Family Testimonials
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Linda Lounsbury is the gold standard for private college counseling, We used Right Fit to guide us through the college application process for our two older boys, both of whom now attend top ranking schools. She brings an extraordinary knowledge about the academic programs and atmosphere of the schools themselves, as well as expertise in all parts of the application process. Linda was essential in helping the boys choose the right combination of safety, target and reach schools, all of which would have been a good match for their personalities and goals. She then guided them through logistics, strategy and deadlines, offering invaluable advice at all junctures. Linda is dedicated to her clients - she will encourage your student and will work tirelessly on their behalf. Her services are especially valuable for families facing the learning curve of applying to college with their first child. We were grateful to have Right Fit by our side every step of the way.
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Linda Lounsbury helped us navigate the college admissions process with our son. Linda’s expertise helped him develop a list of schools within his academic range and interests. She helped him develop a resume, establish relationships with admissions representatives, and target the testing that would suit him best. She worked directly with him and kept us updated. She was very accessible anytime we had questions. She was extremely helpful during the very challenging Covid19 pandemic. She helped us navigate the testing problems and all of the uncertainties that came along with the pandemic. Our son applied ED to Syracuse University Newhouse School of Communications and was accepted with a scholarship. We are so thankful for Linda’s expert guidance and knowledge. She is a true professional and a pleasure to work with.
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So grateful that we found Linda Lounsbury as she made the college admissions process far less stressful than it would have been without her help! College admissions was not that complicated when I applied years ago, but things have changed. Linda’s guidance in course selection and timing of testing was crucial for my son to submit the strongest application possible, and in time for early decision. She was very knowledgeable and organized, and dealt with my son directly to keep him on track. Her resources for help with the essay sections were outstanding. My son was also pursuing playing squash in college. She had great advice in all aspects of squash recruiting, including timing, correspondence with coaches, and good camps and tournaments for recruiting exposure. My only regret is that I did not hire her earlier in the process!
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Linda Lounsbury helped both our sons with the college application process. She is superb at what she does because she is professional, caring and thorough. She treats each student as though he or she is her own child. She helps them dream big, but also realistically. And even though she keeps parents informed of the process, she also makes sure the applicant takes ownership of the process. Applying to colleges can be stressful, but Linda helped us and our sons plan in such a way to actually remove a lot of the stress!
Parent
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When I began the college application process, it felt like a daunting, almost impossible task. However, when I met Linda, I felt as if a weight had been lifted off my shoulders, as she took the stress out of the process. Narrowing my college search, Linda curated a list of schools with both familiar and new options that matched my preferences while opening my eyes to new possibilities. From the applications to the final decision, Linda helped me through each stage of the process so that I never felt alone or overwhelmed. I could not recommend her services more, because with her help, I have landed at a school where I couldn’t be happier!
Student
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We are so pleased by the expert guidance we received from Linda Lounsbury. Beginning way back in our son's Sophomore year, he gained an important edge when she advised him to take the Chemistry Subject Test that June, right after finishing AP Chemistry. We had not been informed of this option by anyone else and it gave him a significant head start in meeting the requirements for the top-tier universities in which he was interested. Throughout the process, her recommendations for testing schedules, essay subjects, interview strategies, and of course, the colleges he should consider and outside-the-box questions to ask of each, were always right on target for our son's unique set of abilities and preferences. Linda's services were worth every penny and more.
Parent
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"Mrs. Lounsbury helped to make an overwhelming process much more manageable. Her helpful resources gave me crucial insight when picking colleges to apply to and in making my final decision. I couldn’t be more grateful for her efforts!"
Student
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"I highly recommend Linda Lounsbury to help you and your son/daughter to navigate the process for college admissions. I will be forever grateful to Linda, as my son ended up at the perfect university for him, and is thriving. Linda has a prescribed method to help you through the process. My son had the benefit of knowing what he wanted to study in college (mechanical engineering). Linda helped him to identify what type of school atmosphere he desired, and what items would be important to him. She helped us to understand how to analyze the schools, as well as what to look for at school visits and what to ask while there. Linda is very knowledgeable about the schools, having visited many herself, and had contacts at the schools where she was able to reach out to get specific admissions questions answered, which was very helpful. In this process, Linda encouraged my son to consider some other schools that were not on his initial radar, and he ultimately ended up at one that is truly the right fit for him. Linda guided us through the admissions process. She was very patient, explaining each phase and items we needed to consider. I appreciated that she worked directly with my son through the process. He gained skills in being accountable to another person for completing tasks, maintaining a schedule, and being responsible to show up on time ready to go for meetings. These are all skills that carry over directly into college. She made sure we did not miss any deadlines, and she was very good at getting him to stay on task. Linda was very helpful in determining strategy with respect to which school to apply Early Decision, and which to apply Early Action, and so forth. I am so thrilled that we connected with Linda, and that she helped us through this process. Her guidance was very valuable, and my son’s success at his university is evidence of her talent"
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