Swami is a brilliant mind who gets to know his student before he sketches out the college search path. Always available whenever needed, you feel like yours is the only kid he is working on. Has a unique ability to bring out the best in the kid thru the process of consultation. Knows the nuances of the entire process and works to perfect each essay individually as if it the only one he is working on - regardless of whether it is for the main application, supplemental essays, scholarship application, or honor college application. For my daughter, he helped close over 30 essays. Never during any moment thru the arduous process of 9 long months, did I ever feel that this was not under control. I felt that we were ways ahead of the curve. My daughter ended up getting admission to her top-choice schools. Swami is a natural and must be the top choice for anyone considering college counseling.