Testimonials from Ariane's Teen Clients

“Ariane has supported me through the college process so much. She helped me to find and get into the perfect school for me. She assisted me with what felt like millions of supplements and essays, and helped me to perfect them. Meeting with her weekly has never felt like a chore because our energies matched so well, and she feels like a friend to me. She took the time to get to know me and connect with me through my interests and hobbies. Our shared interest in communication (Ariane majoring in it) has made me feel like I made the right decision for my major. Throughout the whole time I felt empowered and confident in the whole college process, which is a blessing because before Ariane I was nervous and stressed about going through the whole college process alone. Also she has been amazing with communicating and meeting with my mom and I, to make sure all three of us were on the same page. Even though I only meet with her once a week, she has also been available and answered any questions I had throughout the rest of the week. Ariana has been the biggest support and I truly can not stress how much she has helped me, she is energetic, caring, and a great listener. She has inspired me and has gotten me excited to go to college, and I am so happy I got to build a relationship where I know she will always be there.”

"Once I became a senior, I was always stressed about the college experience, especially when it came to the application process. I’m the first in my family to ever enter into college, and my family had no clue on what to do. We then turned to Academic Architect, in hopes to be able to go through the process without making any mistakes at all. What we didn’t know that was going to happen, was that we would’ve not only had out everything I needed for college, but create bonds with the people we worked with. I expected A.A to be more of a service where you get on a call and work on the application process, and end there. But no, it’s not like that at all. Rather then feeling like these calls were solely for business, it felt like if I was talking with friends that also were able to help us along the process. The bonds I created with the staff are bonds that I’ll never forget. Every time I hopped onto a call with them, I never was bored. I was always able to get the help that I needed as well as being able to casual talk with my advisor about anything happening in our lives. It’s that connection that was created that made A.A feel special. The times where staff and clients would meet up all together and just have an amazing time, I’ll never forget that. There was so much help given to me, including practice for the SAT, creating the resume, and tons of help for the dreaded essay! It felt like all the stress I had was lifted off my shoulders. The results that I’ve gotten, I could never be any happier. In the end, I truly believe that without Academic Architect, I wouldn’t have made it to any of my colleges."

"Hi everyone, I'm Connor and I worked with Ariane this year. My older brother had worked with Lia years ago and now finally it was my time to work with the wonderful business known as Academic Architect. As soon as I joined that first zoom meeting with Ariane, I knew that we had an amazing connection. Even though we had never met or seen each other in person, I had a feeling that working with her would be extremely successful and productive, yet stress-free. Every time I met with Ariane, I was always excited to join the zoom and spend the first ten minutes catching her up on what was going in my life. It was extremely easy to get into touch with both Ariane and Lia. Anytime I needed something or had a question, I could text Lia and she would respond within minutes. She's the fastest responder out there and will answer your questions both quickly and efficiently. When working with Ariane, we built such a great resume in just one session. It had all of my extracurriculars, academics, jobs, essentially everything I needed to put on there. Without working with Ariane and Lia, I would not have known how to build such a resume. Another reason why working with Lia and Ariane was such a good process was because of how little amount of stress there would be. I submitted all of my college applications by the end of October and I never once felt super overwhelmed or burnt-out of the process. They help guide you through the entire process, step-by-step, and it never got to the point where I felt pressured or swamped with work. After Lia and Ariane helped evolve my supplements and essay overtime, it actually helped with my writing inside of school. I learned how to be more focused in my writing. In addition, I learned how to use semicolons properly which is a BIG thing that students tend not to learn in school anymore. I am definitely pleased with the results right now. I applied to eight schools, and out of those schools I've been accepted to four schools (three out of the four offered scholarships -- almost 100k in merit money from just three schools), waiting to hear back from three schools, and rejected from only ONE school (which was definitely a reach). After my last application was submitted, I still have been able to keep in contact with both Lia and Ariane with any questions, concerns, issues, gossip, anything in my life. Right before I started to work with Academic Architect, my Grandma had passed away. I was extremely close to my Grandma and this was a big change in my life. Once Lia found out about my loss, she had texted me for hours both comforting, supporting, and helping me deal with the loss of my Grandma. She took the time out of her day, to spend it texting me, making sure that I was doing okay. It goes to show that even though this is a college/career business, she cares about all of her students like they are her own children. It really meant a lot for me that she put in so much time and thought to comfort me through a difficult time. Lia and Ariane are both such kind hearted and dedicated people to their student and truly help with the college process."

