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EDUCATION & CAREER: THE RIGHT FIT                                                                       
DEC NETWORK®
COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES, VISITS  & TESTIMONIALS

DEC NETWORK® clients have received acceptances to:

Amherst College, Auburn University, Barnard College, Beloit College, Bentley University, Berklee College of Music, Boston College, Boston University, Bowling Green State University, Brown University, Bryant University, Bucknell University, Carnegie Mellon University,  Catholic University, Clemson University, Coastal Carolina University, Colby-Sawyer College, Colgate University, College of Charleston, College of the Holy Cross, College of William and Mary, Colorado State University, Columbia University, Connecticut College, Cornell University, Curry College, Dartmouth College, Davidson College, Denison University, DePaul University, DePauw University, Dickinson College, Drexel University, Duke University, Eastern Connecticut State University, Eckerd College, Elon University, Emory University, Fairfield University, Fashion Institute of Technology, Florida Southern College, Fordham University, Franklin and Marshall College, Franklin Pierce University,Furman University, George Mason University, Georgetown University, George Washington University,  Georgia Institute of Technology, Gettysburg College, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, High Point University, Indiana University, James Madison University, Keene State College, Knox College,  Laboratory Institute of Merchandising, Lafayette College, Lehigh University, Lesley University, London School of Economics, Loyola College in Maryland, Loyola Marymount UniversityLynchburg College, Lyndon State College, Marist College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology,   Mercyhurst College, Merrimack College, McGill University, Miami University of Ohio, Middlebury CollegeMount Holyoke CollegeMuhlenberg College, New England College, Northeastern University, Northwestern University, Ohio University, Parsons, the New School for Design, Penn State University, Pomona College, Princeton UniversityProvidence College, Purdue University, Quinnipiac University, Radford University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Rice University, Roanoke College, Rochester Institute of Technology, Roger Williams University, Rutgers, State University of New Jersey, Sacred Heart University, Salve Regina University, Santa Clara University, Savannah College of Art & DesignSkidmore College, Smith College, St. Joseph's University, St. Olaf College, St. Lawrence University, St. Mary's College of Maryland, St. Michael's College, Stanford University, Stonehill College, Susquehanna University, Syracuse University, The Citadel, The College of William & Mary, Trinity College, Tufts University, Tulane University,Union College, University of California, Berkeley, University of California, Santa Barbara, University of Chicago, University of Cincinnati, University of Colorado, University of Connecticut, University of Dayton, University of Denver, University of Hartford,  University of Florida, University of Maine , University of Maryland, University of Mary Washington,  University of Massachusetts/Amherst , University of Michigan , University of New Hampshire, University of New Haven, University of Notre Dame, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, University of North Carolina/Wilmington, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pittsburg, University of Rhode Island, University of Richmond, University of St. Andrews Scotland, University of Scranton, University of South Carolina, University of Southern California, University of Tampa, University of Texas, Austin, University of Vermont, University of Virginia, University of Wisconsin, Vanderbilt University, Vassar College, Villanova University, Wake Forest University, Washington and Lee University, Washington College, Washington University, Wellesley College, Wesleyan University, Western Connecticut State University, West Virginia University, Williams College, Wittenberg UniversityWorcester Polytechnical Institute,Xavier University

DEC NETWORK® campus visits:

Amherst College, Babson College, Barnard College, Bentley University, Berklee College of Music, Boston College, Boston University, Brown University, Bucknell University, Carnegie Mellon University, Castleton State University, Catholic University, Champlain College, Clark University, Clemson University, Colby-Sawyer College, Colgate University, College of Charleston, College of the Holy Cross, College of William and Mary, Colorado State University (Oct 2012) Columbia University, Connecticut College, Cornell University, Curry College, Dartmouth College, Davidson College, Denison University, DePauw University, Dickinson College, Drexel University, Duke University, Elon University, Emerson College, Emory University (Oct 2013), Fairfield University, Fashion Institute of Technology, Florida Southern College, Fordham University, Franklin and Marshall College, Franklin Pierce University, Furman University, George Mason University, Georgetown University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Gettysburg College, Hobart and William Smith Colleges, High Point University, Indiana University, James Madison University, Keene State College, Lafayette College, Lehigh University, Loyola College in Maryland, Lynchburg College, Lyndon State College, Marist College, Merrimack College, McGill University, Miami University of Ohio, Middlebury College, Mount Holyoke College, Muhlenberg College, New England College, Northeastern University, Northwestern University, , Parsons, the New School for Design, Penn State University, Pomona College, Princeton University, Providence College, Purdue University, Quinnipiac University, Rice University, Roanoke College, Rochester Institute of Technology, Roger Williams University, Rutgers, State University of New Jersey, Sacred Heart University, Salve Regina University, Santa Clara University, Skidmore College, Smith College, St. Joseph's University, St. Olaf College, St. Lawrence University, St. Michael's College, Southern Methodist University, Stanford University, Stonehill College, Susquehanna University, Syracuse University, The College of William & Mary, Trinity College, Tufts University, Tulane University, Union College, University of California, Berkeley, University of California, San Diego, University of Cincinnati, University of Colorado, University of Connecticut, University of Dallas, University of Dayton, University of Denver, University of Georgia (Nov 2012) University of Hartford, University of Houston, University of Florida, University of Maine , University of Maryland, University of Massachusetts/Amherst , University of Michigan , University of New Hampshire, University of New Haven, University of Notre Dame, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, University of North Carolina-Charlotte, University of Pennsylvania, University of Rhode Island, University of Richmond, University of Scranton, University of South Carolina, University of Southern California, University of Tampa, University of Texas/Austin, University of Vermont, University of Virginia, University of Washington, Vanderbilt University, Vassar College, Villanova University, Wake Forest University, Wellesley College, Wesleyan University, Western Connecticut State University, Williams College, Wittenberg University, Worcester Polytechnical Institute, Xavier University

