Testimonials

Dana, parent of a high school senior Class of '24 accepted Early Decision to University of Miami:

"Hilary is compassionate, fair, experienced, and strong especially during the tough moments. We hired Hilary Sullivan and she immediately formed a strong working relationship with my daughter as they navigated the overwhelming (and at times, emotional) college evaluation experience. Hilary was an incredible support to my daughter from getting to know her, selecting appropriate schools, encouraging continued excellence in her high school classes, and being an impactful cheerleader for my child in both her academics and extracurricular activities. Hilary not only kept my child calm and on track with responsibilities, essays, and applications, she simultaneously kept Mom & Dad just enough involved to keep us calm and faithful! Our daughter did in fact get accepted to her number one choice school though Early Decision (ED) which was thrilling. Hilary was an integral player on our team!"

Valentina, high school senior Class of '24 accepted Early Decision to Northeastern University:

"Hilary Sullivan is an incredible college advisor. She is extremely organized and knows the college process well. She really got to know me and my interests, so she matched me with colleges and universities that really fit. Hilary is great at analyzing essays, honestly appraising my drafts, and guiding me in my writing. Hilary proved an enormous help!"

Jeanne, high school senior Class of '24 accepted Early Decision to Boston College:

"I started working with Hilary my sophomore year and I could not have made a better choice. My student profile is a bit different from others as I moved to the US five years ago from France. The college process was entirely new to me! My parents, who are French as well, also knew very little about what was necessary to get into a selective college. All of this to say that it does not matter where you are starting from, Hilary will help you and adapt her methods to you. She accompanied me throughout all this journey and I would have been completely lost if it wasn’t for her. As a result, I got into my first choice and Early Decision school, Boston College. I can wholeheartedly recommend Hilary to anyone who is looking for support during this tough process."

Sophia, high school senior Class of '24 accepted Early Decision to University of Miami:

"Hilary Sullivan is the best of the best!!!!!! She takes the worry and anxiety out of the college application process. She is always supportive, positive, and teaches her students to be confident in themselves and their work. It was so amazing having a guiding hand through every step of the college application process. Hilary helped make the process smooth, fun, and exciting. I learned so much about myself and Hilary helped find the best fit schools for me. She made me feel proud of all my accomplishments in and outside of the classroom. I looked forward to all our sessions and am so beyond thankful to have worked with her during such an important time in my life. Thanks to Hilary and her guidance I was accepted into my top choice and will forever greatly appreciate her and all she has done for me!"

Iden, parent of a high school senior Class of '24 accepted Early Decision to Northeastern University:

"We had a great experience with Hilary Sullivan. Hilary kept the process real, supported and provided confidence to our student!  From sophomore year, she guided the high school class selections that would showcase our daughter's talents and interests.  She helped her through the university selection process and made sure all steps of each application were completed thoroughly and on time. She guided our daughter to write well thought out essays, suggested edits and corrections, until she was ready to submit her best work."

Brennan, high school senior Class of '23 accepted Early Decision to Wake Forest University:

“The best choice I made during the college application process was choosing to work with Hilary Sullivan at Affirm Educational Planning. Hilary is an amazing college advisor and helped ease the stress of the whole process. She is so knowledgeable and helped me find more colleges that fit what I wanted in a college. When it came to writing numerous supplements and preparing for interviews, she was the perfect counselor. She is a superb editor and had a plethora of great ideas on how to personalize my essays and portray the best of me. I am truly grateful for all of the aid she has given me through the process. I would not have been able to navigate through all of the confusing college information, deadlines, and questions without her. I would 1000% recommend her to anyone about to start the college process!"

Lilly, parent of a high school senior Class of '22 accepted Regular Decision to Dartmouth College:

"I highly recommend working with Affirm Educational Planning. Hilary Sullivan is a knowledgeable, reliable, and accessible educational consultant. She communicated regularly, assisted with all pieces of the application process, and reminded Laura of her numerous deadlines. Hiring Hilary greatly eased the tension and pressure between us, the parents, and our student. We are thrilled that our daughter will be enrolling in Dartmouth College this fall!"

Nancy, parent of a high school senior Class of '23 accepted Early Decision to New York University:

“Our family had a great experience with Hilary Sullivan as our college advisor. Hilary made the college process a positive experience for us, the parents, and for our daughter. She stayed on top of her, followed up with her, encouraged her and guided her with important decisions. She was firm and consistent, which was what our daughter needed to stay on track. It is very important for the student in this time to have someone other than their parents to rely on. I highly recommend Hilary Sullivan and Affirm Educational Planning.”

