Valery is someone who truly cares with her heart. She listened and attended to my needs. She has been tremendously helpful during multiple application seasons, not only providing professional advice as well as attentive and personal support at each step of the way, but she is also exceptionally talented at making space for and holding the many complex emotions during these pivotal and often stressful times. Her rich experience, and professional approach coupled with her kindness and attentiveness make her an unparalleled choice.

The college application season was a very stressful time for me personally, but Valery was a game-changer! I could always go to her office and ask her any question, and she was always very patient and approachable. She was very familiar with the application processes for multiple countries and had in-depth knowledge of what different colleges were looking for, which was why she could offer insightful advice tailored to my unique preferences and strength. But most importantly, Valery deeply cared about me and every student she worked with. She was like a friend and a mentor who I enjoyed being around with and who I learned very much from. Till this day, we are still in touch. I would highly recommend Valery to any student. You would get much more than what you expect.

I met Ms. Cooper when she was my dean and college counselor in high school in São Paulo, BRA. Since day one she was eager to help and very passionate about her students. During our time together, I had the pleasure of having multiple meetings with her to help me find my path and what college would best fit me and my lifestyle. I’m so glad Ms. Cooper had my back during this (very) stressful moment in my life, and she is undoubtedly a person whom I hold to the highest respect and admiration. She is kind, invested and passionate about helping us to find our best match. Can’t recommend her enough!

Ms Cooper was very important to our family during the process my daughter engaged in university applications.
One of her best skills, which called my attention, is how easily she can make deep connections with the students, assessing their needs and helping them to choose the best university for each profile.
She is highly effective in understanding and reinforcing their self-esteem.
She expertly supports the students and their family to navigate smoothly through this hard process with knowledge and expertise.
My daughter got in excellent universities and is very fond of Ms. Cooper!
I dearly recommend her!!!!!

Having gone through the college admissions process four times, we knew how challenging it could be—but with Valery’s guidance, it felt seamless. Thanks to her expertise, our youngest daughter was admitted to Barnard College with an application that truly reflected her strengths and aspirations.
Valery’s deep knowledge, strategic approach, and genuine support helped our daughter put her best foot forward. Her structured timeline kept everything on track, making the process smooth and stress-free. Having worked with Valery for all four of our children, we can confidently say she is the best in the field!

Working with Valery was one of the best decisions I made during my college application process. We spent countless hours helping me refine my application essays, ensuring every word was a true reflection of my authentic self. Valery’s guidance and dedication helped me craft a compelling application that ultimately got me into my top-choice colleges. I couldn’t be happier with the results and will definitely be returning for my graduate school applications!

Working with Valery was amazing and made a huge difference in getting me into Dartmouth. Right from the start, she gave me personalized advice and tons of support, helping me figure out what made me stand out. Valery’s guidance and feedback on my essays and the overall application were immensely helpful, turning my ideas into a great story that caught the admissions committee’s attention. Valery really knew the ins and outs of the process and always believed in me, which boosted my confidence a lot. I’m so grateful for Valery’s help and couldn’t have asked for a better guide through this journey.

It was a blessing to have a counselor that cares for me not only just as a student but also as a person. Thank you for your wonderful guidance and support during the stressful university application process. Your attention to detail and your dedication to help students in achieving their dream was truly remarkable. It was such a pleasure to have you during my high school journey!

Valery is truly an expert in the field of college admissions! As parents of three children, we knew the college application process could be overwhelming, but Valery made it seamless for our eldest daughter, who was accepted to Princeton. Her deep understanding of the admissions landscape, gave us complete confidence in her guidance.

She took the time to truly understand our daughter—not just her achievements, but her passions, strengths, and personality—helping her craft authentic and compelling applications. Her encouragement and insight pulled out the very best in our daughter, allowing her to put her best foot forward. More than just an advisor, Valery was her biggest cheerleader, ensuring she found the perfect college fit.

There are so many nuances in college applications, and Valery’s expertise made all the difference. We are incredibly grateful for her support and will absolutely be returning for our other two children!