TESTIMONIALS
“I was recommended to Brittany by a friend of mine who had suggested that Brittany meet with me and discuss opportunities for my daughter as she seeks to get into college. Skeptical at first. But then I engaged and started to talk to Brittany. This was one of the best decisions I ever made
regarding college preparations and college admissions, and all the likes. I [had the opportunity] to go on college tours that Brittany arranged. These college tours were exemplary. We had meetings with the most important people that make the right decisions and gave us the right tools and options in all of the different colleges. Everywhere we went to, she had a representative on ground who was ready to take us around, [show] us [the] campus. Arrranged symposiums and meetings with current students who shared their experience with us. We met with faculty, admissions counselors and reps. This was amazing because it gave my daughter so many options. We went to Havard to Yale from Yale to Syracuse from Syracuse to I can’t even remember - NYU. We went to so many schools. This was all arranged by Bittany Smith. I have never ever, in all of my, working with all of my older kids getting into college, had this kind of wonderful, experience before. It gave my daughter a complete awareness and understanding of what stood in front of her, regarding choices. She was able to come back, and settle down, and begin to work towards those schools that she found to be very relevant towards her career goals... There is so much more to say. But this woman has been amazing in my daughter’s pursuit in choosing the BEST college opportunity for her. ”
~Father of High School Junior, Los Angeles, California
“When deciding it was time to transfer from the university I attended freshman year…
Britany was quick to offer her support. She went above and beyond to help curate my transfer application, going back and forth editing my essays with each other until they were perfect for submission. She didn’t stop her hard work with me until I was completely satisfied with my application, without Brittany my dream to go to the University of Michigan would have never became a reality!”
~College Sophomore, Redondo Beach, California
“Brittany really helped me with my high school application process.
During this time, I was struggling on how to get my essay just right, but Brittany helped me through and is one of the main reasons I got into my school choice. Without her, I might not have made it!”
~High School Freshman, Detroit, Michigan
“Turning Dreams Into Goals owned and operated by Brittany Smith was very instrumental in helping my daughter get into the high school of her choice…
My daughter wrote down her thoughts for the essay, and I reached out to Brittany of course for her expertise to make sure we were covering all the bases and wanted to make sure her essay was grammatically correct and had the right substance. She offered some good ideas to enhance the essay, and it did not take a lot of time. In the end, we were both very happy and pleased that she was able to get into the school of her choice. I truly want to thank Brittany for her guidance and expertise!”
~Parent, Detroit, Michigan
“I would like to personally thank Turning Dreams Into Goals and Brittany for being very instrumental in helping my granddaughter get into the high school of her choice.
Brittany was very patient and kind to my granddaughter sharing additional thoughts and ideas to make sure her essay was on point. I like the fact that the process didn’t take long at all. We were going back and forth adding and taking away until we had the finished product. I am very proud of how Brittany just stepped on in to help my granddaughter achieve her goal of presenting a flawless essay and being able to go to her high school of choice. Cuddos to Brittany and Turning Dreams Into Goals!”
~Grandmother of High School Freshman, Detroit, Michigan
“I would like to express my deep gratitude to Brittany Smith and Turning Dreams Into Goals…
for guiding my daughter through her college admission experience.
Brittany brought her expertise, knowledge and wealth of contacts to assist my daughter into receiving acceptance and scholarship offers to six of her top schools choices.
Brittany was understanding and flexible, yet also stern and professional while working with my daughter as to prepare her for her future college experience.
I highly recommend this thorough and valuable program to help your child achieve a successful admission experience.”
~Parent, Katy, Texas
“Above & Beyond is all that I continue to feel.
Brittany Smith organized a day of meet & greets with the powers that be on our college tour. My daughters walked away fully inspired, knowledgeable and excited to move forward with their application process. She set up meets far and wide with faculty and students.
The itinerary she set for us was spot on and respectful of time. She is to the college tour what a travel agent is to an unfamiliar land. Bravo!!
I highly recommend her university tour service to all prospective students!!”
~Parent, Sharon, Massachusetts
“I am 17 years old, and a senior at a public school in suburban Massachusetts.
I have allowed the college process to entirely consume me since I was around 13 years old. I have committed every day of school, and every summer to pursuing my passions in a way that will be most impressive for the schools that I admire greatly. I have loved some of my choices, and others have felt like impediments in my years, yet overall, they have pushed me to explore new ideas and eventually they brought me to my intended majors in college. I plan on majoring in both Creative Writing and in French and Francophone Studies. I have wanted this for some time now and have narrowed my college application choices down based on the relevance to both of my desired fields. For the last year or so, I have been constantly struggling between three universities that I feel are best fit for me, and frankly would all be a dream of mine to attend.