Alex, parent of a high school senior Class of '23 accepted Early Decision 2 to Wake Forest University:

"Working with Hilary took all of the college application stress off of my wife and I. She kept our daughter focused and on schedule with deadlines and deliverables, allowing us to be observers in the process. This in and of itself made the experience less stressful for our family. Additionally, she helped our daughter draft the best essays she was capable of, and allowed her to be more creative given her parents weren't involved. We would highly recommend Hilary to anyone looking for an experienced college advisor!”

Kimberly, parent of a high school senior Class of '23 accepted Early Decision to Fordham University:

"If you and your child need help navigating the college application process, you need Hilary Sullivan at Affirm Educational Planning. She was instrumental in helping us get through the cumbersome process of applying for college. Her knowledge about schools, what they expect, and how to make your child's unique attributes shine through the applications they submit is superior in every respect. Thank you, Hilary, for helping our son get accepted to his first choice for college through early decision. We couldn't have done it without you!"

France, parent of a high school senior Class of '24 accepted Early Decision to Boston College:

“Hilary proved a great asset in my daughter’s college application process! Hilary always remained very organized and focused even when my daughter felt less motivated. She carefully followed up on every detail. She also built a strong and trusting relationship with my daughter and every meeting ran smoothly and productively. This gave us, the parents, confidence as well. With Hilary’s help, our daughter was accepted Early Decision to Boston College.”

Heidi, high school senior Class of '23 accepted Early Decision to Southern Methodist University:
"Working with Hilary Sullivan really helped take away a lot of the stress in my college application process. Whether it was the Common App, working on my personal statement and supplements, or even deciding which teachers to ask for recommendations, Hilary always advised me with my best interest at heart. Hilary took my needs and wants in consideration when recommending colleges that were a fit for me. She was very well-informed when I had questions about each school and has visited many schools which adds to her knowledge about the college admission process. Hilary is an amazing college advisor! I am very grateful for all her help, and I would not have been able to stay on track and keep up with the college admission process without her. I would definitely recommend her to students who are starting the college process!"

Lily, a high school senior Class of '23 accepted Early Decision 2 to Wake Forest University:

"Hilary Sullivan made my college application process far less stressful with her easy organizational tips, ideas and suggested edits, and support throughout the whole experience. My essays exceeded my expectations as Hilary helped my personal writing style and voice shine in each of my essays. The difference between school assigned counselors and Hilary is that I could have easy conversations with Hilary, and I trusted that she had my best interest in mind. Everything we worked on together felt very professional, and it honestly motivated me to take the extra time to work hard on my applications. All questions I had about the college application process and individual schools were thoroughly answered, which took a substantial amount of my stress away. I would not have been able to find my way through the application process without Hilary. I am so grateful for her assistance!"

Joseph, high school senior Class of '23 accepted Early Decision to University of Richmond:

"I strongly suggest choosing Hilary Sullivan as a college advisor. Hilary is experienced in the college admissions process and understands what each student must do to be a strong applicant. Furthermore, each step in the application process becomes much more streamlined and it is easier to have everything in before deadlines. Beyond all else, Hilary is a fantastic writing teacher and helped me craft great essays, the most important part of my application. Working with Hilary was an enjoyable process, and I am excited to attend the University of Richmond next year, my first choice school!"

Kirstin, parent of a high school senior Class of '23 accepted Early Decision to Southern Methodist University:

"I thought Hilary was fantastic and helped our daughter navigate a daunting and difficult process with ease. Having Hilary help guide her through this process really took a lot of stress off my plate as a mother. She is very aware of the current scope of what universities are looking for from prospective students. Our daughter was admitted early to her first choice school, so I feel Hilary's input really helped her achieve success!"

Simone, parent of a high school senior Class of '22 accepted Early Decision to University of Virginia, School of Engineering and Applied Science:

"I would highly recommend Hilary as an educational consultant! Hilary helped our daughter stay on task and complete all the applications, testing, and essays for successful college placements. Hilary was very supportive and encouraging, especially with her college essays, an area where our daughter struggles. As a parent, I knew our daughter was in very good hands and that everything was completed on time and not rushed. Hilary is a hard working supportive consultant who helps her students every step of the way!"

Anthony, high school senior Class of '21 accepted Early Decision to Emory University:

"Hilary Sullivan is an extraordinary college advisor. During my college application process Hilary provided me resources and guidance to feel confident in my college selections. She helped me stay on schedule with my written assignments and gave me confidence that my work was as strong as I could produce. She was extremely diligent in making sure I hit my deadlines and was easily accessible for simple questions or to brainstorm new ideas for my writings. Overall, it was a huge help to have someone on my side throughout the whole process. I really felt like she believed in who I was and led me to get into the college of my dreams. I am so thankful for all her help and expertise. I highly recommend Hilary Sullivan as a college advisor."

