Exploring College Choices LLC

I found that my work with Kazue was incredibly helpful in letting me streamline my college application process and trying to remove as much stress from it as possible. I felt that Kazue really cared about me and my wants out of college and suggested so many amazing places for me to go and see, and helped relieve so much stress from this process.
- Student, Clark University, 2024


I could not have gotten through this immensely stressful process (at least in one piece) if it weren't for your guidance, support, and constant kindness. I can't wait to start as a Bruin in the fall.
- Student, University of California Los Angeles, 2024


Kazue has been extremely knowledgeable and supportive!  She offered tailored college selection assistance, application essay review, as well as recommendations for standardized test preparation and interview coaching. Her financial aid workshops were very helpful. Exploring College Choices LLC exceeded our expectations!  We wholeheartedly recommend their services to any student and family seeking assistance in navigating the college admission process.
- Parents, Conservatorium Van Amsterdam, 2024

Thank you for all the time and care you have put into truly getting to know me and helping me during the college admission process. I will never forget your compassion and the way you always showed interest in me not only as a student but simply as a person.
- Student, New York University, 2024


Navigating through numerous applications and school choices was overwhelming, but I deeply appreciated not having to worry about deadlines, and Kazue bolstered and fostered our daughter’s essay writing skills to improve her storytelling ability during the application process!
- Parent, University of California Berkeley, 2024


Very happy with my child’s current plan and acceptance to Oberlin College. Thank you for demystifying this ever-changing terrain for both parents and youth!
- Parent, Oberlin Conservatory of Music, 2024


We could not have asked for a better college counseling experience! Kazue was with our daughter every step of the way and made a potentially stressful experience as smooth as possible. She always has a great attitude, is incredibly knowledgeable, is accessible and answers questions thoroughly while providing structure and clear guidance. Our daughter always looked forward to meetings with Kazue. She is a magic unicorn person and we are so thankful for her.
- Parent, University of Washington, 2024


Heaven sent!! Kazue McGregor! We couldn’t have done it without her. She guided me and my son throughout the college admission process from A to Z. She is amazing, supportive, and very knowledgeable!  
- Parent, 2024


Kazue had worked with our older child during her college journey, and her support was so invaluable that there was no question we would enlist her help for our son as well. Her approach to the entire process is just right. She splits the many steps into manageable tasks and milestones that remove much of the stress and confusion…Kazue’s patience, expertise, empathy, timely reminders, and gentle guidance are so crucial as a co-pilot during this somewhat stressful chapter. I can’t recommend her enough!
- Parent, UC Santa Barbara, 2024; UC Berkeley, 2021


Kazue at Exploring Colleges is an excellent resource for the college admission process. Between meetings and guidance with the college admission process, our student was fully prepared to meet deadlines. Highly recommend!
- Parent, 2024


Thank you for all the support you lent me during my application process. You allowed me the liberty of choice for my college decision, something a lot of people don't get, and for that I am forever grateful! 
- Student, Conservatorium Van Amsterdam, 2024


We were introduced to Kazue by friends who had a great experience with their son during his high school years. We were very pleased all the way through our son’s years in high school working with Kazue as she guided and directed him with targets and assignments that made the application process manageable. Her vast knowledge of schools was very helpful in guiding our son to choices he may not have considered. Honestly, we couldn't have done what she did for us ourselves.
- Parents, Harvard University, 2023


I highly recommend Kazue McGregor, she is exceptional!! She helped provide the wisdom, support, expertise and guidance to get our family through the college search and application process smoothly and gracefully. Our daughter was accepted to her top choice dream school, a highly selective college, and she had the very best experience working with Mrs. McGregor.
- Parent, Scripps College, 2023


I would not have been able to complete the application process with so little stress had it not been for Kazue’s dedication in answering all my questions and managing what needed to be done, so I could focus solely on writing to the best of my ability for schools I was actually interested in pursuing. I wouldn’t have known where to begin without her, and I finished the process confident in every aspect of how my application was done. The help was so personal and detailed, and I always felt so supported and uplifted by her.
- Student, Tufts University, 2023


Kazue has such a positive, encouraging, and gentle approach with students and parents. There were so many moments along the way when we were all feeling the pressure, and yet her clearly laid out plan kept us moving through each step and we got through it! She is calm, warm, and constantly providing positive feedback to students. She has a way of noticing the strengths of her students and believing the best about them. I think it really instills confidence in the student which in turn helps them present their best selves in their applications and essays. She is respectful and honoring to students and really makes them feel that their opinions, ideas, and desires are valuable. 
- Parent, University of California Santa Cruz, 2023 


