College Guidance Services

Just a few of our satisfied customers....

"Barb was highly recommended by my CPA. I was worried about my 17 year old not knowing what she wants to major in in college. Barb assured me that this was normal. Promptness, pleasentness, confidence, and most importantly knowledge of all colleges are reasons why I would suggest talking to her about future interests in college. She is very helpful and I am thankful for her services."

  Carolyn, a parent
Storm Lake, IA
"I would like to thank you for all the personal kindness and knowledge base you helped my son and I with. I was lost with all the paper work, fees, and college package offers. I would have never even tried for Coe College if you hadn't encouraged us to look at all possibilities. My son is happy and it is due to all your help and input. Thank you again. I only wish I would have been working with you as soon as my son started high school. Many thanks and I hope others will hear of your service and get the support and help you gave my family."

  Crystal, a parent
Storm Lake, IA
"Your service did a great job of helping me identify the schools that closely fit my profile of universities and colleges that offer the best opportunities for my granddaughter's pre-medical education."

  Jim, a grandparent
Ft. Myers, FL
"When we began our college search, we didn't think a private college would be affordable for us as a family. CGS helped us find the most generous college and we received unbelievable packages in the spring. Beyond our wildest dreams.

"Our son is attending a private college for less than a public university. If College Guidance Services had not given us financial information on individual schools, we may never had known what was possible!"

  John, a parent
Muscatine, IA
"I want to thank you so much for your tremendous guidance and advice in helping me with my daughter to get started with all the necessary steps and paperwork for financial aid, scholarships, etc. You have been so helpful to us. I only regret that I didn't know of you sooner. It would have been such a plus for us. I have already and will definately continue to recommend your service to others."

  Pam
Ft. Dodge, IA
"College Guidance Services really helped me in finding the right college. The College Search was excellent and really matched me with places where I would be happy and successful.

"The Resume was a great time saver. My junior and senior years were very hectic and it was great to have the resume at my fingertips so I wasn't rewriting my entire high school career on every application I had to fill out.

"CGS was a great help!"

  Erin, student
Lynchburg, VA
"We didn't understand the college process until we were guided through it by CGS. By following step by step instructions, our child received large grants and scholarships from colleges. We were very pleasantly surprised with award letters asking for parent contributions of $1325 to $7850 from 6 schools. Our family contribution last year was $1800 and $875 for this year. We will save approximately $20,000 over four years by finding the best college choices."

  Rich, a parent
Newell, IA

Newspaper Endorsement

"College Knowledge, by Barb Pytel, is an informative, practical column for students and parents looking ahead toward college. It provides thorough advice on all aspects of preparing for the big step. Having a junior in high school this year (2003-2004), it has given me solid tips, as well."

  Jim Swenson, Features Editor
Telegraph Herald, Dubuque, IA

Radio Endorsement

"College Knowledge" is done in laymen's terms making it easy to understand. Barb picks a topic and stays focused, not confusing the listener.

It's a pleasure working with Barb and "College Knowledge."

  Buzz Paterson, General Manager
KAYL/KKIA
101.7 FM
Storm Lake, IA


College Guidance Services
712-732-2258
Email: Barbara Pytel
Visit our website: http://barbpytel.com

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