What Students Are Saying ...
“Mr. Teare provided an honest, realistic guiding voice that was instrumental to my success in the college admissions process. By hitting the ground running early, he made sure my applications were organized, ensuring an efficient application season. But what sets him apart the most from others is his dedication to making sure that his students present their best, most authentic selves to the colleges. Mr. Teare helped me with several mock interviews, providing helpful criticisms that boosted my confidence without making me feel judged or embarrassed. By providing insightful feedback on my work, he took the stress out of the process and brought me closer to achieving my dream career.”
I wouldn’t be at Williams without the support of Mr. Teare. From starting in junior year with the initial draft of colleges I might want to apply to, all the way to me submitting the Common App and specific school’s essays, Mr. Teare was always there for me. That is what made him so special and I can’t thank him enough for constantly keeping me in check with deadlines, providing such insightful feedback on my essays, and his unwavering support to sit down and talk with me about any questions I had. We frequently communicated over emails, Zoom meetings, and in-person conversations. Mr. Teare genuinely wanted me to do my best and that support gave me confidence and guided me through the college application process. When it came down to deciding which school to go to, as there were many successes, Mr. Teare helped me understand which school would be the best fit for me — and that is the most important aspect I’ve learned throughout this whole process — to find the best school for myself, where I will thrive both in and outside the classroom. Mr. Teare is such an amazing college counselor and he played an integral role in me fulfilling my academic dreams.
“Chris is an empathetic, compassionate, and professional college counselor who has immense care for every student he works with. He was instrumental in making my college application and admissions process as seamless and tailored to my needs as possible. I had the opportunity to go to my dream university because of his guidance.”
“Mr. Teare was an incredibly supportive and encouraging resource throughout my college application process. Not only did he help me gain admission into my dream school, he also helped me to build my confidence throughout the oftentimes overwhelming application process. His guidance was indispensable in putting together my application.”
“Prior to meeting Mr. Teare, I had given very little thought to the idea of going to college. I had always done well in school, but not many people around me were talking about college, its requirements, the application process, or choosing schools. Being a first-generation college student there were also no resources at home to help guide me through this life-changing decision and process. Mr. Teare not only introduced me to the idea of going to college, but he also took us (my fellow classmates and me) on a college tour, helped us tirelessly along the application process, and even recommended schools that he knew would be good fits for students depending on their grades, background, and overall desires. He recommended Georgetown University to me, and it was the perfect choice. To some extent, he knew me more than I knew myself during the college application process. Mr. Teare was a driving force in encouraging me to take this big step in life and even after I had been accepted, I still always felt supported by him. He helped along the financial aid process to ensure that I could afford this great opportunity and helped me apply for scholarships that I didn’t even know were available to me. Whether it was local, national, or international schools, Mr. Teare somehow knew how to be of assistance to all his students. He consistently goes above and beyond and knows how to get people excited about higher education, even in spaces where it is discussed very little. While the college application process can be daunting for many, he made it easy and even enjoyable at times. His efforts will forever be appreciated. “
“Mr. Teare was a valuable resource for me when applying to colleges during the aftermath of the Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Even though he wasn’t my school’s college counselor, he still made himself available to me and used his connections to get me in touch with the right people as well as review college essays. This allowed me to get into the college I wanted.”
“Mr. Teare was my college counselor and helped me so much throughout the process! He is so motivating and knowledgeable about the college application process and helps you at every step of the way. He helped me not only decide on what schools to apply to but played a huge part in helping me prep my application to Tulane University. I am very grateful for Mr. Teare and believe he played a huge role in helping me get into Tulane! I am about to go into my senior year and could not imagine going anywhere else!”
“Mr. Teare made applying to college seamless and as stress free as possible! Most importantly, he listened to my interests and concerns and took them into consideration when discussing schools. He guided me towards colleges that were realistically within my grasp. He receives our family’s highest recommendations.”
