Testimonials
“Diana sets the bar for what a college advisor should be. Her knowledge of the ever-changing college admissions landscape, combined with her vast network and dedication to students, allows her to make the tumultuous college search and application process realistic and manageable for students and parents alike.
She listened to my son and coached him on every aspect of the process, helping him create a balanced list of schools and mapping out a path to navigate the journey with minimal stress and realistic options. She coached him on what to do and what to ask during campus visits. She advised on high school course selection to support his interests. She guided him on summer work and volunteer opportunities. She provided a template and coached him on creating a resume. She also kept him on a schedule with respect to writing essays and supplements, and true to her word all applications were submitted before November 1st. Diana devoted significant, personalized time and attention to my son and his college application journey, and she was always available for questions. Thanks to Diana’s support and expertise, my son felt confident in the programs, schools and applications that he pursued, and he is thrilled to be attending his first choice college next fall!”
~ Armonk, NY Parent
“Diana’s exceptional ability to connect with our son on both a personal and professional level served to motivate him to find a real sense of direction and take control of his academic course of study.
Diana has an incredible understanding of the pressures, challenges and difficulties children face when making decisions about their college preferences as well as the transfer process and overall academic landscape. She has a vast network of contacts throughout the country at many of the most prominent colleges and universities, which gives her a great edge in terms of how to optimize the application process and increase the probability of success. “
~ J. Eisler
”It is not an exaggeration to say that working with Diana Jones was life changing for our family.
Until meeting with her, we had no idea what a post-high school future would look like for our son. Although bright and capable, he struggled with ADHD, social anxiety and a fear of sleeping away from home. Within 2 weeks of our first meeting, Diana handed us a comprehensive list of summer camps and postgraduate programs that offered environments supportive of both his educational and emotional needs. Her wealth of knowledge of the types of programs, her connections to these programs and her dedication to finding the perfect fit are unparalleled. After finding the ideal post-grad program, Diana began our son's college search, recommending schools that fit his interests and needs. Each step of the application process was guided, organized and divided into steps our son could handle. As parents, she was a godsend, taking the stress of applications, essays and due dates off of us (especially during the pandemic!) Diana was always available for any questions via text or email and her response time is incredible. Our story ends with our son being accepted to every college he applied to and will be off to Florida this fall. We have and will continue to highly recommend working with Diana. We are so grateful!
~ Ed and Sharyn Brandman
“After coming back from the wilderness it was very hard to catch up with all that had gone on while I was out. To even think about the college process and preparing for the next chapter of my life caused a huge wave of anxiety.
You have made my process 100 times easier. Because of you, I've kept up to date with everything surrounding the application process. You have always been available to help me with my essays, which you have done countless revisions on. Which resulted in me getting into 13 schools!!!
You are so easy to work with, on top of being very kind and fully understanding about how stressful this process can be. One of my favorite parts of us working together is the enthusiasm you have towards the acceptance letters I received. You were so happy and thrilled when I got into schools. It's like you were the one getting into these schools. Diana, I can't thank you enough for the amazing time we've worked together. You have been the best advisor I have ever had!!!”
~ C. Brown
“We initially worked with Diana on finding the right boarding school for our youngest son who was interested in taking a post graduate year. Based on her experience, Diana helped us create a short list of schools that met all of our requirements.
Diana worked closely with us through the due diligence and application process. After receiving several acceptances, Diana also worked very thoughtfully with our son in determining which school to attend. Six months into his post graduate year we could not be happier with his choice of boarding school.
Soon thereafter we had to begin our college search and did not hesitate to retain Diana's services once again. Having taken the time to understand our son both as a student and a young man, Diana assisted us in putting together a list of colleges and universities that once again met his needs and desires. The university our son is absolutely thrilled to be attending is, in fact, a school that was really not on our radar but was suggested by Diana. That is testament to both Diana's very specific knowledge of most every university around the country as well as the time she took to get to know our son.
Having worked with other consultants with our two older children, I am pleased to endorse Diana's boarding school and college admission services without hesitation. Diana is, by far, the best!”
~ Scott Bernstein
”Navigating the college admissions process can be a daunting task especially for a first time parent. Now overlay the Covid pandemic and a reluctant student.
We were lucky enough to have Diana recommended to our family. I can’t say enough wonderful things about the support and expertise we received. Her up-to-the-minute knowledge (in our case, the ever changing Covid environment) and insight on specific universities was invaluable. I also appreciate the kindness, understanding and support she showed our son. She has the ability to not only tailor the process to the student’s needs, but to tailor it to the student’s personality. We are beyond excited about his admission results and are grateful to have her in our corner for our second child.”
~ Katonah, NY Parent
“I finally found the perfect college advisor when I hired Diana for my third child.
