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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My daughter and I were so fortunate to talk to the co-Founder Michael Triette today. This is just a Free consultation, for the whole conversation, he's been Fully standing in our shoes t... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We recently used College Transitions, and Andrew and team provided some really great counseling services. Everything was well planned and organized. Inputs provided were very useful and timely. Specia... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We used CollegeTransitions in the fall of 2025 to support our son applying to college for the class of 2030. From our very first call with Andrew we felt like we were in good hands and with so... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We are beyond grateful for Andrew and his amazing team of experts. They believed in our daughter, guided her every step of the way, and helped turn her dream school into a reality. The support, care a... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing!

We were truly fortunate to work with College Transition throughout the college admissions process. Our experience was Great! Andrew is outstanding, incredibly knowledgeable, detail-oriented, always available, and consistently responsive. He understands every aspect of the admissions process, especially the nuances and “ins and outs” that can make a meaningful difference for students and families.
It is genuinely enjoyable to read his thoughts and insights because they are thoughtful, logical, and deeply informed by experience and vision, while always being carefully tailored to each student’s unique situation.
What impressed us most was the quality of communication. His emails were thoughtful, clear, and highly professional, with every word serving a purpose. He addressed every concern thoroughly, and after reading his guidance, we always felt confident about the next steps and the decisions ahead.
As parents of triplets, navigating the college admissions process was especially challenging, particularly as international students working within a budget. Thanks to God first, and then to Andrew’s exceptional guidance, support, and strategic approach, all three of our children were accepted into highly respected universities, including Texas A&M , Georgia Tech, and the CWRU Pre-Dental Joint Program. We genuinely could not have achieved these incredible outcomes without his dedication and support.
We highly recommend College Transition to any family going through the college admissions journey. We only wish we had discovered them earlier. One piece of advice for new families: take the time early on to fully understand the system and resources they provide, because their tools and support are incredibly valuable when used to their full potential. Most importantly, start as early as possible, regardless of your child’s grade level.
Thank you so much, Andrew, and thanks to the entire College Transition team for your dedication, professionalism, and genuine care. Keep up the excellent work!

24 May 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Most genuine and generous constant we ever met

My daughter and I were so fortunate to talk to the co-Founder Michael Triette today.

This is just a Free consultation, for the whole conversation, he's been Fully standing in our shoes to understand our situation.

He's genuine and honest, he provided us a lot of valuable information and even though he did not mention the service at all, he gave us the freedom to decide.

I've talked to quite a few consultants from other institutions, Mr. Trivette is the only one who really think for the client. I really appreciate it and respect that.

I HIGHLY recommend College Transition!

22 May 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Experience Navigating the Pre-College Process

My son had already started planning how to navigate his high school extracurricular activities and had gathered a lot of information about how to get into his dream college. However, we wanted an expert to be involved in this process, so we chose College Transitions.
Michael and Andrew were very knowledgeable and kind, and they clearly explained every step of the process. Especially Lauren, who was my son’s writing coach—she was incredibly helpful, and I cannot thank her enough for supporting my son.
When my son had an interview with his dream school, they prepared him by connecting him with an interview coach, which I did not expect. I think it was a great decision for my son to choose College Transitions, and I believe it is worth considering having them guide you through the pre-college journey.

16 April 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Worth it!

I worked with College Transitions this past year for my college admissions. The team was incredibly informative and helped me hone my applications to become the best they could be. Having guidance with my essays was invaluable and gave me a leg up with my admissions chances. I was accepted to colleges that I did not expect were possible, and I believe that College Transitions was a strong and direct contributor to my acceptance at Colby College. This service is absolutely worth it and will transform anyone's college applications from ordinary to extraordinary.

21 April 2026
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Reply from College Transitions

Thank you, George! It was an absolute pleasure working with you, and we appreciate your placing trust in our team to guide you through this process. We always enjoy working with motivated students who take our guidance and fully engage in the work, and you certainly did that at every step. Your commitment and effort made a real difference in the strength of your applications, and we were thrilled to see you successfully earn admission into a number of top schools. On behalf of all of us at College Transitions, thank you again, and we wish you all the best at Colby and beyond!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience from start to finish

We used CollegeTransitions in the fall of 2025 to support our son applying to college for the class of 2030.

