Testimonials for Coach Mira

"Working with Coach Mira is about so much more than just the college selection process.”

Having gone through a contentious time with my first child, during high school, I was prepared to experience the same challenges the second time around - a surly teen who is certain that her parents don't know anything, with a closed mind to any suggestions.  Working with Coach Mira, my daughter is open to possibilities and thinks strategically about her approach to high school and how her choices now will affect her college opportunities. Mira's  collaborative process has helped my daughter develop better decision making skills so that she is more motivated and focused on her work.   It's never too early or too late to gain tremendous benefit from the coaching Mira will give your child. We started working with Coach Mira in 9th grade, and it set the relationship with my daughter off on the right foot. 

I know without a doubt, from the results I see with my youngest child, if we had worked with  Coach Mira when my older daughter was in high school, our relationship would have been so much smoother and  her options for college   broader.

The best thing you could do to support your teen and your family is work with Coach Mira. You will be amazed, as I was, that the returns far exceed the goal of college selection."

Beth L. - Parent

“When our son was in his junior year of high school, the idea of college seemed a world away and it was an alien concept to him. We decided it would be a good idea to start getting him into the mindset knowing that in his senior year he would have to apply to schools early. We were referred to Coach Mira as someone who could help guide us and him through the process. There was an immediate connection and she started meeting with our son at a local public library pre-Covid and they started exploring the idea of college and then what and where he might want to study. When Covid hit Mira easily transitioned to virtual calls with our son from Spring through Fall. As parents we were mostly not involved but had regular check-ins during the process. She help our son organize his thoughts, prepare a strategy and understand the timelines for applying to university during the Summer. She advised him on his essay topics and the writing strategy as the application deadlines neared in the Fall. Fast forward and our son has now been accepted at 6 of the 7 schools he applied to. We are thrilled. However, the most important thing is that the process was not stressful at all. Thanks to Coach Mira and the advance preparation that she gave to our son he now has choices long before the deadlines. In addition to the application process, it was the psychological and emotional support that she gave to our son that helped insure success giving him the confidence in choosing which college(s) to apply to and in selecting the #1 choice where he was accepted. I would highly recommend Coach Mira and her services for assisting students preparing to apply to college.”

 George K - Parent

“Mira is amazing her ability to bond with the students and gain their confidence is exceptional! This is a scary, exciting time for many students and Mira's compassionate calm, confident style is very comforting.”

Karen S. - Parent

“I started working with Mira in the spring of my junior year, and I cannot stress enough how crucial she was in guiding me through the college application process! The best help I got was with essays, since her conversations would guide me to ideas without me trying to directly answer the prompt, leading to better, more honest writing about the things that were really important to me. Plus, setting weekly goals for each meeting allowed me to work in manageable increments, which was exactly what I needed since the whole process seemed so huge and daunting. I know that I did the hard work necessary in high school to get into my dream college (UC Berkeley), but Mira made it possible for me to display that work in the best way possible in an application. She was the first call I made when I got the acceptance from Berkeley, and I cannot thank her enough for her guidance and support. If you're looking for someone who is not only a great college application coach, but also an excellent mentor and friend, Mira is exactly what you need in your life”.

Annie P - Student

“Coach Mira has been a huge blessing to our boys. We started with Mira with our middle son as a senior in highschool and then our third as a Sophmore in high school. I cannot say enough about the confidence and independence both boys have in how to seek out the knowledge on their own. Having her mentor our children has opened up a once small world. I just wish I would've found her sooner as her services have been well worth the investment.”

Andrea M - Parent

“She’s literally my favorite person ever!”

Ali M - Student

"I have coached with Mira since my senior year in high school, and without her, I do not know where I would be today... She truly helped me reach my ultimate potential as I transitioned into my college career."

Taylor G. - Student

“Hiring Mira to help my son through the college admission process was one of the smartest things I’ve done as a parent. Mira’s wisdom, wit and magic people skills provided him with a coach and resource that was free of any other dynamics. He not only navigated the process with ease, he grew through it, stepping from adolescence into young adulthood as Mira asked him powerful questions that helped him clarify for himself what is most important to him and then helped him learn how to use that knowledge and awareness to guide his decision making. Her presence in our lives allowed me to be his biggest fan and supporter without any conflicting responsibilities. She remains a source of guidance and insight for him even now that he is in college, and he readily identifies her as one of his primary resources when making decisions about his academic and professional trajectory. My only wish is that I had found her sooner as we would have had my son start working with her as a freshman instead of as a junior. It is absolutely worth your time to talk with Mira about how she can help your teen and your family gracefully and painlessly navigate the college admissions process. When it comes to college coaches, they don’t get any better than Mira Simon!”

Wendy S. M.D.- Parent

"Working with Coach Mira helped me have a much clearer idea of what I need to be doing and when I need to be doing it to help me prepare for getting into college.  I don't feel lost in a sea of choices or feel overwhelmed if people say "you need to do this."  I know what tests to take and when, what classes I want to enroll for and where to look to get information."

Maddie B. - Student

“Coach Mira is a positive force in empowering students to feel good about who they are and where they are going in life.  My son worked with Coach Mira long distance as she guided him throughout his college selection process. She has a unique way of making the college selection process simple and fun. Mira has a knack for making a painful process a snap.  We would highly recommend Coach Mira for any high school student.”

Lisa M. - Parent