This past weekend, Brittany went well out of her way and set me up on an eight and a half hour personalized tour that was specialized to my interests. I started the day with three students studying in the college of my choice. I then moved on to speak with the director of admissions in that school. After that, I was given a personal tour of the specific school, and then a personalized and detailed tour of the entire university down to the crannies of the dining hall. After the tour, I was brought to a table with six professors and six seniors all specializing in my main interests. For two hours I was surrounded by passion that complimented and excited mine, and was exposed to the very professors that would teach me, learning about their work and character. I even got to meet with the assistant director in my school of choice’s honor program and the faculty in charge of giving merit scholarships.
The tour may sound long, or even tiring, but I can assure anyone that this was the best tour I have ever been given. It gave me exposure, and beautiful insight into what I would be stepping into. I even followed up with all of the faculty that I met and they responded to me within twenty four hours. The great focus and respect that I was given because of Brittany and the people that she set me up with is something I would not believe if I had not experienced it myself. I am forever grateful for what Brittany did for me, and my choice has become incredibly clear since the tour.”
~High School Senior, Sharon, Massachusetts
“Brittany Smith has been of incredible value to me…
during my college application season. It’s so nice not having to bear the burden of searching and looking for scholarships on my own. I really appreciate her expertise on the whole process because she’s been able to provide me with great information and very thorough answers to every one of my questions. If you see the cost of paying for college will be a burden to you and your family and you plan to apply for scholarships, I would highly recommend hiring Brittany.”
~High School Senior, Chicagoland
“It gives me great pleasure…
to be working with Turning Dreams Into Goals, specifically, Brittany. She has been an asset in my sons pursuit of educational grants and scholarships. Her amiable demeanor, winsome manners, honest and sincere performance of duties has left an indelible impress upon our entire family. Very effective, efficient, organized and flexible. I highly recommend their services.”
~Parent of College Freshman, Phoenix, Arizona
“After my initial contact with Brittany…
at Turning Dreams into Goals and completing the information form provided the process was less intimidating. The turn around time for receiving my first of many scholarship leads was less than 24 hours. Brittany was able to send me scholarship leads that I would not have thought about. She also did an amazing job on editing my personal statement. Turning Dreams Into Goals has taken the stress out of the equation with their knowledgeable staff, quick response time, and friendly reminders when deadlines draw nearer. I’m excited and can’t wait to start receiving scholarship funds and College acceptance letters. Their assistance is greatly appreciated.”
~High School Senior, Ypsilanti, Michigan
“I can truly say that I wish I knew of you…
and your business in 2010, when my younger daughter graduated high school. I probably wouldn’t have the regret of letting her put a student loan in her own name, and would have been more involved in helping her apply for scholarships. Although applying for these scholarships is a bit overwhelming, I’m glad my sister-in-law introduced me to the company. I will continue to encourage my son to apply for scholarships, as there are many out there that go unclaimed. Thanks for your interest in my son’s goals, toward higher learning.”
~Parent of High School Senior, Fort Hood, Texas
“Working with Turning Dreams into Goals has been an amazing experience…
for me. This program helps you to find all kinds of scholarships general and ones that are related to your field of study. While working and going to school full time I never have the time to sit down and find scholarships but this program helps you achieve that. I have applied to numerous scholarships I’ve received in hopes to be granted them if not at least I know I tried. I would recommend this program to any one that needed help finding scholarships. I will continue working with this program until I graduate undergrad and possibly through my masters program. Keep up the good work.”
~ Eastern Michigan University, Education Major, College Junior
“Thank you so much for the introduction. You are such…
an invaluable resource. I am happy to report that both of my sons were accepted into the LEAD Business Program today, one at Michigan (my alma mater) and one at Northwestern…Each of the kids had a session with Ms. Lewis this week, which they all found very helpful. (And I enjoyed speaking with her as well.)”
~Parent of three high school students, Mahwah, New Jersey
“I approached Turning Dreams Into Goals because I had…
no idea how to begin my college application process. Turning Dreams Into Goals helped me by creating a easy to follow procedure that helped prepare me to apply to scholarships and the colleges of my choice. They also helped me immensely by finding scholarships that complimented my student profile. One thing I liked was their amazing communication with me and my parents throughout my time working with them. I was not confused at any given time because I was well informed and updated. Overall Turning Dreams Into Goals has made my college application process more enjoyable than I once thought it would be. I would recommend Turning Dreams Into Goals to any student applying for college. The help you receive is invaluable to those seeking to enhance their candidacy.”
~High School Senior, Algonquin, Illinois
“It really does take a village to raise a child. I cannot recommend…
the Turning Dreams Into Goals coaching highly enough! This program really grows them [students] up by 5 years. When my daughter entered junior year of high school I knew I only had two more years to finish getting her ready to function in the world without Mama. I have always encouraged her to be a strong self-advocate and TDIG fits right into that process. Although the discipline required by the TDIG program may be a shock to some students, it is great preparation for college and has certainly pushed my child to take the last few steps into adulthood. Thank you for becoming part of my village as we head towards the finish line!”
