High School to College Matriculation

• “Dr. Schachter was not only very knowledgeable and helpful with my counseling needs, but she was also incredibly supportive and very quick to get back to me whenever I had any questions. She was extremely flexible and played a major role in de-stressing my college application process. With her help, I was accepted into my first-choice school.”

• “You have helped me so much with my school choices and I really appreciate you truly caring about me and my future plans. Your knowledge and presence have been unbelievably beneficial.”

• “I could not have gotten through the college application process without Dr. Schachter. She helped me each and every step of the way and made, what could have been an extremely confusing process, very simple. She was always there to answer questions, proofread my personal statements, and assist me with anything. I highly recommend Dr. Schachter for anyone going through the college application process!”

• “Thank you so much for all the time and effort you put into my future and getting me into college – not only college but a school that I thought was academically out of my league. You will probably never know how grateful I am for all your help and support but I wanted to express my gratitude. I promise to do well and make you proud. You’re the best!”

Transfers

• “Dr. Pam Schachter is a life saver! When all three of my children needed to transfer colleges at the same time, she made an overwhelming proposition seem easy. She helped them create a precise plan for their goals with regard to transferring to four-year colleges. My daughters attended a local community college and Pam guided them with course selection and made sure they took the correct number of courses to transfer. When my son decided to transfer from the University of Arizona back to California, she organized his classes to assure a smooth transition back to a UC or CSU. She is so patient with the kids and her calm manner made them feel so comfortable. I have recommended her to many friends and they loved her as much as we all do!”

• “Throughout my two years at Marymount, Dr. Schachter mentored me, cared for me, and helped instill in me confidence as a student and a leader. She helped me with everything from reading my personal statements to just being someone I could stop by and talk to. I applied to eight four-year institutions in the fall of 2005 and was accepted by all of them including USC, Berkeley, and UCLA. I can honestly say I would not have been as successful throughout my undergraduate career without Dr. Schachter’s strong support and guidance.“

• “In my two years’ experience as an advisee of Dr. Schachter at Marymount College Palos Verdes, I could not have asked for a more dedicated counselor. She is compassionate about her students’ progress and development and notably confident in her knowledge of all facets of academia. Although I graduated and transferred from Marymount in 2005, I continue to seek her guidance for my future academic endeavors.”