Some of the colleges that Goal Admit students have been accepted into:
“Sowmya was excellent from start to finish. She helped us during a very busy time to organize and apply to our desired schools as well as helping with major choices. Her detailed plan was easy to understand and follow and made the application process so much easier to complete. I would recommend anyone that is looking for help with the very complicated school application process to hire Goal Admit, they are worth way more than the cost in time and aggravation saved for you and your family. Here are just some of the amazing things you get:
1. Detailed college plan customized to what you are looking for with all the colleges you want.
2. Constant communication (with you and your child), we had lots of questions and back and forth and it was always very pleasant and fast.
3. Major help, college choice help if desired, research help, scholarship link help. Sowmya was adaptive to whatever our needs were.
4. Essay help. This may be the largest and most valuable skill you get. Sowmya is excellent at helping with essays and recommending great edits to make your child stand out.
All of this and she was among the most reasonable in cost too. We really appreciated and felt like Sowmya was an extension to us as a family and cared about helping our daughter more than just a client. Thank you Sowmya!”
–The Kapanos
“I want to express my gratitude for the invaluable support I received from Mrs. Athreya throughout my college application process. Her guidance in shaping my essays was especially helpful. She worked closely with me during the brainstorming phase, helping me clarify my thoughts and ideas. Mrs. Athreya provided prompt and constructive feedback, ensuring that my essays were clear, compelling, and true to my voice. Her advice on structure, tone, and content helped me present my personal story in the best possible light.
Beyond essay assistance, Mrs. Athreya also supported me with college interview preparation. She went above and beyond by providing a list of potential questions tailored to the specific schools I was applying to, helping me feel more confident and prepared. Her tips on how to approach the interviews, maintain composure, and highlight my strengths were incredibly valuable.
Thanks to Mrs. Athreya, I felt well-prepared and confident throughout the entire process. I am truly appreciative of her dedication and the personal care she showed in helping me succeed.”
–M Khanna
“We have benefited from Sowmya’s advice and strongly recommend Goal Admit.
Sowmya is very responsive every step of the way, with prompt replies to any questions asked.
Our son was very happy with the reliable, quality research by Sowmya.
Sowmya explained the college application process and how best to prepare for it. With a lot of analysis guiding every step, our family going through this experience in the US for the first time, each meeting with Sowmya settled our nerves that much more. With many college acceptances, the journey we’ve been through with Sowmya has already been validated.”
–Soumya Rathnakar
“From a parent’s perspective, we all want to help our children, but so much has changed in the past few decades. Sowmya is a parent herself and her advice is very appropriate to teach us what we need to know and also advise how we can help to support our students. She is very knowledgeable about the different colleges, strategies and deadlines, and tailors her advice based on the student’s strengths. She is honest and direct with her feedback. We also appreciate her flexibility to work with us because we started the process on the late side. When she reviews the application package, she checks all the details and looks for inconsistencies in the messaging and provides cheer and support along the way. Thank you Sowmya!”
–Tomoko Iwasaki
“Mrs. Athreya gave me extremely valuable advice about strategies to apply to schools and her support during the essay-writing process was incredibly helpful. She pointed out changes that I would not have realized on my own. She was always very quick to respond to any kind of question, and her suggestions were actionable. I would definitely recommend Goal Admit College Admissions Consulting. Thank you so much.”
–Gene Iwasaki
“I can’t thank Sowmya enough for her incredible support during my daughter’s college application process. Despite reaching out only about a week before the deadline, she provided incredibly fast responses throughout the day and worked tirelessly to offer thoughtful, specific feedback on multiple iterations of essays, including the UC PIQs, Common App essay, and four sets of supplementals.
Her advice was always clear and well-reasoned, helping to improve the structure and flow while ensuring every sentence was meaningful and impactful. She also was a huge help in cutting down words without compromising the essence of the essays, which was essential given the strict word limits.
Sowmya’s dedication and hard work truly alleviated so much of the stress that comes with the application process, and my daughter felt confident in her essays thanks to her guidance. She is not only skilled and trustworthy but also kind and supportive, making the entire experience much more manageable. I am incredibly grateful for her help and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a college counselor who genuinely puts her best effort into every aspect of the process!”
–Jihye S (Roll)
“I appreciate and recommend Goal Admit consulting service.
– Sowmya is very knowledgeable. She created a detailed strategy doc and proposed a suitable college list, which significantly saved my time.
– Sowmya is very responsive. She turned around essay feedback and responded to our questions fast with helpful suggestion and insight.
– Sowmya is caring and understanding. It’s easy to work with her as trusted advisor to bounce ideas. Extremely helpful to have her guide us through college app process.”
–Catherine Ma
“Sowmya’s professionalism, responsiveness, and deep knowledge of every aspect of the college admissions process not only made the journey significantly less stressful but also helped my son secure admission to his #1 dream college.
Working with Sowmya felt less like engaging with a counselor and more like collaborating with someone equally invested in the journey and its outcome. It was like having a trusted person in your corner, offering honest and fact-based advice every step of the way.
We began working with Sowmya toward the end of junior year, and she guided us through all facets of the college admissions process. From recommending summer activities and curating a balanced college list to providing detailed essay feedback and meticulously reviewing each application, she was thoroughly involved. She took the time to truly understand the student—their interests, strengths, and accomplishments—which allowed her to offer tailored guidance.
Her attention to detail and responsiveness were unparalleled, and her essay feedback was particularly invaluable. She had an uncanny ability to focus on the essay prompt and refine the response to align with what colleges sought. Drawing from her personal experience with her own children and numerous students, she brought a unique, informed perspective to the process.
What truly sets Sowmya apart is her sense of trust and reliability. It never felt like working with a traditional counselor; it felt like talking to someone close—someone who genuinely cared about our success. Her unwavering dedication, student-first approach, and commitment to simplifying the process are unmatched.
I wholeheartedly endorse Sowmya and her services for anyone navigating the college admissions journey. She is truly customer-obsessed and works tirelessly to help students achieve their dreams.”
–Meena S.
“Sowmya Athreya has been an invaluable asset in my son’s college application process. She provided individualized attention and demonstrated a personal investment in his success, making her easy to talk to and respectful of his goals. When she commits to a deadline, she delivers without fail.
Her thorough line-by-line review of applications and essays ensured no detail was overlooked. Her creative suggestions for essay topics and frameworks, along with her strong command of English, significantly enhanced the quality of the submissions. Sowmya’s strategies for major selection were insightful and tailored to my son’s interests and aspirations.
Despite her busy schedule, Sowmya was always available and responsive, even during weekends and critical application deadlines. In assisting with 7 Regular Decision college applications and reviewing the UC application, Sowmya’s expertise and dedication were evident. I wholeheartedly recommend her services to any student navigating the college application process.
My son has chosen to attend Georgia Tech for CS, out of his many acceptances.”
–Meenakshi T.
“Sowmya helped my son with his COSMOS summer program essays. Her essay review suggestions were clear and helpful. She also gave a lot of good additional general advice for my freshman son. I really appreciate her openness and expertise.”
–KiKi C.
“Sowmya is a good friend and has always been open to sharing her college admission experiences. She has provided some great suggestions to my son on course selection in high school, recommendation letters, and major selection in colleges. My son went to the University of Southern California (USC).”
–Niranjana N.
“Sowmya is my neighbor and she has been a great ongoing resource to help us navigate high school, answering all our questions about STEM course selection, grade requirements, and test prep.”
–Anjana S.