We recently went through the middle school application process with our oldest son, who attends a highly competitive academic private school, and quickly realized how much more complicated and daunting it was than we had anticipated. Although we are very involved in his education, there were areas where he needed guida…

Some people have a way of making you feel capable before you even realize your own potential. They see the person you are becoming, not just the person standing in front of them at that moment. Ms. Gilani is one of those rare people. Years have passed since [elementary school], yet her belief in me has remained a const…

Working with Ava made the middle school application experience so much easier and gave me a lot more confidence. At the beginning, I wasn’t sure how to prepare for interviews or how to turn my ideas into strong essays. Ava had specific strategies for both that made everything feel much more natural. For interviews, she…

Ms. Gilani became so much more than just a teacher. She became a mentor and role model who has guided me through almost every pivotal stage of my life. No matter what challenges or milestones I faced, she was always there for me. From helping me grow in confidence as a weak math student and inspiring me to be an avid r…