Client Testimonials

"The college application process for our first child was daunting. Dr. Lipkin came highly recommended by a friend. She helped my son figure out which colleges to consider and guided him through the key steps. I cannot think of a superlative that can properly describe the extent of her knowledge about the entire college process. We are most fortunate to have the opportunity to work with Dr. Lipkin."

– Linda, Arlington MA


"We had the great pleasure of working with John Gray to place both of our children in high schools. John was always a gentleman, an excellent listener and both positive and realistic. His calm and reassuring way with students and their parents is such a gift. Finding schools that were a good fit for our children was John's goal, and his knowledge of the schools was first rate. John was always accessible, and he prepared our children well for their interviews. We couldn't have been more pleased with the results!"

– Judy and Brian, Newton MA


"Both our children have worked with Midge. Her invaluable advice and insight about what schools would be best for each child have led them to being happier at each school than I could have imagined. Our son in particular went from hating school and often even refusing to go - to loving school, doing well and feeling deeply connected to his school community. Midge knows schools intimately and is incredible at developing a deep understanding of each child and matching them with exactly the right place for them. I cannot recommend her highly enough."

– Marianne, Lexington MA


"John Gray guided us through getting all three of our children into secondary school. Each time he patiently went through an overview of the process, explaining what the schools were looking for and how our children fit into the big picture. Then he helped us explore their options based on their personalities, grades and extracurricular interests.  He also explained to the kids what they needed to do to take ownership of the process. Overall, John was incredibly thorough and helped to manage our expectations during what could have been a stressful process. In all three cases, we were thrilled with the results. John's expertise and his reputation among the schools is unequaled!"

– Della and Dave, Lexington MA


"Midge is the private counselor with whom we have worked for years. She has a Ph.D in learning issues. As well as helping kids/families with placements in elementary, high school and colleges, Midge is well versed in the options for kids with behavior/psychological issues. She is a bright, compassionate, non-judgmental person, who has the ability to connect with young people, as well as serve the needs of the families. Midge knows of placements all over the country and could serve as a resource to help you find a solution."

– Linda, Wellesley MA


"Identifying secondary schools that would be the “right fit” for our son seemed daunting to us as parents. There were many, many options and it became difficult trying to narrow the choices to just a few.  At our first meeting with John it became clear that he had already taken the time to get to know our son as a student, as an athlete and member of the school community. Combining what he knew about Wit and his in depth knowledge of the secondary school market place allowed us to quickly narrow the field. He was immensely helpful throughout the application process and thanks to him, what we thought was going to be an arduous task became an enjoyable learning experience for all of us."

– Glenn and Debbie, Hamilton MA


"When the time came to apply to college, it was Dr. Lipkin who guided me through this overwhelming process. Dr. Lipkin's knowledge of colleges and universities, along with knowing me as an individual, enabled me to find the right school. Upon graduation from Syracuse University, I chose to pursue a career in teaching. Once again, I relied on Dr. Lipkin's expertise in this field to help me choose the appropriate graduate school; and once again, she chose the right university. Today, I refer my own students to Dr. Lipkin because I know they will have a positive experience and find the school or college that is right for them."

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