“Josh has been a part of our family for over 10 years. He has helped my children navigate high-school and college classes, college and grad-school applications, and Covid. More importantly, he has helped my children through periods of mental struggles and personal challenges, and they have come out the other side as strong students and lifelong learners. He is patient, understanding, and guided my children to discover the answers themselves rather than giving it to them. He also pushes for individuality and provides a space for his students to take their own unique approaches, taking into account their learning styles. Josh coming into our life was luck, but it ended up being the biggest blessing.”
— Laurie & Jon Feltheimer (California)
“I thought I was an excellent writer until Josh tweaked my law school personal statement and breathed new life into the words I had written. Josh's eye for reworking my statement, while keeping my voice intact, is an incredible talent. I credit Josh's assistance for the multitude of positive responses I received from the top law-school admissions officers—one even hand-wrote on my admissions letter that my personal statement was ‘a breath of fresh air.’ Josh is truly the best around, and he will make you laugh to boot!”
— Alexa Klein (New York), Counsel, Joshua Stein PLLC
“Josh is a trusted colleague with whom I’ve had the honor of collaborating for many years. He’s an extremely committed, talented educator whose mentorship has made a lasting impact on the lives of countless students. It’s always gratifying to refer to him because he cares deeply about the process of helping young people become the best versions of themselves.”
— Matthew Hayutin (California), M.Ed., Founder of Hayutin Education
“I’ve seen Josh work with many young adults who feel confused and lack confidence; his ability to connect with wit, intelligence, and kindness brings an aliveness and curiosity back into their lives. He has been a trusted referral for many years, and I recommend him without hesitation.”
— Joseph Rogers, MDiv., Healthcare Chaplain, Former Director of Education at Visions Adolescent Treatment Center
“Josh worked with one of my clients who needed help with college applications. I referred to him because I knew my client would trust him and because of his years of experience in this domain. Josh is incredibly intelligent, personable, and uniquely skilled in communicating about difficult topics. I would highly recommend him for anyone seeking help with challenging transitions, school applications, or planning gap years!”
— Marissa Smith Tunis (California), Pys.D., Licensed Psychologist
“We brought Josh in to help our 16-year-old son with his high-school work. He's a great tutor, but more importantly, he's a life coach. Josh is smart, kind, funny, interesting, patient, and interested.”
— Jed Simmons (New York), Professor, Entrepreneur, Founder
“I've known Josh for over two decades and have referred a number of high-school students to him over the years. He is particularly adept at helping students with writing skills, and is a gifted writer in his own right. Josh has a unique ability to connect and build a strong rapport with a wide variety of individuals. He has provided invaluable support and motivation to many young adults struggling with both academic and personal issues.”
—Julie Furst (California), Educational Therapist
“As someone who had a particularly difficult time in high school, not only was Josh patient with me and non-judgmental, he also instilled very valuable life lessons that I still hold onto 20 years later.”
— Jake Murray (Arkansas), Project Manager at PB2 Architecture + Engineering
“As an educator, I have referred a number of students and families to Josh. I highly recommend his services to those looking for additional support in education, mentorship, and life skills. His supports are uniquely tailored to fit the individual needs of his clients, and it is evident that his main focus is the development and success of his clients. His personalized approach has helped many of my students gain the confidence they needed to be successful in academics, expand their college options, enter the workforce, as well as pursue other endeavors that previously seemed prohibitive!”
— Adriana Camarillo-Torres (California/Nevada), M.Ed., Educator
“Josh’s insightful guidance and tailored strategies not only boosted my SAT scores but also built my confidence. Throughout high school and college, his unwavering support and expertise made all the difference in my academic journey.”
— Mia Loucks (California) , MA, PhD in progress
“I have known and worked with Josh for over 12 years, helping teenagers and young adults find their way back on track in life. There are not many people out there who exhibit the quality of character and experience that Josh does. I’ve always been able to trust that he will provide stellar support to every client.”
— Patrick Murphy, MA, LMFT
“During a very rough period in my life, I needed help simply finishing school. Thanks to Josh going above and beyond, not only did I complete school, but I finished with good grades and actually learned a lot. I credit Josh with helping lead me down what has become a highly successful path.”
— Stephen Knox (Texas)
“It is with pleasure that I recommend the services of Josh Jashinski. Josh is not only a wonderful academic coach, but also a mentor who can troubleshoot and keep even the most disorganized clients motivated and on track. Josh worked with our son on his transfer applications and essays. He also helped him apply for internships and do appropriate follow-up correspondence. Our son, thanks to Josh’s assistance, will be starting at UCSB this fall. I cannot say enough positive things about our experience with Josh over the last year.”
— Karen Werner (Florida/California)
“Josh has been an incredible mentor, guiding me through every step of the graduate school planning process with vital advice and support. Thanks to his kindness and expertise, I successfully secured admission to my dream program.”
— Triana Mitsanas (California), USC, Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work