting the many minute decisions we made over the years.  You were great at keeping me in the loop and my son on track, which I know at times was challenging. Your guidance was spot on throughout the process from picking classes to choosing potential schools. You made it a lot easier on us for sure!"

UC Santa Cruz
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University of Iowa Parent

Brandeis University Parent

"I particularly appreciated knowing that you were watching out for important dates.  You were great about setting a timeline for her.  I can’t imagine how stressful it would have been for us to do this without your help.  You were also very inspirational and realistic about the college application process.  You guided her but you did not do any of the work for her.  She felt very comfortable with you and was able to work with you with confidence."

"I was very busy this year launching a new company and I appreciated knowing my son was in good hands in his college search.  Most helpful was the fact you kept him on track with deadlines and I did not have to worry about them. I appreciated you taking the time to get to really know him."

"I liked that you all were explicit about the process up-front and available as humans (versus an automated voice system) throughout. I guess if I had to put it in a nutshell, I felt that your disposition with our family was nurturing rather than transactional. You were partners in our development in the process. My daughter told me that you were figuring out how to take on some clients who were not able to pay the full fee. I think that is super cool and I appreciate that you're running your business in such a way."

Cornell University Parent

​"CCCC was a pleasure to work with. The college search and application process is stressful and the pressure to not do the wrong thing is very real. CCCC has a wealth of information organized and presented in an accessible manner that made my wife and I very confident that we had made the right decision. I only met with Erin a couple times throughout the entire process but we were constantly kept in the loop with follow up minutes from her meetings with our son. I would say that her ability to communicate with both our son and us effectively and clearly was a huge blessing."

Chapman University Parent

​"Your Canadian client here. I just wanted to update you on my daughter's success. She left yesterday for Tokyo, where she will be for the next year dancing for Disney as Arielle the mermaid. She is the star of the show and will be doing aerial work. Thanks for sticking with us. She couldn’t have done it without you!"

UCLA
Parent

​"Having you as an independent party speak into the college search process and essay crafting process was extremely valuable. Also, you have a knowledge of programs and colleges that far exceeds ours. We would not have considered and/or visited some of the colleges on his list were it not for your recommendation. In the case of Lafayette, we had not even heard of it and it really ended up as one of the final contenders."

University of Oregon 
Parent

"​First, I liked the approach CCCC took when working with my son.  From the first meeting, it was clear that Erin was talking to and working with him, not the parent.  This helped pull my son into the college search process and allowed him to answer questions more truthfully and provided him a way to make his own important decisions.  Second, I like the personal relationship that was formed with Erin and Laura over the years. Finally, I liked that CCCC had everything we needed in the college search process. From early on working with high school class selections to later working with all the tests, essays, and important deadlines. The most helpful part was knowing that CCCC had the entire college process laid out and walked us through it over the last four years. They provided us everything we needed and were available any time."

Wheaton College
Parent

​"Thank you both for all of your support and help through this process. Having a team that knows how to navigate this complicated world helped us as a family focus on other aspects of our lives and also helped relieve quite a bit of stress throughout the process. Our daughter had options as a result. She chose a college we would not have discovered if it weren't for your experience - thank you!"