Testimonials
Hear what our recent college grads and their parents have to say!
Sarah’s belief in my abilities and guidance in navigating my future since sophomore year is what helped my big city dreams come true. I am forever thankful!
— Student who enrolled at New York University
Kelly, when we first met, I wasn’t sure what to expect in the process. I had no idea how many details were involved in applying to college. After my daughter submitted her applications, she was so proud of the work that she had accomplished and, as a parent, that means everything to me.
— Parent of student who enrolled at the University of California, Los Angeles
Thank you so much for helping me with my college journey. I cannot express how grateful I am to you and The Carnahan Group. Y’all got me into my dream school and I am so excited for this new chapter of my life!
— Student who enrolled at University of Miami
Meeting with Kathie as a freshman, she guided me to find a perfect boarding school and then supported me through the entire college admissions process. In both scenarios, Kathie provided so much information and guidance that I never felt lost or stressed. Sarah worked with me on my essays and taught me essay writing techniques that I still use with my school work. Sarah even made the process fun!
— Student who enrolled at Asheville School for boarding school, and later Texas Christian University for college
The guidance and support The Carnahan Group have given me through this year is seriously unmatched and words cannot convey how thankful I am. I can’t wait to move to New Haven this fall!
— Student who enrolled at Yale University
Kathie and Sarah, thank you so much for your support and assistance throughout my college process. I’m so happy with the way it ended, and I could not have done it without you.
— Student who enrolled at the University of Virginia
Kelly, thank you so much for the guidance and wisdom you have given me throughout my college application and selection journey. You have been so helpful and I don’t think I could have done it without you!
— Student who enrolled at The University of Tennessee
Sarah, your advice and support throughout the college process were truly amazing! I’m so grateful for your encouragement, which made a world of difference as I navigated this process. I will miss our weekly check-ins next year!
— Student who enrolled at Loyola Marymount University
Our daughter is thriving!! She loved Baylor, she LOVES Sewanee, and we are so thankful for everything y’all did to help her find her way!!
— Parent of student who enrolled at Baylor School for boarding school, and later Sewanee: The University Of The South for college
Sarah not only encouraged me through writing my essay, but shared tips on writing essays in general that I will take to college and beyond.
— Student who enrolled at Boston College
I am so stoked for my new journey in D.C. and cannot express enough thanks to your team for the support and care you’ve given me over the years! You brought a sense of calmness to a notoriously chaotic process, and I am forever grateful.
— Student who enrolled at Georgetown University
Applying Early Decision to JHU was both exciting and daunting. Kathie asked me deep questions to confirm my decision to apply ED and then spent hours with me to make sure that my application reflected my academic aspirations and professional goals.
— Student who enrolled at Johns Hopkins University for college, and Northwestern University for graduate school.
Kelly was the best cheerleader and made all my college concerns disappear! I’ll always be grateful for her support and guidance.
— Student who enrolled at Washington and Lee University
Our son wouldn’t be where he is today without the sincere support and mentorship of Kelly and her team. I want to express my deepest gratitude for believing in him and inspiring him to pursue his goals with hard work and dedication. Your advisors are truly the most unique college counselors out there and how much you care about the happiness and success of your students is admirable. I appreciate you more than you will ever know!
— Parent of student who enrolled at University of Southern California
Working with The Carnahan Group made the college admissions process so smooth. I was able to find the perfect fit boarding school and college. I wouldn’t have known to apply to these schools without them and am now having the best time!
— Student who enrolled at Mercersburg Academy for boarding school, and later Southern Methodist University for college
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