DesignWorlds for College

We are very pleased with the support and guidance that our daughter got at DWC. She got great feedback and suggestions for her essays from DWC’s team. Frona gave individualized attention and encouragement and helped her in prioritizing and planning for college. Our daughter got into the desired college. So YaY!!!

Mr. and Mrs. Kahn, Andy, and Ann have been amazing. Being a first generation college student, I didn’t have parents that could help me through the stressful college application season. My school counselors were too busy making sure that everyone was on track to graduate to help me.
There was so much that I didn’t know where to start but DWC helped me from the beginning to the end. Mrs. Kahn sat down with me and together we selected the colleges that I would be applying to and Mr. Kahn assisted me in deciding on a major.
Andy (the essay coach) spent weeks with me, helping me edit personal statements and scholarship essays. When it was finally time, I clicked «Submit» with pride and confidence.
In the fall of 2014, I will be attending UC Berkeley (with a full ride) and none of this could have been possible without the help and support from the DWC staff. They made the college application process straightforward and provided me with lots of resources that got me great results.

Great start with a good college pre-​selection and essay creation /​review (Shannah the essay coach was amazing). But the follow up once the batch of application was done was weak and we felt left to ourselves for the final selection and practical follow up. Limited availability, no help finding scholarships and maximizing the award list.
This being said, our kid was accepted into the desired schools. It is just that we expected more hand holding and thorough service for $ 6000. :-(

I came to DWC because I’ve been considering going to grad school and needed career advice. With Ted and Frona’s help I’ve made huge improvements to my resume, gotten a better idea of what my skills and strengths are and what kind of career paths I might be best suited for (and actually interested in).
Just that much has really helped my confidence in figuring out what I want to do with my life. Even if I decide not to pursue grad school for now, the feedback, constructive criticism, and overall support I’m receiving here is an immeasurable help.

DesignWorlds worked with our daughter and gave her both sound advice and confidence to guide her through the college application process. There was one small misstep during the process, but in the end our daughter ended up in the perfect situation, and we couldn’t be more happy. Ted and Frona are delightful, experienced, bright, and resourceful people who were invaluable in helping us all navigate the ever-​treacherous sea of college admissions.

We used DWC services for help in getting our daughter to college of her choice, it was a real eye opener to find out what it takes to get a kids into college these days, DWC really made it easy and kept my daughter on track with activities and courses she needed to make it easy to get ready for college admission. DWC is now helping us with our second kid. I recommend them highly.

I have worked with a number of students who are clients of DesignWorlds for College. Frona goes the extra mile to make sure that her clients are doing what they’re supposed to be doing, when they’re supposed to be doing it, and all with great care.
DWC provides direction, resources, and guidance catered to each client recognizing that one size does not fit all. They seek to understand what makes each student unique and what type of school will be best for that student. They have intimate knowledge of the schools and processes to ensure the most appropriate fit for each student.
Frona and Ted are caring, professional, and effective so I highly recommend their services.

DWC has been amazing help in the college search process. They made sure to really understand who I am and what my personal needs are. They focused on giving me the personal attention I needed to find the schools that would suit me best and highlight my strengths in the application. They even went beyond just helping me find the right school, and worked with me to think through potential career paths and connected me with work opportunities to further explore my interests. They provide a wonderful personal touch and a reassuring, calming influence in an otherwise very stressful process.

Frona and Ted are awesome! They helped both our daughters (one a Junior at Brandeis University and the other a Freshman at UC Santa Barbara) prepare for the college application and selection process. When we signed up we didn’t know what to expect but what we got was much more: true care, attention, and concern for our daughters. For Ted and Frona, it’s not just about helping the children get into a great school. It’s about matching their learning styles, their passions, and their unique personalities with the best college program for them. They know how to communicate both with teenagers and parents, which is very helpful.
They don’t just work with you and then hope for the best when the children graduate. They stay in touch and support themk regularly. For example, last year, at the end of my older daughter’s sophomore year in college, they helped her find a great summer internship in Palo Alto. They didn’t have to do that but were happy to see her take one more step toward what makes her happy.
We were so happy with their help, that we have offered to act as references to any parent that is considering using them with their children.

Ever feel like you are part of a production line, or a millworks? Not at this college and career counseling firm! Dr. Ted and Mrs. Frona Kahn treated our two children like unique, special individuals. We contracted with DWC to help our 15 year old daughter find a great internship, and to help our oldest son make the transition from high school to a full-​time music student and part-​time community college student.
We received true caring, concern, undivided attention, and the results were great with both kids. Even now, 6 months later, DWC calls our children to check in with them periodically.
If you want individualized attention for your children, and help finding the college that fits them educationally, socially, emotionally, and spiritually, this is the private college counseling firm for you. I highly recommend DesignWorlds for College and Careers.