Nancy helped me not only with figuring out where I should apply, but also how to present the best version of myself to colleges in my applications. She was able to give me concrete advice on what the schools I was looking at were like, their strengths and their weaknesses. I felt very supported especially during the essay-writing process, where Nancy and I worked together to write the most descriptive essays.

— C. W.

I thoroughly enjoyed my time working with Nancy. Without her, applying to college would have been much more daunting, but with her help, I felt more ease and confidence throughout the process. I most valued the insight that Nancy shared with me about how to structure and edit my essays. Writing college essays is quite different than writing essays for an English class, and Nancy helped guide me in that new type of drafting process.

— A. P.

Nancy is great at helping students articulate their essay responses in a way that is personal to the student. She’s focused on revealing who a student is through a writing style that is authentic and sophisticated.

— E. S.

The help I received from Nancy changed the college admissions process for me! As a first generation student, I was poking around in the dark and Nancy provided a light to guide my way. I valued most the assistance planning my essays and help with editing them. This thorough help with providing phrasing feedback and structural guidance made my essay go from an average one to an excellent one! I know I wouldn’t be attending my top choice school without her!

— S. K.

When applying for a highly competitive program such as the Wisconsin School of Business I needed my essays to illustrate my experiences to set myself apart from the other candidates. I had a rich experience during a mission to Africa, but I wasn’t sure how to bring it to life. I wrote my essays and after Nancy’s review she was able to help me connect my experiences to my academic goals. This helped to set me apart from other candidates. I was accepted into the WSB and later the Master’s program of Accountancy. There is no doubt Nancy’s help and unique advisory’s skills played a pivotal role in my success in both my college admission as well as into my advanced degree.

— N. S.

Nancy took great care and time to get to know each of my twins — their personalities, interests, talents, strengths and weaknesses — and focused on what suited *them* best as the two very different individuals they are. Feeling understood helped them trust Nancy’s recommendations and advice.

— Parent in Colorado

Incredibly insightful and provided resources and ideas that [my daughter] hadn’t heard from anyone else.

— Parent in California

Ms. Ikenberry made my college application process a fun and positive experience. Because of Ms. Ikenberry’s amazing writing skills, patience, and her ability to help me for as long as I needed, it made completing [applications] a lot less stressful. Ms. Ikenberry is very talented and she helped me write amazing essays without writing them for me. This was very important and helpful because I was able to put everything in my own words. I was lucky to have her there to help me.

— C. L.

Throughout my college admissions process,, Ms. Ikenberry significantly helped me with the various challenges. When we met, I talked about interesting components of my life, and she wrote them down in order to acquire a basis for my essay. She helped me form the outline for my essay so that when I sat down to write, everything was a lot easier for me. After I completed my essay, she helped me go over it so that I submitted the best possible [version.] Without Ms. Ikenberry’s help, this process would have been more difficult for me.

— K. R.

Nancy was very helpful through the whole college application process, proving to be an invaluable resource in crafting and perfecting my applications.

— M. S.

My son had the privilege to work with Nancy. She was responsive in a positive and encouraging way. Her insight in college prep and admissions helped my son to get into his number one college and into his chosen major at a nationally ranked top 8 business school for his field. In summary Brightline Admissions offers excellence and beyond.

— Parent in Wisconsin

Nancy was super helpful when it came to helping me build my college list, and just talking things through. I also really appreciated how much she helped me with supplemental essays. College is a very intimidating thing to think of, and Nancy helped me face this challenge head on and absolutely crush the application process.

— M. W.

In writing and developing my personal statement, Nancy gave me a voice. She helped me think of an anecdote that underlined my personality and allowed me to tie that into my achievements and how my personal experiences have shaped my career aspirations of becoming a physician assistant.

Fast forward 4 years later and I began a new application process in my pursuit to be accepted to a physician assistant graduate program. I looked to Nancy to provide feedback on the many essays and felt a sense of confidence in submitting each and every one. Today, I am a practicing physician assistant at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL.

— L. S.

What I most valued about working with Nancy was her help with editing and revising my writing.

— P. F.

I am very happy with everything! Nancy’s knowledge of the process made comprehending what each college asked easier.

— H. C.

Your support of my goals as well as always being kind in our meetings were what I most valued. I’m sure I wouldn’t have been able to do the whole process without you (or at least it would’ve been a stressful nightmare) so many thanks!

— T. L.

I most valued how caring and personal it felt!

— A. G.

Nancy was absolutely fantastic! Her attentiveness and expertise helped me craft a strong unique essay which helped me get into my top college! I really valued her honesty and support through the process, and I felt like she had a great balance between encouraging me to express myself with my essay while also including the things admissions likes to know about. I cannot thank her enough for her patience and support, right up until the deadline.

— H. C.

I’m privileged enough to say that my college application process was pretty straightforward, and a big part of that was having access to a college counsellor! Nancy helped me such a great deal, with all my last-minute deadlines and plethora of writing supplement drafts. I hope your [future students] can also benefit from your stellar help on their college journey.

— E. C.

Nancy helped me so much with my college applications. My parents are not from the United States so they knew little about the college admissions process. Nancy helped me come across as the most competitive applicant I could be. She would give me so much feedback on my essays and the feedback wasn’t taking away from what I wrote but altering it to make it come across more succinctly.

— O. C.

I didn’t know anything about the college process and neither did my parents. Nancy went out of her way to help me on her own personal time and gave insight that you can’t really find anywhere else. I would not be where I am today had it not been for her support.

— E. L.

I loved working with Nancy. She is incredibly knowledgable about the college admissions process, is very kind, is incredibly smart, and is a great communicator. Nancy helped me out a lot when it came to writing essays and coming up with a list of colleges to apply to. If you're a 12th grader and are going to be applying to colleges soon, then you should 100% look into getting Nancy as a college tutor as she will help you a lot throughout the process. Without her, the application process would've been so much more difficult.

— R. G.

We are incredibly grateful for Nancy's support and expertise throughout our son's college application journey. My husband and I both have post-graduate degrees, so we initially felt confident in our ability to guide our son through the process. However, within a few weeks, we quickly realized how much the landscape had changed since our own experiences. The numerous forms, deadlines, and nuances of college admissions felt overwhelming, and we knew we needed expert help. That's when Nancy stepped in. She dedicated countless hours to working with our son, building a genuine connection that allowed him to express himself freely. Through her personalized approach, she helped him identify the schools and majors that truly aligned with his goals and personality. As deadlines approached, Nancy was a constant source of support. She sent timely reminders, stayed up late helping him refine essays, and provided invaluable guidance on everything—from interview strategies to even the finer details, like attire. Her commitment went far beyond our expectations, and her care and interest are genuine, as she has continued to stay in touch. We feel incredibly fortunate to have had Nancy as his counselor.

— Parent in Colorado