Testimonials

Testimonials

Testimonials2025-01-31T02:59:51-05:00

We measure success by the satisfaction of our families. Here’s what parents and students have to say about working with Moxie. To read more, visit our Google Business Page to read our 5-star reviews.

We are overjoyed that our daughter is going to her dream school and we are so thankful to Kim[read more]2025-01-31T02:09:54-05:00

Kim (Heffernan) was truly the ideal person to guide our daughter through the college application process. Though our daughter is a strong student and writer, she struggles with executive functioning issues that can make a process like this very cumbersome and stressful. Kim helped her to plan and manage deadlines, teaching her some essential skills along the way and greatly reducing her stress (and ours!) and difficulty with decision making. Throughout the process Kim provided sage advice and support, while still empowering our daughter to lead the way and feel confident in the choices she made.

We are overjoyed that our daughter is going to her dream school and we are so thankful to Kim for helping to make that possible. We would heartily recommend Kim to other families looking for support. Her calm, thoughtful, and friendly demeanor as well as her extensive knowledge about the schools and the application process made her such a pleasure to work with all along the way!

~ Parent of Walter Johnson High School Student ’25

Throughout the whole essay writing process, Erica Brown was critical in expanding my thinking and… [read more]2025-01-31T02:09:55-05:00

Throughout the whole essay writing process, Erica Brown was critical in expanding my thinking and helping me be creative and highlight my true self and personality. I felt like my college essays were truly reflective of me, and that was because Erica listened to me, really got to know me, and understood what I wanted to get across to admissions representatives. She was so instrumental in helping me figure out how to make my writing my own. I sent her countless emails to bounce ideas off of her, and she was always willing to review my essays as many times as I wanted and answer any questions I had. Erica was such an important part in my college application process, and I highly recommend working with her!

~ Student of Walt Whitman High School ‘24

Dr. Ian Lekus embodied Moxie’s mission by helping our college-bound son thoughtfully map out… [read more]2025-01-31T02:09:55-05:00

From day one, Dr. Ian Lekus embodied Moxie’s mission by helping our college-bound son thoughtfully map out his goals and create a plan to reach them. Ian was inclusive with us as parents when needed, empowering our son to discover his own path to college, and encouraging all of us throughout the process, which can be stressful at times.

This is our second child to enter college but our first experience with Moxie College Counseling. The depth of knowledge Ian brought to the table was invaluable. No detail was omitted—from stretch schools, to test scores, to admission rates, to financial aid, to school reputation. Coupled with outstanding essay help from Andrew Borneman, our family wholeheartedly recommends Moxie to any family, regardless of their personal experience with the college application process.

~ Parents of Brophy College Preparatory (Phoenix, AZ) Student ’24

Working with James Barringer to develop my ideas and essays to their fullest potential was a blast. He is kind, patient… [read more]2025-01-31T02:09:56-05:00

Working with James Barringer to develop my ideas and essays to their fullest potential was a blast. He is kind, patient, detail-oriented, and the perfect partner to bring the best out of my writing. Jeff, James, and the whole team at Moxie guide you through every step of the process, providing invaluable experience and insights while bringing joy to an often joyless process.

~ Student of Churchill High School ’23

Any family that is lucky enough to work with you as their child begins the journey of applying to college will… [read more]2025-01-31T02:09:56-05:00

Any family that is lucky enough to work with you as their child begins the journey of applying to college will immediately be grateful. Your ability to embrace each child and help them to map out own unique journey is an invaluable gift.

~ Parent of DC Area Public School ‘22

Any young person who has the good fortune and privilege to work with you will thank their lucky stars – and growr… [read more]2025-01-31T02:09:57-05:00

Any young person who has the good fortune and privilege to work with you will thank their lucky stars – and grow in the process. All good luck and thank you for all that you did to guide our son.

