Parent/Student Testimonials

TNT College Planning provided valuable college guidance for my son through the admissions and application process. They made sure my son did not procrastinate when needing to meet deadlines, helped narrow down school selections based on his goals and needs, and was able to walk us through financial aid and scholarships. They truly care about the students and continue to check in even after the services are completed. One of the best investments our family could have made. 

~Stephanie Naticchioni

Anthony Naticchioni - Texas Christian University (TCU)

We worked with TNT College Planning and are so glad we did!  Our son, Luke, started working with them during his sophomore year in high school. They guided Luke on extracurricular activity ideas, classes he needed to take, scholarships to go after, and colleges he needed to visit. Once we narrowed down the schools, they helped and guided Luke in his applications and essays and stayed on him to ensure everything that needed to be done, got done! Luke got into ALL the schools that he applied to. I know for a fact, without TNT College Planning this would not have been the case. They are the gold standard when it comes to college counselors!

~Jennie W. 

Luke W. -- Arizona State University (ASU)

TNT College Planning Services provided outstanding services during the entire college application process and scholarship information.  Thank you for the great experience!

~Cindy Flanagan 

Katie Flanagan - UC Berkeley

TNT College Planning has been a joy to work with! They guided us through every step of a process that can be overwhelming and offered great advice and guidance to our daughter as she selected which colleges to apply to and the steps she needed to do to make herself stand out as an applicant. They were quick to respond to any questions we had and made herself readily available to us as parents and our daughter. 

~Jennifer Ciriza 

Madelyne Ciriza - Grand Canyon University (GCU)

TNT College Planning approach and guidance made the college application process easy and painless. They provided very hands-on program that works! My son was always ahead of schedule and never felt jammed. They were also the motivator my son needed, and they armed my son with the tools and confidence to put out his best products. Without their counseling knowledge, he would not have landed where he did. 

~Holly Beal

Reyn Beal - University of Chicago

We discovered TNT College Planning and immediately knew that they were the right fit for what we were looking for—counselors who had our child’s best interest at heart.  My son was admitted to every school that he applied to, with two schools that were extremely difficult to get into.  They even called one school that he was admitted to and convinced them to give him extra scholarship money. We are extremely happy that my son chose Baylor as it has been an amazing fit for him.  We had the same experience with our younger son.  They are the best—experienced, compassionate and on top of everything! 

~Shirley Van Dyke 

David Van Dyke - Baylor University

Applying to colleges today is much, much different than when we applied, and today’s academic environment is also much different.  It requires someone that really knows the process and to help the parents and the student get through the hurdles and obstacles. TNT College Planning advised my children and us for the entire four years of high school and was always working behind the scenes, communicating, and working diligently in my child’s best interests.  I fully recommend TNT College Planning to help with your children’s college planning.  

~Jeffrey Denes

Brighton Denes - San Diego State University

There is truly nothing more I could have wanted from TNT College Planning.  The customization for each prospective college student makes them stand out from the rest of the cookie cutter college companies.  They took time to know my son, his particular needs, and our expectations as parents to guide Tyler through an enhanced high school experience that enabled him to shine when she packaged him on applications.  Tyler was accepted to 7 schools and waitlisted at 1, and with TNT College Planning’s support he ended up at an out-of-state school that is an excellent fit where he has thrived during his first year.

~A. Edberg 

Tyler Edberg--University of Minnesota 

TNT College Planning was referred to us by a friend, and they have been amazing in helping us prepare and keep our son on track for all aspects of college admissions.  It’s such a complicated process that they simplify for both the student and parents.

~Eric W.  

Austin W.  - Texas A&M University

College Counselor Extraordinaire- Making the Impossible Possible- if you do everything she says!

We worked with TNT College Planning from spring of Johnathan’s sophomore year and they continued to guide us through the registration and new student/parent info for SDSU.  They stayed on top of everything (especially our procrastinator son) and made sure he did what he needed to get into the schools of his dreams. Every “JOHNNY” text that came through scared all of us (maybe him a little more than us) to meeting submission dates, to waiting for those emails of acceptance-the  college process was a wild ride, but much less chaotic with these wonderful college counselors. 

