“I started having meetings with Mrs. Blackwell at the end of my eighth-grade year. I was super excited and eager to navigate high school and the college application and selection process, but I had no clue what I was getting myself into. As a freshman in high school, she helped me choose challenging courses and recommended a summer program that reaffirmed my aspirations of going into the medical field. She also provided me with exceedingly helpful guidance in regards to creating a college list, completing the Common Application, and writing and editing all of the supplemental essays required, keeping me organized and reminding me of upcoming deadlines through it all. Mrs. Blackwell does an amazing job at not only recommending enriching summer programs for younger students and helping with the college application process, but she is also always in your corner with bountiful support. She will do whatever she can to help you become the best candidate for admission, showing you compassion, kindness, and unmatched dedication! I highly recommend Mrs. Blackwell and College Direction’s services as she has not only helped me be admitted to my dream school, but has also become a dear friend of mine. I could not have navigated this process without her.“
Cole Holladay
Waller High School, Class of 2021
Early Decision, Rice University, Class of 2025
“When I started going to Mrs. Blackwell during my freshman year of high school, I felt like it was way too early to be worrying about college. Needless to say, having gone to her that early was beyond helpful in my college application journey. She helped me figure out ways to differentiate myself from the application pool and gave me much needed guidance on what classes to take, depending on where I wanted to apply. By the time application season rolled around my junior year, I felt beyond prepared because of the constant help Mrs. Blackwell provided. She was with me every stop of the way, and I honestly could not have gone through the process without her. From start to finish, she provided the support and guidance I needed to achieve my dreams.“
Bryant Hill
Cy Creek High School, Class of 2020
Early Decision, Georgetown University, Class of 2024
“Thank you for the direction, information and support throughout the college selection process. You helped to make, what for many is a stressful time, a pleasure for us to experience with our daughter.“
Tracy Micklas, parent of Belen Micklas
The Woodlands High School, Class of 2019
Southwestern University
“I truly cannot begin to express how grateful I am to Mrs. Blackwell for all of her guidance over the past five years in not only my undergraduate college selection process, but also my graduate school selection. As a high school senior, I had many universities that I was interested in attending. However, Mrs. Blackwell helped me narrow down my decision to one that was the best fit for me. In addition, she also was able to assist me with the sorority recruitment process. She assisted in organizing recommendation letters, resumes, and so much more. Four years after my high school graduation, Mrs. Blackwell aided in my graduate school selection process. From personal statements, mock interviews, resume editing, Mrs. Blackwell was there every step of the way. After applying to many programs, I was selected into my top choice — Texas Woman’s University. Mrs. Blackwell cares so much for her students and their success. I am so thankful for her help over the years and I cannot recommend College Direction enough!”
Olivia Odom
Cypress Christian School, Class of 2016
Mississippi State University, Class of 2020
Texas Woman’s University, Class of 2022