~ Parent of Fusion Academy Student ‘22

Henry Mulzac was a great resource for applying to private school. He knows the admissions process… [read more]2025-01-31T02:09:57-05:00

Henry Mulzac was a great resource for applying to private school. He knows the admissions process inside and out since he has sat on both sides of the table. He provided excellent answers to our questions, making us feel as comfortable as we could going through the process. Henry also did a wonderful job preparing our child for the interview.

~ Fairfax County Parents (2022-23 Admissions Cycle)

Henry Mulzac has been invaluable in our high school search. Like many parents, we started the… [read more]2025-01-31T02:09:58-05:00

Henry Mulzac has been invaluable in our high school search. Like many parents, we started the high school application process without much experience and quickly figured out we were behind the eight-ball. After several family meetings, Henry quickly assessed the situation and helped us prioritize schools and develop a plan to complete all the applications and testing. He helped our son prep for interviews and helped guide his essay development. We got into a great school in Maryland and are grateful for Henry’s help.

~ DCPS Parents (2022-23 Admissions Cycle)

We want to thank you and the team. [Our son] was accepted to every school where he completed his… [read more]2025-01-31T02:09:58-05:00

We want to thank you and the team. [Our son] was accepted to every school where he completed his application including a special opportunity [to study in Ireland for his first semester]. Until he met with you and the team, he didn’t believe he would be accepted based on the intense competition in our area. It was working with your team that he built excitement and inspiration. We are thrilled that he had choices based on great coaching.

~ Parent of Yorktown High School Student ’23

Henry Mulzac was invaluable. He ensured our kids researched the schools they were interested in and helped them think… [read more]2025-01-31T02:09:59-05:00

Henry Mulzac was invaluable. He ensured our kids researched the schools they were interested in and helped them think critically about what they wanted from high school. That exercise helped them focus their search and ensured they were prepared, authentic, and thoughtful in their interviews. He also helped keep our kids on track with the application process, which made the year much less stressful for our entire family. Finally, because Henry has direct experience as an admissions officer, he was able to help guide us as parents as we interacted with the schools, ensuring we did not inadvertently sabotage our kids’ prospects by being overly neurotic.

~ DCPS Parents, 2022-23 Admissions Cycle

Thank you so much. With Elizabeth Smith’s help, my resume looks amazing! The formatting is perfect and… [read more]2025-01-31T02:09:59-05:00

Thank you so much. With Elizabeth Smith’s help, my resume looks amazing! The formatting is perfect and looks incredibly professional. I learned a lot about resume development and really enjoyed working with you. I’m super excited to see where this takes me regarding my college admissions process.

~ Student of Walt Whitman High School ‘24

Henry’s deep admissions experience in the DC area gave us strong insight into what admissions professionals are seeking… [read more]2025-01-31T02:10:00-05:00

Henry Mulzac advised our family during the application process for private elementary school. Henry’s deep admissions experience in the DC area gave us strong insight into what admissions professionals are seeking in a given application and helped us zero in on which schools would best fit our goals and needs for our children’s educational journey.

His application support services were where Henry proved to be the most invaluable – pushing us to craft the most compelling and persuasive answers to the parent questionnaires as well as pinpointing specific changes that drastically improved the quality of our applications.  We were also appreciative of suggestions he made that gave our family small and easy ways to help our children’s applications stand out.

Overall, it was very reassuring to work with Henry, and we are grateful to have had him as a resource in this process.

~ Parents of Langley School Student, 2023-24 Admissions Cycle

Working with Moxie and Kim Heffernan was a game-changer. Their personalized approach, deep expertise, and… [read more]2025-01-31T02:10:00-05:00

Working with Moxie and Kim Heffernan was a game-changer. Their personalized approach, deep expertise, and unwavering support ensured [our daughter] showcased her best self in every application. Thanks to their guidance, she gained acceptance to her dream schools and received very generous scholarships. We’re immensely grateful and highly recommend their services to any family navigating the college admissions journey.

~ Parents of Reservoir High School Student ‘24

Thanks to Henry Mulzac III, my son was fully prepared for his admission interviews for private high schools… [read more]2025-01-31T02:10:01-05:00