"Melanie was not only incredibly knowledgeable about every aspect of the college admissions process, but she was also easygoing, approachable, and genuinely relatable.  She has a true gift for breaking down what can feel like an overwhelming journey and explaining each step clearly to us moms that have our first high schooler preparing for college.  But her guidance brought our family confidence, clarity, and peace of mind during such an important time.  I honestly do not think we could have done it without her help"  -Parent (children c/o '22 and '25)

"Ms. O was one of the most valuable resources I had during my college application process. She helped me think critically about scholarships, weigh the pros and cons of different universities, and focus on what actually mattered for me. Her experience working with seniors is incredible, and her advice was always practical and honest. I’m now happily at the University of Minnesota, confident in my decision, and with more scholarship support than I initially thought possible, all thanks to her help."  -Student (c/o '25)

"Ms. O was incredibly helpful in preparing me for college.  Beyond being a passionate and engaging teacher, she has extensive knowledge about college essays and a wealth of experience in the college admissions process, and she truly takes the time to get to know each one of her students.  I especially remember her guidance on which classes to take, advice that saved me a great deal of stress and difficulty once I arrived at college. She also offered invaluable feedback on my community essay and personal statement, often telling me exactly what I needed to hear to strengthen and refine them.  Her help was instrumental in my acceptance to the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor" -Student (c/o '24)

"Our daughter was a student in Northville High School (class of ’25) and Ms. Obrigkeit was one of her teachers in her Sophomore and her Senior year.  We’re incredibly grateful for the guidance and support our daughter received from Mrs Obrigkeit during her high school education and her college search. Our daughter told us many times how Ms. Obrigkeit always made time to listen, offered practical advice and genuinely cared about helping her navigate an important process. Her guidance was especially reassuring for us as parents who come from another country and had never gone through the college admissions process ourselves, it greatly eased our stress.  Her encouragement made a meaningful difference and we truly appreciate the positive impact she had on our daughter’s journey.  Our daughter is now happily settled into her freshman year and truly loves it."  -Parent

"While Ms. O never "coached" me in an official capacity, she was an invaluable mentor for me throughout high school. Her decades as a high school teacher have provided her with a breadth of insight into the college admissions process, which schools best fit students' personalities, and how to best present your accomplishments.  I am a very happy biochemistry student at Georgia Tech now, and Ms. O was vital in helping me end up at a school where I would thrive." -Student (c/o '25)