"Ariane was great! It was always really easy to get in touch with her whenever I needed. It was really easy to talk about what schools I was looking for and Ariane really helped guide me through the process of deciding what schools to apply to and if they were what I was looking for. She was also really helpful in creating my resume because I did not know where to start with my resume. She also really helped with my essays because I also had no idea where to start with all of those and she really helped guide me through them and helped me come off the way I wanted to on paper. This helped a lot with my stress because I was able to be guided and shown what to do as my parents and I both had know clue where to start in this whole process. I was surprised that I had gotten into some places that other people hadn’t which definitely made me think it was because my supplements were strong thanks to Ariane. I definitely felt supported throughout the whole process and after as well! Thank you!"

"Ariane was great! I felt comfortable talking to her and she was always available to answer any questions I had over text. I think we got along really well and I always had fun talking to her even when it was about boring/stressful college stuff. Having her to guide me through the process allowed me to lay out the steps I needed to take which made the whole thing a lot more organized, especially when I compared my experience to friends who did not have such advising. The social events were fun and definitely had a lot of good food! It was nice to see everyone in person! I'm definitely happy with the results of this advising. I had a great person to review my essays and help me answer confusing supplemental questions and now I'm enrolled in a prestigious university with sufficient merit money! I was definitely still texting Ariane with questions and updates after my applications were submitted and she always responded within the day. Overall, I had a great experience and it made the process 100x easier, thank you all! "

"I’m about to graduate in less than 30 days, and all I can think about is how much Ariane has helped me throughout the college application process and supported me through every triumph and challenge along the way. I can’t believe how fast time has flown. It feels like just yesterday I was on my first Zoom call with Ariane, talking about my goals after high school and which colleges I had in mind. Ariane helped me figure out what I truly wanted in a college and broke down each step of the process. She curated a list of schools that aligned with my future career path and interests. Without her, I would’ve been overwhelmed trying to manage college applications on top of academics, sports, clubs, and community service. As soon as we began finalizing my applications, I felt such a sense of relief and excitement because I knew I had someone experienced and supportive guiding me through a process that would’ve been so difficult to navigate alone. My parents were also incredibly relieved to know someone was helping me and it took a huge weight off their shoulder. Ariane didn’t just help with applications. She also coached me through talking to college reps, gave me feedback on how to handle interviews, and helped me understand what to say and what to avoid. That guidance made such a difference, and I truly believe it helped me get into a prestigious college that I’m proud to attend. Without her support, insight, and encouragement, I don’t think this journey would have been anywhere near as smooth or as successful as it was."

"I would like to start off by saying without Ariane and being a part of this program I would not have gotten into every school I applied to. Ariane was an awesome person to work with, get to know, and learn from. She made this process so much less stressful and feel effortless. Each meeting with her felt productive and I felt calm and prepared throughout the whole process. This was something that really stuck out to me, that I knew what to expect because Ariane prepared me and was transparent through the whole process. Even when there was tough conversations that needed to be had, I trusted her and her opinion. I also loved the accessibility I had to Ariane as a resource, she was always available for a quick text, question, or help on common app. She also frequently reached out to ask for an update or just to check in and see how I was doing. Even with the amount of students she was consulting with I never felt like she was unprepared or not updated on my situation when it came time for our meetings and she was always so flexible to try and accommodate my busy schedule as a 3 sport athlete. Overall this program is great and offers so many unique experiences, I loved the little parties held by Lia. This made me feel like a part of a community and it was fun to get to know other seniors from different towns going through the same process. Ariane helped me create a competitive resume that I still use today and the skills that I furthered working with Ariane like reflection, accountability, work ethic will continue to help me be successful. Ariane is such a sweet, kind, and encouraging person that I am so happy I got to work with and anyone moving forward would be so lucky to. I can't say enough how grateful I am to have had the support of Ariane, Lia, and their whole group of resources this is truly how I was able to be successful in the college application process! Roll Blue Hens!!!"

