TESTIMONIALS

Testimonials


The college admissions process is a huge time commitment, but with Pamela I was able to knock out my essays early to help me better focus on academics and activities during senior year. Her advice was always geared toward my success, and she helped me make sure that all aspects of my applications were just right. The Common App essay writing was difficult, but the WOW Writing program that Pamela used really helped me get into the right headspace for writing. Not only did Pamela help me work through applications during the fall of senior year, but she also referred me to an industry professional whom I interned with over the summer! It was a great experience and definitely an important piece in my applications.


Kirk

Middle Creek High School 2023



When you have to get something done as important as college admissions, I think it is very helpful to have someone as knowledgeable as Ms. Shelor. She will keep you on track with what you need to get done and give you constructive criticism, to help you get to where you want. My favorite part about working together was discussing what I was interested in and what I had experienced in order to write my essays.


Mckenna

Green Hope High School 2023





Not only have I gotten into so many great colleges I also was informed of and later got into an amazing internship where I am having a blast working at. The advice given throughout the whole process was invaluable for not only college admission but narrowing down the colleges I might want to go to.



Ellie
Apex High School 2023



I didn't like anything about the college admissions process beforehand. The most confusing parts were writing the essays and deciding on which colleges to apply to. Mrs. Shelor helped me prioritize colleges that fulfilled my interests and to understand how to write my college essays.I liked the feedback on my essays because they made me confident in the final products.


Thomas

Cary High School Class of 2023





Before I met Pamela Shelor, I was very closed off from the college process. I was overwhelmed with all the tasks I was responsible for completing and didn’t know where or how to start. Pamela helped ease me into the process, taking things step by step, so that I could accomplish all my essays and other various assignments on time and with 100% authenticity. Because of Pamela, my college application process was increasingly less difficult and stressful, and most importantly, more enjoyable than I initially perceived.


Paige

Green Hope High School 2023




I was very insecure about starting the process, I didn't know how to write my Common App essay or which schools to look for when applying. Mrs. Shelor  helped me find out which schools would be good fits for me. She also really helped with my essays, giving me a step-by-step process to complete the Common App and checking over my supplemental to make sure they were concise. I can use the techniques I gained from this experience in any other applications I decided to do, applying to a job or any program within college. Senior year can be very stressful and getting some of the college application parts out of the way early like the Common App essay really helped me. Having someone with experience looking over my work was also very reassuring.


Ariel

Cedar Ridge High School 2023






 I was feeling very overwhelmed because this was the first time anyone in my family did a process like this in the US. The planning and executing parts of the application were the most daunting and confusing for me personally. Mrs. Shelor helped me organize and plan out a timeline to get things done and made the whole process seem a lot less stressful. Giving deadlines helped me not procrastinate.


My favorite part was having the outside perspective to help guide me to showcase myself the best to the schools I was applying to. Because I plan on getting my masters later on in life, I'll remember the skills I learned for future applications.


Charlotte

Green Level High School 2023


Overall, I felt like I was drowning in information and didn't know where to turn for help. Mrs. Shelor’s guidance helped me to feel more confident and prepared, which reduced my anxiety and helped me to focus on the task at hand. Her  guidance was incredibly helpful, and she  always took the time to explain things in a clear and concise manner. I also appreciated her willingness to provide feedback and support throughout the process. I learned so much during the process. I will take away many things, such as how to find scholarships and other opportunities, as well as improved essay writing skills. Additionally, I learned how to manage my time more effectively and stay organized throughout the college admissions process. 


Navya

Enloe 2023 





When I first came to Mrs. Shelor I had no idea where I wanted to go to college or what I wanted to major in. Mrs. Shelor helped me find a great list of colleges, and figure out what majors might fit me based on personal interests and aptitude tests. Once we had that step sorted, she helped me with the application process and was an amazing guide through the Common App. I left Mrs. Shelor committed to a school I’m very excited about and an education pathway I can’t wait to explore.


Aiden

Apex Friendship High School 2023



I was super worried about finding and completing the needed tasks at hand. Mrs. Shelor helped me break down everything into different assignments so I would not overwhelm myself. She really helped me stay on task. I think my favorite part of the process was working with you on my essays, especially my Common App essay.



Jordan

Panther Creek 2023



With the help of Ms. Shelor I was able to find schools that would be a great fit. She helped support me through writing any and all required prompts for school. She gives great feedback and encourages you along the way.