 

TESTIMONIALS

"Just wanted to write and thank you again for helping me with my applications and essays! I was admitted into all of the schools that I ended up applying to and am still deciding between them. All of my interviews went great and I am really excited to make my final decision and get ready to go."

Graduate Student- Pharmacy
Debbie has been a tremendous help throughout my search for employment. She advises on all aspects of the job search process from cover letter, to resume, to interviewing skills to correspondence etiquette. She stresses the importance of organization, positive attitude and endless commitment. Debbie is a great mentor and I am extremely appreciative of everything she has done to help me with my job search."
College Graduate, Career Search
I wanted to drop you a note of thanks. Your ample expertise, diligent support, consistent follow-through, and careful attention to our son's individual profile, style, strengths, and needs was pivotal to keeping progress on track. So often, the answer to our musings about the best next step, the right strategy, the optimal way to manage an obstacle, and the most effective way to move a 17-year old through this long, trying, and complex process was...ask Debbie Davis. Of course, this is bittersweet for any parent; the success of the college admissions process ends with the launch of one's child into the world. I am very confident in... bright future and want you to know that you have our gratitude for your part in supporting his success".

HS Senior Parent

"Many thanks for all your assistance and wisdom throughout the college selection process. You were/are an invaluable resource to our family".

HS Senior Parent

"A huge thank you for your ongoing support and dedication of our son. It has been so reassuring to have your support and advice along the way. He really respects and values your opinions, and you have been so good about empowering him and making the final decision his. He is thrilled about his offer to his top choice school which he accepted yesterday. I want you to know how grateful we are to you. You have been a crucial part of our four boys' lives and we are very appreciative of your talents and dedication." 

HS Senior Parent

"On behalf of your fellow IECA members, I'd like you to know how very appreciative we are of the contribution that you made to our conference program. The session provided important information to those attending, and you raised new and useful perpsectives for your audience to consider. Conferences like ours rely on the type of expertise and willingness to share that you have demonstrated so admirably."

Chief Executive Officer, IECA

 

"I committed to college today! The campus was absolutely gorgeous, the dorms were incredibly impressive, I love the atmosphere and environment of the school and was just overwhelmed with everything they offered. Thank you so much for all of the help you've been over the past year. I'm so happy with where I'm ending up and really appreciate everything you've done."

HS Senior, April 2012

"Thank you for meeting with my mom and I on Friday, as we both thought the meeting was a complete success. After this meeting, I feel much more confident about the process and our plan now that we have a college list. Also, your reports on all the colleges are so helpful as I have already started to read them. Thanks for everything and we will be in touch soon."
HS Junior

"Thank you for the beautiful, encouraging note you sent. I don't know if you do that kind of thing for all of your students, but it is an outstanding touch and I applaud your style!"

HS Senior Parent, February

"I was just accepted to college and the coach said I can play for them! Thank you so much for all of your help during this process. You were an integral part of my college applications and you really helped to keep me focused and keep my work up to par!  Thanks again Debbie!!"

HS Senior, January 2012

 "Thank you for your help with my interview game plan. It really made me feel confident about doing well with my meetings..."

College Sophomore

"Hey Ms. Davis, I got into college with a Presidential Scholarship last night!! I hear about the honors program and the 5 year MBA in March. Thanks so much for everything you did for me. I really appreciate it". Happy Holidays!

