There are plenty of college counselors who can critique whether an essay fits the prompt, but Mrs. Driehaus is one of the few to focus on whether an essay fits the student. Her rare combination of heart and mind made me feel a sense of support that could only come from someone who understood the person I was and the one I hoped to become. Mrs. Driehaus is not the type of editor to give hollow praise, point out the comma errors, and send you on your way. She's willing to scrap a good essay for a great one, and she's willing to scrap a great essay for an authentic one. I truly benefited from her keen advice and know that her guidance would be a gift to anyone.

In a process marked with anxiety and uncertainty, Mrs. Driehaus met me with all the skill of a professional, and all the compassion of a friend. At every step of my application, she invited me to be fiercely authentic with her, with myself, and ultimately with the admissions committee. Mrs. Driehaus’ heartfelt commitment to building a relationship between my truth and my voice surely made me a better applicant—it also made me a better person. Mrs. Driehaus helps her students get into college and thrive there. I’m confident that any student will benefit immensely from her support.