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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm a member of the Class of 2024 group and I agree with the positive comments that others have posted. SH answers questions in the group promptly (within 24 hours) and thoughtfully. She often brings up nuances that I would not have thought of otherwise. She has a couple of people working the group with her (including one who is an expert on the UC system) so I've never seen a question, even an arcane one, go unanswered for too long. I joined early so I've been paying $69/month, not $79.

As far as the essays: they are not posted publicly. You are given the opportunity to post your topic ideas, and she will approve those or guide you in another direction. We did not take part in any of the 1:1 offers (because I actually also use a local private counselor) but the people who do have given marvelous feedback and seem to have had incredible results as far as the admissions decisions that have already been released. Honestly, I have found it to be money well spent.

Literally my only criticism is that there are some people who post a LOT in just a braggy kind of way (posts that are about their own child - not things that are useful to the group) but whatever; I can tune that out. But I am almost dreading the alumni group because there is someone in that group who is a total know-it-all but actually kinda doesn't know a whole lot and sucks all the air out of the discussion. But a lot of parents think that person is helpful and hilarious, so maybe it's just me.

I have also found her MANY guides and examples (she posts dozens of pages of sample essays, LOCIs, activity lists, etc.) every month to be well worth the money. It has also been helpful to see what "top" students nationally look like. I have what I thought was a high stats kid with amazing ECs, but when you see what some of the students around the country are doing, you start to realize that your student is a small fish in a big pond (and adjust your list appropriately.)

Anyway, I definitely recommend. Happy to answer more questions.[/quote]
Thank you for this! I also have a 2024 daughter but didn’t join the group since we already were using a private counselor. Was not 100% impressed with private counselor and think I will go Sara Harberson route with my 2026 kid.

When is best time to join AN? Looking at monthly list of topics for 2025, it seems to be May for when stuff gets really good? Is there much benefit to joining before May (that’s when they seem to start talking about essays)?[/quote]

April May of junior year is a good time to join though there is some advice she shares that are relevant only if you get them earlier. [/quote]

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