What Our Clients Say

Student Success Stories

"As a first-generation student with an international background, the college admissions process was overwhelming. Jessica guided me every step of the way, meticulously reviewing all 44 pages of my supplemental essays, and helped me through interviews and the waitlist. Thanks to her, I received acceptances from some of the nation’s finest universities and liberal arts colleges."
— Nate, Student

"I began working with Jessica in my Junior Year during the Covid pandemic. She was patient, thorough, and supportive throughout the college process. I also worked with her SAT tutor and felt fully prepared for the test. I was accepted to nearly all the schools I applied to and will be attending Syracuse University!"
— Giada Dell’Aquila, Student

"Jessica helped me organize my essay ideas and craft final submissions I was proud of. I was accepted to 100% of the schools I applied to."
— Danielle L., Student

"Jessica helped me prepare for the SATs with patience and clarity, teaching test strategies that helped me score over 2100. I was accepted to Cornell University thanks to her guidance."
— Ben A., Student

Parent Feedback

"Jessica has been instrumental in supporting my daughter through the college process. We stayed ahead of deadlines, and her thorough essay guidance made the process organized and much less stressful."
— Raimonda & Alex, Parents

"We would not have gotten through the college application process without Jessica’s guidance. She helped with essays, supplements, and deadlines, and our daughter got into all the schools she applied to, including her reach school. Highly recommend!"
— Stacey & Michael, Parents

"Jessica is an amazing essay editor and advisor. She gives individualized attention, provides excellent advice on course load and extracurriculars, and deeply cares about her students’ success."
— Jenny, Parent

"Jessica and her team accommodated all of our needs, bringing out the best in our son and making the college process far less stressful. Working with Planting the Ivy was an amazing experience for our family."
— Heather D., Parent

Professional & Tutor Testimonials

"Jessica was critical to my success applying to highly competitive graduate programs. She guided me from initial essay ideas to final edits, with impeccable attention to detail and genuine care."
— Melanie C.

"Jessica was extremely helpful with resume building and interview prep. Her guidance helped me secure interviews at Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan, BlackRock, and multiple consulting firms, ultimately resulting in two job offers and a raise."
— Richard N.

"I have worked with Jessica for over a year and have been impressed by her responsiveness and professionalism. She sends high-quality students and consistently seeks feedback to ensure success."
— Justin D., Tutor