“Working with Katherine was truly an amazing experience. She showcased her expertise in the area of college admissions in so many ways — from helping me structure my essays to best highlight my identity to putting together comprehensive lists of information about different colleges — and the application process was so much smoother with her guidance. Whenever I had questions about any of the 30+ schools I was interested in, she always had in-depth answers. Even though trying to figure out the many moving pieces of the college application puzzle would have been time consuming without her help, Mrs. Rieder helped me understand the process and the ways in which I could maximize my application. Beyond the immense value she provided as a college counselor, she also was a pleasure to work with. She was always thoughtful in providing feedback, never belittled my ideas, and made the potentially stressful college application experience so much easier. I really couldn’t thank her enough.”

James, Class of 2025

“Working with Katie during the college search process was an amazing experience for our family. Right from the start, Katie really took the time to get to know our daughter, understanding her interests and what motivates her. Since our daughter has an IEP from high school, Katie was a huge help in navigating the different school offerings and their special services, which made finding the right fit so much easier.

Our daughter is looking to major in sports management, which is becoming more popular these days. Katie went above and beyond by researching this growing field, checking out the strengths of programs across the country, and identifying great options for our daughter.

When we were thrown a curveball with a conditional acceptance at a top three school that required starting freshman year at a European campus, Katie was right there to help us sort through it. She made sure we felt good about this unexpected option, which our daughter decided not to pursue.

Overall, Katie's support and personalized approach made the college search process not just manageable but actually enjoyable. We can't thank her enough…and look forward to working with her again in three years!”

Marc and Alison, Parents Class of 2025

“Working with Katie during my college search was honestly such a great experience! She was super easy to talk to and always replied to my emails really quickly, which made everything feel so much smoother. Our online meeting time was always time well spent. Katie laid out exactly what I needed to do, like where to start my writing and what homework I should focus on in the upcoming week or so. She really took the time to understand my writing of essays and short answer questions, and helped me with any questions I had about grammar or how to structure my essays.

Katie made me feel really confident in my choices. I felt comfortable opening up to her about all my thoughts and feelings. It was clear she genuinely cared and wanted to get to know me—my strengths, my dreams, and even my worries. I couldn't have asked for a better guide through this process!”

Karenna, Class of 2025

​​”Katherine’s deep understanding of the admissions process and her attention to detail were critical in helping me craft compelling, yet authentic, essays and applications that stood out to admissions committees. She took the time to listen to my story, understand my goals and aspirations, and provide thoughtful feedback that helped me to better articulate my unique value. Her unwavering support and guidance gave me the confidence and resilience I needed to succeed in college and beyond.”

Ella, Class of 2023

“As someone aspiring to attend a top-tier university, we began working with Katherine as my son needed advice on whether to spend his Freshman year in a full-time ski academy. She balanced meaningful insight and an understanding of my son’s goals to help him make the decision. As a former admissions officer at Johns Hopkins University, she has intimate knowledge of the admissions process. Her attentive, thoughtful, and direct approach gives us the utmost confidence. We look forward to working together throughout our son’s application process.”

Melissa, Parent Class of 2027