Emily

Apex High School 2023



I was overwhelmed by the admissions process because the number of essays I needed to write was daunting. Pamela helped me slowly chip away at the application which made the process less stressful. My favorite part was working through the steps to write my Common App essay. I felt pleased with my essay when I was finished. 


Bridget

Raleigh Charter High School 2022 



I was very stressed out by all the writing I had to do. Pamela helped me brainstorm for many essays which helped me work through my writer’s block. My favorite part was telling stories and talking about things I was interested in during the essay writing process. I would advise all rising seniors to not be afraid to get help and start early on their applications. 


Tom

St. David’s High School 2022





I was overwhelmed by the admissions process because the number of essays I needed to write was daunting. Pamela helped me slowly chip away at the application which made the process less stressful. My favorite part was working through the steps to write my Common App essay. I felt pleased with my essay when I was finished. 


 Tyler 

Apex Friendship High School 2022



The entire application process felt daunting. Pamela’s services guided me through considering a variety of different factors in choosing what colleges to apply to. The essay-writing process was also made much clearer and easier, and with her help, I was able to get them done in plenty of time without procrastination.She also showed me many opportunities at the schools I applied to that helped me make my decision as to where to enroll.




Samy

Enloe High School 2022


I knew almost nothing about the application process  and almost everything was confusing. Pamela is a great listener who had my best interest at heart. She helped me stay on track and gave me feedback to improve my writing.




Sebastian

Green Level High School 2022


   Molly

Apex High School 2022


I had no idea what I needed to do to start. I knew that it was going to be long and difficult  and definitely stressful. I was mostly scared about writing the essays required with the applications. Pamela helped me research the colleges I was applying to. She made it easier because she mapped out a timeline to meet deadlines so I wasn’t cramming everything at the end. I really got to understand the steps in detail of what colleges expect in the application process.













Going into the college application process, I was very overwhelmed and did not know where to begin. I have nothing but good things to say about my experience of working with Pamela. She was extremely helpful with showing me how to refine my essays and helping me determine how to present myself in my college application. In the end, I was able to get into my top school. I am so grateful for all of the work she put into making the process easy and less stressful for my family and me.





Jane K.

Apex Friendship High School 2021


The college application process has always seemed very overwhelming to me. I was fortunate enough to have my parents connect me with Mrs. Shelor to help ease the stress and confusion, which was only elevated due to the pandemic. 


Mrs. Shelor helped me narrow down my list of schools based on what was best for me. She helped me figure out which were safe and which were target schools, and gave me great feedback on all the essays that are required when applying to colleges. 


I had a short time frame to work with Mrs Shelor, and so she always made herself available to help me complete the work and hit all college deadlines.


I was very fortunate to be admitted to many schools, so I had many great options, and I was thrilled when I got into Northeastern University! I very much appreciate all of the help Mrs Shelor gave me, and my parents have already signed my younger brother up for her services.


I would highly recommend Mrs. Shelor to anyone dealing with the college application process.


Andrew J.

Panther Creek High School  2021



I began working with Mrs. Shelor to start my college essays- a process I was clueless about. Not only did she exceed this goal of mine, but she helped me through the college admissions process in ways that I never could have imagined. Through her encouragement and guidance, I was accepted into 10 colleges and numerous honors programs, ultimately deciding on my top choice school- UNC Chapel Hill with being offered an Accelerated Research Program there. Mrs. Shelor provided me with helpful resources and advice that was truly tailored to my specific needs and interests, as well as kept my deadlines organized. I am so thankful for her help and support, and strongly recommend Shelor College Consulting to any high school student preparing to apply for college!




Ashley H.

Green Hope High School  2021


Grayson D.

Liberty University Online Academy 2021








Mrs. Shelor was very accommodating and made the whole process a lot easier. I was super stressed about the college application process, but with her help I was able to be accepted into my dream school, High Point University. I cannot recommend her enough.



The college application process always seemed incredibly overwhelming to me. However, with the help of Mrs. Shelor, this process became a completely positive experience.


Mrs. Shelor was nothing but enthusiastic and incredibly hard working during the time I worked with her. Mrs. Shelor went above and beyond when it came to helping me prepare for my college path by providing me with resources and connections. She worked day and night to help me discover my interests, develop and refine my list of schools, and connect me with multiple professionals related to my future career goals.


