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"Colleen tutored both my brother and I for the SATs, as well as reading over my essays for the college application process. She was an invaluable asset and greatly helped me improve my scores (they went up 200 points from my PSAT to my first SAT after tutoring). With my essays, Colleen was always available to help. She really got to know me, so when I had writers block she helped me think of things I could write about that were specific to me. When I didn’t know which extracurricular to write about, she helped me choose. My essays were not only exactly what the college admission counselors were looking for in an applicant, but also perfectly represented me and my voice. That was due to Colleen never speaking for me, only helping me perfect my voice. I cannot recommend Colleen highly enough. I am so lucky to have had her throughout this entire process!"
"Colleen acted as my mentor during my SAT and college application process. As a result of her tutelage my SAT reading score went up to a 700. She found a way to not only build up the confidence I had within myself, but to provide me with helpful tips and strategies for the test itself. In regards to the college application process, Colleen helped me craft a list of schools that included a wide range of reaches and safeties. She then brainstormed with me on essays which allowed me to write with ease. I am proud of the essays I turned in as Colleen motivated me to write in a way that I had never written before. Looking back I realize how important Colleen was for me to be successful. She kept my stress under control and helped me reach my goals. For my Penn State Schreyer Honors College Application, I was required to write three additional essays. At first, I dreaded this application and was hesitant to even apply. Today, I could not be happier that Colleen pushed me to do so. I will attend Schreyer in the fall as a better writer. Please feel free to request my contact information for more details."
"I worked with Colleen during my senior year of high school and throughout college. She helped me correct several flaws in my writing technique and my grades on writing assignments drastically improved. As a fairly disorganized student, I often struggled to manage my time effectively, and had difficulty accomplishing long term-projects. Colleen helped me overcome my problems in these aspects by teaching me to plan ahead and recommending several strategies for spreading the work load of long-term projects over time."
"Colleen has helped me elevate my critical reading and writing skills to a new level. I feel much more confident in my work, and have learned many productive methods for academic success."
"I'd like to think of myself as a good writer but, Colleen really helped me polish up my essays. She knows what the colleges are looking for, how to phrase it, and all the smaller details of essay writing. I attribute a good deal of my college acceptances to her aid."
"When I entered the graduate program at Arcadia, I knew I would need someone to edit my papers because writing is not one my strong points. Colleen came highly recommended by our students and faculty members. She not only provides editing services but also gives recommendations in the areas where your paper lacks strength. I have found her services valuable and she has been instrumental in helping me to become a better writer."
"Your thorough editorial cleansing of my work and comments were challenging and guiding, yet not overly critical and demanding. The technical changes provided much needed flow. You stuck to the role of editor, while maximizing that role by stimulating thought through both your comments and technical changes. You did not judge, which the nature of the material is bound to tempt anyone to do. The software is dynamic, and yet simple to work with. You are both competent and reasonably priced, and your enthusiasm is refreshing and motivating. I will not hesitate to use you again!"
"As a senior in high school, I was looking for a way to make both my college essays and SAT scores outstanding. Fortunately, Colleen was recommended to me for both. Colleen has helped me reach my SAT score goals, dramatically bringing up my Critical Reading and Writing scores through her excellent insight on test taking strategies and multiple practice tests. Colleen has also offered me unparalleled editing of my college essays, at levels far beyond any help I received at my high school. Most of all, I enjoyed working with Colleen because of her positive, encouraging attitude; she was exactly what I was looking for to polish my college applications."
"I met Colleen my Jr. year in high school. She helped me prepare for my SAT's. She continued to work with me to improve my grades in school. She also was a great resource for me while I was choosing a college. She then helped me with the college application process! Without Colleen to motivate me I don't think I would have made it through my senior year!! Her kind personality makes doing the school work fun!"
"My experience working with Dr. Clemens was wonderful. When I decided to apply to graduate school I knew that I was going to need help with the process. I reached out to Dr. Clemens for help with preparing for the GRE and with writing my application essay. Her guidance and support has meant everything to me. Anyone who has applied to graduate programs knows that it is a long road. Dr. Clemens has been encouraging me through the most challenging tasks. She exemplifies what it means to be a strong teacher by bringing out the best in me. It is because of her that I am confidently moving forward with my applications. I am thankful for her help and would absolutely seek out her services again!"
"I am a foreign educated teacher and I turned to Colleen for help after I failed to pass a Praxis English Language Arts: Content Knowledge test (5038) necessary to obtain my Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate. Colleen helped me to narrow down the list of authors and texts and to reveal illusion of knowledge I had in certain areas of test material. She has a great ability to attune you to the thinking of a “test-maker”. It was great fun working with Colleen. I managed to improve my score from 157 to 172. I would recommend working with Colleen to anybody who needs some help with preparation for Praxis English Language Arts: Content Knowledge test."
