Kudos for Carol
Carol Gill Associates has been successfully advising parents and students for 20 years on school placement for pre-kindergarten through college and graduate school. Founder and director, Carol Gill is an honors graduate from Harvard University and formerly Associate Director of Admissions at Barnard College and the Director of College Counseling at The Masters School.
Quotes from Clients
“As our son’s educational consultant, first with college and later with graduate school, Carol Gill was one of the best things that might have happened to him. Her advice was always concise and to the point. As a realist, she never promised anything she couldn’t deliver, but never deceived when she promised. Carol is not just another excellent professional, but above all, a deeply caring person who remains your friend after providing her services.”
- Dr. H. (Parent, undergraduate and graduate)
"I want to thank you very much for all of your help through the whole annoying application process. You guys really know what you're doing, and I hope you'll continue to help other kids like me get into their place of choice."
- Ezra S. (NYU)
""Thank you guys so much for all your help! Couldn't have done it without you."
Sara B. (University of Connecticut)
"When I first came into the office, I was thinking of the reasons I would not be a good candidate for medical school. After my initial meeting at CGA, my attitude changed. The atmosphere was so positive, and we focused on the reasons I was a strong candidate. The advisors helped me develop my voice in essays so that schools could understand my academic and personal experiences and how they relate to succeeding in graduate school. My acceptances have already begun to arrive. I highly recommend CGA."
- Katie C. (Post-grad)
"CGA was there for us no matter how much effort and time was involved. We were very pleased with the final result--she got in early!"
- Ilene B. (Parent)
"Carol Gill's advice to my daughter, a senior at the French International School in Hong Kong, in positioning her admission applications, essays and personal information was key in distinguishing herself from the other applicants. The result was very happy for us--she was accepted to Columbia University. We are very pleased and grateful for Carol's assistance and recommend her highly to other international students and their parents."
- Robert M. (International Parent)
"Carol Gill does a wonderful job matching students and tutors. Her tutors are not only knowledgeable, but instill the confidence that is so important when taking a standardized test. My son's first SAT score was almost 200 points above his PSAT, and using the method he was taught for the new writing section, he scored 11 out of a possible 12 on the essay. Nothing beats the one-on-one attention, particularly when seeking admission to a highly competitive school. The professional services provided by Carol Gill Associates are definitely a worthwhile investment in your child's future."
- Lois V. (Parent)
"Carol Gill Associates was a tremendous support to our son. She and her staff worked with him all the way through the arduous college application process, reviewing all essays, resumes, applications, SAT scores, etc. with thoroughness and devotion. The good suggestions helped my son decipher which colleges to apply to, and also I might add, his admittance to the college of his choice was due to her help and support. We highly recommend that you make your life less stressful and get Carol Gill Associates on your support team!!"
- Laurie D. (New York City - Parent)
"Carol Gill was a tremendous help in the whole process of applying to boarding schools for our son. She listened to us, provided sound advice, and was there through every step of the process. In the end, our son was admitted to all of the schools he applied to, and she worked with us to pick the right school for him."
- Debbie B. (Parent)
"Before going to Carol Gill Associates, I was overwhelmed by the process of transferring. But Carol, Linda, and Belinda provided a positive atmosphere, and gave me a lot of feedback and target schools. Their personal attention and support made it extremely manageable for me to accomplish my goals. Even for transfer students who have taken a different post-secondary route from traditional college-aged students, CGA helps people to recognize their strengths and use that as a basis to succeed in the application process."
Kenny R. (Transfer)
Quotes from Colleagues
"Carol Gill not only graduated from a prestige college, she also worked in selective college admissions. Now, as an independent counselor, Ms. Gill is respected for knowing how to strategically place a student at the best institution that his or her accomplishments and potential merit."
- Richard Moll, Executive Director of Admissions for External Relations
Vassar College
Author of Playing the Private College Admissions Game (Penguin Books) and The Public Ivys (Penguin Books)
"Carol Gill is a consummate professional educational consultant. Her experience in advising high school and college students relative to their educational pursuits is especially broad and diverse and her command of good, current sources of information is a boon for her clients."
Millard Storey, Director of Admissions
University of Michigan
"Carol Gill has an incredible background in every level of the college admission process. She brings great common sense and true professionalism to all that she does".
- Michael Behnke, Vice President-Associate Dean of the College for Enrollment
University of Chicago
"Carol Gill is a person of integrity and high professional standards with whom we have enjoyed a fine, long-standing relationship. Her intimate knowledge of both client and college, combined with her concern for the best of all parties involved in this delicate matching process, have earned our confidence and respect."
- Kent Jones, Dean of Enrollment and College Relations
Skidmore College
"Carol Gill is a professional of the highest order. She is a counselor who not only has experience in the profession, but has established strong and credible relationships with many college and university admissions offices. Her dedication to the families she represents is of the highest caliber and it is a pleasure to work with her."
- Richard W. Pierson, Dean of Admissions
Clark University