"Jen is absolutely amazing and is there to help you every step of the way! She is very hands on and gives you a brief “quiz” to see what kind of college you’re looking for. Once you decide on a few colleges to look at and apply to, she helps you narrow them down further by helping you decide what schools would best suit your personal needs and goals. She helped extensively on my college essay, and without her, I wouldn’t have found the college I’m currently attending, let alone gotten into it! Thank you so much Jen!! She is a miracle worker and will help you find the perfect college for you!! "

-Emma, student

"Working with Jen Katz was a dream.  Her expertise and guidance allowed me to assist Emma in her exploration of educational options in an organized objective manner which I could not have undertaken alone.  Without Jen’s guidance, I would have been stressed, overwhelmed and exhausted by the experience and worse, probably would have done Emma a disservice by believing I could adequately advise her with respect to one of the first and most important decisions in her life.  

Every part of the process with Jen was thoughtful, organized and inspiring.  It made my job easy and Emma was able to relax and experience the process as enjoyable rather than burdensome."

-Lisa, parent

​"Debating which colleges were my best options was very terrifying because I had to choose which college would best fit me.  Carrie Sumas guided me along the whole way. She laid out all of my options on the table, told me the pros and cons of the schools based on what I told her I wanted to do. My decision was based on her amazing advice and also on financial need, which school gave me the most money.  Carrie was there for me throughout the whole time, she helped me look for scholarships and grant money to help pay for college.  She went out of her way to conduct some research herself to advise me about my top college choices. She also made sure to follow up with me and check up with me after the college process. Now, with the help of Carrie, I am currently attending Rutgers University at New Brunswick, majoring in Environmental Science for free. Thank you so much for all of your support and help!"

-Paula, student

"You made a seemingly overwhelming process easy.  Working with Jen at Academic Bridges Consulting was a pleasure.   She provided my son with the guidance and tools needed to navigate the entire college process. Jen was extremely diligent at setting goals and deadlines for my son to achieve, all the while placing the responsibility on him. Her responsiveness, dedication, and follow-through gave my husband and me the confidence that our son was guided by an expert throughout the college selection and application process. We consider her services a wise investment in one of the most important decision making processes for our son."

-Lori, parent

"The college process as a whole is stressful to say the least. There are standardized tests that have to be taken, applications that need to be filled out, and essays that have to be written. I know that I would not have gotten through this process in one piece if it weren’t for Jen at Academic Bridges. From the moment I started to work with Jen, I felt the sense that we had this process under control. I was kept on top of all my work and was taught how to manage my time between school, applications and essays. Working face to face with Jen was an amazing experience. Jen made me feel very comfortable with my work and gave me confidence when I needed it. I am proud to say with the help of Jen and Academic Bridges I was able to get into my dream school and I couldn’t have done it without the guidance I was given."

-Jacob, student


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"​The college process can be very stressful and time-consuming, however with the work from Carrie at Academic Bridges Consulting it was a piece of cake. With her help, I was able to take the scary steps of deciding where I want to go in the future.  After we had a conversation about what I was looking for and where would be a good fit, Carrie made a list of possible schools for me. From that list, she guided me in the right direction about filling out the applications. Along with the applications, she helped me tremendously with my college essay. She broke it down and made a hard task seem so easy. Thank you so much, Carrie.  Without you I would not be going to the college of my dreams. Carrie is friendly, hardworking and determined to make sure you are able to experience that feeling of relief that I have experienced!!"
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-Colleen, student

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"Working with Jen and Academic Bridges Consulting was invaluable during the college admission process.  Her knowledge and expertise about timelines, specific college campuses, and overall admissions was instrumental in providing us with the confidence we needed to make educated decisions.  She took the time to get to know my daughter and gave us individualized support and guidance based on my daughter’s specific needs.  I would highly recommend Jen and Academic Bridges Consulting to professionally guide you through the difficult steps of college admission."     


-Debbie, parent

"We are so grateful for the help, guidance and support that we received from Carrie of Academic Bridges Consulting.  The college application journey can be very overwhelming.  We didn’t even know where to start.  With Carrie’s calm approach, expert advice and individualized plan, we were able to stay focused and motivated.  Carrie was always available, honest and thorough.  We applied to schools that we wouldn’t have even thought of without Carrie’s help.    We are now in a position to make a choice from several great schools.  We wouldn’t be in this position without Carrie’s help.  Many, many thanks."

-Helena, parent
 

"Preparing for my oldest son’s first year of college and being very unfamiliar with the college search and application process, it was very comforting to have Jen professionally guiding both my son and me and helped us to navigate this very intimidating process.
Jen was not only extremely accommodating with her time by coming to our home on a weekly basis, but she was always available to us by phone or email when we had questions or needed her assistance with something.  She was also very resourceful and had new ideas and thoughts to share at each session.  If she didn’t know the answer to questions I had about the FAFSA application or financial aid, she made it a point to research and inquire and get back to me with an answer.
 
Writing college essays can be very overwhelming and stressful for both the student and parent.   With colleges being as competitive as they are, you really need to be able to express as clearly and concisely the best version of yourself.  Jen offered realistic advice and was very honest and constructive with her critiquing skills.  She made it a point to personally get to know my son so that they together could find the school that was the right fit for him both academically and socially. Jen challenged him to look realistically at his future in college. This motivated my son to keep a broad perspective about the schools he should apply to.
 
Due to Jen’s knowledge of many schools, her willingness to research on our behalf, and overall approachable and determined character, I would strongly recommend her services and her company to any family/student seeking professional college advice and guidance.  We could not have done it without her!"
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-Theresa, parent

"Thank you so much for everything you have done for me.  You took the time to get to know me and help me find colleges that were right for me.  You spent so much time on my application and essay without making it stressful.  I have more options than I ever thought I would – thank you Carrie."

​-Aidan, student

“Jen Katz was a huge help in making the crucial decision of which college was the best fit for me.  Whether it was a quick question or extensive research, with no hesitation Jen was able to help.  She took the stress and anxiety out of the college process because of her in depth knowledge of the field.  I am finished with my first semester in college and couldn’t be happier with my school.  Thank you so much Jen for all of your help!”   
 
-Allison, college student
 

"Working with Jen at Academic Bridges Consulting has made my son Jacob's college application process pleasurable, successful and even fun. Jen starting with my son during the end of sophomore year, getting to know all about him, what he has done during his high school years as well as guiding him to what classes and activities he should focus on.  During his junior year they really started to focus on what is important to him and what schools would be the best fit for him. She was able to pull out of him what he wants out of school and the college experience. With Jen’s guidance, she worked directly with Jacob, they developed their own relationship that empowered my son to feel that he was driving the bus on this process. Having Jacob work with Jen has taken the stress off of me as a parent to be the nagging voice at the table and has allowed this college application process to be smooth and very successful.  Jacob was accepted to his first choice of Lehigh University and we can’t thank Jen enough for being such a support and counsel on this journey with us. 
 
Working with Jen at Academic Bridges Consulting has brought a peace and calm on this crazy college application process!"
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-Hillary, parent
 

"I could not have gone through the college process without the help and support of Jen. She was very accommodating in meeting with me before an application was due to have a final run-through and made sure I was putting my best foot forward every time. It was also a huge comfort knowing I could email Jen an essay in any stage and get feedback later that night. She came to each meeting prepared and opened my mind to schools I never would have applied to. Jen made the dreaded process of applying to college much less stressful and I would highly recommend her services!"
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-Peter, college student