“I really want to thank you for all the work you have done. You sacrificed countless hours to help me succeed and get to where I wanted to be. When I started this college search process, I really didn’t believe Penn State would even be achievable and I really am so thankful. You helped shape my essays and transform my life into a college essay. You helped another kid achieve his dream, and for that I really am grateful for all the help you have done. I would love to talk to you sometime, maybe before or after my first year of college, as this journey has truly been a blessing. Once again, I am so thankful for all the help, compassion, and mentoring you have given me this year.” —S. Rao, Student, Ashburn, VA

“Thank you for your help in getting him organized and ultimately into Virginia Tech Early decision. I know that your assistance played a key role in his admittance.. We are very grateful!” —T. Fisher, Parent, Chantilly, VA

“Dr. Bass, thank you so much!! I am so happy and excited!! I couldn’t have done it without your help and I’m very grateful.” —L. Boinest, Student, McLean, VA

"Thanks Jay. I will definitely tell folks about you.  You relate to the kids and to the parents in a "customized " way and it works beautifully. I think she also felt empowered by the way you talked to her and valued her opinions and needs. You lowered  her stress level too, which is great. And mine too by the way."  —-Y. Miller, Parent, McLean, VA

"I cannot thank you enough for the sanity and peace of mind you have brought us in completing the college application process.  We really could not have survived this without you."    --E. Wade, Parent, Rockville, MD

"Your ability to relate to both of my kids in their applying to college and your responsiveness when we needed you and started to panic cannot be understated.  Your calm demeanor and depth of knowledge are the only way we could have possibly gotten through this.   We cannot thank you enough."  --M. Campana, Parent, Gaithersburg, MD

"Thank goodness we found you before we began our college search for our daughters.  Your expertise and advice proved invaluable in both of their acceptances to the colleges they attend and they are both in love with their choices."  --D. Kelley, Parent, McLean, VA

"It has been my pleasure working with Jay Bass over the past several years, first as a guidance counselor at Wootton High School and then as a college adviser.  He provided solid advice to us in terms of class schedules as well as identifying schools best suited to meet the interests and requirements of our boys. Jay truly listens to the concerns of both parents and students in helping chart a path through high school and into college.  He is readily accessible to answer questions as they arise and his advice is always right on point."  --S. Pollack, Parent, Potomac, MD

"Dr. Jay Bass assisted daughter during her Junior and Senior years with her college preparation/ selection process  and admission  guidance.  He  carefully matched our daughter to the exact schools that would give her the best admission outcome, through an understanding of the complete picture--not just her grades, but with her wishes and goals in mind.  We currently have a happy and academically driven sophomore in college, a direct outcome of Dr. Bass’s efforts."  --A. Zelvy, Parent, Rockville, MD