Freida, we can’t thank you enough for helping our son with the college application process. He connected very well with you and valued your support. He was accepted to the University of Miami, his dream school. You were a key part in his accomplishment and our family is very grateful to you for your expert help, advice and encouragement. You are terrific and we are blessed to have had your help. Thank you.

“Freida was so organized and easy to work with from the beginning. We grew a special bond and I looked forward to our calls and meetings every week. Her attention to detail helped me perfect my college essays and resumes to feel confident in my application process. I will make sure to stay in touch with her once I leave!”

Freida Gottsegen is an amazing college counselor. She helped both of our daughters get into their schools of choice and made the process so much easier for us as parents. The way she works with students is remarkable. She treats all students as unique individuals and helps them highlight their talents and abilities to be attractive to colleges and universities. We highly recommend Freida for college counseling!

Working with Freida Mae Gottsegen on my college applications during my senior year of high school allowed me to achieve my dreams of getting accepted into my top schools. Each zoom meeting we shared had a beautiful flow that left me excited and understanding of the whole application process, which is something I never thought was possible! I appreciate the easy magic of our chemistry that enabled me to succeed beyond what I thought was possible! Thank you so much Freida Mae, you are the greatest gift!!

“Freida has guided my two sons and my daughter through the college application process, and has not only taken much of the stress out of the process, but has transformed it into an exciting journey of discovery – both into colleges and the self. Freida has a keen ability to recognize the unique gifts and qualities in each student and to successfully encourage him or her to bring these to the forefront of the college application process with very positive results. It is clear that she truly enjoys young people and takes a personal interest in them. She creates a warm, supportive, and positive environment in which students can flourish and accomplish great things.”

Freida was very quick to get to know, understand, see and value the unique strengths of my son, an out-of-the-box type of kid. Her vast experience working with teens was obvious in how well he related to her and followed her advice. Freida’s guidance helped showcase his talents and make him shine through his common app.

I cannot thank Freida enough or adequately articulate just how grateful I am for the intact relationship I still have with my son. We started the college process together without Freida’s assistance initially and there was so much stress for all of us and clearly a strain on our relationship that we were having nightly fights. When working with Freida, the stress seemed to dissipate for all of us! POOF! He looked forward to coming to see you, and I knew that he was expertly guided. I could relax knowing the things that needed to get done were getting accomplished..I was able to back off completely and let him handle the process. What a gift you have given to all of us. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

“This wasn’t just college counseling—it was life counseling. My daughter had achieved high grades in school without accommodations in spite of her dyslexia, but her initial SAT scores really limited her college options. It was only with Freida’s no-nonsense attitude and belief in my daughter’s ability to succeed that my daughter decided to take on the task of tutoring to raise the scores. My daughter gained self-confidence and self-knowledge working with Freida. Equally important, Freida calmed my frayed nerves, guided me through the tricky 504 and ACT process, and held my (sweaty!) hand throughout. Freida’s vast knowledge and experience, her wisdom and passion, and her belief in her students put her at the very top. I’ve always referred to Freida as our angel—and I feel that way now more than ever.”

Freida dedicates herself to building meaningful relationships with her students. She motivates them to express their unique qualities, uses her expertise to guide them to the colleges that would be a good fit, and keeps them on track to meet all of their college deadlines. She is a pleasure to work with and we truly thank her for her commitment to helping our 3 children with their college placements!

Freida was a blessing to all of us! By using Freida, she helped significantly reduce the stress associated with the college application process. Freida guided our daughter beautifully, always making her feel confident and special. She really helped our daughter put her best foot forward and achieve admission to the school of her choice.

Freida’s work with our son was outstanding. She made the process enjoyable for him and her expertise was invaluable. Freida met with him, guided him, and kept him on tract. From the moment we met her, we could tell that she truly cares for her students and takes such an active, personal interest in their lives. She was able to hone in on our son?s strengths help him craft his applications to be as strong and competitive as possible. We received from Freida value beyond what we ever expected and were extremely impressed with the results.

Let me begin by saying that I have always had a wonderful relationship with my son, ZACH. Working with Freida has allowed me to continue my relationship with him as he experienced the college/admission process. .She took the responsibility and the stress away from my husband and me and helped him get through everything that was needed from start to finish. She was able to keep him focused and made sure that he stayed on track when it came to all deadlines, recommending SAT vs ACT , teacher recommendations, his resume and all of the necessary criteria for all of the schools that he was considering. I am forever indebted to her. ZACH will be attending Tulane in the Fall. If you ask ZACH to tell you the reason he was accepted to all of the schools he applied to, he would say it was because of Freida’s assistance. She is one in a million.

When I first came to Freida, I had absolutely no clue about the college process. With her patience and guidance, I was able to figure out how and where I wanted to apply. Throughout the entire college application process, Freida was my biggest cheerleader! She always had encouraging words to keep me motivated and focused on my goals. Her vast knowledge of colleges and their applications processes’ helped make narrowing down my choices and applying to schools a breeze. With college acceptances becoming more competitive, Frieda’s services can give someone that edge to put their application over the top.