 "I feel like we were able to connect very well, Ariane was able to get a sense of what I was looking for very easily and we were able to get right to work which was really helpful because I started receiving help at a later time than most people. In the meetings we had we were able to cover lots of important things while also getting to know each other. It was really great to speak with someone who seems so experienced, it really made me feel confident in the help I was receiving for my college applications. It was always very easy to get in touch, she was very easy to reach and this was very helpful when I needed just some little suggestions or had a couple questions in between meetings. The help with my essays and narrowing down the number of schools I ended up choosing to apply to was probably the most helpful in my experience. I felt like by working with such an intelligent, talented, and knowledgeable person made me feel really good and a LOT less stressed out when it came to my college applications. I attended the meet and greet over the summer at Sweet Scoops and it was my first time meeting Lia and Ariane and some of the other clients in person and it was such a great experience, everyone was so nice and I knew from that time that I was going to have a great time working with Academic Architect. I feel like with the help of Ariane to help make my application as strong as it could be, it made a lot more confident in my ability to get into one of my dream schools. Yes, I was very happy with my results, I could not be happier to be going to Clemson, it is an absolute dream come true. I was accepted to 9/13 of the schools I applied to and got merit money from the majority of them. I didn’t really have any reason I needed to reach out because I didn’t get deferred or waitlisted anywhere, but if I did I would have reached out and asked for advice on what to do in that situation. Overall I had a great experience and I can’t wait to continue to work with Academic Architect in the future when hopefully applying to med school!"

"Working with Ariane made the college application process so much easier and less stressful. She was always easy to reach, and she answered my questions quickly, even when I needed help last minute. She helped me a lot with my essays and resume, making sure everything sounded like me but was also strong and well-written. Even after I finished my applications, Ariane stayed in touch and was still there to support me. I'm really thankful for everything she did to help me."

"I joined quite late and specifically needed help filling out the common app. Ariane helped me with every step and with deciding which schools I should actually apply. She made it very simple for me to get my common app and essays done so I just had to worry about getting my acceptances back. Furthermore the resume Ariane created was very useful for me to use to apply for scholarships. "

 "Ariane and I connected very well each time we had a meeting. By having the meetings online, it made it more accessible and easier to schedule. By having the meetings, it helped me ease stress because if I didn’t get the help I would have procrastinated and doing something wrong potentially. I was happy with the results I got with Ariane because it was a big part of getting into college."

 "Overall the college process was a lot easier with the help of Ariane. She was very easy to get in contact to and was very available. I can’t really say that Ariane was helpful with one thing, because she helped me do all of it. Even if I knew what I was doing she would just suggest something and it usually helped me a lot. Having Ariane definitely helped me relieve my stress and work load. I am very happy with the results and feel that I made the right decision on where I am going. Even after the last application was submitted, I always felt that if I needed to ask a question or they were always open and willing to answer."

"My experience was great. Personally I know it would have been much more stressful for myself and my family if I had not had this guidance. Having a schedule I was held to helped me manage my applications. Any questions I had were answered in a reasonable amount of time. I never felt judged, and it was a very friendly relationship from the beginning making the work feel way easier. "

 "You guys did outstanding at this. Every single aspect, whether it was answering questions or helping us out to find our path for college. I don’t think anyone else out there would do a better job. You guys helped me and my career path in so many ways I can’t even thank you guys enough. So once again. In my opinion I love what you guys do, and keep up the good work!"

"I feel that my experience here has been very positive. Connecting with Ariane was very easy and I feel we got a lot done in the realm of college applications. The most useful aspects were the fact that I had a professional to ask all of my college related questions to. Working with you guys definitely got me to do this much earlier than I would have otherwise and I was ahead of many of my peers. This definitley helped ease my stress. I have gotten into all but one of the colleges I applied to! most of which gave merit money. After everything was all submitted, I do feel that you are available to talk to and ask questions to. Thank you so much for all your help! "

“Ariane has been a patient, understanding and helpful woman to work with over the past several months.  In dealing with a high-school senior who is struggling with the college application process, Ariane has provided so much guidance with a calm and reassuring demeanor.  She has reached out to various colleges for us, looking for answers to questions that we had.  She has sat with us through challenging conversations in an effort to engage our daughter in the process.  She has helped research various colleges, walked us through the Common App, and found ways to help us when we showed up to our  meets less than prepared.  We love that she shows compassion and draws on personal experience in an effort to put us at ease about helping our daughter apply to college.”

"Estamos muy agradecidos con Ariane, por habernos guiado y apoyado con el proceso de aplicaciones para las universidades. Nuestro hijo Julio es la primera generación en asistir a la universidad en Estados Unidos. Gracias a los consejos y sabiduría de Ariane éste proceso se nos hizo más fácil. Gracias a la ayuda, conocimientos y amabilidad de Ariane vimos una luz en esta obscuridad. Ya que éste proceso es largo y estresante. Gracias por siempre responder a nuestras preguntas, por muy mínimas que fueran. Fue un placer conocer a Ariane y muy agradecidos con ella por la ayuda brindada a Julio en este proceso tan importante en su vida. Muchas gracias Ariane."

