Testimonials
Every student’s path is different — and so is every family’s experience of navigating what comes next. Here, parents, students and professionals share their experiences of working with Stephanie, from finding the right-fit school or program to building confidence for the transition ahead.
“Working with Stephanie Mitchell through our son Will’s college process was one of the best decisions we could have made. From the very beginning, Stephanie brought warmth, confidence, expertise, and genuine care to the process. She did it all—and somehow made it look effortless.
Stephanie guided Will every step of the way, helping him navigate what can be an overwhelming process with confidence and clarity. She knew when to step in, when to guide, and when to let Will take the lead. Her knowledge was incredible, but what made her truly special was how thoughtfully she shared it with us, always giving us the information that mattered without ever making the process feel overwhelming.
She made our lives so much better and richer throughout the entire journey. We always felt that Will was in capable hands and that she truly understood him and wanted the very best for him.
We feel incredibly lucky and blessed to have found Stephanie. Her expertise, warmth, grace, and ease made such a meaningful difference in our family’s experience. Most importantly, Will is now thriving and so happy at his college, and we know Stephanie played an enormous part in helping him find the right fit.
Stephanie is truly incredible, and we could not recommend her more highly.
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“Stephanie and Turnier Educational Consulting are beyond professional, knowledgeable, efficient and effective in producing results. I highly recommend their expertise in the navigating the highly complex college application process as it is one of the most important journeys that you and your child will take. Our child was accepted to almost every top college, and now our child is more than happy at one of the leading and most prestigious colleges in the nation. ”
“Stephanie really cares and works hard for her students going to college. Being successful in college is key, and if it were not for working with Stephanie to help find the school that fits me best, I would not be as successful as I am today.
Working with Stephanie will give the future college student confidence in going to college and confidence heading into the real world. She helps you realize that at the right-fit college, you can be as, if not more successful than any other student - including those who don’t have learning disabilities.”
“We originally came across Stephanie Mitchell through a reference from our son’s school at Winston Prep. We are forever grateful that we did. Stephanie’s services from beginning to end made us all feel at ease as not only was this our first child heading off to college, but also the one with learning differences.
Stephanie made us feel comfortable and well informed throughout the process. She is not only extremely knowledgeable on the ins and outs of many schools, but is so good at setting the expectations and timelines to follow. I can sincerely say that she won us over with her patience, accessibility, and care over and over again.
We wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for an advisor for their child to college but especially if they have learning differences. The reason, she will go the extra mile and never make you feel that there is some clock ticking in the background. You will truly feel that you have an ally on your side, who understands the process and your child’s needs along the way. ”
“Stephanie’s communication skills and attention to detail are second to none! I recommend her often to parents of neurodiverse high school students who are looking for a unique program for their child.”
“Stephanie was an incredible asset to my son during his college application process. Her deep expertise in special education and post-high school accommodations gave our family immense confidence. Through her commitment to finding the best placement, Stephanie educated us on various options, leaving us excited and secure in our final decision.
Additionally, Stephanie kept my son completely on track by building a manageable schedule early on. This ensured he finished his applications well ahead of time, minimizing stress throughout the process. We are deeply grateful for her guidance!”
“After my initial phone call with Stephanie Mitchell of Turnier Educational Consulting, I knew she was the key piece that had been missing as we considered transition planning. We were looking to place our high-functioning, neuro-diverse son into the “right” gap year program. The stress of junior and senior year had everyone so frazzled; and then we met Stephanie. Stephanie was able to quickly hone in on our son’s unique profile, generate a list of strong options for us to consider and guide us through the application and interview process. The gap year program for our son was the perfect fit! He has thrived in a way I thought impossible.
In addition to his gap year program, Stephanie also provided us with wise counsel on the college freshman year transition. She suggested a wonderful support program that we will be using for our son in the fall when he starts his freshman year. Frankly, my only regret is that we did not meet Stephanie until so late in the process for us. It would have been wonderful to have her valuable insights throughout the high school years and lead up to college planning/selection.”
“It was easy to work with Stephanie. She had a great understanding of my needs as well as my strengths and weaknesses. I’m a procrastinator by nature, so she lit a fire under me when I needed it. I was working and attending a community college and looking to transfer to a four-year university when we worked together. She took my workload into consideration for deadlines, which helped immensely. She’ll never give you more work than you can handle, and she’ll always be there to help.”