From our very first call with Andrew we felt like we were in good hands and with someone who really understood what we needed. He connected our son with Emily, and from the very first call they had she helped him focus his thinking and pulled out of him ideas and perspectives that I think surprised even him!

The pricing model is also very parent-friendly, much more so than the other firms we considered.

Our son was accepted into his first choice school, a highly competitive university, in Early Decision. We have recommended Andrew and his team many times already, and will continue to do so.

15 December 2025
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Reply from College Transitions

Thank you, Mark! We’re so glad your son had a positive experience working with Andrew and Emily, and congratulations on his Early Decision acceptance to his first-choice school! We also appreciate your kind words about our approach and pricing. It means a lot to know your family found real value in the process. Thank you again for trusting our team through this process. We’re grateful for your recommendation and wish your son all the best as he begins this next chapter!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

College Transition Rocks!

The College Transitions team is awesome! They do a wonderful job of truly catering their services to each student and personalizing the experience. And, of course, their work is extremely comprehensive, guiding each student through every step of the college admissions process. They are also very intentional with their actions, assigning the right advisers and writing coaches to each student.

Throughout my process, the team understood my ultimate goals and motivations for my college experience. I wanted to attend a school with an elite academic culture yet an enjoyable college experience. They understood that college is the unique bridge between high school and the professional world, helping me recognize which schools would best set me up for success post grad. College Transitions helped me reach my dreams at Duke.

29 January 2026
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Reply from College Transitions

Thank you for your thoughtful review! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We’re especially glad to hear that the personalized and intentional nature of our work stood out to you. Matching students with the right counseling team is something we approach with great care, and it’s wonderful to know that this made a meaningful difference in your application process.

Congratulations on achieving your goal of attending Duke! It was a pleasure supporting you along the way, and we are so excited for all that lies ahead at Duke and beyond!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

MBA Application Assistance from College Transitions

College Transitions was incredibly helpful and truly essential in finding the right MBA program for me. Michael streamlined my search by offering targeted recommendations that aligned with my interests and goals.

When it came time to write essays, Emily was always quick to provide thoughtful feedback and guidance. I can confidently say that College Transitions elevated my applications, both to the schools I already had in mind and to programs I might have overlooked on my own, to a level I wouldn’t have been able to reach without their support.
I wholeheartedly recommend College Transitions and their services!

7 February 2026
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Reply from College Transitions

Thank you, William! We’re so grateful that you took the time to share such a thoughtful review and reflect on your experience. We’re glad our work together helped strengthen your applications, and we’re especially pleased to hear that Emily’s guidance on your essays made a meaningful impact. Strong, authentic storytelling can elevate an application in powerful ways, and you put in the work to make that happen. Thank you for trusting our team to guide you through this important step in your academic and professional journey. We wish you every success in your MBA program and beyond!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Team!

Really pleased with the College Transitions team -they do a great job combining their admissions knowledge/experience with a thoughtful approach that gets to know and understand the individual student. Very engaged and very responsive across our process. Our son is excited to start his college journey at his top choice!

21 January 2026
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Reply from College Transitions

Thank you, Carol! We really appreciate you taking the time to share your kind review. Getting to know each student as an individual and pairing that understanding with thoughtful, informed guidance is central to how we work, so it’s wonderful to hear that this approach resonated with your family. We also take great pride in our high level of engagement and responsiveness! We're absolutely thrilled for your son as he begins his college journey at his top-choice school! Thank you again for trusting in our team at College Transitions!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional Guidance & Results

We are beyond grateful for Andrew and his amazing team of experts. They believed in our daughter, guided her every step of the way, and helped turn her dream school into a reality. The support, care and dedication they showed our family meant more than we can say. I wholeheartedly recommend them to any family navigating the college admission process.

