"From standardized tests to college visits; from school size and location to admissions interviews; from application essays to financial aid -- Penny was on top of all of the deadlines and requirements, and was always available to answer any questions that he or I had about the whole process. Penny took what would otherwise have been an incredibly stressful time in our lives, and made it manageable.” Parent, Richmond, VT

“I was completely lost when it came to college admissions. Penny was able to direct me towards a host of excellent schools. With her help, I was able to write confident, well-crafted essays that I felt proud to send in to the colleges... It was also nice to have her reminding me of the deadlines for various things that I might have missed otherwise. I owe so much gratitude to Penny…”  Student, Clark University

You helped our daughter take ownership of the college search process and all the research, thinking, writing, and schedules that came along with it. You opened her eyes to many different schools that she wouldn't have otherwise known about, and helped her articulate and narrow down what she wanted... The whole process was far less stressful for our whole family…”  Parent, Colchester, VT

“I found this college counseling to be very helpful. It helped me start from a broad wide range of ideas about where I wanted to go to school and narrow it down. This helped limit my stress and it was awesome to have someone else involved who was not a parent... I would recommend this to students who have no idea what they want to do and to students who know exactly what they want to do....Taking surveys and questionnaires regarding personality, learning style, etc. are all helpful and I would not have done any of these things if it weren't for Penny and Sugar Maple Counseling. We touched upon many aspects about selecting a school that I never would have thought about. This was a great and helpful service and I love the school that I chose!”  Student, Fairfield University

“I want to express what a “God send” Penny has been to us.  Not only fitting our daughter to the college that most suits her and her needs, but by relieving the stress of deadlines and the constant reminders to her.  Harping mom = anxiety ridden child!  Penny sets short term goals so that the process isn't overwhelming for anyone involved. The anxiety lifted immediately…”  Parent, Jericho

“As the oldest child in my family, my parents and I felt overwhelmed by the whole process of applying to college. Penny knew exactly how to ease our nerves. I found it very helpful to have someone to help me record and organize my thoughts, opinions, and goals into a system that eventually helped me decide which school was right for me. Through Penny and Sugar Maple College Consulting I had access to valuable resources and information that was not offered on every college website….I strongly feel that taking advantage of what Penny has to offer made me a highly competitive applicant…”  Student, University of Vermont

“From the first time we sat down with Penny, all three of us felt completely at ease and that we were in the most capable hands.  Penny had an immediate rapport with [my son], and was able to get him to think and talk about all the things which we, his parents, could not.  From standardized tests to college visits; from school size and location to admissions interviews; from application essays to financial aid — Penny was on top of all of the deadlines and requirements, and was always available to answer any questions that he or I had about the whole process. Penny took what would otherwise have been an incredibly stressful time in our lives, and made it manageable.”  Parent, Richmond

“I began the college process sure I knew what I wanted and where I wanted to go, but quickly realized that I was in way over my head. Penny knew exactly the right questions to ask and her warmness made me feel much less anxious about the whole process. With her guidance, I was able to broaden my search and then narrow it again, and figure out more specifically what I was looking for in a college. Penny was also hugely helpful to me when I was rejected from my first-choice school. She supported me through my disappointment and then helped me figure out a Plan B that ended up leading me to a school that was a perfect mix of everything I was looking for. … I am so so grateful to Penny for all the support she gave and still gives to me…”  Student, Barnard College

“When I first started thinking about college... I wasn't very excited about my future... Now two years later I am having a wonderful experience at Emerson College in Boston! Penny opened my eyes to my options and got me excited about my future. In the beginning of my search I changed my mind several times about where I wanted to go and what I wanted to do. The fact that I was changing my mind scared me and I was worried I was going to end up somewhere that wasn't right for me.... Penny didn't doubt my decisions at any moment. She was always there to support me and helped coach me on how to sort out my wants and needs when it came to picking out what schools to apply to. Penny not only helped me seek out colleges, peer reviewed my college essay, and assessed my college application, but she also was a lifeline…."  Student, Emerson College

“When I first started trying to decide where I’d like to go for college, the options overwhelmed me; I knew very little about what mattered to me in a school, and even less about how to find schools that matched my criteria. I also dreaded the seemingly inevitable talks with my parents about college and the future.... Penny was an incredible help because she was able to help me identify exactly what I wanted in a school, and subsequently helped me find a number of schools that I loved. With Penny’s help, I actually got very excited about going to college, and eventually stopped dreading those conversations. Ultimately, I was accepted to every school I applied to, and am currently an extremely happy student at my first choice school, Skidmore College. I cannot emphasize enough how wonderfully helpful Penny was throughout this entire process…”  Student, Skidmore College

“Penny’s knowledge on applying to schools really saved me. I was convinced there was only one school for me, and Penny really helped me broaden my search. I was able to find other schools that I would be happy with even if I didn't get into my top choice. When I was deferred from my top choice, Penny knew what to do next and helped me through that process too. I have loved working with Penny and I'm still in touch with her today.”  Student, Emerson College

“I am so glad and lucky to have been able to work with Penny... She has great insight into the cultures at different schools and she helped me talk about the kind of school I would be happy at. We worked together through all the possibilities and stayed on track with the many deadlines. When it came down to deciding between two schools, Penny and I took a long walk and reviewed everything. This was extremely helpful to me because I could talk to someone who knew me well, aside from my parents. I would absolutely recommend Sugar Maple College Consulting to anyone looking for guidance through the busy application process. Thank you Penny!!”  Student, Clark University