Testimonials and Results | Medina College Counseling

Laila's students have been accepted to many fine colleges and universities around the country including:

American University

Arizona State University

Babson College

Bates College

Bard College

Baylor University

Bentley University

Biola University

Boise State University

Boston College

Boston University

Brown University

Cal Poly Pomona

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

California State University, East Bay

California State University, Los Angeles

California State University, Northridge

California State University, Pomona

Carleton College

Carnegie Mellon University

Case Western Reserve University

Chapman University, Dodge College of Film

Clemson University

Colby College

Colorado College

Colorado School of Mines

Colorado State University

Columbia University

Concordia University, Irvine

Concordia University, Montreal

Cornell University

Creighton University

DePaul University

Drexel University

Duke University

Eastern Washington University

Elon University

Embry Riddle University

Emory University - Oxford College

Georgetown University

George Washington University

Georgia Institute of Technology

Gettysburg College

Gonzaga University

Illinois Institute of Technology

Indiana University

Iowa State University

Kettering University

Lafayette College

Lawrence University and Conservatory

Loyola Marymount University

Loyola University of Chicago

Loyola University of New Orleans

McGill University

Miami University of Ohio

Michigan State University

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Montana State University

New York University

Northeastern University

Northwestern University

Ohio State University

Oregon State University

Penn State University

Pitzer College

Pratt Institute

Purdue University

Reed College

Rensselaer Polytechnic University

Rice University

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Rutgers University

Santa Clara University

San Diego State University

San Jose State University

Sarah Lawrence College

Savannah College of Art and Design

Scripps College

Seattle University

Simon Fraser University

Skidmore College

Smith College

Southern Methodist University

Stevens Institute of Technology

Stony Brook University

SUNY Albany

Susquehanna College

Syracuse University

Temple University

Texas A&M University

Texas Christian University

Trinity University, Texas

Tufts University

Tulane University

United States Coast Guard Academy

University of Alabama

University of Arizona

University of British Columbia

University of California Berkeley

University of California Davis

University of California Irvine

University of California Los Angeles

University of California Merced

University of California Riverside

University of California Santa Cruz

University of California San Diego

University of California Santa Barbara

University of Central Florida

University of Cincinnati

University of Colorado, Boulder

University of Colorado, Denver

University of Connecticut

University of Denver

University of Florida

University of Georgia

University of Hawaii

University of Idaho

University of Illinois, Chicago

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

University of Iowa

University of Irvine

University of Maryland

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

University of Michigan

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

University of Montana

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

University of North Carolina, Charlotte

University of Oregon

University of Pacific

University of Pennsylvania; Nursing, Wharton School

University of Pittsburg

University of Portland

University of Puget Sound

University of Redlands

University of Rochester

University of San Diego

University of San Francisco

University of South Carolina

University of South Florida

University of Southern California (Trustee Scholar)

University of Texas, Austin

University of Texas, Dallas

University of Toronto

University or Utah

University of Vermont

University of Victoria

University of Virginia

University of Washington: Direct Admits to Computer Science, Engineering, Foster School of Business

University of Washington, Bothell

University of Washington, Tacoma

University of Wisconsin, Madison

Vanderbilt University

Villanova University

Virginia Technical University

Washington State University

Washington University in St. Louis

Waterloo University

Wellesley College

Western Washington University

Whitman College

Willamette University

Testimonials

I just got accepted to UW Engineering! My parents are so happy too!

Bellevue student, University of Washington 2026

Laila was a highly reliable source of information and support for our son as he approached his later years in high school as well as his college application. She is calm, organized, and experienced. I felt confident any time I reached out to her with a question, that her guidance was solid. Lastly, our son was accepted to the university of his choice!

Bellevue parent, Cal Poly 2025

Thanks for everything! It's been quite the ride but I'm incredibly excited to go to school in the fall. Without you I wouldn't be where I am so I can't thank you enough!

Bellevue student, University of Washington 2024

Laila provided great insights and tips for my daughter during throughout during the college application process.

It was really helpful for us on keeping the process on track to submit the applications on time, and regular sync-ups.

Her viewpoints were really helpful for us in selection of right college - considering my daughter's interest, current COVID uncertainty and multiple options to choose from. Her guidance surely helped for us to take right decision.

She is always open to help on very short time for any random questions related to application and college specific advice whenever needed.

I will surely recommend her help to families and students looking for right guidance in stressful process to take anxiety away and take right decision with great rationale. Thank you, Laila again for all your help and continued support!

Sammamish parent, Boston University 2024

Laila really knows High Schools and their requirements as well as all about the colleges and what they want in an applicant! I was amazed that she knows so much about each college and their specific personality and how it would be a fit (or not) for my son! She has been a teacher for years, raised 2 boys of her own who went to highly selective colleges, and has helped many high school students get into the college of their choice! My son would not have been accepted to Vanderbilt without Laila's savvy, keen awareness for what is needed all through HS, and specific help with test taking and essay writing! We owe his happiness in college to Laila's counseling expertise. Call her now! Even if your student is a Freshman--she can help pave the way to success!

Beth Zobel, Bellevue parent, Vanderbilt 2022

Thanks for your help! I was able to get into my dream school UW CS!

Redmond student, University of Washington 2022

Laila and my son developed a great partnership that was vital to the college process. Her vast knowledge of what colleges are looking for, keeping a detailed scheduled of when applications were due, and regular check-ins with my son were invaluable. Her commitment and personal touch are what make Laila unique. I highly recommend her services!

Bellevue mom, Texas Christian University 2023

So excited to be going to Wharton! It is my dream! Thanks for your help with my essays!

Bellevue student, University of Pennsylvania 2023

Laila really knows the ins and outs of navigating the college application process. She knows how to find colleges that really suit the student's and parent's needs and concerns for things like location, cost, size, atmosphere and experience. Laila worked with my younger son his senior year. She helped him make a list of colleges to apply to and then the two of them kept refining it until my son had a really solid list of safety, target and reach schools. Having this sorted out put both of our minds at ease. But where Laila really excelled was with helping my son with the college essays. Writing the essays was an overwhelming endeavor for my son. Laila would sit down with him and guide him through the process with a calmness and patience that allowed him to put forth his best work. I am truly grateful for her steady guidance. Laila also worked with my older son who is currently in college. He was considering changing his major and wanted advice on how various majors would impact his job marketability after graduation. She was a great help to him. I highly recommend Laila to any family looking for excellent help in preparing their student for the college application process.

Lisa C, Bellevue parent, Cal Poly SLO 2024