Kazue is like a partner or a 3rd parent who is deeply influential during an equally stressful time in our teenager's life. The college application process is raspy for all parties. Kazue brings a quiet justice to parenting challenges during their Senior's fall year. Bravo and Kudos to such a brilliant and classy person.
- Parent, 2023


Kazue provided expert guidance throughout our college process for our son and for us as parents. She took the time to get to know him, help him identify his values and priorities, and what sorts of schools would be a good fit. She served as a third parent throughout the whole process (except with more calm, knowledge and less nagging!) Our son truly looked forward to every session with Kazue and felt completely supported by her. Your family is lucky if you get to work with her!
- Parents, University of California Berkeley, 2023


Our children had very different needs and wants in the college search and selection process. Kazue worked with each as unique individuals and put together different plans well suited to those needs and wants. Kazue is a true counselor. She helped our children navigate what can be a difficult and complicated process, providing structure, a manageable timetable, motivation when needed, and emotional support when needed. Kazue truly cares, and it shows. We cannot recommend her highly enough.
- Parents, Boise State University, 2023 & University of California Los Angeles, 2021


We have had the honor in having Kazue guide and work with both our daughters throughout their junior and senior years. We can't thank her enough and have referred many friends to her. I would highly recommend anyone in using her service. Excellent all around!  
- Parents, University of California Davis, 2022   


I loved every moment with Kazue. She gave me a rainbow of excellent college choices and provided structure and motivation throughout the whole process. Her experience and insight have left me feeling very confident going into the next stage of my life!
- Student, University of California Santa Barbara, 2022


Taking our College journey with Kazue has been the most rewarding and enriching experience! Kazue was there for our daughter every step of the way and brought out the best in her. We value her knowledge and her calm, caring and kind demeanor. She was organized, encouraging and motivating. Kazue was always accessible and did a tremendous job maneuvering through the Pandemic when there were so many changes on the College front. She made sure to keep us fully informed and always stayed positive and upbeat. Our daughter got into her dream program at her dream College and our whole family could not be happier! There is no one we would have rather taken this journey with!
- Parents, University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business, 2022


Kazue is a great college counselor and is awesome at providing motivation and organization during the college application process. She cares for her students as people and truly wants the best for them.
- Student, University of San Francisco, 2022


Kazue McGregor went above and beyond to ensure my daughter felt supported through her college journey. She was attentive, organized, and always available to guide her through the process during an unprecedented time. Kazue is extremely thorough and knowledgeable in her field. From the beginning to the end, she kept us updated and on pace to meet all deadlines. Kazue exceeded all my expectations by providing my daughter the guidance she needed to develop a balanced college list and results for her to choose from. Thank you!
- Parent, University of California Berkeley, 2022 


Kazue was an indispensable team member as we navigated the college search and application process with our daughter. From the start, she was committed to our daughter and her needs. She spent time getting to know our daughter, who she is, and valued her as an individual. We recommend Kazue to anyone starting this process and cannot imagine having traveled this process without her. Her skill at centering student voices and needs was essential and her connection to our daughter was key.
- Parents, University of Edinburgh, 2022


Kazue did an amazing job of shepherding our son through the college admission process. He wanted to major in music and his father and I knew nothing about the audition process nor did we know anything about the various small liberal arts colleges with good music programs. Our son can be a procrastinator and Kazue did an excellent job of keeping him on track in terms of drafting essays, submitting applications and submitting audition videos. She kept the stress off of us and I know eliminated a lot of family conflict by keeping our son on track.
- Parents, University of California Santa Barbara, 2022


We were overwhelmed with the college selection and application process. Kazue expertly guided us throughout and kept us in step with the rapidly changing landscape of college admissions due to the pandemic and otherwise. Our son, Daniel, immediately liked Kazue and they worked together as a team to find the colleges that fit him best. Along the way, she offered informative workshops and helpful checklists with deadlines to keep Daniel on top of things. He learned a great deal about himself and his future goals through Kazue's warm, diligent, and competent guidance.
- Parents, University of California Los Angeles, 2022


Kazue was extremely helpful in my college application process. She helped me discover schools that would help me grow. Kazue is so kind, thoughtful, and organized which made everything a smooth process. I personally struggle with the writing process, and she helped me craft all my essays. I would have never been able to get through my college applications without her.
- Student, University of California Berkeley, 2022