~Wendy and Andy Carey

Johnathan Carey--San Diego State University (SDSU)

TNT College Planning has been an absolute blessing and wealth of knowledge in my son’s four years of high school. They helped him every step of the way in his college planning and has set him up for success in the college application process.  Their communication has exceeded our expectations, and we never once had to wait for them for an answer to anything.  The last two years have been rough on these kids, and there is an overwhelming amount of things to do to prepare for college and they stayed on top of him and us as parents with deadlines, to-do lists and encouragement. I recommend them to everyone I talk to!

~Karyn Qsar 

Christian Qsar - UC San Diego 

Expertise.

Being a former middle school counselor and a mom, TNT College Planning Counselors come with a wealth of knowledge about what it takes to get into the college that best meets your child's dreams, aspirations, and needs.  

Personalized and Trustworthy.

They genuinely listen while offering advice that's not only informed by their expertise but also tailored to your child's unique personality and goals. You're getting someone who has experience dealing with every situation you can imagine. This type of personalization turns into a genuine relationship with immense trust. 

Efficient.

They meticulously keep track of deadlines, ensure that all required documents are submitted on time, and provide you with very detailed guidance and directions as you navigate through the various application processes. 

Family.

They treat you like family. They genuinely care for their clients, and they know family comes first.  During the COVID shutdown, our family faced several difficult times.  They weren't just our college planners - they were our friends. You're not just a client with TNT College Planning - they really care about the families that they work with.

~Dr. Kathryn S. Wilson

Kaitlyn Wilson--The University of Utah 

Ryan (Esperanza High School Class of 2025)

Samantha (6th grader who hopes that TNT College Planning will take her on as a client in a few years)

They are the best! TNT College Planning helped both of my sons get accepted to nearly every school they applied to AND they received scholarship money. The couselors were incredibly organized, managed the entire process seamlessly, and alleviated the parent stress. Their excellent communication made everything smooth and easy. Highly recommend their services!

~Phyllis Stuart 

Jacob Stuart - UCLA 

John Stuart - University of Arizona

TNT College Planning proved to be extremely knowledgeable on the college process.  They kept our daughter on task and ensured no deadlines were missed.  They are easy to work with, and we were so thankful we had their expertise during this stressful process.

~Erika Walker 

Danielle Walker - University of Wisconsin, Madison

Thanks to TNT College Planning expertise and dedication, navigating the complexities of college applications became a streamlined and stress-free experience for our family. Both of our children secured acceptances to their dream schools, complete with generous merit scholarships, thanks to their strategic advice and unwavering support.

Their personalized approach ensured that each application was tailored to highlight our children's strengths, making them standout candidates. 

Their professionalism, patience, and genuine care for her clients are truly commendable. Working with them was a game-changer for our family, and we are immensely grateful for their guidance. 

~Debra Shaw 

Myles Shaw - University of Oklahoma

Maxwell Shaw - University of Utah

We all loved working with TNT College Planning! They were an integral part of our daughter’s success throughout high school and up to registering for her first semester of college. Their pacing and guidance throughout the past 4 years with our daughter helped keep her on track, with dual enrollments and course selections, and also made the college application process calm and manageable for our family. We would recommend TNT College Planning over and over again!

~Lauren Salloum 

Madison Salloum - UC Irvine

It was a pleasure to work with TNT College Planning, and we are grateful our three children will have the advantage of their support!  Their expertise in college planning and in the application process resonated throughout the entire time we worked together.  They were student-focused, making sure each experience is tailored to meet the needs, strengths, and goals of the individual.  In addition, they are extremely effective with on-going communication between students and parents, keeping all parties abreast of collegiate expectations, programs offered, critical application timelines, scholarship opportunities, and more.  They encourage students to remain open-minded and reflective, so the college experience they are seeking becomes more clear over time.  From start to finish, they care.  They have become part of our family, and we appreciate their willingness to go above and beyond. 

~Christie Shaia 

River Shaia - University of San Diego (USD)

We thought we knew all there was for college admissions. How wrong we were. TNT College Planning helped us navigate the process step by step while making sure the student was in the driver’s seat. They held our hand through the whole process and made sure we didn't buckle under the stress of it all.”
~Angela  Eilers

TNT College Planning has been an amazing asset as my twins navigate the college process. They were there every step of the way with advice and guidance, helping each kid live up to their potential and have the best chances at admission to their college of choice.
~Andrea Scheff