Two Bridges College Consulting

"My husband and I decided to have our son Dash work with Karen. It was one of the best decisions we ever made. Karen was quick to identify what schools would be a good fit for for Dash and worked with him throughout the year to get him there. It also took the stress out of our relationship (bonus). Dash is heading to JMU in the Fall and could not be happier. I would highly recommend Karen! Julie Buckley"

"Karen Hott truly helped us sort through many aspects of the college application process -- everything from discussing an essay topic, to researching & selecting colleges, to answering financial aid questions. Her knowledge, kindness & patience make her an extraordinary college consultant."

"I am a good writer and do it for a living, and my kids are used to me editing their work, but I didn’t think either of them would be as cooperative with or responsive to my suggestions as they would be with an outsider. Karen has established credibility working with this age group and terrific writing skills to draw on for coaching. That showed in how my son followed up on your recommendations. College and scholarship essays have so much riding on them that an objective party working with my son made us all confident that his essays were the best they could be while still being his own product. The writing instruction you gave him during this process was useful beyond his college essays, and we see that now in his college work."

"Working with Karen Hott through Your College Essay Coach was one of the best decisions I made while applying to colleges. Throughout the writing process, Hott listened to my ideas and guided me in the best direction for writing an interesting and engaging essay that I was proud to submit. As a busy student, I appreciated Hott's understanding about my time constraints, flexibility in meeting with me, and greetings filled with enthusiasm and a smile. I truly believe it was my essay, with Hott’s expertise, that earned me acceptances into several competitive colleges."

"Karen Hott will help you create your best possible essay to impress those college admissions offices. She has helped me tremendously in polishing many essays. Karen helps you improve upon your own work and ideas. Whether you need help with structure, clarity, grammar, or succinctness, Karen will provide you with the tools to enhance your own finished product."