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"The team at Ignite was super helpful in all of the stages of my college application! I really appreciated how Ignite helped me to determine my priorities in choosing a college and organize all of my application components. I felt supported throughout the entire process, and I liked how Ignite helped me explore all of the available options without pushing me towards any certain one."

-Student, Emory University, Class of 2029

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"The application process has changed so dramatically since we went to college – it was invaluable drawing on Ignite's expertise regarding the subtleties of the process for each school. Lauren worked with our son to help him develop a solid application strategy, kept everything organized and on schedule, and provided constructive feedback and encouragement at every turn. With Lauren’s support, our son composed and submitted a set of compelling applications, and was accepted early decision to Cornell Engineering."

-Parent, Cornell University Class of 2029

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"Working with the Ignite team was an outstanding experience from start to finish. The guidance they provided to our daughter — and to us — was supportive, thorough, and refreshingly honest, helping her showcase her very best self in every application. The well-structured timeline kept her organized and on track, providing a clear, manageable path forward. We especially appreciated Ignite's approach to the essays, which ensured our daughter's authentic voice shone through, leaving her both proud and confident in the final results. We couldn’t be more impressed with the entire process and are excited to work with Ignite again when it’s time for our other child."

-Parent, Denison University Class of 2029

 

"My son had a great experience with Ignite Consulting. Thanks to Lauren and Maureen’s help the process from beginning to end was smooth and successful.  We were given a roadmap that prepared us with specific tasks and timelines and support to make sure tasks were completed properly which made all of us less anxious and more organized. This was a very good investment."

-Parent, Boston College Class of 2029

 

"Navigating the college admissions process can be daunting but with Lauren’s guidance and expertise, our stress was greatly reduced. She established a wonderful relationship with our daughter and put together strategies to successfully find the right university. We couldn’t be happier!"

-Parent, Lehigh University Class of 2029

 

"Ignite’s services are necessary to any student who is starting the college application process. Lauren worked with me throughout the whole process, starting when I didn’t even know what I was interested in. She kept me on track and as someone who often leaves things to the last minute, without her help I would not have ended up at the school where I did."

-Student, Syracuse University Class of 2028

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"I thought this service was very very helpful and it made my process so much easier. Compared to others that I have talked to I was much less stressed. I think that it makes the journey easier and it made me feel more secure during my journey."

-Student, Northeastern University Class of 2028

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"We loved how organized your process was and how you guided our daughter on each step of the way. Helping with the college list, keeping track of all of the details and making sure nothing slipped through the cracks was a huge help. Your services made it a much smoother process overall!"

-Parent, UCLA Class of 2028

 

"Lauren was a trusted partner during our child’s college journey. She helped our child develop a strategy for achieving her goals that started well before essay writing. Over the years, Lauren assisted with self discovery, provided additional reinforcement on the importance of coursework rigor, was a sounding board for extra curricular activities, helped develop a sensible list of schools to explore, and then a strategy for applying once our daughter identified her top priorities. Lauren’s help keeping our daughter on course during the execution phase of applications made it almost stress free. Having her input over the years made the entire journey smooth. We are so grateful for her guidance and support. This was our second time working with Lauren and we look forward to doing it again in a few years with our youngest child."

-Parent, Northeastern University Classes of 2028 & 2025

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"Our experience with Lauren was outstanding. We’ve worked with her twice and will use her for our third child. She keeps the kids on track, provides excellent and thorough advice, and the kids loved working with her (much more than if they’d been forced to work with mom or dad).  Lauren’s not afraid to be candid with the kids during the process, but always in a supportive way and with an eye towards the best outcome for the student. We can’t imagine going through this process without her guidance."

-Parent, Washington & Lee class of 2027 and Wake Forest University class of 2025

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"I was very stressed and overwhelmed at the beginning of the college process because I wasn’t exactly sure what I wanted in a school and felt concerned about being able to showcase my authentic self in an application. Lauren helped me tremendously by providing me with brainstorming activities, countless resources to research and learn about different schools, and help with essays, not to mention hours of guidance and emotional support. She taught me how to showcase my unique strengths and interests in creative essays. Lauren‘s expertise and genuine interest in my journey helped me find the school that would be the best fit for me. Thank you, Lauren! I couldn’t have done this without you."

-Student, College of William & Mary class of 2027

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"The services provided by Lauren and Ignite were invaluable in my child’s admissions process and journey into acceptance. Lauren was extremely helpful in creating a timeline, a balanced list of schools to apply to and setting expectations.  Her timeline kept my son on track and he was even early in his admissions. I really appreciated the approach that was taken in assisting with the essay preparation. The guidance was perfect and helped ensure that the quality of the essay was appropriate. The essay can be daunting as there are so many possibilities but her approach made it manageable and successful. As my child says “it made me breathe easy”."

-Parent, Penn State University class of 2027

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"Lauren was exceptional to work with and I highly recommend her.  The college admissions process continues to become more competitive and stressful.  Identifying the right fit and navigating the process is a challenge.  I found having an objective 3rd party to work directly with my children incredibly helpful.  Further, I have five children and have used a number of other consultants.  Lauren is the best we have used and highly recommend her to anyone.  It is clear that she is passionate about her work and cares about her students.  Lauren was able to build a trusting relationship with my sons and really listened to what was important to them. I found this incredibly valuable."