Quite simply, the experience with Kazue was absolutely invaluable. The services she provided exceeded all expectations I had when we signed up. Her surpassing expertise with the college application process, her breadth of knowledge of the schools, her patient guidance and encouragement with my son, her creativity in helping with the essays, her immediate responsiveness to any and all questions and emails from me or my son, and her unflagging kindness and good nature, made the choice to employ her services one of the best investments I made regarding the college search process for my son.
- Parent, Texas Christian University, 2021


I would sincerely like to thank Kazue McGregor for her outstanding guidance during the college application process. She provided expert advice to strengthen my application and helped keep me on track for upcoming deadlines. Furthermore, she helped me make a well-balanced college list and responded very quickly to my questions. Her financial aid sessions as well as private meetings were also extremely useful. I would wholeheartedly recommend Kazue!
- Student, University of California Los Angeles, 2021


From the first meeting with Kazue, I felt a sense of calm. During a very daunting and emotional experience as finding the right school for our son, she made the process so peaceful and organized. I always felt that our son was in good hands. He has been accepted to many great schools giving him the gift of having options. Thank you, Kazue, for your keen listening skills, immense knowledge and exceptional organizational skills.
- Parent, Kenyon College, 2021


Mrs. McGregor made my college counseling experience as easy and simple as I could have ever asked. She made sure to keep me on track and helped me to finishing everything I needed on time and made sure it was well done. Before meeting with Mrs. McGregor, I was not sure if I was going to be able to make it into TCU, the school I am attending next year. However, after a few meeting she had given me the confidence that reaching my dream school was possible. I could not have asked for a better counseling experience or counselor.
- Student, Texas Christian University, 2021


Kazue was like the fairy godmother of my daughter's college selection and application process! Kind, organized, well-informed, and responsive, she alleviated so much stress and kept us on track with a step-by-step approach to this overwhelming task.
- Parent, University of California Berkeley, 2021


Kazue is simply wonderful. She made a daunting process manageable, first by helping our daughter develop a reasonable list of targeted schools and then by working with her to best present herself in the applications to those schools. When the pandemic shut down the world, Kazue did not skip a beat, shifting to online sessions and making herself available seemingly all the time. Most importantly, Kazue clearly cares about her clients, and our daughter truly appreciated Kazue's emotional support and friendship over the last two years. Thank you!
- Parent, University of California Los Angeles, 2021


Again and again, we are grateful for all the support and guidance we have received. My daughter will be attending her dream school because of Kazue.
- Parent, University of California Los Angeles, 2021


Kazue made the incredibly daunting task of sorting through all the available information about the hundreds of colleges available to American high school students completely pain free. She has a terrifically wide and deep base of knowledge about all the college options available, as well as all aspects of the application process, and has a wonderfully gentle, encouraging style. She's a great motivator-she keeps telling you and your child it'll all work out beautifully, and with her help, it does! My wife and I were dreading the whole college application process, and I honestly can't imagine having gone through it without Kazue's help. She is absolute gold. 
- Parents, Pennsylvania State College, 2020


Kazue McGregor is an extremely helpful and caring college coach, and the experience was so beneficial to our efforts to find the right college for my son to study music. It was great! 
- Parent, California State University Long Beach, 2020 


Kazue McGregor was especially helpful in simply helping me choose where to apply and in helping me organize my thoughts about my last few choices. 
- Student, University of Puget Sound, 2020


I loved the experience and you helped me a lot through the very difficult process, even during the pandemic and what would be the right choice for me. 
- Student, California State University Northridge, 2020 


The college counseling experiences we received through Exploring College Choices for our daughter and us as a family were at the highest professional level with extensive knowledge on the many topics of applying to college. This service for our daughter gave us great peace of mind in navigating such a big decision and allowed us to feel comfortable having many family college discussions over the past two years knowing that such a knowledgeable person was there to support us. I highly recommend Kazue McGregor as a college counselor.
- Parent, University of Puget Sound, 2020


It's difficult to imagine a better college counselor for our daughter than Kazue McGregor, who is thoughtful, calm, extremely smart, and very knowledgeable. From the first time we met through our subsequent conversations via Skype and in person, there was a clear timeline and plan for her applications, with a very clear sense as to why she was applying to each specific degree program and college. I can't recommend her enough!
- Parents, University of Southern California, 2019


Kazue McGregor helped our whole family navigate the college admissions process in an engaging, interactive and holistic manner. She brought many new colleges to our family's attention including the one that my daughter ultimately chose. She did everything in a way that generated calm and made the process less stressful for the whole family. She is just terrific!!
- Parent, Lewis & Clark College, 2019