HS Senior

I hope all is well with you! I just wanted to send you a quick note saying thank you for helping me with the college process. I got into... yesterday. I am so excited!!! I couldn't have done it without your help.
HS Senior, December 2011

"I want to thank you so much for meeting with...Your calm, supportive, and enthusiastic way was very much appreciated. We very much hope to meet with you again. I cannot tell you how helpful you were in three short hours!!"

HS Senior Parent, September 2011

"Wanted to let you know that our daughter is VERY, very happy thus far at college. She loves her professors, feels slightly challenged, but not overwhelmed. She is navigating and adjusting well. I really think that she is exactly where she should be and I want to thank you VERY much for all your guidance and help with this rather excruciating process. My mantra has always been "You are only as happy as your least happy child"...She is one happy kid at the moment, so thanks again for your hand in that!!!"

College Freshman, September 2011

"I really enjoyed meeting with you yesterday and starting to talk about colleges and how the process works. I really appreciate the fact that you welcomed my mom and I into your house yesterday to meet with us for several hours. I am really excited to work with you over the next two years and I believe that as a team, we will be successful."

HS Rising Junior, June 2011

"As a client,I cannot thank you enough for the time and effort you have put in to preparing me for college, helping us with the paperwork and finding me the right school. You have been an awesome help and wealth of knowledge throughout this entire process.Thanks again, and hope to see you soon..."

HS Senior, June 2011

"I figured you might like to keep statistics on how all your clients fared on applications so I thought I would let you know that... just received notice this week that she has been accepted to ... She also received the Deans Scholarship (1/4 tuition).She is thrilled! I don't know if you remember, but after she told you the type of school she was looking for, you recommended... and it has now become one of her top choices...Thank you for your assistance and encouragement, which really helped..."

HS Senior Parent, February 2011

"You are such a cheery and positive spirit--just what...needed! You have made all of my kids recognize their potential and believe in it themselves! What a gift you are. Thanks for all the encouragement and guidance. Look forward to continuing this journey with you."

High School Junior Parent, January 2011

"I'm sitting at my college desk! My room overlooks the new campus, and there is a beautiful tree right outside of my window...I am LOVING...Participating in the service program before school was definitely the BEST decision. Thank you so much for that advice! Almost all of my closest friends here were on that trip, and it really was the best intro to school..."

College Freshman, January 2011

"Meeting you last night was wonderful. I cannot thank you enough for your time and insights. The road to college doesn't feel as lonesome or as frightening. Thank you so much! We'll be looking forward to working with you!"

High School Rising Senior, August 2010

"Now that this process has come to a close, I find it hard to thoroughly express my words of gratitude. Although I had already sent my first child off to college with the help of another college counselor, there is absolutely no comparison to the guidance, the time, and the dedication you showed us. From the initial personality assessment, the college list, the endless hours of brainstorming essay ideas, through the complete review of the Common Application and all the Supplements, you helped us remain focused and encouraged. I truly felt that you treated my daughter as your own child in this process ascertaining every step of the way what the right course of action would be for her and where she would be happiest. You kept us on target with your outstanding organizational skills at the same time keeping us excited every step of the way. I truly do not think I have ever met a more positive and enthusiastic person! Something that at first seemed daunting gradually unfolded into a fun and exciting adventure. We are left with wonderful memories and a very exciting future as she prepares to jointhe Class of 2014! Our sincerest thanks!"

High School Senior Parent, March 2010

"The absolute best thing aboutDebbie Davis was that she kept me organized and on track with my college forms, essays and applications. I was on top of my college work at all times. My essays were completed months before their deadline. She saved me from any unnecessary stress in my senior year. Thank you Mrs Davis, my senior year has been amazing!"

High School Senior, March 2010

"Our experience with Debbie Davis was one of total satisfaction. Debbie is truly a professional in every sense. She spent hours explaining to us every facet of the college search. Her attention to detail, her positive and enthusiastic personality, and her accurate knowledge of her business is impressive. Reference books to purchase, identifying appropriate schools to visit, preparing my child for personal interviews with admission counselors, are only a small part of her professional curriculum... We cannot thank you enough, Debbie Davis, for guiding our child and us through one of the most important exercises in her life, and teaching her the importance of preparation and attention to detail. Many thanks for your warm personal attention and outstanding professionalism".

