My husband and I decided to enroll our daughter in the college preparatory program to enhance her chances of getting accepted into top-tier colleges. I'll begin with the positive aspects. The program is well-structured and organized, as one would expect given the cost. It provides insights into programs that high school counselors may not offer, which is valuable.
However, we have concerns about the program's integrity. It claims to offer individualized programs, but we found their responses to be canned and boilerplate. The biggest issue is that they seem to inflate their acceptance percentages by coercing students to apply to underperforming colleges with acceptance rates of 50% or higher. This practice undermines their promise of increasing students' chances exponentially. We felt disappointed when they recommended colleges with high acceptance rates, even for students with a GPA of 4.3 or higher.
In conclusion, while the program has some merits, the lack of genuine individualization and questionable college recommendations raise doubts about its overall effectiveness. As parents seeking the best opportunities for our daughter, we feel uncertain about the true value of this program's offerings.