Diana really took the time to get to know my son and help him make a list of colleges that would be a great fit for HIM. Diana was completely on top of the application process and knowledgeable about what specific colleges would be looking for. Truly amazing experience”
~ L. Ronca, Armonk, NY Parent
“Diana was a lifesaver! She guided our daughter through the entire application process, kept her on schedule and worked with her to create a fabulous essay.
Diana listened to what our child wanted in a school and helped craft an incredible list of colleges and universities. She's now been accepted into six schools with scholarships at all of them. We couldn't be happier!
~ J. Leonard, UK and New Mexico Parent
”There is nothing better than hearing your child with learning challenges say, ‘I got accepted to my first college!’ Your special education expertise made an overwhelming process, an enjoyable one for all.
You really listened to our daughter about what was important to her in finding suitable colleges, addressed all our concerns about best options for learning, all while keeping our daughter on task. Your encouragement and feedback helped her to create a fantastic application highlighting her strengths. This in turn gave her not one, but multiple college acceptances to choose from! We thank you for all your support from start to finish.”
~ Ivy and Gary Braun
“Diana was a professional who was committed from day one.
We have had the pleasure of working with Diana with two of our sons. She worked diligently to connect to our sons and listened to their interests and thoughts about schools. Her insight was invaluable - she knew these schools well and was able to find schools and programs that were best for both of our sons who are so vastly different. Diana was great at motivating our sons to be organized, work hard, and apply to a variety of schools and programs. She was able to reduce the stress that is often attached to this process by being timely and efficient. Through this college process, Diana became a mentor and advocate for our sons. She became their cheerleader and biggest fan. We enjoyed working with Diana and would recommend her to anyone looking for a top notch college advisor.”
~ M. Loren
“My college application process was very enjoyable. Although it was a lot of work, it was exciting to be able to explore different colleges across the country.
With the help of Diana, the process was relatively stress free. She kept me on track, supplied additional resources and information, and helped me discover the best options for me.
The main downside of my college application process was that at that time I was not sure of what career path I wanted to pursue. This broadened my options in terms of what schools I would be able to attend, but added uneasiness when deciding which school to choose.
I ended up committing to the University of Richmond. I am very happy with my decision, and am thankful for having the guidance and help Diana provided me.”
~ G. Cervone
“Diana is simply a great college consultant. She provided a personalized approach throughout the college selection and admissions process.
Diana spent a lot of time with my son to understand both what he needed, as well as, what he wanted from a college. She provided a wide range of school options which were discussed with everyone involved in the process. Once the targeted group of colleges were selected, she worked closely with him on the essays and presentation. She knew how to motivate him to do his best work but also knew how to give him a little kick when needed. My son is very happy in his university. I would give the strongest recommendation for Diana to anyone needing a college consultant.
~ H. Yegerman
“Diana was amazing in helping my twin boys navigate through the college application and admissions process.
One of my boys attended a private high school, the other went to public school, and Diana easily adapted to both schools’ processes. She helped us identify the right school choices to visit and subsequently apply to based on both my sons’ individual strengths and personalities. She kept them organized and motivated in meeting deadlines with their resumes and the many essays required of the schools they applied to. Most importantly, she kept my anxiety at bay throughout the whole process. “
~ D. Roschelle
“My best thing that I enjoyed was how painless the experience was. It is so much better that I had you in my corner helping me through the entire process.
Also truthfully, without your help writing the essays, I don’t think I would have gotten into some of the schools I got into. As much as I complained, I truly wouldn’t change a single thing about the path we took.”
~ Katonah Student
“My granddaughter applied to 10 colleges and thanks to Diana, she was accepted to all of them. Diana worked with her on her essays and all aspects of the application process.”
~ S. Abrahams
“Diana is in a word ‘fantastic’! She assisted my two sons with their undergraduate applications and my daughter with her graduate school applications.
Each one of my children is a different student, person and personality. Diana was able to work with each of them to set them up for the most success for their individual needs. She was realistic and spot on with her suggestions and guidance. Diana even assisted my husband to rework his resume. I highly recommend Diana.“
~ J. Corrado
“Having worked with Diana Jones with our older son’s college application, we are well aware of how valuable her services are.
We sought the services of Harris, Kramer & Liston for our younger son who is currently in his junior year of high school. Diana’s level of expertise, professionalism and her wealth of knowledge regarding the entire college application process is phenomenal. She exudes enthusiasm, is insightful, and takes the time to listen, reassure, counsel and always offers words of encouragement. She is so organized and does a great job at keeping our son organized and on track. A gentle nudge or a kind reminder does the trick. She stays on top of her game at all times and we are so grateful to have her by our son’s and our side through the college application process yet again.”