“Working with Freida greatly reduced the stress of the college application process. Freida’s kind and caring manner immediately put our daughter at ease so that she could focus on getting the applications completed on schedule while emphasizing her strengths. We felt that our student applied to the appropriate mix of reach, probable, and sure schools under Freida’s guidance. Our daughter is very excited to attend her top choice school to which she applied.”

Freida Gottsegen has been a blessing to our family. She not only insured our daughter but also our son of many college acceptances and choices; but also comforted us, as parents, during our first college application experience. The investment spent for her college planning expertise was offered back through many college scholarship opportunities.

Freida is incredibly knowledgeable about colleges and their admissions processes. She was extremely helpful not only in keeping my child organized and motivated, but also in being supportive and calm during a very stressful process. I believe Freida is especially skilled in assisting each child bring out their own unique talents and abilities.

“Aside from being experienced,knowledgeable and worldly, Freida Gottsegen is a truly dedicated and focused person who not only brings out the best in every student while pushing him/her limit, but also Freida cares about each student individually. She knows their strengths and weaknesses, and thus sets the bar high, while also keeping a realistic point of view. With encouragement and stability, she is a breath of reassuring air in this maddening process.”

Being introduced to Freida was a relief. As parents, we knew that getting our son to focus on college applications was going to be tough, but Freida “got” him immediately. She worked so well with Andrew, making sure he highlighted his achievements and focusing on the colleges that were the right fit. Freida pushed him to go beyond the minimum requirements, making sure he completed his portfolio for his desired art major, and, in the end ,multiple acceptances (and scholarships) started coming in.We are excited for Freida to help our daughter next year!

Freida was a lifesaver. The application process was seamless. Freida instantly connected with our son and it was wonderful watching them work together. Max got into every college he applied to and received scholarships from many! Thank you, Freida.

“Freida is a gem. After our first meeting, I didn’t know who felt more elated, Noah or I. Freida has a way of making parents feel successful. She takes your child under her wing and helps them discover and build upon their strengths. Freida opened up new ideas to both of my children and encouraged them to follow their dreams, but showed them how to get there realistically. The road to college is a daunting one. Freida’s knowledge, encouragement and sweetness made the process smooth and exciting from beginning to end. She will always have our gratitude.”

Freida truly brought me out of my shell. She encouraged me to take on more endeavors and stood with me through every obstacle of the college process. She read countless essays, helped me narrow down that lengthy list of prospective schools, and, as busy as she got, always ensured me that we had ample time to work. The process can be intimidating. Freida had a unique way of breaking it down into parts and highlighting my best attributes in each one of them. I will be attending my top choice, Dartmouth College through Freida’s unwavering guidance and support. She not only helped me realize this aspiration, but helped me define it along the way as we sifted through countless colleges to find one that suited my interests and persona best.

Freida has been instrumental throughout high school and the college application process. From Sophomore year, she has been there, behind the scenes, to focus my efforts on my resume, my academic schedules and preparing for both college and summer camp applications .She made an obvious conscious to be actively involved throughout the process, even attending several of my youth orchestra concerts. Whether I needed her to talk through the decisions for college or to brainstorm ideas for my essays, she was there. Open and receptive, Freida acted as a second perspective to add a new view or to keep me from becoming overwhelmed. Eventually, with Freida’s guidance, I was accepted into the ED school of my choice, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business. Without Freida, the entire college process seems daunting and unfathomable.

“When I began the college application process, I was overwhelmed by the intricacies, and had no idea where to begin. Interviews, essays, college visits, standardized tests, resume– I did not know how to create a portfolio that would most successfully highlight my strengths, and accurately portray me. Working with Ms. Gottsegen not only gave me direction, but also exposed me to several opportunities, gave me confidence in my ability to succeed, and taught me how to most eloquently represent myself in the college process and beyond.”

“Freida was a true blessing for our family. She motivated my son in ways in which we were unable to do. She’s a very positive person with a “yes you can” attitude that comes across in the way she coaches her students. Freida’s ability to help my son compile a dynamic high school resume, write an effective college essay, and zero-in on the right colleges for him was wonderful. He never complained about meeting with her, and returned home with high energy and enthusiasm. Her services are well-worth the investment!”

“Freida Gottsegen has a calm, peaceful demeanor which helps students and parents become open and receptive to ideas that lead to successful college searches.” Atlanta, Georgia – 2006

“Freida spent countless hours with our family regarding the college application process. She assisted my three Russian sons with care and confidence, giving each the individual attention he needed. Navigating the college selection process was made far easier with her help.”

“Once or twice in a lifetime, we may be fortunate to be influenced by someone as professional as Freida Gottsegen.” Atlanta, Georgia 2000

“Freida Gottsegen always considers the total student. Her communication and organizational skills are stellar and she is a master at her trade!”