"She was such a helpful and personable tutor who really helped me with English and understanding the questions/ the format of the test. I only met with her three times (for an hour each time) and worked through three practice tests with her, but my score went from a 1190 on the PSAT to a 1400 on the SAT (first time). Not only was she super helpful she was very encouraging and fun to work with! I'm amazed with how much she helped both me and my score. I also want to add that I only got 2 questions wrong in the entire writing section which would not have been possible without her teaching."
"Colleen acted as my mentor during my SAT and college application process. As a result of her tutelage my SAT reading score went up to a 700. She found a way to not only build up the confidence I had within myself, but to provide me with helpful tips and strategies for the test itself. In regards to the college application process, Colleen helped me craft a list of schools that included a wide range of reaches and safeties. She then brainstormed with me on essays which allowed me to write with ease. I am proud of the essays I turned in as Colleen motivated me to write in a way that I had never written before. Looking back I realize how important Colleen was for me to be successful. She kept my stress under control and helped me reach my goals. For my Penn State Schreyer Honors College Application, I was required to write three additional essays. At first, I dreaded this application and was hesitant to even apply. Today, I could not be happier that Colleen pushed me to do so. I will attend Schreyer in the fall as a better writer. Please feel free to request my contact information for more details."
"I worked with Colleen during my senior year of high school and throughout college. She helped me correct several flaws in my writing technique and my grades on writing assignments drastically improved. As a fairly disorganized student, I often struggled to manage my time effectively, and had difficulty accomplishing long term-projects. Colleen helped me overcome my problems in these aspects by teaching me to plan ahead and recommending several strategies for spreading the work load of long-term projects over time."
"Colleen has helped me elevate my critical reading and writing skills to a new level. I feel much more confident in my work, and have learned many productive methods for academic success."
"I'd like to think of myself as a good writer but, Colleen really helped me polish up my essays. She knows what the colleges are looking for, how to phrase it, and all the smaller details of essay writing. I attribute a good deal of my college acceptances to her aid."
"When I entered the graduate program at Arcadia, I knew I would need someone to edit my papers because writing is not one my strong points. Colleen came highly recommended by our students and faculty members. She not only provides editing services but also gives recommendations in the areas where your paper lacks strength. I have found her services valuable and she has been instrumental in helping me to become a better writer."
"Your thorough editorial cleansing of my work and comments were challenging and guiding, yet not overly critical and demanding. The technical changes provided much needed flow. You stuck to the role of editor, while maximizing that role by stimulating thought through both your comments and technical changes. You did not judge, which the nature of the material is bound to tempt anyone to do. The software is dynamic, and yet simple to work with. You are both competent and reasonably priced, and your enthusiasm is refreshing and motivating. I will not hesitate to use you again!"
"As a senior in high school, I was looking for a way to make both my college essays and SAT scores outstanding. Fortunately, Colleen was recommended to me for both. Colleen has helped me reach my SAT score goals, dramatically bringing up my Critical Reading and Writing scores through her excellent insight on test taking strategies and multiple practice tests. Colleen has also offered me unparalleled editing of my college essays, at levels far beyond any help I received at my high school. Most of all, I enjoyed working with Colleen because of her positive, encouraging attitude; she was exactly what I was looking for to polish my college applications."
"I met Colleen my Jr. year in high school. She helped me prepare for my SAT's. She continued to work with me to improve my grades in school. She also was a great resource for me while I was choosing a college. She then helped me with the college application process! Without Colleen to motivate me I don't think I would have made it through my senior year!! Her kind personality makes doing the school work fun!"
"My experience working with Dr. Clemens was wonderful. When I decided to apply to graduate school I knew that I was going to need help with the process. I reached out to Dr. Clemens for help with preparing for the GRE and with writing my application essay. Her guidance and support has meant everything to me. Anyone who has applied to graduate programs knows that it is a long road. Dr. Clemens has been encouraging me through the most challenging tasks. She exemplifies what it means to be a strong teacher by bringing out the best in me. It is because of her that I am confidently moving forward with my applications. I am thankful for her help and would absolutely seek out her services again!"
"I am a foreign educated teacher and I turned to Colleen for help after I failed to pass a Praxis English Language Arts: Content Knowledge test (5038) necessary to obtain my Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate. Colleen helped me to narrow down the list of authors and texts and to reveal illusion of knowledge I had in certain areas of test material. She has a great ability to attune you to the thinking of a “test-maker”. It was great fun working with Colleen. I managed to improve my score from 157 to 172. I would recommend working with Colleen to anybody who needs some help with preparation for Praxis English Language Arts: Content Knowledge test."
"She was such a helpful and personable tutor who really helped me with English and understanding the questions/ the format of the test. I only met with her three times (for an hour each time) and worked through three practice tests with her, but my score went from a 1190 on the PSAT to a 1400 on the SAT (first time). Not only was she super helpful she was very encouraging and fun to work with! I'm amazed with how much she helped both me and my score. I also want to add that I only got 2 questions wrong in the entire writing section which would not have been possible without her teaching."