Student Success Stories

My child, although intelligent & hardworking, was reticent to focus on college planning. The relaxing and inquisitive manner in which Rose learned about my son to help determine how to utilize his talents and abilities was extraordinary! As a result, he enjoyed researching careers and colleges. We were very impressed at how thorough she was with the planning, research, essay writing, and applications. Her services made an arduous, parent task pleasant and productive. I think setting up schedules with him for tasks not only helped simplify the process but also streamlined it so he was efficient in getting everything done.

He thoroughly enjoyed working with her in what became a well-organized college exploration. She got him to "open up his world" and apply to some amazing colleges. Furthermore, the application process was so much better than what my friends described going through with their children. He is thrilled with his selection, and as a sophomore has never looked back! We wholeheartedly recommend Rose and CAPS! 

D.J. & E.J., parents

The advice and suggestions that you made to help our children put their volunteerism into the right words when composing their essays brought out the true meaning of their experiences and accomplishments.

You were very thorough and detailed in advising us through the entire application process. You made what would have been a very stressful process much less daunting. 

T.B. & C.B., parents

Your services were invaluable to our family. You helped both of our boys with the many applications and the grueling process associated with it and made it truly stress free and enjoyable. We couldn't have done it without you.

I highly recommend CAPS. Whether you're a parent (like me) not knowing where to start or you’re a student trying to get into your dream school. CAPS is a difference maker for all applicants, Ivies and States. 

C.S., parent

Rose was instrumental in our 3 daughters' college application process. She worked with them from start to finish on all aspects of all applications. She has an amazing editor for the essays, who as my daughter said, guided her in direction while allowing her work to be her own. Rose works with the students to help identify schools & then sits with them from start to finish on all applications. She makes sure all the applications are accurate and complete. Although this may sound simple, we were surprised how often colleges would say they receive many applications with references to other colleges (i.e. I've always wanted to attend Harvard - on an application to NYU).

As a parent, I appreciated Rose's knowledge of the process. She took the time to get to know each of my children and worked with them patiently and kindly guiding them through all of their applications. She advised them on when to visit, what to say and who to speak to. She advised them on how to demonstrate interest without always visiting the school.

What I appreciated most about hiring Rose is that I knew my children's college choices were completely their own. Rose worked with them on identifying what they were looking for and listened to what they wanted to do and where they wanted to be.

We highly recommend Rose and CAPS!

M.L., parent

Rose Schifano de Vries

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