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"College Admissions & Funding Secrets for Parents"
Class Feedback

Listen to what parents and others are saying about our workshop,
held at various locations throughout the Bay Area:

“The name of the class perfectly describes what was presented, in a relaxed and interesting way, without repeating any of the obvious cliches most parents already know.” – J.C., Foster City

“I was pleasantly surprised to come away with much more information of value than I had expected.”
– K.P., Belmont


“This class is really critical for anyone with college-bound children, of any age. Not a single minute of time was wasted. I’m so glad I attended, because I now have a good handle on planning for my children’s education.” – H.A., Milpitas

 

“Great session. As a high school college counselor, I know more about this subject than 99 percent of the general public and I still learned a lot. Dr. Berman presented a significant amount of very valuable information.” – Z.M., Redwood City

 

“This presentation was very helpful in knowing what to expect from applying to college. As a student in high school, a lot of the tips about the test prep and applying for college were very helpful and not available anywhere else. I will refer my friends and their parents, for all the excellent information.”

– H.B., Foster City

 

“I found this class to be a wonderful source of information to help with the mind-boggling, often overwhelming process of college applications. I feel much better prepared already and look forward to learning more.” – T.D., Burlingame

 

“The instructor is very experienced and gave great tips. The class moved swiftly and the points were clear and concise. I would highly recommend that parents attend this class, especially early on. Great job! I personally feel less intimidated about the process this time around (already have a student in her junior year of college).” – M.P., Millbrae

 

“Excellent presentation. I left with a wealth of knowledge that will give me the confidence to go into the world of college applications and funding with my child.” – M.S., Foster City

 

“The instructor is very knowledgeable and offers wonderful tips regarding the college application and funding process. Dr. Berman is very courteous and answered all questions, thoroughly and clearly.”

L.C., Livermore

 

“Amazing information! I wish I had known these things a few years ago when I was applying to colleges. Parents really need to come to this class. If they have any anxiety about admissions or funding, they will experience immediate relief. The approach is very practical and the information is very specific, largely unknown.” – M.J., Concord

 

“Very informative. Filled with good tips and valuable information, as well as numerous resources.”

– N.M., Foster City

 

“I appreciated the insight into the college admissions process. I don’t think I would have ever learned all the funding secrets, either, if I hadn’t attended. Everything was clearly laid out and I learned a great deal. Thank you!” – K.R., Concord

 

“This is my first class to attend with regard to college admission. It was extremely informative and beneficial. I will definitely use the handouts as well to further educate myself. Thank you!”

– A.D., Foster City

 

“Very informative. I will definitely recommend this to all my friends” – J.P., Belmont

 

“Thank you so much for all the valuable information. The part on financial aid was especially helpful to me because I knew so little about it.” – E.S., Belmont

 

“I have two older daughters who have graduated college. This was a good class for me to get reacquainted with the college admissions process. I was glad that my stepdaughter came to this class with me, so she could hear about things first-hand from someone other than her parents.”

– J.B., Foster City

 

“Excellent way to spend two hours. Very informative. I especially liked the format of the handout, ‘101 Tips for Parents.’ I would like to schedule an individual session for my son” – K.S., Foster City

 

“Excellent preparation and lecture. Thanks! ” – S.S., San Mateo

 

“Highly informative and very good pace. Superb PowerPoint. Thank you! ” – A.S., San Mateo

 

“Excellent information about the college admissions and financial aid process. It was a very helpful overview for me, as I am just starting the process with our first college-bound child. Things have changed so dramatically in recent years. Having all this information at our fingertips makes all the difference in the world.” – L.F., Foster City

 

“Good presentation and useful information.” – V.C., San Mateo

 

“We enjoyed the presentation and found the information to be of top value. We previously paid a hefty four-figure sum for a training session that was not nearly as valuable as this one!”

J.A., San Anselmo

 

“Your PowerPoint presentation is excellent and really does qualify as inside information. Thank you for allowing time for discussion and answering everyone’s questions!” – P.H., Forest Knolls

 

“Good info and tips. Financial aid section informative. Recommend first section for parents of sophomores or juniors in high school, especially. I liked the fact that everything was so easy to follow and understand.” – J.B., San Anselmo

 

“Very helpful for preparing my daughter for college.” – T.L., San Quentin

 

“This workshop was very informative and I especially like having the handouts to take home and re-read. The class was not only interesting but the amount of time (two hours) was just right. I learned a few new things as far as the application process and many new things with regard to financial aid. The name of the class perfectly describes what was presented, in a relaxed and interesting way, without repeating any of the obvious cliches most parents already know.” – J.C., Foster City

 

“This was a very good class. I really learned a lot, realizing that I came thinking I knew more than I actually did. Very useful tips and tools. Thank you!” – J.M., Pleasant Hill

 

“Well organized, with lots of good information. The instructor is obviously knowledgeable in all the relevant subject areas. Useful: learned many new things. The amount of time for the class was just right. Would like another session!” – B.L., Pleasant Hill

 

“I enjoyed this workshop. It provided me with a lot of valuable information for the students in our family.” – M.H., Martinez

 

“I found this class to be extremely helpful. There were numerous tips and information that I would otherwise not have known about. I feel I now have the tools I need to increase my child’s chances of admission and also save a tremendous amount of money.” – T.P., Fremont

 

“My daughter is in the 8th grade and I wanted to get an idea of what to expect and how to prepare for college applications and admissions. This class was extremely helpful and provided a lot of insight into the whole process.” – M.F., Redwood Shores

 

“This class is very informative and helpful for both students and the parents. I really enjoyed it.”