"We are very grateful to Ariane, for guiding and supporting us with the university application process. Our son Julio is the first generation to attend college in the United States. Thanks to Ariane's advice and wisdom, this process became easier for us. Thanks to Ariane's help, knowledge and kindness we saw a light in this darkness. Since this process is long and stressful. Thank you for always answering our questions, no matter how small. It was a pleasure meeting Ariane and very grateful to her for the help she gave Julio in this important process in her life. Thank you very much Ariane."

"We are so glad we used academic architect for our son who’s college bound- it took all the stress off me and they did everything from reminders to reiterating importance of deadlines as well as educate us on how to proceed with college, extra curriculars, applying to college and the college essays. My son benefited from someone else “nagging” (as a teen would say) to apply, write the essay and when to take the SATS and how many times to take them. They also helped with sat prep and review. They are available any time you need them even after all was said and done with the process of college applications. They answered our questions promptly and honestly. My son applied to seven colleges and got into all 7! Two reach as well. Ariane formed a deep connection with my son and he looked forward to their meetings each time, even though it was school related. "

"I ran into a friend of mine and we got talking about the college process. She also has 4 boys and she was saying how helpful Academic Architect is and passed along her information. Best decision ever to work with them!  Ariane was organized, peaceful, thoughtful and really connect with Brooks. He looked forward to their meetings. I know my relationship with Brooks and to have to be on top of him during this process that can be stressful was not something I was looking forward. Ariane was the perfect personality/presence for Brooks. She related to him in such as positive way and he always did everything she said without any push from me. With a full time job, 4 boys and life, I was worried about keeping Brooks on track, doing his applications well and meeting all the deadlines. Ariane and Madi really helped put my mind at ease on the application process. Ariane would answer any question either Brooks or I had during our search and applications. I can’t say enough good things about what Lia and Ariane have done for my family!  I will be working with them again for my other children.  Ariane also guided us through the FAFSA process. I highly recommend Academic Architect!"   

"I will be very honest in saying that my son is a very driven and passionate person, and anyone working with him on the college process had their work cut out for them. Ariane was a gift. My son left every Ariane meeting feeling confident and wanting to work even harder. He seemed almost energized by her belief in him. She was patient and took extra time with him whether it was the 20 applications, 30+ supplement essays he had to write, or supporting his obsessive nature in making everything perfect. My son was determined to give himself the best chance at attending some of the most competitive universities out there, and Ariane supported that mission.

When my son started receiving his acceptances AND rejections, Ariane was the first person he wanted to tell. I could see he genuinely felt that she would be just excited or disappointed as he was, which is a true testament to how Ariane connected with him. My son did not fair as well as he would have hoped with acceptances or merit money, but he reached high and the competition is ruthless. He does not look back on it as if he did anything wrong in the process, it is just the unfortunate truth in how difficult the process is.

We are grateful for Ariane's belief in him and her commitment to helping him, and for keeping the stress level between us and our son at a minimum!! We couldn't have done it without her."

"We had a wonderful experience working with Ariane as our daughter’s college advisor. From the very beginning, it was clear that Ariane connected easily and naturally with our daughter. She looked forward to their meetings, always commenting on how engaging and insightful their conversations were. Their personalities matched well, which made the process not only productive but enjoyable. Our daughter felt heard, understood, and supported every step of the way.

We never felt out of the loop, and it was reassuring to know that our daughter had someone to reach out to at any time.

Ariane’s guidance was invaluable- especially in shaping a thoughtful and realistic college list, navigating the essay writing process, and managing deadlines. Her feedback was constructive and encouraging, which helped build our daughter’s confidence. One of the most helpful aspects was Ariane’s ability to keep our daughter motivated and on track without adding pressure, which greatly eased stress for our entire family.

This year (for the Class of 2025) was particularly challenging, with record-breaking numbers of college applications submitted across the country, adding to the intensity of the process. In hindsight, the only thing we might have done differently is include a few more potential reach schools on our initial list—though that speaks more to the unpredictability of this admissions cycle than any part of the advising process.

We were thrilled with the results. Our daughter received multiple acceptances and was offered merit scholarships at several schools- which Ariane helped bring to life through her guidance and support.

