Testimonials

Applying to university can be stressful and worrisome. Sue helped to guide and support me. She helped me identify my strengths and interests and provided clear, personalized direction when choosing university programs. I was able to further learn about my personality and reaffirm what I thought my strengths were. Her support extended far beyond simply suggesting schools. She helped research programs I was interested in, stay organized with application deadlines, and guided me through scholarship applications, making what can be a stressful process feel structured. She really is a book of knowledge when it comes to young adults and the university process. Thanks to her expertise and encouragement, I approached my applications with confidence and clarity. Now that I have almost finished my first year of university, I am truly grateful she helped me make the right choice for both a suitable program and school.

M.C., first year university student

"I would like to express my sincere gratitude for all the time, guidance, and dedication you gave to (our daughter) throughout the college application process. Your support, patience, and encouragement made a meaningful difference, and we are truly grateful for the effort you put into helping her navigate each step. Being accepted into college is a great achievement, and your guidance played an important role in making this possible.

Thank you for believing in (our daughter) and for sharing your knowledge so generously. We truly appreciate your commitment and kindness."

Letter from N. and J., parents of grade 12 student

"I am a first generation Canadian high school student. My parents were born in other countries and were educated there, but they had very little knowledge or understanding of the Canadian college and university systems. Sue helped us to understand the difference between college and university programs as well as to learn of other possible options. Sue helped me narrow down my interests and make some great choices of schools and post-secondary programs. Now I just have to decide which offer to accept!

Thanks for your knowledge, patience and understanding."

Grade 12 student

"Even when your child has a clear vision of their aspirations for the future, the choices about programs, post-secondary institutions and whether to stay close to home or study away, together with all the implications of these choices, can be quite daunting. But when your child is uncertain, or struggling academically, the process can be overwhelming.

Sue Trowell provides an invaluable service in helping to identify your child's areas of interest and mapping out pathways, which are not always the traditional roads. In addition to the counselling, Sue offers something very valuable: information which transcends that which a high school guidance counsellor (or existing tools such as myBlueprint) can offer. Sue has an approach which begins with identifying the work styles and environments your child is most likely to thrive in and then leveraging that knowledge in complimentary areas of study and eventual career, charting a pathway to achieve those goals."

L.H.-R., Parent

"My teen and I worked with Sue Trowell this past August (2024). We had three in person meetings. Each meeting Sue was exceptionally well prepared, warm and welcoming. She listened to my teen, looked at many interest surveys and connected directly with university programs here in Ontario and Canada. When we finished our meetings she still stayed in touch and would email when she learned something new that would help my teen in their post-secondary journey.

Sue is genuine in her care for her clients and her attention to details is phenomenal. My teen and I definitely benefited from her services."

F.R. - Parent and former secondary school teacher

"As a parent, it was difficult navigating and charting out our son’s post secondary journey. I am thrilled to share the remarkable journey my son experienced through professional career coaching.

What began as an uncertain exploration transformed into a strategic, empowering development process. Sue conducted an in-depth initial assessment that went far beyond a typical consultation. Through sophisticated personality evaluation, and detailed career interest evaluations, she created a profile of my son’s educational potential. The assessment revealed his strengths and aligned his natural talents with potential career pathways. She identified skill gaps, recommended targeted development opportunities, and provided insights into career trajectory options. What impressed me most was the structured follow-up and the ongoing guidance, the result, increased confidence and clearer career direction.

I wholeheartedly recommend her service to anyone seeking meaningful educational guidance.

P.V. - Parent of grade 12 student