The Best U | College Admissions Consulting - Denver, Colorado

Joanne W.

Will Cayer was an incredible counselor! My son thoroughly enjoyed working with him. His guidance and mentoring assisted in meeting deadlines, applying to the best possible schools, and generating quality applications. We would recommend Will to anyone in our network. He was an absolute joy to work with from a student and parent perspective!

Sarah F.

Stacy’s expertise and professionalism guided me through the extensive college application process. She knew exactly how to strategize and portray my story to these top colleges. Stacy made sure I was a good fit for the schools I was applying to and vice-versa. She helped me achieve my goal of attending a top college with a full-ride scholarship.
Thank you Stacy!

Bo B.

Navigating College Admissions with Stacy Hernandez at The Best U College Admissions Advising

Our kids went to Fairview High School in Boulder and for us, it was the first time that we had been through the college admissions process. We sought guidance from someone who had the knowledge and experience to make a difference, and that’s when we found Stacy and The Best U College Admissions Advising. Stacy helped us plan out course selection and extracurricular activities that would be impactful, as well as formatting the common application and proofreading essays. She also helped us decide where to apply and whether early decision was right for us.

Expert Guidance for a Bright Future:

Stacy's support and advice were pivotal in helping my children secure spots in their desired programs: Pre-med at Washington University in St. Louis and Data Science at Macalester College. Stacy's experience, from her time in college admissions at Johns Hopkins and advising high school students was evident and she gave us countless strategies for success.

The Importance of Starting Early:

Starting early was a game-changer for us, because preparation for college begins well before junior and senior year. From the moment my children entered high school, Stacy was there, guiding our planning sessions on courses and extracurricular activities. She directed my children towards activities that built a competitive and balanced portfolio. More importantly, she cautioned against engaging in activities like the IB diploma or the National Honor Society, which, while sounding prestigious, might not align with their goals and could divert time and energy from more impactful pursuits.

A Flexible and Supportive Approach:

Stacy's "pay as you go" model was a perfect fit for our needs, providing the expertise we required without locking us into an extensive advisory commitment. This flexibility was instrumental in effectively managing our resources and time throughout the application process.

Academic Challenges and Test Preparation:

Facing academic hurdles can be stressful. When one of my children struggled, Stacy quickly intervened, connecting us with an academic advisor who gave us the support to overcome them. Additionally, her targeted recommendations for SAT and ACT prep were excellent, and helped out kids get the scores on the standardized tests that are competitive for highly selective schools.

Conclusion:

Our experience with Stacy Hernandez at The Best U College Admissions Advising was nothing but positive. Her personalized advice, strategic guidance, and extensive network, including timely support from an academic advisor, were crucial to our children's success. For families in this area embarking on the college admissions journey, Stacy's expertise is a resource worth considering.

Kathi E.

I cannot recommend Stacy Hernandez and The Best U highly enough. Both of my sons (2 years apart) worked with Stacy throughout the entire college application process. She met with each the summer before their senior year and helped them identify their interests and the colleges they were thinking about applying to. My older son was able to meet with Stacy in person to start the process, but my younger son worked with her remotely, mostly with conference calls. Stacy provided invaluable advice and helped them either narrow down or add to their college lists. She is extremely experienced and knowledgeable and my sons and my husband and I all trusted her advice implicitly. The application process is extremely overwhelming and stressful. However, working with Stacy really helped alleviate the stress because she broke everything down and created a timeline so that the process was manageable. Stacy worked with our sons on all of their applications - the Common Application as well as individual school applications. When the applications were completed, she then thoroughly reviewed them with each boy and provided suggestions or ideas to enhance their applications. She is so thorough she even corrected punctuation. Honestly, her assistance with the process was just priceless. Both of our sons were accepted to the schools they applied to and received merit awards as well. I highly recommend Stacy to anyone looking for a college counseling service for their student. I don’t believe our sons would have done as well as they did without Stacy's wisdom and guidance.

Elaine B.

We worked with Stacy and The Best U throughout my son’s high school years. I am originally from the UK and had no idea how the college application process worked in the US. Stacy was amazing. Explained everything, walked us through the process, was so kind and patient. She provided us with so many resources to help with ACT prep, college essays, the Common App and so much more. Stacy got to know my son over the years and was able to guide him towards the best fit for a school for him. It wasn’t just about getting into the best schools, it was about the best school for him. My son got into pretty much every University he applied to under Stacy’s excellent guidance. We truly couldn’t have done it without her. She is so knowledgeable about every aspect of the application process but more than that, I was able to let my son take the lead on this knowing he was walking every step of the way with Stacy and The Best U.

Valerie H.

I couldn’t recommend Stacy enough! She knew the ins and outs of the college admissions process and helped my son get into the university of his choice. He felt supported and encouraged throughout the process and she allowed him to be his best self.
Thank you Stacy!

Isabel O.

I've worked with Stacy Hernandez at the Best U since my freshman or sophomore year. Working with Stacy was one of the most crucial things to supporting myself applying to college. I definitely would have been way more stressed about the college application process had I not worked with her. Stacy gave me the resources I needed to succeed, helping me choose my courses to editing my final apps and everything in between. She even helped me find schools that were a good fit for me that I would never have thought of otherwise. I couldn't have gotten into my top schools without her support and advice.The Best U program is incredibly easy and accessible with an easy to use website and regular availability to meet and discuss. Stacy has always been really easy to access and has answered any question I've had even if it was just a short email. I also feel as if she and this program genuinely care about me and my college app process over the past few years, regularly checking in and being there for whatever I've needed. I highly suggest Stacy Hernandez at the Best U.

Abby C.

My daughter had a very positive experience working with Stacy (and got into her dream school!). My husband and I really appreciated the option of working hourly with Stacy, as our daughter didn't need the whole package approach. Stacy's advice and recommendations were spot on (from ACT tutoring to essay proof reading). Our daughter had a lot of questions and concerns along the way and Stacy really helped keep the whole process moving along at the right pace. Stacy's insight into the admissions process was invaluable. We intend to use Stacy again with our younger daughter and highly recommend The Best U's services!