What People Are Saying

As a first generation student, I found myself becoming lost in the college application process. BKT Education helped me navigate the ins and outs of my personal statement, school-specific supplements, and the common app. After completing the twelve-session package, I had a complete understanding of what colleges were looking for in me as a student. BKT Education has been instrumental in getting me accepted to my top school.

– Vincent, Boston University ‘27

I spoke with several college coaching companies, actually, but I went with BKT and would make them same choice a hundred times over. Interestingly, music was just a small part of the reason. They don’t approach the college process the way others do: they don’t try to game it; they don’t focus on splash. They’re intelligent, highly educated and experienced, and they go about the process thoughtfully. They spoke to my son about what drives him, helped him understand the differences between schools, and guided him to craft reflective, specific essays that tell his story. I was especially pleased that they didn’t accept surface writing or fall for gimmicks. They are genuinely people of depth and knowledge, and it shows in all aspects of their professionalism and coaching. They also kept my son on schedule and called him out on his areas of weakness. It wasn’t just application prep, it was college prep in many ways. My son was accepted early to his first choice Ivy League school.

– Leah, parent

“BKT Education boosted my graduate application to UC Davis. Jennifer and Lucie are very proactive teachers. They have provided me with a confident atmosphere since our first meeting and helped me to maximize my language skills by showing me the best way to express my thoughts with impact in my essays. They were always helpful, creative, collaborative, and were always aware of my process. Their background and experience make a perfect match to help students and enhance their abilities. I strongly recommend their work.”

— Isabela, University of California Davis graduate student

Thank you both for all your help. I truly believe you both helped M. do his very best in his applications.

-Glenn, parent

I immediately felt understood by Jenn and Lucie, who both have a creative background. If you are hoping to study art, they will help you to create an application that is strong from both an artistic and academic perspective. Their genuineness, quick wit, and humor helped me through the initial stages of impostor syndrome and insecurity at sharing my first college essay draft, relaying my achievements, and describing my key traits. Through our work together, I gained great insight into the inner workings of college, what to expect from the application process, and practical advice. Not only did they help me forge a strong essay, prepare for interviews, brainstorm a solid tuition payoff plan, and prepare me for what to expect from life at university, they helped me to build my confidence.

— Valery, Rhode Island School of Design student

Working with BKT was a big part of my admissions success. Especially as an international student, they helped me understand the application format and content that universities look for. They provided me with comprehensive support across the entire application portfolio. From CV enhancement to video application suggestions, their work was outstanding. The difference between the drafts of my essays and their final versions was also impressive. Without a doubt, I highly recommend their support!

— José, University of Chicago graduate student

“Jennifer and Lucie are fantastic teachers whose creativity and one-on-one teaching style form an unparalleled learning experience. I learned a plethora of skills from them that applied not only to college but to my entire future. Those abilities ranged from how to be persuasive in writing to how to critically evaluate sources. They showed me that my writing could persuade people to make a difference in the world. Thank you, Jennifer and Lucie!”

— Colin, Pre-College Seminar student

“Jennifer and Lucie showed me a unique approach to writing my college essays and gave valuable feedback that I was unable to get from my English teacher or college counselor.”

— Tyler, Washington State University student

“Jennifer and Lucie provided invaluable guidance to my sons on their college applications. In particular, they provided an unmatched level of expertise and insight on what colleges are looking for on application essays and accordingly, valuable feedback on how to write compelling essays that catch their attention.”

— Chris, parent

“They're really helpful, kind, and they know their stuff.”

— Hayden, University of Colorado Boulder student

“Jennifer and Lucie are excellent at making learning to write less daunting – and even enjoyable for their students. They provided my son with the support, structure, and strategies he needed to feel more comfortable in group discussions, to think more critically, and to write more effectively. They worked very collaboratively with us and were very open to any of our questions or concerns. My son said, “I wish school was like this! I’ve learned more in a couple of weeks at BKT than I have in a whole semester of virtual learning.” His experience at BKT has made an incredible positive impact on him that will surely serve him well throughout his academic career, and beyond. We can’t thank you enough!”

— Jackie, parent

“My session with Lucie was highly informative and even revelatory at points. She opened my eyes to new ways of framing my work that I had not thought of before, and, in the process, both championed my strengths as an applicant and pointed out areas of potential refinement. I highly recommend BKT Education to anyone looking to bring increased clarity and depth to their work."

— Chase, prospective graduate student

Our Students on Communicating Sound

“One thing I got out of this is not just being able to talk to non-musicians but being able to talk to a broad audience, so being able to make things simple enough for non-musicians to understand but also including enough detail so people with more of a musical or technical background can still get something out of it and it's not too "dumbed down" for them. It's really surprisingly hard to strike that balance.”

— John, Communicating Sound student

“I think it's always cool to have a room full of musicians and talk about things like arts advocacy."

— Elisha, Communicating Sound student

“I didn't start with music until I was older and I didn't have the most solid start in music, so I understand how it feels to not understand what a musician is talking about. What I've learned is how to tailor my language to non-musicians, and I also practiced by talking to my family, because none of them are musicians.”

— Christian, Communicating Sound student