STUDENT FEEDBACK
“I am so glad that I was able to have Ms. Gundermann by my side through the college process. She was extremely accessible and willing to help out with anything I asked her. When I sent her my essays or supplements to proofread she was always prompt and willing to add additional suggestions. I felt that with Ms. Gundermann I was producing the best content I possibly could for college admissions and really do not know where I would be without her. I would recommend Ms. Gundermann to anyone going through the college process.”
LARS B. / TULANE UNIVERSITY ‘26
“Throughout the entire process, from the early stages of my application to its submission, Ms. Gundermann was extremely accessible and comprehensive, constantly finding the time to give detailed feedback on my essays. She always encouraged me to be my authentic self and helped me bring my childhood passion for refereeing soccer games to life in my essays. I can definitively say that I would not be where I am today without her and wholeheartedly recommend her.”
MILES G. / UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA ‘26
“Ms. Gundermann was great at giving me an outside hand. Often when you’re writing essays, you forget details or don’t give enough. But because she was constantly there to clarify what she understood from my essays, I was able to make sure that what I wanted to convey was communicated. Also, although it gets tiring to read the same essays over and over again, she was always willing to look over my essays to give perspective on how my changes had influenced the overall mood/atmosphere of the essay. She also helped me reword much of my essays and worked with the grammar. I couldn’t have gone through the college process without her.”
NANAKO S. / PRINCETON UNIVERSITY ‘21
“I am extremely grateful to have had the guidance of Ms. Gundermann, without whom I’m unsure I would’ve been accepted into some of my top schools. Just six days before my first Early Action Application was due I requested her to take a look at my essay. I was unhappy with my topic, and although it was a well polished and written piece, it was clear that it wasn’t the story I wanted to share. Ms. Gundermann happily took on my problems and helped me discover what I truly wanted to tell colleges. That night when I sat down to write, the essay came flowing out of me without hesitation! Within a few days I had written the best essay of my life, and Ms. Gundermann spent hours and hours with me to perfect it. Additionally, she dedicated a lot of time to my numerous supplemental essays and helped me present myself the best to each individual school. She was the perfect balance between being supportive and giving feedback, and was extremely dedicated to my success and happiness. I really wish that everybody could have the experience that I did, and highly recommend Ms. Gundermann’s business for their college application essays.”
ANIKA J. / NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY ‘23
“I attribute a large part of my acceptance to Dartmouth to the help Ms. Gundermann provided on both my common app essay and Dartmouth essay. She met with me daily after class and just when I thought there was no more I could change she would find something for me to improve on. To say the least, I was not your typical top academic student but because of the essay she helped me write I got in. Rennie Gundermann is the best advisor and anyone would be lucky to have her.”
PETER C. / DARTMOUTH COLLEGE ‘20
“I can think of few people better suited for providing college essay consulting than Rennie. As her supervisor for eight years at Hanover High, where she guided our department in restructuring our senior writing class to focus more on college essays and supplements, I saw her foster her students’ expression and growth. Through her careful guidance Rennie stimulated their curiosity and creativity and helped them craft and hone essays that explored their values and articulated meaningful reflection. She made the college writing process a rich experience for them. Perhaps her most valuable attribute, however, was her calm, productive, and caring approach, which always made them feel supported in the daunting college application process and nurtured them to achieve their potential. I am confident Rennie can help any student successfully produce their best work."
HAL BOURNE, English Department Coordinator, Hanover High School, Hanover, NH
Parent FEEDBACK
“Renate considered all parts of [my son’s] application (personal background, activities, interests, and awards) when helping him choose his best essay topic. I was impressed with her gentle and encouraging nature during the polishing process as they sent drafts back and forth. The finished product was amazing and conveyed exactly what my student wanted to write. Admissions counselors commented about how impactful my son’s essays were, and he was offered admission to every college he applied.”
MARY BETH S.
“Renate was quick to get back to us with her edits, usually within hours, especially when a deadline was approaching. She was able to preserve my son’s voice and tone in his writings, while making sure his main essay, supplements, and activity list had consistency and flow. The result of the final essay took my breath away, it was beautiful and powerful. I owe much of my son’s college success to Renate! She’s passionate, positive, and enthusiastic in her approach, loves what she does, and is fantastic at it!”
JULIE M.
“The best advice I can give anyone with children getting ready to apply for college is: Hire Renate! Renate helped my daughter and son with their college essays and both of them got into a top choice school. She was the one they relied on from their initial brainstorming about topics to the polishing of final submissions. Not only was she amazing at tackling the essay process, she also helped them stay focused and upbeat throughout a stressful process. There is no better person than Renate to help you and your child master the college essay application.”
ELIZABETH G.
“I could not have asked for more. Working one-on-one with my son, Renate was able to focus and define the content and structure of
his essays. The final product was one that captured my son’s own voice at its best, and most certainly was a critical part in his
acceptance at all colleges he applied to. I highly recommend Renate to anyone wanting the best in essay development and editing.”
TIM E.
COLLEAGUE FEEDBACK
“I can think of few people better suited for providing college essay consulting than Rennie. As her supervisor for eight years at Hanover High, where she guided our department in restructuring our senior writing class to focus more on college essays and supplements, I saw her foster her students’ expression and growth. Through her careful guidance Rennie stimulated their curiosity and creativity and helped them craft and hone essays that explored their values and articulated meaningful reflection. She made the college writing process a rich experience for them. Perhaps her most valuable attribute, however, was her calm, productive, and caring approach, which always made them feel supported in the daunting college application process and nurtured them to achieve their potential. I am confident Rennie can help any student successfully produce their best work.”
HAL BOURNE, English Department Coordinator, Hanover High School, Hanover, NH