Kazue is an amazing college counselor. She brought our children through a journey of exploration to find the best fit for their college choice. Kazue was so patient and encouraging with our children. She helped them bring out their best during the application process while remaining calm and low stress. She is so accessible to both students and parents. She actually made the college application experience enjoyable. We were all happy with the ultimate college choices of our children.
- Parents, University of California Santa Cruz & San Francisco State University, 2019


Kazue provided constant guidance and support throughout all stages of the college application process. She is incredibly knowledgeable about a variety of different types of colleges and universities and knew exactly what to look for in a school for me. I could not recommend her services more!
- Student, University of Southern California, 2019


Kazue McGregor listened intently, encouraged never judged. Made sure choices were realistic and not out of reach. She never discouraged. Made solid recommendations and gave me a parent piece of mind.
- Parent, California Lutheran University, 2019


Without Kazue and Exploring College Choices I don't know how we would have navigated the complex process of application, grants and narrowing down the college choices. Kazue clarified the process and helped us choose wisely to get a good fit for our son. Kazue is the best!
- Parent, University of California, Santa Barbara, 2019


Kazue helped me so much more than I ever thought she would. This assistance exceeded my expectations in its positive influence, but also the wide range of topics it helped me with, many of which I hadn't even thought of. She first helped me truly find what I was looking for in a college and organize my brain so I knew what I wanted. With the information of the vibe of a school and my preferred major, Kazue came up with a list of schools that all fit me very well, the majority of which I never would have applied to, let alone heard of. Later, she helped me a great deal with the application process by showing me where to go, what to do, and the best way to do it.
- Student, Whitman College, 2018


Firstly, we had no idea how to help our son get into college. Secondly, we were concerned that his high school career was not going to culminate into a College transition. Kazue put all our concerns at ease. She gave us realistic hope. She devised a plan and had several colleges in mind that would be best suited for our son and his particular needs. In the end, Kazue helped our son put together a great college application along with an amazing college essay that resulted into the admission with scholarship aid to his #1 choice. We cannot recommend Kazue enough. She is knowledgeable, patient and nurturing yet firm when she needs to be. Now, that's a winning combination if you ask me.
- Parents, University of Redlands, 2018


My daughter entered the college search process thinking that she would pursue engineering because she is strong in math. With Kazue's help and guidance, she realized that although she is strong in math, she is not passionate about engineering. She will be pursuing a subject that she is truly passionate about- Law and Society at a school that was her first choice throughout the process. Kazue also helped her navigate the college athlete process and as a result, she will be playing Volleyball on the Oberlin team. Furthermore, Kazue helped my husband and I to appropriately request the financial aid that we required to be able to actually send our daughter to the school of her dreams. We are truly grateful to Kazue for her guidance and for her genuine interest and engagement in our daughter's college search.
- Parent, Oberlin College student, 2018


Kazue took as much stress off my shoulders as she possibly can. The workshops were great. I got to socialize with people in the same boat as me, while doing something productive for college. Her one-on-one sessions were great as well. She truly cares about you and does her best to find the right school for you.
- Student, Chapman University, 2018


Thanks to Kazue McGregor's invaluable expertise, guidance, and encouragement throughout the college selection and application process, our child was able to complete the various phases, and is now slated to attend UC Irvine in the fall.
- Parents, University of California Irvine, 2018


As a parent of student looking for the perfect college for my senior son, Kazue was an invaluable resource and wealth of information. She helped guide my son towards the schools that would match his needs and and kept him on schedule with regards to paperwork and college submission forms.
- Parent, California State University Fullerton, 2018


I had an amazing experience with Kazue, she completely exceeded my expectations with everything. She was always available to help, whether it be emailing essay edits at any hour or giving financial aid advice. I never made a decision without consulting her because I completely trusted her advice. She gave me direction in which schools to look at and which majors to consider, and I probably would’ve wound up at a school I didn’t want studying something I have no interest in without her. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a counselor.
- Student, Oberlin College, 2018


Kazue was amazing throughout this process! It was a partnership that made this daunting process so much easier for the student and family. I highly recommend her services. We can't thank her enough!
- Parents, University of California Davis, 2018


