Testimonials

Applying to college isn’t what it used to be 10 years ago. The sad reality is that most people are stuck in the past, with their old ways, not realising how rapidly the college system and process are changing in today’s world. It can seem like you’re drowning in an overload of information and mindless…

I cannot say enough about working with Christy. She is amazing. We were referred to Christy when my daughter was in her last year of middle school. She helped us navigate options in Seattle area, the application and decision process. We were not native to the area and were not aware of all the options…

Working with Christy was the smartest decision we made when deciding to move to Seattle. She helped us navigate a very robust, complicated and somewhat confusing system. She was very knowledgable about the Seattle private schools and the uniqueness of each. She got to know our family and directed us according to our family values…

“Best decision ever to work with Christy and Mindful Education Consulting throughout this process! Christy made the middle school application process feel so much more manageable for our family (twice!). From helping us explore the many area schools and narrowing them down to the best fits to tracking application timelines, to suggesting fabulous prep resources…

We reached out to Christy to help us navigate the middle school process.  After various meetings with us and our son, she was able to determine the “right fit schools” for him.  We did some ISEE test Prep on her recommendation, met a handful of times after we went to visit a school, and had…

From the moment we met Christy we felt at ease.  We felt comfortable sharing all of our hopes and dreams for our child’s educational journey as we contemplated kindergarten.  Christy’s ability to deeply listen to our family’s particular needs and her wise responses to our many questions greatly helped us to stay focused on the…

I had a wonderful experience working with Christy. She really listens and from her deep experience is able to ask the right questions to help move you forward. She made the process of considering schools enjoyable and we are incredibly satisfied with the outcome of what had been a challenging process before connecting with her. I am very grateful for…

Christy truly is a ‘parent whisperer!’ She listens and responds, in a caring and tender way, to the concerns, questions and anxieties that accompany the process of choosing the right school. Then, she uses her amazing knowledge of Seattle-area independent schools to guide parents to the right ‘home’ for their child. Christy is totally dedicated…

I have always known Christy to be dedicated to the students and families with whom she works.  She devotes a lot of time and energy to helping families understand the admissions process and to understanding the mission and programs of the various public, independent and religious schools.  Christy approaches each situation with an individualized plan…

As a parent and educator, I am very aware of how stressful education decisions can be for families, and I highly recommend Christy Haven to anyone navigating this complex world. In addition to her extensive knowledge of area schools, her calm and caring demeanor helps decrease anxiety as families strive to find the right fit…