~Parent of High School Senior, Westland, Michigan
“Working with Turning Dreams into Goals has truly made my scholarship…
application process infinitely more productive and efficient. Having a coach that is both willing and able to help me present myself as the best candidate for a plethora of scholarship opportunities they present is an invaluable asset. Because Turning Dreams into Goals prioritizes creating relationships with the students they work with this company is useful from your junior year in high school through your entire undergraduate experience. If college tuition or the scholarship application process is at all daunting for you I strongly encourage you to work with Brittany and the Turning Dreams into Goals team.”
~High School Senior, Manhattan, New York
“Working with the team at Turning Dreams into Goals has…
been great. Their process provides the structure needed to successfully navigate the college application process. Their techniques proactively addresses potential obstacles of complex issues. The pairing of the coaches with the student is phenomenal. The rapport established between the coach and student builds trust and confidence throughout the process. The assistance with identifying scholarships and general guidance with the application process are second to none. I will definitely be using their services when my other children are ready for their college education journey.”
~Parent of High School Senior, Algonquin, Illinois
“The time I spent working with Turning Dreams Into…
Goals helped me immensely! I was able to win scholarship monies that I would not have otherwise been aware of had it not been for TDIG. My writing became more concise and stronger as a result of going through the editing process with Brittany. I am attending an Ivy League University thanks to the scholarships I earned with TDIG, and I am succeeding in the writing process as a result of the work we did together. Writing midterm papers and final papers for English classes, history classes, and political science classes is less stressful and much quicker! I owe a lot of my success in college so far to skills I developed with TDIG.”
~Chicagoland College Freshman, Dartmouth College
“Turning Dreams Into Goals is a life changing program and…
provides wonderful assistance through college preparation. Brittany Smith is a great mentor and is incredibly supportive, invested in my success beyond any high school counselor has ever been. I recommend the program to all my friends, especially for those trying to get scholarships for college. Overall I have been enjoying my experience working with her and only wish I had found the program sooner.”
~High School Senior, Westland, Michigan
“The passion and energy Brittany brings to her work makes…
her a fierce advocate for the clients she serves. Our son’s college scholarship search would have been a long and arduous process without Brittany’s assistance. Instead, the services she provided enabled him to manage his journey with a minimum of stress and resulting in positive outcomes. We offer our highest recommendation of the Turning Dreams Into Goals team.”
~Parent of Dartmouth College Freshman, Chicagoland
“Turning Dreams into Goals (TDIG) was a true blessing for me…
as a parent of a senior student. At first I was somewhat skeptical about engaging with this company because I did not know what to expect. And, I thought that I could help with all that it takes to apply for college. I prayed and made the decision to move forward with TDIG, mainly because I didn’t want my daughter to miss out on any advantages of applying for college. I must say that partnering up with TDIG was one of the best decisions I made for my daughter’s education. The coaches encouragement, dedication and connections are limitless. In the beginning this process was tough for my daughter because of the onset of senior year, plus the amount of work that TDIG requires seemed overwhelming to her at first. But then when it came time to actually apply for college, all the stress and legwork required was already completed, which made the college application process easier than it ever could have been. The knowledge and amount of resources that the coaches have is invaluable as well. They were able to guide my daughter on best practices and reveal how to get thru certain processes that some colleges require. It is evident that they only wanted the best for my daughter, and because of this, I would highly recommend anyone contemplating signing up to “Just Do It.” I’ve been recommending TDIG to all the parents that I know.”
~Parent of High School Senior, Detroit, Michigan
“For more than a year, I have worked with Brittany…
in order to achieve my goal of attending a top ranked university, which I can proudly say I have accomplished! Brittany played a major role in helping me to develop stronger writing skills and narrow down essay topics with specific and detailed guidance in order to create essays that would stand out among college recruiters. She did not simply just help with the writing portion involved with applying to college; she also played a major role in shaping the person I will become after high school. Brittany pushed me to be my best self by expanding my vocabulary and providing guidance for creating the perfect resume. She played a key role in helping me to discover exciting opportunities at several colleges that I would not have known existed. She provided clarity into not only the academic skills colleges focus on, but also the diversity of the college community and the role it plays in the selection process. Brittany helped me to feel much more confident in myself, making the whole college application process far less stressful. Brittany was flexible and responsive, always making herself available in spite of that fact that we live in different locations. With her support, I have now accepted admission to attend one of my top choice schools, and feel well prepared to begin the next chapter of my education.”
~ High School Senior, Redondo Beach, CA
* Names are omitted to protect the recipients of scholarship wins.