<p>Hey guys,</p>
<p>I just got back from a free college counseling session at FLEX. They seem like they really know their stuff. I know I need to write an amazing essay to help make up my mediocre grades sophomore year. I have the general idea of topics, but I'm not sure how to begin and how to express them in a meaningful way that appeals to UCs. </p>
<p>Clearly, these guys have a lot of experience. The guy I talked to was in the whole higher education dept for over 20 years, and was director of admissions at Santa Clara University. Anyways, while I felt that they would be helpful, their programs are quite expensive. The UCs only program is $2,500, UC+common app is ~$3300, and UC/Common/3 supplemental is $4,400. </p>
<p>Has anyone had experience with these guys and how they help you with your essays? I'm willing to put down the money (my family is above average, income wise) but I'd like to know if it is really worth it. What do you guys think?</p>