23 January 2026
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Reply from College Transitions

Thank you so much for your kind words, Sarah! Helping students feel supported throughout this process is at the heart of our work, so it means a great deal to hear that your daughter felt guided and encouraged every step of the way. College admissions can be stressful, and we aim to make it feel manageable, thoughtful, and ultimately rewarding. On behalf of all of us at College Transitions, thank you for trusting in our team!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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I had a great experience working with College Transitions throughout my college application process. Their guidance helped me stay organized, realistic, and prepared at every stage. They assisted in everything from building a balanced college list to refining essays and meeting deadlines.

I worked with Andrew, Michael, and Devon and all of them were quick to respond, helpful, and extremely understanding at each stage in this stressful process. They took the time to understand my goals and strengths and helped me present myself authentically in my applications. The process felt structured but never overwhelming, which made a huge difference during a stressful time.

I’m incredibly grateful for their support and would highly recommend College Transitions to any student looking for an effective college admissions guidance.

21 January 2026
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Reply from College Transitions

Thank you so much for this thoughtful review, Sehej! We’re really grateful you took the time to share your experience. The college application process can feel overwhelming, so it means a lot to hear that our guidance helped you stay organized, grounded, and confident at each step. We’re especially glad the process felt structured without adding stress. That balance is exactly what we aim for!

It was a pleasure working with you, and we’re proud of the way you presented yourself so authentically in your applications. Doing so allowed you to be admitted into your top-choice school, and we couldn't be prouder of you. On behalf of all of us at College Transitions, thank you for trusting in our team!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful organization and great essay support

Very happy with the help. Proactive and engaging onboarding and game plan, with excellent essay support and editing turn around time. My son got into his 1st choice Early Decision. Thank!!

18 December 2025
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Reply from College Transitions

Thank you for your review, David! We're so happy to know that your family found our program to be engaging and quick to provide feedback during the application process. Additionally, we're thrilled to know that your son will attend his top-choice college this fall! Thank you for the confidence you placed in our team!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

College Transitions far exceeded our expectations!

We were referred to Michael and Andrew to help in our decision regarding should our senior son go to college and if so, what might be good options. We were at a loss because high school counselors were not giving helpful recommendations. I want to say in the beginning, the experience was EXTRAORDINARY and far surpassed our expectations. Michael and Andrew were able to understand our son, identify his strengths and weaknesses, and make solid and specific recommendations. Ultimately, he was accepted to all four colleges to which he applied that were recommended. He was supported in both his filling out his college applications to highlight his strengths and help with his college essay was fantastic. Michael and Andrew then referred us to a tutoring service for SAT and he was able to raise his scores 300 points to qualify him for Florida bright future scholarship! The individualized recommendations and attention that our son received in the process was amazing. If you have concerns about the cost, we ultimately achieved scholarship money that was otherwise unobtainable and far exceeded the cost of this program; it is so worth the investment! Additionally, the self-confidence gained by our son throughout this process is invaluable.

13 July 2025
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Reply from College Transitions

Thank you so much for your heartfelt review, Thomas! We're truly honored to have played a part in your son's college search and application process. It’s our mission to help students not only identify the right college fit but also gain the tools and self-assurance they need to thrive. It was so rewarding to see him earn admission into all of his prospective colleges, while also earning a significant scholarship! Thank you for trusting in our team, and we wish your son all the best in this exciting new chapter at college!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding experience with CT!

Michael and his team provided excellent support, resources, encouragement, realistic advice/expectations, and made the entire process so much smoother than I ever could have imagined. Never did I once feel overwhelmed by the workload of applications or that I didn’t know where I stood or what my next steps were— I always felt that I was putting my best foot forward after applying their advice. So thankful for the team at College Transitions, could not have done it without them!

18 June 2025
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Reply from College Transitions

Thank you so much for your generous words, Emitis! We're thrilled to hear that Michael and the team were able to provide the guidance, clarity, and reassurance you needed throughout the admissions process. It's especially rewarding to know you felt confident and supported every step of the way. Helping students put their best foot forward in each phase of the college planning and application process is exactly what we strive for, and we're honored to have been part of your journey. Wishing you all the best in college and beyond!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Would Highly Recommend College transitions

College transitions was extremely helpful in my transfer process. They were always able to meet to discuss essays, and provided extremely helpful and useful feedback. My advisor Michael Trivette was amazing, he responded to emails quickly and with pertinent information. I loved my experience with college transitions, and I was able to transfer to a school I love. College transitions was very knowledgeable about the transfer process and made me feel extremely confident and comfortable in my decision to transfer.

