Testimonials

Maya Oren | Boston College - 2023

She is truly an amazing person. She has helped me so much and I truly don’t know what I would do without her. Her happiness and care has motivated, inspired, and led me to be able to reach my goals.

Steven Mejia | Berkeley College of Music - 2023 

I've known Julissa Polanco for a very long time has always been a very close friend of mine and my family; she is like an aunt to me. Early in my senior year of high school I started getting worried about having to apply for college because I didn't know much about it. So I reached out to Julissa and she helped me out, she helped me apply for all the colleges I was looking at, helped me find scholarships to apply for, and because of all that she did, I felt extremely relieved when I found out I was accepted into my dream school, Berklee College of Music, with a full tuition scholarship! Thanks to Julissa's hard work and God's hand, I knew what my next four years would look like. I am super grateful for Julissa's time, help, love, and guidance.

Valentina Bordas | FIT - 2022

Trabajar con Julissa fue una bendición y experiencia maravillosa!

Edward Bueno | Parent - 2022

Kind, respectful and very professional with a charming way that becomes just like family.

But one of the most important features working with Julissa is the love of God and her honest opinion both in Spanish and in English.

Bruno Tovar | New York University- 2021

She was a very kind, professional and helpful guide. Coach Julissa was always willing to help us. Thank you.

Genesis Lopez | Queens, NY – Graduated – B.A/M.A Biological Science - 2020

Matthew 7:7 says, “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened”. 

During my college application process, this verse was constantly in my mind. God used knowledgeable and encouraging people to guide me through the process and one of them was Julissa Polanco. She was my youth leader at church and a friend who has always encouraged and pushed me to do better in my educational career. I remember that she would constantly provide us with college information as well as that she would persistently ask me how I was doing in school. A couple of years ago, Julissa held a small resume and cover letter workshop to the youths at church, to me that information was valuable because it helped me to acquire an internship at a Dental office, in which 6 months later became a payable job. Thanks to God’s mercy and the people He has placed in my life throughout the years, I recently finished my BA/MA in Biological Science with a concentration in Biotechnology and I am currently pursuing to go to Dental school.

Samuel Quintero | Long Island, NY – Graduate - B.A International Studies, 2020

Julissa was one of the first people who helped me throughout the college admissions process and experience as a whole. She made sure to advise me on what to look for in a school, different programs to check out and what majors to look at. I was able to find a great major (International Studies) and find careers that had to do with it. By listening to Julissa's experience and knowledge of the workforce industry, I was able to secure a stable career where my college experience gave me the necessary knowledge and skills to excel.

Leslie Rodriguez | Queens, NY – Graduated B.A Political Science/Spanish Legal Translation and Interpretation.

Julissa has been a great blessing. Being a first-generation student, I didn't know much about colleges, college applications, financial aid, and all that college entails. Her guidance and knowledge were crucial in my college search. She was dedicated, understanding, and was quite encouraging! I was doubtful over what career path to take, and Julissa was always there. I know that her guidance and time invested in me has paid off. I graduated from John Jay College of Criminal Justice with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and a certificate in Spanish legal translation and interpretation. I couldn't have done it without her and can't thank her enough!

Andrew Quintero | BA 2019, CUNY City College 

Julissa was a wonderful advisor who was committed to helping me develop academically and professionally. Julissa went above and beyond in offering guidance and direction. She always made herself available to discuss my concerns and made sure to provide detailed and actionable solutions. Having Julissa as an adviser was a great decision that has been fruitful and beneficial to this very day. My current position is Legislative Assistant, Nassau County Legislature and even now - years after she first helped me - Julissa still takes the time to check in and make sure that I am doing well. Thank you Julissa! 

As a senior in high school I was very confused in the steps I had to follow to go to college. I was the first one in my family to attend to college in the USA and I wasn’t very acknowledgeable about the process.

Jennifer Lopez | Graduated - B.S Biochemistry - 2014

Julissa was my youth leader at church and when she learned about my struggle, she didn’t hesitate to help me. She was a very strong support system for me during that time of uncertainty. She didn’t only encourage me during the process, but she took action. She accompanied me to the admissions office of one of the colleges I applied to and found out with more detail the reason hadn’t had a response from them. Similarly, throughout the years I was able to see Julissa involved in helping other youths not only grow closer to God but also grow in their education. She has been an instrument used by the Lord to guide many youths to their purpose. Jennifer Lopez, Graduated - B.S Biochemistry - 2014