Mrs. Shelor helped me become more confident in my academic readiness. I was very fortunate to be admitted into multiple schools and was ultimately admitted into my top choice- UNC Chapel Hill and their Honors Carolina program!


I am incredibly grateful for everything Mrs. Shelor has done for me over the past two years and I highly recommend Shelor College Consulting for anyone who is going through the college application process!


Megan G.

Green Hope High School 2021


                        Antonio P

   Apex Friendship High School 2021






Mrs. Shelor's assistance and advice was vital in helping me refine my essays and my college list. At first, I felt overwhelmed when I began my college admissions process. However, Mrs. Shelor really kept me organized with all the tools she provided to allow for a smooth and successful admissions process.

I have always viewed the college application process as a daunting task. When it finally came time to begin I was overwhelmed and had no idea where to even start. However, after receiving the help of Pam Shelor, I can confidently say that the process was much smoother than I would have imagined.


She helped me not only pick the schools that best fit me and my career goals but she also showed me how to use my applications as a way to portray the best version of myself to colleges.


I would highly recommend her to others feeling the strain of college applications. Having her guidance has made me more confident and comfortable with applications of any kind which I know will help me in the future. Because of her I am attending the college program that best fits my priorities and aspirations.

Katie K.

Panther Creek High School 2020


Jake C.
 Heritage High School 2020

Mrs. Shelor was key in my college application process. She was essential in helping me create "my story" for my applications. I believe that her ability to get me to think outside of the box was one of the reasons that I got into several schools that I had believed were stretch schools for me. I appreciate the time she spent getting to know me and helping me understand what schools were good matches for me. I will be attending Virginia Tech in the Fall and I'm very grateful for Mrs. Shelor's guidance. 
When it came time to begin the college application process, I was very overwhelmed and didn't know where to begin. I didn't know where to apply or what colleges would be a good fit for me. After just my first meeting with Mrs. Shelor, we had a plan on where to apply and how to tackle the applications. She walked me through every step of the process breaking down what I needed to do. 

When it came to essay's I was in pretty rough condition. It was clear that Mrs. Shelor had lots of experience. While Mrs. Shelor was always kind, she was also tough and pushed me to work hard. Because of my time working with Pamela Shelor I was accepted into every college that I applied to, which I couldn't have done without her help. I would highly recommend Shelor College Consulting to anyone applying to college. 
Isabelle S.
Wake Christian Academy 2020

Mrs. Shelor is an incredible person and I can truly testify for her abilities in the college field. Mrs. Shelor is incredibly experienced and understands the college market to a degree that I would never be able to. Her expertise ranges from very blatant things like which institute would be best for your field but also for your mental/social well being. While this is something I don't want to set as my Achilles heel, I do struggle with ADHD. Mrs. Shelor is incredibly understanding of this and there were multiple times during our meetings where she would work with my ADHD tendencies and let me take breaks when I needed them. Her service is incredibly worthwhile, formative, and developed. From working with student writing to the general college process, Mrs. Shelor did an amazing job creating clarity of the jungle which is the college-planning process.
Will M.
Apex Friendship High School 2020

Mrs. Shelor was instrumental in my college process. She helped me organize my search and to streamline it without losing any of the essential parts. She helped me with everything from classes I should take to get credits before college to my resume to my Common App. She also helped me to find my piano teacher, and I am grateful to her for that. After she helped me with my college application, I got into my first choice early decision with a significant scholarship and a music scholarship! Thank you, Mrs. Shelor!

Azzie M.
Panther Creek High School 2020
Kristina D.
Thales Academy 2020

I  couldn't have been as successful in my ultimate college decision if it weren't for Pam. During the summer prior to my senior year in high school I worked on my college admissions essays and short question narratives for my application.

Pam set a schedule so there were no last minute problems with the admissions process. She was always available to answer my questions and my parents questions and her reminders for deliverables that were due was so helpful. I applied I was accepted by December 15. I could enjoy the rest of my senior year and I was relieved and so happy. 
Again, thank you Pam. I would recommend you to anybody.
Starting the college application process was extremely overwhelming for me without any guidance. Being the first child of my family to apply for college, I couldn't seek help from my family or from the already overworked counselors at my high school. Because of this, reaching out to Shelor College Consulting seemed to be a viable option, which it truly was. 

Pamela Shelor's constructive criticism and experience helped me to meet quickly approaching deadlines and dismissed the fear that I had no idea what I was doing. She was well informed and helped me stay on top of all the essays I needed to complete.

