“Mary's advice to my sons and to me was spot on. She is well-informed about all aspects of the college admission process and supported us throughout.”

— J.P., Parent, Metuchen

“If you are looking for a kind, expert, and accomplished educator, Mary Durante is your person. Years ago, we sought out Mary’s help with what we thought was a discrete problem our son was having. By the time Mary finished with us, she had worked through a myriad of issues. Even more, she did not stop there. For years now, Mary has been a steady and loving source of insight and knowledge on things ranging from how and what AP classes to select to what our son should be looking at for college. Even more, she has become a cherished friend and member of our community. Mary is committed to children and having them be their best selves academically and in the world more broadly. Every child and family should be able to work with an expert like Mary Durante.”

— R.L. and Wm. C., parents, South Orange

“Ms. Durante was essential to my college application process, always going the extra mile. She helped me greatly in gaining admittance to all my top schools, and her office was a safe haven during my latter years of high school.”

— N.R., Student, Jersey City

“Mary Durante was essential to my success throughout high school. She aided me in my college application process, and when speaking to her it always felt like she was completely invested in my well-being and progress.”

— J.T., Student, Roselle Park

“Our oldest daughter was having difficulties in her college search. Based on her vast knowledge of colleges and universities, Mary was able to assist her greatly in narrowing her search. In addition to her wealth of knowledge, Mary's compassionate and friendly demeanor relaxed and comforted our daughter, making the process much less stressful. We can't thank her enough and will definitely utilize her skills for our youngest daughter, who is about to begin the college search process this year.”

— M.S and N.S., parents, Maplewood, NJ