Testimonials

The following students and families have been helped by Journey Ahead.

 
I got into my dream school because of my improved GPA during first semester senior year. I never would’ve accomplished that if Lisa didn’t push me to take more AP courses my senior year to increase my GPA. Thank you so much!
— Deanna F., San Marcos, CA, UC Santa Cruz student
 
Thanks so much for helping me on my journey! You made it way less stressful than I thought it would be.
— Naomi C., Carlsbad, UC Davis student
Thank you for everything that you have done for D and A. Words can not adequately express our gratitude for the excellent guidance you provided them, we are very happy with the outcome, and we are sure they are too.
— M, Chula Vista
I am so grateful for your guidance. You’ve answered every question I’ve had, and told me so many important things I wouldn’t have otherwise known. Best of all, you have maximized my son’s opportunities and reduced his stress. I can’t thank you enough.
— Wendy, Carlsbad
My daughter just started college today after moving in Saturday. She loves it all, has many new friends, takes the buses totally independently within 24 hours, loves her classes and the town! Her people are totally there and the place has all she needs and more. Even better than expected. Thanks so much for matching her up there and the whole process! Your work has totally improved her life, and we can’t thank you enough.
— Happy mom, Mandy, Poway

I had a wonderful time working with Lisa on my college applications! Not only did she recommend different colleges that suited my major and personality, but she helped me through the entire process of writing essays, filling out financial aid forms, and comparing schools. She was able to easily guide me through a stressful process and set me up for success!  
— Sabrina Z., Virginia
Ms. Margolin is a very helpful and caring person. She has helped me with college applications and is always very flexible with her time. I would really recommend her to anyone who needs help without only college applications but anything that you need help with, school or non-school related. I’m very blessed and glad I got to meet her because I don’t know what I would’ve done for college applications :)
— Rosy A., San Diego
The recommendations and input that Lisa offered me allowed to consider schools that I normally wouldn’t have thought of. Stepping outside my comfort zone allowed me to have new doors open for me. Her flexibility to work with her students is amazing and it was a pleasure working her on my college applications.
— Cindy D., San Diego

I had the pleasure to work with Lisa, who helped me through the college application process to find a school that was the perfect fit for me. Without her help, I wouldn’t have known what schools to apply to. I had a greater understanding of what type of school would best suit me. I would definitely recommend her to anyone in need of help.
— Yanira L. San Diego
I’m so thrilled our daughter got into her top choice college. I just think it is the perfect place for her and we are so thankful for your guidance through her process.
— Jenny, San Marcos, CA