Kazue did a fantastic job of guiding my student. She got to know my student and then made recommendations based on where she thought would be a good fit based on my student's personality as well as her goals. Kazue assisted us in coming up with a very well rounded list of colleges and universities to apply to, and we ended up with a very good selection to choose from once the acceptances started to roll in. My only regret is that we didn't start sooner with Kazue!
- Parent. University of California Santa Barbara, 2018


Kazue had a lot to offer with the college application process - she knew her stuff, was aware of what colleges look for in a student, if a school would be the right fit for me or not, and she stayed up-to-date with changes in colleges and visited many campuses to see strengths and weaknesses.  She is organized and keeps you on track to make sure you get everything for an application done on time.  Very thankful for her help as I probably would not have survived without her.  
- Student, American Academy of Dramatic Arts, 2017


For us with our first child, your advice and information you provided us were way worth it.  Not only that, your follow-up with the students is well appreciated.  Our daughter is going to San Diego State University and she is really happy as well as we are.  Thank you again.
- Parents, San Diego State University, 2017 


A close friend had recommended Mrs. McGregor to me, and I am satisfied with the decision I made to choose her as my counselor.  She provided support, encouragement, and much advice that easily guided me through the complicated college admissions process. She treated all of her students as if they were her own children.  She cared deeply for us all, and motivated us to strive through the process with confidence.
- Student, University of California Berkeley, 2017


Our sincere thanks to you for all the guidance and time you gave our daughter. She is very pleased with her choice and looks forward to a great start to her college years.  You're the best! 
- Parent, University of California Berkeley, 2017


Kazue was a game changer for our daughter and for us as parents. And we all know, the college application process has definitely changed. Kazue was a kind, calming, and most of all, positive influence at each session. Kazue has a true gift with a heartfelt passion for working with students in this tough field. We would recommend Kazue in a heartbeat!!! 
- Parents, Loyola Marymount University, 2016


Kazue knows her stuff! She worked with our son through each step of the process, ensuring that his declared major was on track, assisting with essay writing and narrowing down schools that would be a good fit for his personality and needs. And almost more importantly, she helped us navigate the financial aid system. I would recommend her to anyone with a child getting ready to apply to college.
- Parents, University of Utah, 2016


Starting on the path of my college journey was terrifying to say the least. However, when I began to see a counselor a family friend recommended, everything seemed to get easier. Kazue was, first of all, the sweetest person I have ever met. No matter how frustrating writing essays and getting letters of recommendation became, I could count on Kazue to have a smile on her face. And I cannot emphasize how helpful and important it was to always have a positive person next to me. Besides her upbeat attitude, her skills go above and beyond. She knows how to coax the words out of you when you have absolutely no idea what to write for your personal statement and has editing skills out of this world. I don’t know how many times she would pull out a huge book covering different colleges and flip through looking up information. Another perk was the snacks she would have during every session. I could not have asked for better help during the crazy process they call applying to college.
- Student, Loyola Marymount University, 2016


Kazue brought a thorough knowledge of the college landscape, technological know-how, and personal empathy to guide our son effectively through the admission process.  With her help, his college applications became an exercise in confidence building and personal definition.  We are grateful for her help!
- Parents, University of Michigan, 2015


Our experience with Ms. McGregor has been very positive as she aided our two now college-aged children through the process of discovering what they did and did not know about post-high school options, how to go about the pursuit of information, testing, and application, and about their own abilities and interests. Kazue takes time to hear from the student and parents early in her process. Her emphasis creates a professional, trusting relationship with the student that includes reminders about deadlines and tasks as well as coaching through writing of the personal statement, requesting letters of recommendation, and learning to follow up.  She keeps in touch with parents and offers workshops for parents and students both privately and in group settings. We would certainly recommend her to any family and student...She is very organized and supportive as well as being connected to a great wealth of resources so is valuable as an adjunct to school counseling and scheduling of courses, to explore extracurricular choices, and to consider best summer opportunities...Kazue is knowledgeable about post-secondary programs nationwide and abroad, and is always eager to investigate opportunities that may match and benefit her students. 
- Parents, Loyola Marymount 2016 & University of California Los Angeles 2013  


Kazue's breadth of expertise and knowledge of the ENTIRE process, from testing, essays and application, to colleges that match personality and interests, grants, scholarships, class load, campus life, ETC.....far exceeded any expectation I had going into this process. From our first meeting, her calm, reassuring presence gave us, parent and child alike, a sense of confidence that we would find the right place for our son. I cannot recommend her more highly.
- Parents, Gnomon School of Visual Effects, 2015


