“Entering the daunting college process this year with my senior was intimidating and scary for me, because, like any parent, I wanted to give my child the best opportunity for her future. REC really took their time covering every aspect of the college application process. Cindy really motivated and encouraged my daughter to explore places and ideas she had never tread before. Carmen got a 1520 on her very first go at the SAT after a few sessions of SAT Prep with one of their amazing educators. These are Carmen's college admissions wins thanks to Cindy and her amazing team of REC educators: UCLA with the prestigious, full-tuition Regents Scholarship; UC Berkeley (Cal)with $30,000 annually in merit aid; Vassar College; Northeastern with a huge merit-based scholarship; UC Santa Barbara; UC Davis; San Diego State University (SDSU) Honors College; University of Colorado Denver for Psychology; CAL POLY Pomona; CAL POLY SLO. Deciding on Rainbow EDU was the BEST decision I made for my teens and we are forever grateful!”
- Elizabeth Blanchard, Parent to Carmen Blanchard, UCLA Regent Scholarship Recipient
“Kate was an amazing language tutor. Her help allowed me to go above and beyond and get all A's in a language I'd never known before.”
- Charlie Corlin, Santa Monica High School Student
"I feel so grateful to have been able to work with both Cindy and Rachel during my college process. Throughout high school, I dreaded applying to college. Cindy and Rachel not only helped me get into my first choice university, Wesleyan, through ED, but they also helped me enjoy the process. Alongside them, I explored my identity as a writer, creator, networker, and person. They taught me that finding a college is in part about finding yourself. Cindy and Rachel are both such talented, detail-oriented, passionate, kind, and caring people. Ultimately, with both of them on my team, I discovered that finding a college that is right for you is as stressful or as rewarding as you make it to be. And thanks to their constant support, for me, it was the latter." - Sophia Appel, current student at Wesleyan University and Brentwood School alumni
“We were referred to Cindy by friends who thought Cindy would be a perfect fit for our daughter Sofie, who loves to sing and act, and was very interested in exploring music and drama programs in college. Cindy and Rainbow EDU Consulting helped Sofie navigate today’s utterly daunting process with their incredibly holistic approach, making the entire experience inspiring, self-reflective and utterly rewarding! Ultimately, with Cindy’s help, our daughter, who did not have test scores or many AP’s, had more acceptances and options than she had ever hoped for or dreamed of! She was accepted to University of Michigan’s School of Music, Theater & Dance for Voice; UC Berkeley, Berklee College of Music, Syracuse, and Wisconsin, as well as even waitlisted at Harvard for their incredible dual program with Berklee College of Music! Our biggest problem was making some hard decisions and saying no to some dream places! But in all seriousness, Rainbow EDU played a pivotal role in catapulting our girl towards the next chapter of her life!" - Sherri Cooper mom to Sofie Landsman UC Berkeley Student & Brentwood School alumni
“I had a great experience working with Carly and Claudia this summer. Their support helped me feel well-prepared for the upcoming school year in math. I truly appreciate all the time and effort they put into helping me succeed. Thank you so much for everything!" - Romy D'Addario, Campbell Hall Student
“Working with Rainbow for my daughter’s ACT prep was the best decision we made! The guidance and expertise she received was fantastic. Her tutor focused on the areas of the test they felt she was struggling with most, allowing them to not waste time on material she already knew. After just her first time taking the test she received a dream come true, near perfect composite score of 35.” - Mom of a University of Pennsylvania Freshman
“I did not realize how overwhelmed I would be helping my twins apply to college. Cindy and her team rescued us and helped make the process manageable. They worked with my boys to keep them on track and helped them edit their writing to create polished essays where their personality shined through. Cindy provided invaluable advice, was always accessible and kept me calm. My boys are both at their first choice universities and we are so grateful to her and her team for getting us through this very stressful time.” - Jill Borsuk Abrams, mom to NY-based twins who were BOTH admitted to their dream schools - University of Michigan and UT Austin
“I am thrilled to share that I got into my dream school, Washington University in St. Louis, and feel I could not have done it without the personal, empowering, and brilliant support from Cindy, Rachel, and the Rainbow EDU family every step of the way. During the college process, I grew and learned more about myself because of Cindy and Rachel’s immense support. Alongside being there every step of the way during the time of college research and applications, Cindy encouraged me to dive deeper into my multiple interests and always had new ideas for innovative projects I could start, which helped highlight and add richness to my unique qualities. When Rachel and I worked on supplemental essays, she was committed to helping me find my voice through my writing and made the process enjoyable by giving me the freedom to experiment with “out of the box” ideas. Additionally, Rainbow Edu provided me with amazing tutors. Not only did I master content in rigorous classes, but I also learned beyond the classroom material, gaining a new and interesting perspective on ordinary subjects.” - Jade Schweitzer, current student at Washington University in St. Louis (ED acceptance) and Brentwood School alumni
“Rainbow has been an invaluable resource in our homeschooling journey, providing expert guidance in core subjects while helping our children develop essential study techniques and time management skills. The educators who worked with our kids were able to tailor their learning experiences to each of our children's needs which led to significant academic improvement and increased confidence. Thanks to REC, our children excelled academically and gained organizational skills that will benefit them for years to come.” - Homeschool Parent
“Cindy and Rachel’s command of the college application process gave me great confidence in my own abilities. They helped me focus and encouraged my natural vibrancy to shine through. They provided me with skills that have lasted well beyond the application process. At the beginning I was unclear about my own direction, but with their help I ended up gaining an early decision acceptance to what turned out to be my dream school. Their belief in me made me believe in myself.” - Francesca DeCurtis, University of Pennsylvania student and alumni of LaGuardia High School (Drama Major)
