What Our Former Clients Are Saying

Working with LeeAnne as my college advisor was truly transformative. She was not only incredibly compassionate but also fiercely dedicated to helping me grow. From the very start, she created a welcoming and supportive environment that made navigating the college process far less daunting. One of LeeAnne’s greatest strengths was her ability to recognize and enhance my unique skills, especially in writing. She challenged me to refine my work, pushing me to think critically and articulate my thoughts more effectively. Her guidance didn’t just make me a better college applicant—it made me a stronger writer and a more confident individual. As someone who needed a lot of outside help, I couldn’t have asked for a better advisor. LeeAnne’s unwavering support, keen attention to detail, and genuine care for my success made all the difference. I am beyond grateful for her, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for an advisor who truly invests in their students’ growth.

- Eniola E.

We put our trust in LeeAnne's support during the college admin process, and that was the best decision we made, for everyone involved. As parents throughout the process, we were able to let go of the stresses related to essays, options and deadlines. And for our kids, they were able to have an outside, objective, third party, who also genuinely cared about their holistic well-being as a human, guide them to making one of the most important decisions of their young adult life. The result- our two young adults are thriving at colleges that fit their needs, vision and personalities to a tee! Thanks to LeeAnne, they both have exceptional writing skills and confidence in their ability to make decisions. My husband and I have peace of mind knowing they're stepping into adulthood with confidence in their self-worth and a clear sense of direction for their future.

- Debby J.

Having the opportunity to work with LeeAnne during my college application process was a true blessing. From day one, I could tell that she cared deeply about every one of her students and always had their best interests in mind. From weekly check-in calls to in-depth editorial reviews, LeeAnne and her team helped me navigate the overwhelming world of college apps and ensure that I was putting my best foot forward in every aspect. I am so grateful to LeeAnne for not only her work as my college counselor but also as someone I look up to and admire.

- Shelby L.

LeeAnne has helped improve my writing skills like no one else. I first called her early in my Freshman year when I was really struggling with my first college paper. She immediately responded with, "I would love to help you!" Since then, she has helped me with several more papers. With her positivity and guidance, writing and research have become so much easier. She takes the time to help me fully understand how to organize my papers and how to get my random thoughts into essays and ultimately into amazing final drafts. She has instilled confidence and skills in me that have helped me to grow as a writer. She’s not just a tutor to me; she’s the most caring, genuine, and kind person! I’ll forever be thankful, and I don’t know where I would be without her!

- Ryan R.

Life Design provided exceptional guidance to both our daughter and son. Her expertise and personalized approach were instrumental in helping them secure admissions to top-tier colleges and universities. We are incredibly grateful for her support and highly recommend her services to any family navigating the college admissions process.

- Amae E.

LeeAnne went above and beyond to help my child succeed. LeeAnne is highly creative and gave great suggestions to help my child’s application stand out as interesting and unique. She is deeply knowledgeable of the college application process, is very organized, and created a structure to make my child fully accountable. LeeAnne does not make assumptions regarding which colleges are within reach. As a result, my child was so thrilled to get into 4 of his dream colleges and most of his target colleges. LeeAnne truly cares. When my child got his acceptances, LeeAnne was celebrating with us! LeeAnne is highly recommended!

- Frances L.

I am grateful for LeeAnne's help throughout the college application process. LeeAnne and her team are an invaluable resource for developing writing skills and polishing essays; from suggesting more effective syntax for clarity to advising on essay structure for more effective communication, LeeAnne was there every step of the way to ensure my college essays were as ready as possible. But more than just a second opinion on essay writing, LeeAnne's talents also lie in personal development. The services LeeAnne and her team provides are heavily individualized. We began with a reflection of my personal values and how they shaped the past experiences I wanted to write about. As I wrote my personal essay (as well as my short answers), LeeAnne helped me clearly define how I presented myself in my applications. Looking back now, I came out of the college application process with LeeAnne not just happy with my college decisions, but also having a clearer idea of the values I want to embody in this new chapter of my life.

- Ben C.

I worked with LeeAnne for my Computer Science Master's applications and for my law school applications. LeeAnne was so helpful during the brainstorming stages for my personal statements and supplementals. She really got to know me as a person, and she was able to help me market myself by teaching me how to weave my personal experiences to tell a compelling story. She also supported me through the interview process and scholarship applications. I was incredibly successful both cycles, getting accepted to both Oxford and Cambridge for master's and Stanford and Yale for law school, and I attribute my successes to the applications LeeAnne helped me craft. I absolutely recommend LeeAnne!

- Alessia W.

A huge shoutout to LeeAnne and Sara! They were phenomenal in helping us navigate the often overwhelming college application process. While my daughter and I were making strides on our own, we soon realized there were many crucial details we hadn’t considered. From perfecting her resume to selecting the right activities that really shine, Leeann and Sara’s guidance was invaluable in connecting her skills to her essays. What truly made the difference was their step-by-step approach.  During a hectic senior year, having their support was critical in balancing everything on our plate. My only regret is wishing I had known about them sooner! We could’ve taken full advantage of their expertise from SAT prep to choosing activities that would have made an even greater impact.

Thank you, LeeAnne and Sara, for being our guiding stars!

- Pragya A. 

Applying to college is a totally different ballgame from when we applied years ago. There are so many details, deadlines, tricks and information to know. Our oldest daughter has dyslexia and ADHD, so the process felt especially daunting for all of us. A friend told me about Life Design with LeeAnne, and we decided to ask for help and reach out before diving into applications. From the first consultation, I felt like a weight had been lifted. Sara took the ball and ran with it, helping our daughter with all of the steps that needed to be completed throughout the whole process. She set due dates, prompted her to stay on schedule and answered any questions we had immediately. Having someone who knows how this all works was immensely helpful. What could have been a senior year full of frustration and stress turned out to be a supported and stress-free time where we could trust the experts to guide us. Our daughter landed right where she needed to and was able to secure scholarship money as well-largely due to help from Sara. We can't emphasize enough how valuable it was to have our hands held and sit back and watch our daughter grow in confidence and maturity. Thank you LeeAnne and Sara!

- Leslie C.