Maureen was a guiding hand and steadying presence throughout my daughter’s college application process. My daughter loved working with her and enjoyed their sessions immensely. She was admitted to the school of her dreams (as well as many others!) and credits Maureen with helping her to reach her full writing potential in both her essays and her Common Application. Our family has no doubt that working with Maureen eased the college search stress significantly, and we have not hesitated to refer her to others embarking upon the college admissions roller coaster ride!
Rebecca M, Connecticut
Maureen helped me pinpoint which direction to take my essays and made sure my voice shone through! By making my essays unique, I was able to feel confident about my entire application. She made it a really easy process and ensured the essays were specific to me. I'm so glad I found her, she is obviously passionate and experienced in what she does and she was a joy to work with!
Tess S., Virginia
Going into this whole college application process I was extremely unsure and timid. However, after a few sessions and some words of encouragement from Maureen so many of my stressors went away. So far I have not been rejected from any of my colleges and I have gotten Accepted to Six! Thank you Maureen for helping me through this scary process.
Allison M., Connecticut
As soon as I arrived at her website, I realized that her services would be the best fit for my son. This was only proven further when we spoke with Maureen regarding the services she offers. She was very outgoing and invested in the college admissions process. My husband and I had very little worry about the process once we knew Maureen would be there to help us out. I wholeheartedly recommend Maureen's services to others and I will definitely have my other child work with her.
Anjana A., Connecticut
She helped me get into my top college!!! She is easy to talk to, and I get very stressed when writing, and she knew exactly how to work with someone who can easily get frustrated like me.
Aiden, New Hampshire
Maureen greatly helped my son with reviewing his essays for college admissions. We had decided only a month before the application deadlines (regular decision) to seek Maureen's help, and we are glad that we did. She was very prompt with the reviews. While my son writes well, he was able to improve his work based on the timely and pertinent feedback provided by Maureen. I would highly recommend Maureen to other parents.
A. Jani, Minnesota
I can't express enough gratitude for the guidance Maureen gave my son with his college essay. Her easy going personality along with years of experience working with students made it no surprise that my son would truly benefit from her service. She provided excellent feedback and helped with editing throughout his process of writing his essays. She was accommodating to his schedule and was readily available when my son needed to check in with her. Thank you, Maureen!
Marie N., Texas
The college application process can be both overwhelming and exhausting with all the requirements and deadlines — one of those requirements being the college essay. How do you consolidate your entire life and convey a message using no more than 650 words? Mrs. Scudder provided me with the guidance and tools to sort and organize my thoughts and execute my essay. During the process, she fully respected my writing style and voice. As a transfer student, Mrs. Scudder also offered suggestions and insight to explore all my prospective college options. I plan on seeking the advice of Mrs. Scudder for my postgrad application process as well.
Sofia P., Connecticut
Maureen made a very big impact on my college application process. She helped me in every way possible and made applying to college to be, honestly, a stress-free process. She made my voice heard in my essays and made them really show colleges the type of person I am. We had many great sessions that were always productive. Maureen was also very fun to talk to and discuss ideas with. She is very kind and will always encourage you.
Shayan A., Virginia
Mrs. Scudder was extremely easy to work with while I was writing my college essays. She was flexible with my availability and provided feedback in many ways. Regardless of if she were simply proofreading a sentence or providing comments on a paragraph, her advice was always thoughtful and considerate. I would be given time to review her feedback and make edits to my work, which was very important to me. Overall, Mrs. Scudder was extremely helpful throughout this process, and I do not believe I would have written essays with the quality that I submitted without her help!
Brendan O., Connecticut
Ms. Scudder was more than helpful with both my UNC Chapel Hill and William & Mary essays. She provided insightful feedback and a great amount of attention to the detail and style of my essays. In addition, she replied very quickly to my questions that I would text her. Not only was she attentive, but after our work together was finished, she continued to ask how my other essays were going and kept up with all the colleges I applied to. Ms. Scudder is a great counselor!
Owen B., Virginia
Maureen helped me organize and write thoughtful, meaningful essays that helped me represent myself. She really got to know me as a person, helped me stay on track with all my writing, and was instrumental in helping me get into my dream school.
Cole S., Colorado
Writing a personal statement for PhD applications was one of the hardest parts of the application process. Luckily, I had Maureen's help. With the competitiveness of programs, I needed a personal statement that stood out and Maureen helped me get there. She not only suggested edits to create a better flow, but she also had thoughtful insights to help me best structure my personal statement.
Carly C., New York
Maureen was a delight to work with. She infused vigor into my writing process and positive energy into an otherwise daunting and tense task of writing college essays. As a transfer student, I felt tiny in a huge sea of information, with no clear road ahead. I cycled through multiple professionals who had no idea how to start or where to begin in my process. Not only did Maureen have a calm command of the goal, she was a bright light that illuminated my work life. In our collaboration I felt free. We share a mutual admiration for the craft of writing, and working with Maureen was uplifting, even formative: It was one of the first times in my young professional life that I was able to fully share ideas with an advanced partner, without fear of admonition. Maureen is a tremendous teacher for those lucky enough to spend time with her. I am very grateful.
Jackson J., Washington
Maureen has been my daughter’s college search fairy godmother. Her admirable mix of wisdom, kindness, and patience has been invaluable.
Dawn P., Connecticut
Maureen Scudder was a very helpful advisor during my college admissions process, guiding me on not only my essays but my application as a whole. I really enjoyed the time I spent with her, and it felt like she was a friend helping me with my essays: still giving me the lead, but pointing out errors and giving suggestions to make them better. In addition, her prior experience with college admissions made these friendly suggestions even more effective. I highly recommend working with Maureen.
Aiden A., Hong Kong
For me, Maureen was indispensable when it came to applying to college. Her flexibility works with the most rigid schedules, and her input was extremely insightful. With her help, I not only submitted excellent applications, but I became a better writer.
Avery P., Connecticut
With college graduation on the horizon, applying for post-grad opportunities was a major priority for me. Mrs. Scudder helped me stay true to my writing style while also blending in the professionalism that programs and companies look for when hiring. I am super grateful for the time and detail that she put into helping me reach my top-notch application and resume. She helped me feel more confident during the application process, and I am really proud of the work that came out of our sessions.
Amy D., Massachusetts
Maureen was an invaluable help throughout my entire college application process. She was friendly and always knew exactly how to help me present myself in the best possible way in my essays. I would highly recommend Maureen to anyone looking for an excellent college advisor and essay editor.
Ethan S., Colorado
Maureen is a gifted teacher and writer. Through her brilliant guidance, my daughter created a top notch application that made her truly stand out. Maureen’s style and personality make her so much fun to work with in what could normally be a stressful endeavor. Make this investment in your education and career…you will not regret it!
Jane D., Connecticut
When it came to writing and formatting a resume, I didn't know what I didn't know. But Maureen did! She helped me to produce a resume that showcases my skills and experiences in a way that will help me to stand out amongst other candidates. Maureen worked alongside me to ensure that my resume is professional yet personal. Not only is Maureen wonderful at what she does, she is very personable and will go above and beyond to meet your needs!
Casey K., Vermont
Maureen was so easy and fun to work with. She really understood my writing style so my personality shined through. She made great suggestions and guided me on using verbs that would stand out from the crowd. We worked on my project online, and she was very quick to respond to my questions and have clear comments and suggestions. I will be contacting her again for my next opportunity!
Stacy R., Connecticut