I ended the process getting accepted into every school I applied to, which I wasn't anticipating prior to consulting her. Working with Pamela at Shelor College Consulting was an overall positive and beneficial experience.
Mia P.
Clayton High School 2020

Isaac W.
Cary High School 2019

For me, the whole process of applying and figuring out the college path was extremely overwhelming. I wanted to do something in music production, but had no idea on how to go about pursuing that in school, but Shelor College Consulting helped me identify a plan to save money and know exactly what courses I need to be taking now in high school and in college. I took courses through Wake Tech (including an online course while still in high school).  This was only possible through the guidance and direction of Pam Shelor, as she listened to what I wanted to do and helped establish a path that would help me achieve my goals.
As a newcomer to the college application process, I was very thankful for Pamela Shelor's help in understanding and navigating my route to university. She offered help deciding which colleges to apply, brought my attention to promising local scholarships, and gave feedback on nearly all of the essays I wrote for various college and scholarship applications. I've been awarded a very prestigious university scholarship that comes to a total of over $100,000 over 4 years thanks in no small part to Pam Shelor's help. It was fantastic to have her in my corner.
Austin S.
Green Hope High School 2018

MaryAnn B.
UNC-Chapel Hill 2021

During the application period, Mrs. Shelor not only helped me by discussing and analyzing particular topics for my entrance essays, but also gave vital information on applying for scholarships, such as different organizations to inquire upon. 

Later, she would teach me various means of planning out my schedule, skills that not only allowed me to create and carry out an effective plan for picking my first semester of college classes, but which also took a very large weight off of my shoulders during the registration period. 

She took a very personalized approach with her aid, going as far as to give me contact with other students in similar positions and helped me navigate my university’s very confusing website, as well as helped me find requirements for my specific major and create a visual of how my schedule would work with certain classes. 

In our time together I was given dozens of helpful links that catered my specific needs for college, such as links for different graduate programs, clubs and organizations on campus, contact information for scholarships, and many others. 

Her help took immense amounts of stress away from my college planning and I will continue to use the skills she taught me in the future.

Pam Shelor was extremely encouraging, supportive, and helpful in assisting me in the application and decision process of applying to college. She was able to provide me with valuable information and advice about applying for scholarships. She also taught me great interview skills that enabled me to actually acquire a scholarship.
Eli H.
UNC-Chapel Hill 2021
Trey C.
East Carolina University 2019
NC State Veterinary Medicine 2022
During my college application process, Mrs. Shelor's constant proactive thoughts, critical editor's eye, and common-sense suggestions were a huge help to my getting accepted into a full ride scholarship program. I have since graduated from the EC Scholars program at ECU and gone on to pursue my dreams at the College of Veterinary Medicine at NC State.
No acronyms insinuate daunting pressure to a high schooler like SAT and ACT. To match, narrowing down the thousands of universities to a lucky eight that you devote a year of life selling yourself is the workload of a part-time job. junior and senior year of high school, Pam spent hours of undivided attention with me at her dining room table studying for standardized tests, analyzing my college budget, and applying for local and school specific scholarships. A memory that stands out is of an afternoon where Pam drew out a year long time eight schools I was to apply for, this brought to life the process and served as my roadmap and checklist. Because of Pam’s help and guidance, I was accepted to my first choice major and minors with fully funded research and summer internships with an $4,600 of my tuition covered every semester.
Olivia M.
UNC-Chapel Hill 2020

Katrina H.
NC State 2019

Pamela Shelor is an excellent resource to have when applying to college. She offered honest criticism and feedback on my college applications. Her experience in the school system gives her a unique perspective - She forced me to look at my applications at a different angle. She gave insight on what certain colleges were looking for and how I could make myself more attractive to them. With her help, I was able to assess my strengths and weaknesses. This helped me present as a stronger candidate in interviews and in application essays. She also helped me locate resources to improve my test scores. Overall my experience with Pam Shelor was positive and pertinent to my college acceptance success (I was accepted into all 5 colleges that I applied to). 

From day one of my college application process, Pamela Shelor was right beside me. She was a wonderful resource on everything from application requirements and scholarship details to essay writing strategies and interview etiquette. I felt very supported throughout my entire application process, which culminated in my being offered the top merit scholarship at my first-choice university. I am confident that Pam was instrumental in helping me achieve this. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for guidance and support in their college application process.

Jackie C.
East Carolina University 2018

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