When we first began the college process it seemed almost too overwhelming to bear. Between essays and applications it’s hard to know where to start first. There are hundreds of colleges, with names and reputations that seem fantastic, but how can one know where they want to start their life? This is where Mr. Ellis came into the picture. He devised a solid plan in which I would be taught to make myself look the best I can. He promised to help me hone my interviewing skills, critique my essay, and offer any assistance with any of my issues.
Mr. Ellis did nothing short of this. In fact, he went above and beyond. We practiced my interviewing skills intensively, and under his guidance I polished all the rough edges and perfected key aspects which have not only helped me with my college admittance, but have already gotten me a few local jobs, and I am sure that if it were not for Mr. Ellis’s tutoring, I would not have been able to achieve it. When it came down to essay revisions and ideas, he spent endless amounts of time and effort reading and rereading my drafts and would not let me give up when it was just “alright.”
When it came down to it, Mr. Ellis was always there, always willing and ready to help me with the entire process. He was always available. He realized where my stress came from because he has not only worked in a school counseling office before, but has gone through it with his own kids. His guidance and quality of assistance was unparalleled and for that I am truly grateful.
Thank you, Mr. Ellis, for everything.