Testimonials

Thank you for taking the time to read the comments of just a few people that we have worked with over the years …

“To anyone with a high school student or who knows someone with a child who will be attending college:

I usually do not forward blanket endorsements; but for Todd Fothergill and his company “Strategies for College”, I am making an exception …

I was referred to Todd by my tax preparer who had taken his course at the Boston Tax Institute. After a few hours working with Todd, I saw the value in having him walk Saige through the entire college application and financial aid process.

If you have not yet entered this arena, I can personally attest to number of seriously confusing areas as well as the unexpected and potentially damaging pitfalls of not knowing what you are doing.

Fortunately, we were able to avoid those landmines. I can’t express how happy I was that Saige had professional help to identify a realistic pool of potential colleges, prepare her college applications and personal essays.

But moreover, having Todd there to manage Saige (and me) through all the deadlines meant she and I got along a lot better that we otherwise would have during this stressful time.

On the financial aid end, Todd’s advice was extraordinary, leading to substantial grant and scholarship awards.

When Saige was admitted to UNH, she was awarded a generous financial aid package, but Todd suggested mailing a subsequent letter outlining some additional factors which were not included on the original financial aid application.

Without mentioning the actual amount, let me say that Todd’s showing us the wisdom of questioning an initial award letter with valid arguments provided us with substantial savings.

Todd’s Strategies For College website provides much useful information, and even more detail is presented here on this site, as well as the College Search Game Plan site, which provides invaluable information for parents.

Anyone with a student in high school should consider contacting Todd. His guidance will change the way you approach college admissions and paying for college.

I cannot recommend him highly enough, and I urge everyone with a high school age student to review Todd’s website, get on his mailing list and schedule a consultation.”

Best wishes,

Bob Jutras

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“During my years as a senior executive in admissions and enrollment at Cornell University (NY) and later at Creighton University I have recommended to families, colleges, and companies to work directly with Todd Fothergill and Strategies For College …

Todd is a professional who has developed more knowledge and perspective than anyone else in the field–among the private sector college guidance professionals. His graduate study in psychology and his teaching psychology at the college level has enabled him to connect students with a more thoughtful and wiser approach to the college selection process.

He also has effectively counseled families to work together in harmony in this emotional undertaking. His additional career experience in financial areas has created a unique balance in his skill set to combine the college selection process with the challenges and strategic planning related to paying for college.

Todd is a caring and highly competent professional who keeps the interest of the student at the core of his activity. I endorse him with absolute confidence and enthusiasm. I have been a fan of his for over 14 years. During that time he has advised more than 4,000 families and also trained many corporate and school counselors. He is a leader in our field.

By the way he is also nearly a scratch golfer…yet another reason to be impressed with his talents!”

Don Bishop,
Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management
Embry Riddle University, Deland, FL

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“I’ve worked with Todd for over 15 years. He has a depth of knowledge and resources which can be invaluable to clients in the college selection process. His appreciation of the need to merge the students academic, scholastic and social needs with the families ability to pay for college is unique in that it strives to have everyone win …

There is a coming of age opportunity in the college selection process. In my observation in working with Todd, when there is full buy-in by all the parties involved in the decision process, the student will be involved in very adult decision which can be a model for him/her to apply to significant decisions later in life.” March 29, 2008

Jason Cadwell, Owner, Vermont Pure Financial, Inc.

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“Todd and his firm are the only people I recommend for college planning for my clients. He is also a valuable resource for our firm and we have consulted with him with great results …

He is a one stop-resource for financial aid planning and helping families find schools that make sense economically, academically and emotionally. I plan on using Strategies for College for my own son and know that it will be a great experience.” April 4, 2008

Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert

Judy Hettena Wright

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