Fahey Associates College Counseling - Palo Alto, California

Eileen C.

Working with Felicia and team has made the college application process incredibly easy, manageable and fruitful. Felicia has helped (and is still helping) us with all three of our children, all of whom have very different interests and skill sets. With each student, we engaged with Felicia early in the high school experience and her guidance as far as classes and extracurriculars has been invaluable. She really takes the time to understand the student as whole and to think through how the student can portray themselves authentically and effectively. Felicia also has laid out an application process which makes the whole college application experience incredibly manageable. Both of my older kids were done with all of their applications by end of the summer before senior year and had submitted them by end of September, allowing them to focus on school and senior activities. In both cases, my kids were admitted to their schools of choice in the Early Decision round. Felicia's keen eye on essays and guidance undoubtedly helped make his happen. My youngest is enjoying working with Felicia in her program designed for high school freshmen and sophomores, helping him start to think now about what activities he can do to not just prep for college apps but broaden his experiences and make a difference in the world. Felicia is whip smart, intellectually curious, and a delight to work with. I couldn't recommend her more.

Dragos M.

Felicia has provided our son with an excellent structure and guidance in the college application process. From college selection, to teasing out what was unique about our son, to structuring the application, she provided constant guidance over the last two years. Additionally, she also helped with the process of applying to UK universities when we were considering that path. The outcome has been highly positive for us and thus we strongly recommend Felicia and Fahey Associates.

Eileen D.

Fahey Associates were incredible helpful for my son’s university applications. There was the appropriate level of parent engagement and the support allowed my sons voice and activities to shine. The preparations were fun and engaging and my son enjoyed the process! Because of their support I understood my son better and I am so thankful for the assistance they provided.

Kim A.

We are incredibly grateful to Felicia and Fahey Associates for the guidance and support provided during the college preparation and selection process. There were real concerns about whether college would be the right fit, especially after the challenges of high school. With thoughtful advice, a major was chosen that truly resonated—Public Relations and Political Science—at a university that wasn’t initially on our radar but turned out to be the perfect choice. The result? Two years on the Dean’s List and eventual admission to the top graduate program in advertising. This journey wouldn’t have been possible without such invaluable insight and encouragement. You're the best! Thank you!

Paul F.

We had a very positive experience using Fahey Associates. Felicia and her team worked with our daughter to manage the entire lifecycle of the college application process. We had no idea what to do, but they helped step by step, including key items like identifying a prospective major, getting an appropriate list of colleges to apply to, and identifying topics for the essays. One of the best aspects was the way they set up a timeline for the whole process. This allowed our daughter to have a good amount of time to craft her essays without any last minute rushing or stress. Would definitely recommend!

Meera S.

Felicia has worked with both my children who have different personalities and interests. I have also heard of her work with other friends.

What truly impressed me was Felicia's ability to connect with the student. She wasn't just interested in rankings or prestige; she took the time to understand their academic strengths, extracurricular passions, and personal goals. This resulted in a college list that wasn't just "reach" schools, but a thoughtful selection of institutions that genuinely fit my child's aspirations. Felicia even introduced us to programs and colleges we wouldn't have discovered on our own, opening doors to exciting possibilities.

While Felicia's knowledge of the college admissions process is undeniably impressive, what truly sets her apart is her genuine care for her students.

Nicole G.

Felicia is an incredible college counselor -- we recommend Fahey Associates without hesitation! Felicia and her team provided thorough, organized information at the time that we needed it. When we had questions, she responded quickly with thoughtful guidance tailored to our son's interests and preferences. Felicia and her team helped our son through the entire process: from identifying attributes of college that would be a great fit for him and building a college list to essay writing and finalizing applications. Although the college process can be daunting, Felicia and her team are true professionals who offer deep experience and insight.

Medha N.

Our experience of working with Fahey was very positive and I would strongly recommend them. The team was empathetic to our student's goals and worked with our student to find the best fit for the student's long term goals.

They are knowledgeable about the college application process. They helped identify the strengths of our student and a realistic list of colleges. I also liked the fact that their recommendations are based on the latest data, and they used good deal of technology for efficient communication. During the actual application phase, they were proactive in keeping the student focussed on the high-priority items on their application.