High School Senior Parents, March 2010

"Mrs. Davis was exceptionally helpful to me in my college search process. From the moment I stepped into her home and shook hands with her, I could tell it was going to be a very positive experience. However, I never could have imagined how positive and helpful my experience with her would be. Mrs. Davis made me feel like the most important client of hers despite having other students in the same position as me. She was someone I immediately knew I could tell my entire past to, which in turn helped me write such a strong college essay. Every time I was in her office working on a certain part of my college portfolio, I felt very prepared and positive that having her, as my college planner was one of the best decisions my family andI have made. From the way she prepares herself for each client before every meeting and the way she works down to the final detail, I knew my chances of getting accepted into college were getting better with every meeting. I went into the process confused and worried about my future and came out prepared and accepted into four schools, currently enrolling in one. I credit almost everything to her. Yes, I did the work but it would not have been nearly as well done or convincing if I had not had the pleasure of having Mrs. Davis assisting me every step of the way. I don’t have enough good things to say about her and the way she approaches her business but I will say that I wish everyone who is going through the college process could have Mrs. Davis as their college advisor".

High School Senior

"I can't thank you enough for sharing your insights and experience with me. Our phone call last week was incredibly helpful- lots of practical information and advice. You have done such an impressive job of putting together a highly professional practice- you've certainly set the bar high! Thanks again for your help and encouragement".

IECA Colleague, March 2010

"Deb Davis is a highly organized and knowledgeable professional who actually makes the dreaded college search/application process a pleasurable experience for both students and parents! Deb's upbeat and encouraging manner combined with her thorough analysis of the student and her knowledge of the schools results in a list of college choices that are the best "fits." From there, Deb keeps students on track with a timeline, application and essay review and helpful tips all along the way. The final result for my daughter -- a clean sweep of acceptances from every college she applied to! I highly recommend Deb as an excellent ally in the college search and application process".

College Freshman Parent, January 2010

"I really enjoyed your presentation. I have two daughters, too (a senior at RHS and one already in college) and the info you gave was more valuable than anything I've heard before!"

High School Senior and College Freshman Parent, January 2010

"Happy New Year! Just wanted to drop you a note to let you know that... is thriving at ...!!!! As you recall, she really struggled in high school, but she got straight A’s her first semester – we are absolutely thrilled. Your help with her college applications was invaluable, and as you can see, when a kid has a passion for a field, and you get the right school, it makes all the difference."

College Freshman Parent, January 2010

"I wanted to reach out to you and let you know of my appreciation. Thank you so much for all your guidance with the college search process. There are questions that come up ever day, (it seems), and it calms me to know you are always there for me. Your support of the boys runs deep- your positive and fun attitude- your cards- your expertise- and now your true interest in their future. I am grateful for all you do for us."

High School Senior Parent, November 2009

"I really appreciate all your time and effort you devoted in helping me with my college portfolio. I could have never done it without your assistance. I look forward to meeting with you again to discuss the interview process."

"Thanks to you...did very wellon her interview at ...University.He was quite impressed with her resume, courses and questions she asked him regarding the school.Your help was greatly appreciated!!! I don't think we would have been able to complete this process without you!!"

High School Senior and Parent, November 2009

“Worked with Deb and her DEC organization to guide us through the college review, selection and application process for our son. Could not have been happier. She established and kept us on a proactive and tight path and timeline resulting in completion of the process well in advance relieving us of most of the turmoil, anxiety and stress associated with launching a child into college. She is now guiding our second through the journey...”

College Freshman andHigh School JuniorParent,November 2009

“Deborah is a sharp, professional expert in advising parents and students on the entire college selection process. She helped us from planning school visits to get a sense for preferences to creating a resume that made filling in the online application a breeze.”

College Sophomore Parent, September 2009

"I am pleased to write a recommendation on behalf of Deborah Davis. She is an IECA colleague and, as such, I have had many opportunities to speak with her regarding her work with students in the college search. She is warm, caring, and innovative in her quest to find the right fit and match for her students in their choose of college. Her workshop program brings outstanding resources to parents and students at an affordable rate. Deborah is a truly outstanding member of the Educational Consulting profession."

IECA Board Member, September 2009

"Thank you for all you do for our family. Your support, professionalism, positive attitude and many, many hours of work have helped us all so much. Your efforts will continue to make such a difference in our lives for a long, long time."

High School Senior and Junior Parent,Summer 2009

"...Hopefully, I can get my HUGE thank you across...The spirit, integrity and leadership scholarship truly means a lot to me! "

High School Senior, June 2009 DEC NETWORK Scholarship Recipient

"Thank you so much for the note and newspaper clipping. What a nice surprise! It was generous and thoughtful of you. On a different note, I heard from the rest of my colleges this week and I was accepted to all of them...I am extremely excited and I could not have done it without your help. Thank you again."

High School Senior, May 2009

"I hope your ears have been ringing as I sing your praises! You have been so helpful and encouraging...throughout her college search and decision making process. Thank you for helping to make it as stress free as it could have been! Your advice at critical junctures along the way made a big difference. We are all thrilled with...acceptance to and decision to attend.... Thank you so much for your part in getting us there."

High SchoolSenior Parent, May 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

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