Deidra, Merit Money Method Parent

“We were running in a million directions—exhausted, overwhelmed, and still unsure how to get it right. Now, everything is intentional, strategic, and stress-free.”

Before working with this firm, my biggest fear was that my son would end up tired, sleep-deprived, and still not achieve his goals—doing all the “right” things but not the things that actually matter for admissions and scholarships. I’ve seen too many students overwork themselves and come up short. I didn’t want that for him. And as a parent, I didn’t want to waste time, energy, or money on guesswork.

That all changed when we found this incredible Black-owned college and scholarship counseling firm.

I can’t even begin to say how much they’ve done for my son and our family. It’s like I went to a specialist doctor instead of trying to treat the condition myself. Their expertise helped me understand exactly how to position my son—who has very different interests in STEM and liberal arts—into a compelling story for college. I had been struggling to figure this out for years. But with their help, it finally clicked.

They’ve guided us through everything: testing strategy, class selection, a four-year plan tailored to his purpose. Nothing is random or overwhelming. Everything is aligned with proven strategies that deliver results—and I feel no stress.

One of the biggest gifts has been the time savings. Instead of wasting energy trying to figure it out on my own, we now have a clear roadmap. My son is moving with purpose, not pressure. The plan is effective and sustainable—for both of us.

What’s sad is that, for generations, this kind of expertise hasn’t been accessible in our communities. We didn’t even know what we didn’t know. We weren’t positioned to compete for scholarships and top-tier schools—not because our kids lacked potential, but because we lacked strategy.

Working with this firm has been like sitting down with a financial planner who shows you how to grow wealth through vehicles you didn’t even know existed. I would have kept fumbling along on my own, wasting time and missing opportunities.

I actually found them on Facebook, in this group and another. The posts were so informative, I reached out to the woman who shared them and learned she owned the company. I don’t receive any commission—I just had to speak up tonight because this firm was a Godsend to me.”