Testimonials
What Families Are Saying
Every family comes to the school search with different questions, priorities and hopes for their child. I’m grateful to the families who have trusted me to guide them through the process and find the right path forward.
“I really valued and trusted Sarah’s insight into schools’ culture and pedagogy.”
Sarah made finding a school for our son a pleasant experience rather than a stressful one. She listened and quickly grasped what our son needed to thrive, then recommended schools that were a great fit.
I’m a teacher with 20 years teaching experience in special education, and I really valued and trusted Sarah’s insight into schools’ culture and pedagogy. She saved us countless hours of research and legwork and made our son feel comfortable each step of the way.
Kate Green
“Her guidance was thoughtful, strategic, honest, and incredibly reassuring every step of the way.”
Researching private schools initially felt overwhelming, but from the moment we started working with Sarah, we knew we were in the best possible hands. She took the time to genuinely understand our son, our priorities, and the type of environment where he would thrive.
Her guidance was thoughtful, strategic, honest, and incredibly reassuring every step of the way. Thanks to Sarah’s expertise and support, our son was accepted into our top-choice school for SK!
Jessica & Adam Capland
“Our two children are now exactly where they should be and thriving at their new schools.”
Sarah broke down a daunting process into clear, manageable steps and provided expert advice tailored specifically to our family. From helping identify the absolute best fit for our children, to interview prep, to knowing exactly what to expect at every stage, her expertise, tips, and genuine support were truly invaluable.
Our two children are now exactly where they should be and thriving at their new schools. We couldn’t be happier.
Natasha & Geoff Golding
“Sarah is the most knowledgeable of the consultants we have worked with.”
Sarah guided two of our daughters through a school transition in Toronto and the application process at several of the city’s top schools, where they were ultimately accepted. When we later relocated overseas and worked with consultants abroad, she remained a generous sounding board.
Having now worked with educational consultants in more than one country, we can say, with unwavering confidence, that Sarah is the most knowledgeable of the consultants we have worked with and the one who truly took the greatest genuine interest in our children.
Meghan & Greg Walker
“Ultimately our conversation with Sarah helped us feel more secure and confident in our final decision.”
Being public school parents faced with the good fortune of multiple private school offers, we sought out Sarah’s advice in making a final decision. Sarah acted as a sounding board and helped us crystallize the trade-offs among the options.
Ultimately, our conversation with Sarah helped us feel more secure and confident in our final decision.
Paolo & Liz Lorenzoni
“Her coaching went beyond mere preparation. It equipped him with lifelong skills in self-presentation and communication.”
Sarah’s thoughtful and personalized approach not only prepared our son exceptionally well for his interviews but also empowered him to present himself confidently and authentically. Her coaching went beyond mere preparation. It equipped him with lifelong skills in self-presentation and communication.
Thanks to Sarah’s deep expertise and familiarity with the schools, our son experienced remarkable success and gained confidence that will undoubtedly serve him well in the future.
Cyndy & Andrei Pop
“She helped him feel comfortable and confident while allowing his personality and strengths to shine through.”
The application and interview process can feel overwhelming, and Sarah made such a positive difference. From our very first conversation, she was warm, kind, patient, and genuinely invested in helping our son find the right school and put his best foot forward.
Sarah is extremely knowledgeable about the independent school admissions process and understands all of the little details and nuances that can make such a difference. Most importantly, she was wonderful with our son. She helped him feel comfortable and confident throughout the process while allowing his personality and strengths to shine through.
Sandy Molnar
“By the end of the process, we felt she was part of the family!”
Jamie K. & Tyler K. · Parents of Grade 7 and 9 applicants