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"No one brings as much knowledge to the college admission process [as Michael] Muska." - Michael Goldberger, Former Director of Admissions and Athletics at Brown University

"At the end of the day, it is not a portfolio or a set of metrics that is admitted to college.  It's a person, a young person, with hopes and aspirations and doubts and worries.  Treating the admissions game like a life-or-death math equation misses the human element.  We're so grateful that Michael Muska was our son's college counselor, because he saw the boy behind the numbers.  His guidance mixed compassion with strategic navigation." - Michael Kimmel, Poly Prep Parent, Class of '17

"I view Michael Muska as not only one of the top professionals in the field of college counseling, but also as a mentor and a friend. He is perhaps the most multi-faceted counselor I know, blending experiences in athletics, arts, and academics in a way that allows him to expertly advise a diverse community of students with various interests. Michael is also incredibly generous and has taught me, among countless other lessons, that the college selection process is driven by personal inquiry, self-challenge, and belief in one’s capacity to contribute to the success of others in this world. Those qualities help students shape a school list that best fits their academic, personal, and, ultimately, professional goals, and ensures a terrific mutual match between student and college, regardless of ranking or metrics. With Michael, you get a highly experienced and respected guide who demystifies the process and helps you arrive at happiness - the most important of all college admissions outcomes." - Chris Ajemian, CEO & Founder, CATES

"Michael was a guiding light throughout our entire college application experience. He was instrumental in helping my two daughters select their high school courses, provided standardized testing guidance, and recommended a range of appropriate colleges. He held our hands throughout the process and now both of our daughters attend Ivy League schools. Working with Michael was a real pleasure, and we couldn't be happier with the results.” - Susie & Jim Rodney, Poly Prep Parents, Classes of '15, '17, & '21

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