Ashley, parent of a high school senior Class of '22 accepted Regular Decision to University of Vermont:

"Hilary is an incredible asset and I highly recommend her! She quickly understood my child, assessed his skills, and made recommendations for great colleges for him. She gently guided him and helped him find his voice and reflect who he is in his essays and applications. She gave him confidence and enabled my husband and I to step away from the process. Hilary has a wealth of knowledge about colleges and an intrinsic understanding of the application process."

Susan, a high school senior Class of '21 accepted Early Action to University of Virginia:

"I highly recommend Hilary Sullivan and Affirm Educational Planning! Hilary is very informative and organized. The software platform she uses with her students is really helpful for researching colleges. Overall, Hilary simplifies the stressful college process! I am excited to attend University of Virginia, School of Arts and Sciences next fall."

Jeanette, parent of a high school senior Class of '21 accepted Early Decision to Emory University:

“The college process can be an exciting time, but also a daunting task. Our advisor, Hilary Sullivan, helped my son take ownership of the process. She took her time to get to know him personally and academically, which played a vital role in how she assisted him in the college application process. Hilary had a strong sense of what my son was looking for in a University. She was a terrific fit and I highly recommend her expert services. We are thrilled that our son was accepted early decision to Emory University.” 

Laura, a high school student class of '21 accepted Early Action to University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill:

"I am so fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with Hilary throughout my college application experience. Hilary helped guide me through the research and into the application process with ease, giving me the confidence to make my applications as strong as they could be. Hilary was a wonderful resource to have as she was very organized, thorough, and informative. In addition, Hilary always had a positive and friendly attitude."

Ramsay, parent of high school Class of '21 accepted Early Action to University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill:

"Hilary Sullivan was a great help and guide to our daughter as she navigated the college search and application process.  I would 100% recommend hiring Hilary!  She was also a great support for us (the parents);  it was comforting to know that structure was being provided to accomplish the application process and that deadlines were being monitored and met.  Our daughter gained early action acceptance to University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is extremely excited to begin this fall."

MJ, parent of a high school senior Class of '20 accepted to The University of Florida:

“Hilary Sullivan assisted our daughter with exceptional service in making her aware of numerous college choices, prioritizing tasks and constantly reaching out for the ongoing deadlines. We had a short timeline because they started working together in September of senior year – don’t wait that long! She provided us, the parents, with regular written correspondence on their progress, and how we could add to our daughter’s success. Hilary was especially diligent and patient in reviewing multiple drafts of our daughter’s essays. The entire process was thorough, professional and alleviated the friction of the child-parent relationship while empowering our daughter with priceless life skills in managing her own goals and outcomes.”

Regina, parent of a graduate school applicant:

“Hilary Sullivan proved so helpful in breaking the monumental task of applying to graduate school into a series of small manageable steps. With her guidance, my daughter’s applications took shape and I’m thrilled to report that she gained acceptance to her top choice. Our family is so thankful for Hilary’s expertise.”

Veronica, a college student at University of Florida:

“Working with Hilary and having her as my college advisor was a great experience, and I would recommend her to any other friends and family! When I first began working with her, she listened to me and asked great questions to really learn where I stood academically and what I wanted for college. From there, she completely laid out everything I needed for each of the colleges I was interested in. She was especially great in helping me edit all of my essays and guided me with her suggestions. She also made sure I had everything I needed for each application and reminded me of my deadlines. Not to mention, her welcoming and kind manner made it even more easy to interact and work with her!”

Alexa, a high school senior Class of '20 accepted Regular Decision to University of Michigan:

“Applying to colleges is an incredibly stressful time and Hilary made it very easy. With a lot of organization, thoughtful work, and essay revision, I received many college acceptances. I am headed to my top choice, University of Michigan, in the fall. I am so appreciative of our collaboration!“

Matt, parent of a high school senior Class of '22 accepted Early Decision to Rochester Institute of Technology:

"Hilary is very knowledgeable about the college process and what she doesn't know she finds out easily. She's also great about staying on top of your child, should they need it, if they are not as 'into the process' or operate with a high sense of urgency."

Taylor, a college student at Florida State University:

“Hilary is an excellent college advisor. She helped me in all areas of the admissions process, keeping me organized and working through multiple essay revisions. I was accepted to all the universities I applied to and got into two honors colleges because of her help. I always recommend Hilary to my friends because of the success I achieved working with her.”

Michelle, parent of a college student at University of Michigan:

“Hilary Sullivan’s college advisory service was invaluable! Through her dedication, professionalism and organizational skills, we were very pleased with the end result. Our daughter was accepted into her top choices!"