Testimonials

I just wanted to tell you that I cannot thank you enough for everything you have done for me and my family.  I’ve been so blessed to have you in my life.  I couldn’t have done it without you.  Thank you for everything.

- Fernanda

Thank you so much Patty.  I cannot thank you enough for everything you have done for me.  I do not know what I would have done without you.  I’m so excited to hear from the schools and I am confident that I will attend the perfect school thanks to you.  I’m so blessed to have worked with you. 

- Daniela

I could not have done it without you, Ms. Patty! You really broke down the process, which allowed me to complete my applications step-by-step. Also, you were so helpful in letting me know what details made the biggest difference to the admission committees. Most importantly, all of your loving and caring advice motivated me to do my very best on the applications and in school.

Thank you so much for everything!" 

- Shamil - UT Health Science Center at San Antonio Early Medical Program

Strategies is great! Patty worked with me to present myself to universities in the best possible way by helping me with all aspects of my application process, from interviewing skills and resumes, to overall organization. Most importantly, her dedication and genuine concern toward my success truly made me feel confident with my applications as well as with my potential as a student." 

- Larissa - Columbia University

I also wanted to thank you for taking the time to help us with our college applications. Your input regarding my personal story about my friend Jobe from the nursing home really helped me show the admissions comitee why medicine is so special to me. Thank you for all your help, I really appreciate it." 

- Nicole - A&M Partnership for Primary Care Early Medical Program

How can I begin to thank the woman who introduced me to the one school that I truly cannot wait to attend? If it wasn’t for you, I would not be able to see the possibility waiting for me. Thank you so very much!" 

- Andrea - Vassar

Strategies was really a huge lifesaver, I never thought I could have someone to care as much about my own application as I did. It really helped me in writing essays that I struggled the most on. Also it really helped me not only get accepted to where I wanted to go but to prepare and learn how to interview with important people." 

- Athanasi - TCU

As junior summer approached, all I knew about college was that I was going to apply in the fall and would be attending the following year. I had no idea where I wanted to go or what I needed to do to get there. But then, I met Ms. Garza. We narrowed my interests to six schools that were meant for me, scheduled a trip on which I visited them all and found my favorite, developed a plan of action on how to accomplish all I needed to, and worked word by word until every application, resume, and essay was perfect. And ten months later: I opened my acceptance letter to the Ivy League Dartmouth College. To this day, I am still using the resume we developed to apply for scholarships and internships such as with Grey's Anatomy. She helped me more than I could have imagined. Working with her is the best choice any high school student can make." 

- Alex - Dartmouth

It was Strategies’ suggestions and corrections that allowed me to fully express my ideas and develop them to its utmost potential. Mrs. Garza understood my reasoning and turned my writing into one that accentuated my personality. I gave her the sketch of the dress, she guided me to design a  beautiful gown." 

- Francheska - Harvard

I just wanted to give you an update on how my plans for college have changed since you met the three of us from Economedes at the begining of the year. I got accepted to Baylor, A&M, SMU, and UTPA and scholarships from each school. I recently got accepted to a medical program at A&M and that sealed the deal so I will be attending A&M next year, graduating with a spot in their medical program." 

- Nicole - A&M Partnership for Primary Care Early Medical Program

Few parents understand the amount of energy and attention college applications require when coupled with AP exams, weekly assignments, and extracurricular activities. Mrs. Garza is a professional who successfully prepared me for the college application process with weekly to-do lists and staged interviews: skills which continue to be important for any proactive student interested in effective communication, future internships, or secure employment in any field of study." 

- Krystha - Rice University

Strategies gave me the opportunity to really enjoy senior year; In December, as my peers stressed about writing essays, getting letters of recommendations, or taking the SAT, I had already been accepted to the college of my choice. Moreover, Strategies guided me throughout the college application process. Early deadlines and 'homework' like researching the top programs in my field of interest not only gave me a head start, but it also made me a more knowledgeable individual. For example, skills like organizing my resume and preparing for an interview helped beyond the college admissions process as they helped land a paid-internship. But, I was most impressed with and am overwhelmingly grateful for the personalized dedication and commitment to my success." 

- Luciana - Yale

I’m writing to inform you of my recent college acceptances. I was accepted to Georgetown, Rice, Dartmouth, and Harvard. Can you believe it? I still can’t! I am extremely excited! And I want to thank you so much for all the help you provided. There is no way I would’ve gotten accepted to all these wonderful schools if it weren’t for your help. I probably wouldn’t have even finished my application since I was running so short on time. I am planning on visiting the schools before making a decision before May 1st and am still waiting on their final financial aid offers. So far Rice has offered me a generous scholarship, so I’m hoping the other schools will do so as well." 

- Francheska - Harvard