5 October 2024
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Reply from College Transitions

Thank you, Sala! We are so grateful for your kind words and for taking the time to share about your experience. We're pleased to know that you found our support to be helpful throughout our time working together. It's also wonderful to know that Michael's responsiveness and guidance made a meaningful impact, and that you felt confident and comfortable in your decision to transfer. We're thrilled that you're now at a school you love, and we wish you much continued success in this exciting new chapter of your academic journey! Thank you again for trusting in our team!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Worth the Money

We purchased the unlimited plan, and it was helpful to have our counselor just an email away whenever we had a quick question. In addition, the counselors helped greatly with creating a list of potential colleges to apply to. However, I think the most helpful part of the package was the writing coach, who reviewed drafts in a timely manner, gave me inspiration when I was stuck, and helped tidy up my writing so it was presentable.

15 December 2024
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Reply from College Transitions

Thank you for sharing your review! We're so happy to know that you found our team to be helpful, especially during what can often be a stressful time during senior year. We pride ourselves on being very responsive to our students and families, as we know it's critical to complete your applications and essays in a timely manner. From all of us at College Transitions, thank you for trusting in our team to guide you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

College Transitions is Exceptional...

College Transitions was exceptional throughout the entire application process. Andrew and Michael take a data-driven approach to college admissions and possess a deep understanding of every aspect of the journey. They were consistently responsive, thoughtful, and insightful. The essay coaching, in particular, was outstanding—Christina’s guidance and feedback were truly a game changer. Their expertise and support played a major role in helping me gain admission to UVA. I highly recommend College Transitions to any student navigating the college admissions process.

29 May 2025
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Reply from College Transitions

Thank you, Andrew, for your thoughtful review! We’re so pleased to hear that our data-driven approach and collaborative support made a meaningful difference in your application experience. It's especially rewarding to know that Christina’s essay guidance was impactful and that both Michael and Andrew’s insights helped you navigate each step with confidence. Congratulations on your admission to UVA—we’re excited for all that lies ahead for you and are grateful to have been part of your journey!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Successful Experience with College Transitions

College Transitions was crucial in helping me transfer into my dream school, NYU. Michael Trivette, my advisor, made the entire process far less stressful and consistently encouraged me to put my best foot forward. Lisa, my writing advisor, helped identify when my essays weren’t fully addressing the prompts and offered clear and good advice to fix them. I’m truly grateful for their support and highly recommend College Transitions to anyone navigating the transfer process.

27 May 2025
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Reply from College Transitions

Thank you, Felix, for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that your journey to NYU Stern was made smoother and more successful with the support of Michael and Lisa. It's wonderful to know that their guidance and encouragement helped you stay focused and refine your essays to best reflect your goals. We’re proud to have been part of your transfer process and so glad to see you reach your dream school. Wishing you continued success at NYU and beyond!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So glad I went with College Transitions!

Going with College Transitions for my transfer application process was the best decision! Andrew knew how to guide me on school choices, helped me tell my story, and the advice on applications was invaluable. Taylor's guidance through the writing process was fantastic and she gave helpful and thoughtful feedback with such a fast turnaround, it helped me stay on track. I got into all the schools I applied to and couldn't be more satisfied!

21 May 2025
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Reply from College Transitions

Thank you, Derin, for your kind words! We're so pleased to hear that your transfer process was a smooth and rewarding one, and that our guidance helped you feel confident and supported from start to finish. Our team thoroughly enjoyed working with you, and we're happy to know that our strategic advice and thoughtful feedback helped you focus on the right institutions while also enabling you to construct strong applications. It's wonderful to know that our work together led to such impressive results, allowing you to earn admission into all the schools on your list! From all of us at College Transitions, congratulations, Derin!

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