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Prior to working with Dr. Garrett, I was struggling; I couldn't think of what to write my personal statement about, and did not know how to start on supplemental essays. She helped me become a Questbridge finalist by constantly editing and reediting my essays, helping me brainstorm, and setting hard deadlines to make sure work gets done. She even helped me with little things like phrasing descriptions for extra curriculars.

Moreover, when I received the news that I was a finalist, I was excited but anxious. I only had 20 days to write supplements for 10 entire schools! Dr. Garrett found the time to call and brainstorm ideas for tough prompts and edited essays for multiple schools every single day. I can't imagine how much effort and brainpower it took to spend multiple hours every day leading up to the deadline trying to perfect these essays. After I finished implementing the edits, she was quick to re-edit them to ensure they were of the highest quality.

Without Dr. Garrett, I am certain that I would not have received a full ride to Princeton. The journey was a long one, but I am forever grateful for Dr. Garrett's work.

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Alex E., Princeton University Class of 2026 (via Questbridge College Match)

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LONG ISLAND SCHOLARS is a 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit in Glen Cove, NY, dedicated to leveling the college and career access playing fields for motivated, under-resourced public high school students on Long Island and in Brooklyn and Queens. LONG ISLAND SCHOLARS is a member of the Glen Cove, NY Chamber of Commerce.

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Dr. Shawn Marie Garrett

Co-founder and Director of Educational Consulting for Long Island Scholars and for GPS Academy Great Neck (a private global educational consulting firm).

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Associate Member, Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA)

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20 years' service on teaching faculties at Yale University (Theater, English); Barnard College, Columbia University (Theater) ; Stony Brook University (Writing and Rhetoric); and in private secondary education.

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D.F.A., M.F.A., Yale University

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B.A., Duke University

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