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Jamie ’25
College admissions is a complex process that can be so stressful and confusing to navigate. Launch U not only made this process significantly less daunting but also helped me use it to my advantage to maximize my results. Ms. Verdi’s extensive knowledge of the college admissions landscape allowed me to put my best foot forward with every application. With strategic essay writing, outstanding letters of recommendation, and translating the confusing college admissions lingo into comprehensible explanations, Launch U truly guided me through every step of the college admissions process. Ms. Verdi knows the ins and outs of the college admissions process and showed me how to maximize my chances through a strategic approach. She is the best and I cannot recommend her enough.”
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Christina Parent ’25
Our family is incredibly grateful for Catherine’s guidance throughout our daughter’s college application process. Despite thinking we were well-informed, we quickly realized how much admissions have changed and how competitive the landscape has become. Catherine provided invaluable insights, helping our daughter craft a standout application, build a well-matched school list, and navigate key decisions like ED, EA, test submissions, and essay strategies. Her deep knowledge of colleges at all levels made the process far less stressful, and thanks to her support, our daughter has already been accepted to six schools, including her dream school, with significant scholarships and interview invitations for prestigious awards. If you’re considering a college consultant, we highly recommend Catherine—her expertise and kindness made all the difference.
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Laurie Parent ’25
Working with Catherine of Launch U during the application process was an absolute game-changer for our daughter. She guided and supported our child throughout the entire process. She explained what colleges really look for in both the personal and supplemental essays. As a result, Molly’s essays were authentic and well-structured, and we believe allowed her to stand out in a very competitive applicant pool. Catherine’s ability to provide insights into which of her many extracurricular activities to highlight ensured that her well-roundedness was properly represented. Overall, Launch U reduced the stress of admissions and led us to schools that truly fit our child’s goals and interests.
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Molly Class of ’25
When starting the college application process, Ms. Verdi is the best option to get assistance from. From editing my personal essay to helping me order my extracurricular activities, Ms. Verdi provided suggestions on everything. She has very strong knowledge on the whole college admissions process, as she successfully was accepted and admitted to the University of Pennsylvania along with the Villanova Masters program. With her wide knowledge, personal attention, and guidance, Ms. Verdi helped me get into state schools that have less than 10% acceptance rates for out of state students! I strongly recommend Ms. Verdi’s services, she is truly the best!
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Eva Class of ’25
LaunchU was extremely helpful during college applications. They helped me polish my common app essay and improve all of my supplemental essays. Also, they gave specific details, suggestions, and explanations that helped me understand any errors and how to fix them. Thanks to Launch U, I was able to get into my dream schools!
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Michael Class of ’25
Working with LaunchU and Ms. Verdi was a game-changer. From our first meeting, I felt a sense of ease and clarity about the entire college process—which was totally different from the stress I had been expecting. Ms. Verdi helped me map out my coursework, refine my extracurriculars, and focus my essay topics so that they truly reflected who I am. Her data-driven insights made me look at schools I never thought about, but it was her personal guidance that gave me the confidence to reach for Villanova. I’m thrilled to say I got in! I can’t recommend Ms. Verdi and LaunchU enough. They made everything both fun and manageable—something I never thought I’d say about college admissions!
Acceptances/Scholarships
– University of Notre Dame
– Villanova University
– Fordham University (Fordham Scholarship: full-tuition)
– Providence College (St. Catherine of Siena Scholarship: $38,000 per year)
– St. Joe’s University (Presidential Scholarship: $32,000 per year)
– Catholic University of America (University Honors Scholarship: $38,000 per year; Archdiocesan Scholarship finalist: full-tuition)
-Clemson University
-University of Virginia