T.S., Fremont

 

“Very informative. Would have loved to have learned all this earlier, before my older children applied to college. Especially good for parents of sophomore and junior high school students, I think. Time utilized perfectly. Helpful hints that I’ve never heard before. Really does give you hope for getting into a good school and paying for it without going broke. Grade: A+” – C.B., Millbrae

 

“This class was extremely informative. Daniel Berman was very easy to understand and was willing to answer all our questions in great detail. What I gained in terms of insights and knowledge of the admissions process and funding tips far outweighed the modest cost of the presentation. Fabulous! Couldn’t think of a better use of the time.” – T.W., Burlingame

 

“This two-hour session provided me with a wealth of information. I highly recommend this workshop for both parents and students.” – T.K., Redwood City

 

“Excellent information! This was as interesting as it was informative!” – K.B., Concord

 

“I really enjoyed the presentation and would recommend it highly for all parents of college-bound children. I can’t think of anyone who would not attend if they realized the value they would be getting.”  – V.R., Concord

 

“Thank you very much for making this information available to us. I now have new hope for my daughter with regard to college admissions and college funding.” – L.S., Pleasant Hill

 

“I found this this class to be extremely beneficial in all regards and I would recommend it highly to other parents. Thanks!” – D.S., Pleasant Hill

 

“The time went by quickly. There is a lot of valuable info packed into the two-hour session.”

G.K., Livermore

 

“The class is very well-organized, covering an amazing amount of useful material, clearly and concisely.” – C.T., Livermore

 

“Just the right amount of time and the pace was perfect. High-quality information, much of which can be put immediately to use.” – Y.E., Livermore

 

“This is exactly what we need to know and couldn’t get anywhere else. Keep up the good work.”

J.T., Livermore

 

“Lots of information. Very helpful. I especially like the handout materials. It was a relief not to have to write everything down. The checklists are also helpful. It’s really nice to have so much great information so well organized for us. Thank you!” – P.J., Livermore

 

“So much very valuable information and insight, well organized and concisely articulated. Thank you for such for a clear and eye-opening presentation!” – P.M., Redwood City

 

“Very helpful, with lots of excellent info. Will recommend to parents of my niece (for whom I attended). The tips are going to be immensely useful.” – K.D., Redwood City

 

“The workshop was very educational. We liked the pace at which the material was presented. Everything was so easy to follow, even though so much of this was new to us and so much material was covered during a short period of time. I would recommend this without hesitation to anyone with children who may be attending college.” – J.A., Redwood City

 

“Thank you very much for this excellent presentation, which was at the same time calm, measured, comprehensive and intelligent. I very much appreciate all the insight, which is going to be extremely helpful for us. Actually, we came away with more of value from this than we did from a workshop we paid more than a thousand dollars for!” – A.H., Larkspur

 

“Dr. Berman offered much new information, that had not come to light during any of our previous (and rather extensive) research. This has added a new dimension to our admission and funding strategies.”  – C.H., Larkspur

 

“Not just a great class but a wonderful experience. Dr. Berman’s coverage of the subject matter is concise yet exhaustive, an excellent resource for any parent or future college student. Would highly recommend to all families with college-bound children.” – J.S., Larkspur

 

“This class is simply excellent. The instructor is knowledgeable, beyond my previous expectations. I will be recommending this class to everyone I know with children.” – S.G., San Ramon

 

“The information is extremely valuable and also very well-organized. I will be attending again and bringing my wife with me next time.” – S.T., San Ramon

 

“Extremely helpful! I will refer my friends.” – C.V., Los Altos Hills

 

“I loved this class! Great information. Lots of things I didn’t know before but that make a lot of sense, once you learn about them.” – C.W., Los Altos Hills

 

“Excellent program. Lots of practical information, well presented. Gave me many things to think about as we move through the process of applying to colleges.” – W.M., Los Altos Hills

 

“As a parent of a sophomore, I loved the nuts-and-bolts approach to the college application process. This will help us plan the next two years of high school with regard to college applications .... For parents in our school, word of mouth is very important. Word will spread about this class and it will catch on.” – A.L., Hillsborough

 

“I really enjoyed the class. I felt like it was a very worthwhile way to spend two hours. I feel so much better informed. Thank you!” – A.M., Burlingame

 

“We have so much more hope after attending the class .... Very well done!” – K.M., Burlingame

 

“This class was very helpful and Daniel Berman is an excellent presenter. There is a huge need for parents to know how to get college applications completed correctly and few good sources of information .... Great handouts and Internet resources, too. I highly recommend this class to others.”

B.M., Burlingame

 

“The workshop is extremely educational .... Anyone with children of any age, really, should attend.”

T.C., Burlingame