-Parent, American University class of 2026 and University of Maryland class of 2026

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"Lauren was truly an invaluable part of our child’s college application process. She’s extremely knowledgeable about the numerous colleges/universities and is able to match your child’s interests with the potential schools that meet those criteria. She sets realistic goals and expectations and is honest about your child’s chances of being accepted to certain schools.  Those discussions, along with ensuring your child fulfills his/her responsibilities (with high school classes, extracurricular activities, and the application process), are between the child and Lauren, rather than the parents, which helps on many levels. We believe that retaining Lauren’s services was a great decision and worthwhile investment."

-Parent, Wake Forest University class of 2026

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"Truly simplified my college process to the point where it was almost stress-free!"

-Student, Northeastern University class of 2025

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"Hiring Lauren to help my son through the college process was one of the best decisions I've made in my life. I am not exaggerating. Lauren first got to know my son's interests, strengths and weaknesses (both academically and personally) and a lot about what made him tick.  She took the time to know how he works best and then she used that knowledge to set him out on a great path to get into his first-choice school!  The time lines she created were essential to his success and to my sanity.  Lauren served as a perfect buffer between parent and student and eliminated the extra stress that families feel during this process. Her fees are very fair, her enthusiasm genuine and her knowledge of thousands of colleges is just amazing. Maybe her best skill was in walking the fine line between being very encouraging and nurturing to these stressful students while keeping a strict eye on their progress and efforts. She is amazing. My youngest child will apply to colleges in 4 years and we will not go through the process without Lauren. Best money I've ever spent!!"

-Parent, Syracuse University class of 2025

 

"The college process is demanding, and puts a lot of pressure on everyone in the family for quite a while. Having an outside consultant (I would call Lauren more of an experienced therapist/teacher/friend who knows everything) is vital to keeping sanity and organization throughout. She kept my daughter focused and sane. It comes down to the personalized attention that you will not get at school. She turned what could have been an extremely stressful time for us, into somewhat of an adventure with many turns and we felt supported every bit of the way. In the end, I believe my daughter has landed at the school that fits her the best...and one of her top choices! Thank you Lauren, we couldn’t have managed without you!"

-Parent, University of Michigan class of 2024

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"Lauren was exactly what I needed to start, endure through, and end the college admissions process. The thing that I had dreaded for all of high school was put in such a wonderful new perspective through my experience with Lauren. I’m so glad that I trusted Lauren’s expertise throughout the entire process. Now that I’ve been admitted, I can look back on the whole process and see how much I grew as a person as a result of it."

-Student, Vanderbilt University, Class of 2024

 

"We used Lauren from Ignite College and Career Consulting and could not be happier with her services!  Her demeanor is approachable and professional and her consulting is thorough and detail oriented. Lauren delivered in all areas - application list and oversight, assisting with development for personal statement, proofreading the essays for any errors, etc. She was easy to contact for any questions or concerns.  She increased her time with my son as needed. We felt confident we had made the right college choices and my son had submitted the best applications to his ability. We will miss her now that this process is done. Thank you Lauren!"

-Parent, Wake Forest University class of 2024

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"If you want clarity with regards to the college process, Ignite is the service for you. My experience with Mrs. Klentak shows that she is dedicated to her work and consistently puts forth effort to ensure that her clients are given the best chance possible to go to the college of their dreams."

-Student, American University class of 2024

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"Your experience, knowledge and confidence allowed us to trust you and trust your judgement and that took a big load off our shoulders!  Our son had great feedback working with you and if he was happy and stressed less about his college apps, that is a huge indication that the whole process was a success and we could not have done any better. We are glad we worked with you and we would recommend you in a heartbeat."

-Parent, Princeton University class of 2023

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"We were two working parents starting a new company when we contracted with Lauren to help our child with the admissions process. We were overwhelmed and daunted by the process of selecting the right school. Lauren made a terrifying and intimidating process into one which fostered self confidence and self knowledge.  Our whole family could not be happier with the school that our son will be going to - it really is the most perfect fit, and we will always be grateful to Lauren for her help in this important part of his life’s journey. Even experienced mountaineers can benefit from a guide, and Lauren led the way for us in a way that was memorable and meaningful and made our child feel proud of his accomplishments."

-Parent, University of the Arts class of 2023

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"This is our second time using Ignite and we could not be happier with Lauren’s services. She advised both of our children starting in high school and as a direct result, both were admitted to very selective colleges where they are happy and succeeding. Approaching and going through the college process is a journey that is usually filled with dread and stress, not so with Lauren. She is filled with knowledge and helped us every single step of the way. Her professionalism and attention far exceeded the scope of her responsibilities and we cannot express enough gratitude for all her help. We recommend her to everyone we know!"

-Parent, Vassar College class of 2022 and The College of New Jersey class of 2024

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"It was so beneficial to have an expert in crafting essays and applications who was able to let me to

write in my own voice while allowing me to strengthen my planning, development, and final products.

With your help I also built my own resume, completed the Common Application, and gained valuable

insights for applying to graduate school, jobs, and more. Finally, one important aspect was that we

were able to create the perfect list of schools for me, based upon my own interests, goals, and

preferences as opposed to prestige. You did a stellar job of using our discussions and surveys to

find the best schools for me. You even found a school with everything I was looking for but had

never heard of, and I am happy to say that this is where I will be spending my next 4 years as a

college student!"

-Student, Vassar College class of 2022

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