Kazue took the time outside of our meetings to create a comprehensive list of schools that offered specific programs of interest to my son. As a result, he will be attending one of those schools, with a scholarship, and we couldn't be more delighted!
- Parent, Rochester Institute of Technology, 2015


Thank you again for all of your help throughout this process. It really did make all the difference.
- Student, University of Southern California, 2014


Finding the right school for your child is a daunting, stressful process. It is also something that probably should not be done “alone”. Kazue really takes the time to get to know your child, their strengths and ambitions, and tailors her recommendations to fit the individual. There are so many great schools out there that many of us have either never heard of, or never considered, and she has a knack for finding exactly the right environment to help your child thrive. She is an invaluable asset, and I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone.   
- Parents, Eastman School of Music & University of Rochester, 2014


Based on our own experience when Kazue guided our son wonderfully through the confusing labyrinth of the process, as well as on numerous reports from our friends and colleagues, we can’t recommend Kazue highly enough. She is everything that one could wish in a counselor: positive, knowledgeable, supportive, patient, and instantly trustworthy!
- Parents, Juilliard School of Music, 2014


Kazue’s natural talent for matching the student to the best fit school is very apparent every time I talk to my daughter and hear her happiness and excitement in describing her college experience.  
- Parent, Agnes Scott College, 2014


I knew nothing about the college admissions process. Without Kazue, I would have been lost. Instead, she helped me through every step of the way and I was able to find a school that matches me perfectly.
- Student, Santa Clara University, 2014


I would like to thank you for all your help. I was fairly clueless at the beginning of this process and you really helped give me a clear idea of what I had to do.
- Student, Juilliard School of Music, 2014


We came to Kazue because our daughter was very anxious about the entire ordeal even though we, as parents, had gone through the process with our son. It was very reassuring to her that Kazue took her by the hand through every step of the process. All the deadlines and essays were freaking her out but Kazue patiently and lovingly walked her through. For us as parents, it was a relief to have someone else be in charge of the process because we were surprised at how little we knew. I would highly recommend Kazue to you even if you've gone through it with a child already.
- Parents, Cleveland Institute of Music, 2014


We appreciated utilizing a college advisor with a different frame of reference than our own.  Somebody who could assess our son's situation with "different eyes" than even his high school college advisor.  Since all students are unique and not all are "Ivy League bound", we found that Kazue was most helpful and encouraging to our son throughout the college admissions process.
- Parent, University of Colorado Boulder, 2014


We found Kazue to be kind, knowledgeable, caring, and calming. She opened our eyes up to many possibilities and made the college selection process understandable and streamlined. She helped us through the different due dates, the thorny financial forms and the college essay. I think she single-handedly saved our family relationship! Getting through college applications can be a very trying time and having Kazue guide us through the process took an enormous burden off of all of us. We cannot recommend her highly enough
- Parent, Santa Clara University, 2014


Your help as a trained and capable consultant was invaluable and we especially appreciated your guidance as a caring "non-parent".  You certainly possess the organizational and motivational skills needed for working with busy high schoolers - glad that your heart is in this tough field!
- Parents, University of California Los Angeles, 2013


We would never have found Quest University without Kazue and it has been a great fit for our son. She really takes the time to learn about the interests and strengths of her students so that she can help find colleges that reflect those interests. There are so many good options out there, but they are hard to navigate if you don’t know where to look. What a stress reliever! 
- Parents, Quest University Canada, 2013


Kazue provided independent guidance, and a perspective my son could not get from his school counselors. She helped to structure a timeline and organize his thoughts so that he was able to effectively and with quality apply to the schools they jointly decided on.
- Parents, University of California Irvine, 2013


When we started, we were a bit confused with all of the options and requirements. Working with you cleared up what was available and helped our son focus on what he needed to do for a successful application process. Thank you for taking much of the pain out of a stressful time for all of us. I recommend you to friends that are starting that confusing journey.
- Parents, University of California Los Angeles, 2013


From the very first visit we felt the frenzy we were starting to succumb to, quickly melt away. Kazue not only empowered us parents, she was proactive in encouraging our son to make his own decisions, and take charge of his own college process. Kazue proved knowledgeable about many local and far away colleges, their differences, their quality of campus life and the unique locations and cities they were in. Now in his second year our son is thriving in every way measurable. He is alive with learning, growing and stretching every muscle and skill towards a successful fulfilling, adult life. I encourage every parent to seek outside specialized help for this most important decision-making process. We are happy we did and without hesitation have recommended Kazue to everyone we know.
- Parents, Seattle University, 2013