“Just the thought of having to prepare for the entire college process was a big fear of confusion and doubts for me. But having Phil as my college counselor saved me from lots of these worries to stay focused on the right track at the right time. With Phil’s help, I knew what I had to apply for by what time, (scholarships, FAFSA, college applications, essays, etc.) what to think about to include in my college essays, visiting/emailing the college offices for information, and anything at all that related to going to college. We would often email or sometimes talk on the phone to discuss my college plans, and I would always receive immediate response from him whenever I had questions. Even after I had committed to a school, Phil continued to check up on me to make sure that I had all the materials I needed and that I was on the right track. I am truly, forever grateful to him for counseling me throughout this intense, stressful journey of the college process. It definitely would NOT have been the same without his tremendous help. Now, I feel totally ready and confident to start school as a college freshman!”
“I am the first in my family to go through the college application process, and even with guidance, it was a difficult couple of months. That being said, Mr. Sweeney’s counseling and advice was a huge help in this process. He gave me recommendations for certain schools and insider information on academic programs that he thought were good fits, information that I would never have known. He even offered to drive me to a school visit! He really does care about the success of each student. Mr. Sweeney also provides very individualized help; every time I mentioned a concern or a thought through an email, he responded promptly and thoroughly with helpful and specific advice. His guidance was especially helpful in the actual applying process, particularly at the essay writing stage. I would send him emails of drafts on my personal essays for the common application, and he always gave honest critics and supportive suggestions. I truly believe that my essay came out stronger with his help; he helped develop my fledgling idea about my family and identity into an emotionally impactful piece that better displayed my character to schools, making me a more competitive candidate. Overall, Mr. Sweeney’s guidance helped me wade through the difficulties of the college process, and I am extremely excited to start college this fall, a dream that Mr. Sweeney helped make a reality.”
“Phil is our college search superhero! He did so many things for us – first, he helped us find colleges which offer the specialized academic program that my son is considering. He helped us better understand the value that a liberal arts education could provide. But perhaps most important, he provided phenomenal advice about the financial aid process. I expect that we will save thousands of dollars over four years based on his advice about colleges that are a good financial fit for our family situation. Not only did Phil make sure that my son’s college selections were a good match for the criteria that we gave him but he also introduced us to a couple of colleges that we might have overlooked. As a result, the acceptance letters are coming in and it is starting to look like my son’s college choice might be a school that Phil introduced us to. Thanks Phil! Your guidance made this process so much easier!”
“Phil Sweeney opened the door to our understanding of the college selection and financial aid process. Phil shared his invaluable information on practical tools and insights on college decision-making to guide us. With his help, our daughter is now attending her college of first choice and could not be happier. We are grateful to Phil for shedding a bright light on the college application maze.”
“Phil Sweeney has been a tremendous help with the college process for my daughter. He is knowledgeable, friendly, accessible and provides excellent suggestions. I would recommend his services to any parent with a student beginning their search.”
“Mr. Sweeney has been a great help to me throughout the college process. After giving him just a few ideas about what I would want in a school, he compiled a huge list of information about different colleges and financial aid and sent it to me promptly. I will be forever thankful for his assistance, especially since he introduced me to Lafayette College - where I will be going. I recommend his services to anyone who feels lost by the college process!”