Even after the final applications were submitted, Ariane remained available and engaged. She continued to check in, answer questions, and offer support through the decision-making process. Overall, we are very happy with our experience. We are grateful for her support and would highly recommend her to any family navigating the college admissions process. "

"Academic Architects have been great since the first encounter. Lia spoke to me about her process and was able to answer all my questions. She even worked with me on a payment plan. Making appointments were easy. They worked together on his resume, essays, supplementals and applications together. He felt very comfortable working with his advisor, Ariane , and was excited throughout the whole process since she was so encouraging. I can honestly say the process went pretty stress free for our family. The schools he applied to  gave him amazing merit scholarships! We are very pleased with his results. Besides getting into his dream University, Lia helped him get an afterschool job as a babysitter/ tutor- he has been taking care of two boys throughout the school year- 4 days a week! Working with Academic Architects has been a successful experience. "

“Ariane has been amazing to work with.  I was concerned that my son would be resistant to the coaching, but Ariane was easily able to engage him and keep him engaged, and get his excited about the college admissions process. Having Ariane work with Oscar took the stress off me as a single parent, to navigate the process of admissions. I appreciate her kindness, knowledge and support for my son!” 

"Lia and Ariane are amazing to work with! Ariane did a great job with feedback for my daughter while writing her essays. It was nice to have someone who was flexible in scheduling times to meet as well. Ariane always was able to take the time and make my daughter feel valued and listened to while also providing constructive feedback.
Thank you awesome ladies and all the help they provided during a stressful process. "

"Ariane was a terrific match for our son. She was the perfect balance of keeping him on track with timelines while encouraging his ownership to the college process. Ariane’s knowledge when speaking with parents and patience when working with teens makes her a pleasure to work with!  We appreciated Ariane’s approach from start to finish! "

“I had the pleasure of working with Ariane, she was efficient and professional. The whole process put myself and my child at ease, since it was our first time applying to college. We were happy with the results and already referred services to my neighbor. I am already in the process with working with Ariane for my second child. I would definitely recommend services to any family who is getting their child ready for the next chapter of their academic journey."

"Ariane was the perfect fit for my daughter. She was kind and supportive without being pushy. Ariane kept my daughter to her deadlines and that is the help that I needed."

"The task of applying to colleges seemed daunting and very overwhelming. When a friend referred me to Academic Architect, I was very impressed with the business model and supports they offered. When I initially reached out, Lia was professional and enthusiastic. I respected her honesty and transparency. It was easy for us to jump on board! We didn’t hesitate to jump on the opportunity to give our family and our daughter the opportunity for a positive and stress-free college process. What really pulled us in was the mentoring component. Our daughter was mentored and supported by Ariane, every step of the way through the college process. Ariane was highly proficient, she had a calm demeanor, was collaborative and authentic, and very attentive to details. Ariane exuded a sense of calm and created a peaceful atmosphere for our family to feel at ease as we ventured into unchartered territory. Academic Architect made it an enjoyable, stress-free, and exciting college process. This is not something you can put a price tag on."

"Working with Academic Architect on college planning has been an absolutely incredible experience. From the very beginning, their team demonstrated a deep understanding of the college admissions process and a sincere commitment to helping students find the right fit. Their personalized approach, attention to detail, and constant encouragement made what is often an overwhelming journey feel manageable and even exciting.

They took the time to really get to know our goals, strengths, and aspirations, and helped craft a plan that felt both strategic and authentic. Their insight and guidance have been invaluable every step of the way—from school selection and essay development to application submissions and beyond.

It’s been a true pleasure working with Academic Architect. I can’t recommend them highly enough to any family navigating the college planning process. They are supportive, professional, and genuinely care about their students’ success."

As junior year for my oldest began to wind down, I realized the college hunt was looming. I was nervous, I was frightened, I was completely behind on the times. My daughter, being a very strong-willed and scholastically conscious human, had stayed focus throughout middle and high school, making sure to set herself up as a well rounded candidate. However, she needed someone with collegiate knowledge that would guide her through the application process.
Enter Academic Architect Ariane. The weekly counseling sessions were a relief for both Audrey and myself. Ariane was able to provide Audrey insight and guidance to narrowing down the world of colleges to ones that would most suit her needs and personality. From there, she guided Audrey with the application and essay process. Audrey and I were able to thoroughly enjoy college visits. One even included just the two of us on a 4 day, 32 hour road trip adventure, without a single argument - and those of you who have teenage daughter know what a rarity that is! Ariane continued to guide Audrey all the way until “D-day”, helping with supplementals, date reminders, and just being there.
My only complaint is that there is not a support group for moms when these kiddos head off to college this fall. I am thankful, for the support we had, that led to the amazing memories I was able to make with Audrey this past year during the college selection and application process.