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Thank you for showing us that our boys have the potential to achieve all that we always hoped for them
Larry - Parent of College Student and High School Senior
Jill is one of the best! She truly understands the needs of each individual student, and where they will succeed after high school.
Megan Hall - Associate Director of Admissions - The University of Tampa
Thanks for helping me get into the University of Florida; my dream school.
Josh - College Bound Senior
You have been a lifesaver for Brian. He has told me over and over that he could have NEVER have done it without you and how much he appreciates you!
Elyse - Mother of College Bound Senior
Thank you for all your help during our time of crisis. Your ready access and availability to help us understand our options was invaluable.
Laura - Parent of College Age Student
Jill Rickel is a well respected professional who is resourceful and dedicated to her clients and their families.
Judith Lefkowitz, MA - VP Admissions and Marketing, Chapel Haven, Inc.
Academic Options constantly gave me full attention as if I were their only student.
Ariel - College Bound Senior
Jill has a gift. She has taken a stressful, intimidating process and through skill and knowledge created a seamless college application process.
Debra - Parent of High School Students
AO understood our son and the results were terrific. He had several excellent colleges to choose from and with their help, chose the best fit for him.
Linda & Mark - Parents of College Student and High School Sophomore
AO suggested many options unknown to us and after applying to several, our son received acceptance letters AND offers of merit aid without asking!
Gib/Grand Rapids, MI - Parent of College Bound Senior
In a time where no matter how much money I spend on things I seem to be ALWAYS disappointed, you exceeded all of our expectations. How refreshing!”
Gary - Parent of College Bound Senior
For our family you are a gift. A wonderful present all wrapped up, with intellect, understanding and hope.
Joan - Parent of College Age Student
I interviewed several consultants prior to hiring AO. From the very beginning, I was impressed with their direct yet extremely compassionate approach
Mary - Parent of Son Transitioning from Wilderness
Because she has a background in working as part of the treatment team in the program setting, Jill can relate to and understand the work of healing.
Justin - Transitional Program Therapist/Oregon
It is impossible to measure the emotional benefits gained from their well tuned ear, wise advice, and hand holding via Skype, email, and phone.
Barbara/Orlando, FL - Parent of College Bound Senior
This process would have been an unimaginable nightmare for all of us without your help.
Beth - Mother of High School Senior
AO helped us navigate the maze of options and become aware of his strengths and limitations…we now find ourselves optimistic that he will succeed.
Corina - Parent of Transfer Student
In my years at this program, I have never worked so effectively with a referring consultant. Thank you for your integrity and professionalism.
Kedar - Wilderness Program Therapist/NC

There are good options for every student... But you need the right kind of help to find them.

Dedicated to Helping EACH Student Become Successful in School, College, and Life

Academic Options is an Educational Consulting practice providing services to students of all ages, abilities, and needs. Our team uniquely specialize in students with educational challenges, complicated academic records, special circumstances, or those failing to thrive in their current school or home environments.

Academic Options provides individualized, evidence-based academic programming in the way of Study Strategies, Reading and Math Skills Enhancement, and SAT/ACT Test Preparation.

Academic Options recognizes that internet research and word of mouth are not enough to properly evaluate a student’s needs and match them to an appropriate College, Young Adult/Post Secondary Program, Therapeutic Program, School, or Summer Program.

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