Medina College Counseling
Coaching students toward success
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
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
Colby College
Colorado College
Colorado School of Mines
Colorado State University
Columbia University
Concordia University, Irvine
Concordia University, Montreal
Cornell University
DePaul University
Drexel University
Duke University
Elon University
Embry Riddle University
Emory University - Oxford College
Georgetown University
George Washington University
Gettysburg College
Gonzaga University
Illinois Institute of Technology
Indiana University
Iowa State University
Kettering University
Lafayette College
Loyola Marymount University
Loyola University of Chicago
Loyola University of New Orleans
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
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
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
University of Alabama
University of Arizona
University of British Columbia
UC Berkeley
UC Davis
UC Irvine
UC Los Angeles
UC Merced
UC Santa Cruz
UC San Diego
UC Santa Barbara
University of Central Florida
niversity of Colorado, Boulder
University of Colorado, Denver
University of Connecticut
University of Denver
University of Florida
University of Hawaii
University of Idaho
University of Illinois, Chicago
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
University of Iowa
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 Wisconsin, Madison
Vanderbilt University
Virginia Technical University
Washington State University
Washington University in St. Louis
Wellesley College
Western Washington University
Whitman College
Willamette University
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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