Testimonials

PARENT - Class of 2026

We had an outstanding experience working with Jeri as she guided our son through the college admissions process! Based upon her extensive experience as a college counselor, she was able to provide thoughtful and strategic guidance which were tailored to our son's specific strengths and goals.  Her recommendations and tips with regard to completion of the Common Application were especially spot on and helped our son highlight his achievements, subject area interests and stand out among a competitive pool of applicants.  Jeri also broke down the entire process into a very clear timeline and provided helpful organizational tools such as spreadsheets and lists to help keep our son on track. As a result, the application process was smooth and our son was accepted to his top choices! We are incredibly grateful for Jeri's friendly approach, expertise and steady support from start to finish!

STUDENT - class of 2026

I wanted to give another thank you for all the help you provided over the last year. I truly would not have been able to go through this process without your guidance, and I am so grateful. I also wanted to let you know that I have currently been accepted to all five colleges that have sent acceptances thus far. I hope you know that I truly owe these accomplishments to you and that I am again beyond grateful for all of your help. 

PArent- class of 2026

Working with Jeri throughout our son's college application process was one of the best decisions we made. She guided us through every detail of the Common Application, from positioning his activities and honors to refining short responses and building a cohesive activities resume that truly reflected who he is. Jeri has an exceptional ability to see the full narrative of a student. She helped our son present his leadership in a way that felt organized, intentional, and compelling, not just like a list of accomplishments. She brought structure, strategy, and clarity to what can otherwise feel overwhelming. Our son was accepted to the majority of the schools he applied to, and I genuinely believe Jeri’s thoughtful guidance played a meaningful role in that outcome. She is professional, responsive, and deeply invested in helping students put their best foot forward. We are incredibly grateful for her partnership and would highly recommend her to any family navigating the college application process

Parent - class of 2023

Jeri was able to help my daughter narrow down her likes and dislikes, identify schools that would be a good fit, and then begin the application process with her. She also provided resources for helping with the essay part of the college application, and gave good advice regarding whether or not to submit SAT scores. Jeri was always positive, upbeat, reliable, and professional. My daughter was comfortable talking with her and letting her know her likes/dislikes. The end result is that my daughter is attending one of her top pick schools, and we are so thankful for Jeri’s help and guidance along the way.  Highly recommend!

parentS - class of 2021

We could not have gotten through the college application process without the help of Jeri at JBD Education Consulting. She's incredibly organized, transparent, and thoughtful, and drew from her years of experience to make this journey as straightforward as possible. She's given us so much of her time, and my daughter loved working with her directly. I now consider college counseling to be an essential investment, and would recommend Jeri to anyone who wants to set their child on the best path.

Parent - class of 2022

Jeri at JBD worked with us and our son. He is a junior in high school. We had no idea where to start and how to get organized. Jeri helped him understand what steps he needs to take this year to make the college application process easier. She also organized his to do list so that he could stay on track. I am very happy with the results and highly recommend JBD.