Google reviewers rate Clark College Consulting 5/5 based on 82 reviews, with the owner responding to all feedback. Clients describe services including college search guidance, essay support, and structured application timelines. Recurring themes highlight clear communication, punctuality, and personalized attention to individual student needs. One reviewer noted a desire for more detailed information regarding financial aid and scholarship opportunities.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 82 reviews (99% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 82 Google reviews (65 with written comments, 1 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 100% of reviews.
Most recent review: September 17, 2026.
Service: College Admissions Counselor serving Huntersville, North Carolina.
Data from Google, last updated October 26, 2026.
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Trisha Foster12 reviews
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We are beyond grateful for Ryan and his team! He truly cares about each individual student & family. He takes the time to listen to concerns, extends advice, and offers guidance. Our family first worked with Ryan about 3-4 years ago with our oldest child, and it was an amazing experience. We didn't think twice about using his services for our son, who is a current senior. College applications, essays, and timelines are stressful for kids and families! So much has changed in just the little bit of time between our oldest and our middle child. I often found myself repeating advice for my college senior, but as soon as Ryan gave the advice, my kids listened! I remember our oldest thanking us for hiring Ryan, when she was accepted to her top pick college. We will have another senior in 2 years and will definitely be hiring his services again. Highly recommend and very appreciative. Thank you, Ryan!
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this! It has been such a pleasure working with your family over the years, and it means a lot that you trusted me again to help guide your son through the college admissions process.
I especially loved hearing that your oldest thanked you for hiring me after she was accepted to her top-choice college! Those are the moments that make this work so rewarding.
The college application process has certainly changed over the past few years, and my goal is always to make it a little less stressful and a lot more manageable for both students and parents. Thank you again for your trust, your recommendation, and for allowing me to be part of your family's college journey. I look forward to working with you again when senior #3 is ready!
Ryan was a huge help navigating the college application process. He explained everything very clearly and gave us great advice. We would highly recommend him.
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you so much, Amy! It was a pleasure working with your family. I’m glad I could help make the college application process clearer and provide guidance along the way. I truly appreciate your trust and your recommendation!
Ryan with Clark College Consulting was very helpful in providing information and tools to aid in selecting target schools, completing application essays, and finishing everything with a personal touch to help ease our minds throughout.
I would highly recommend partnering with him to best position your child to make the right college decisions.
Response from the owner · 6 months ago
Steve, thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful review. It was truly a pleasure working with your family throughout the college planning process. I’m glad I could provide the information, tools, and personal support needed to help make such an important time feel a little less overwhelming.
I really appreciate your recommendation, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to partner with families like yours as they work to make the best college decisions for their child. Wishing you and your student continued success in this exciting next chapter.
We were extremely impressed with our session with Mr. Clark, and appreciated the time and detailed preparation he put in before our meeting.
Response from the owner · 6 months ago
Brian, thank you so much for your kind words. I truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It was a pleasure meeting with you and Gwen, and I’m glad the preparation and detail that went into our session were helpful. I wish Gwen all the best as she moves forward, and I’m grateful I had the opportunity to be part of the conversation.
We’re very grateful for the time and care Ryan Clark put into helping our daughter through the college prep process. The course was extremely informative and gave us a much better understanding of what to expect. Ryan provided thoughtful guidance, clear communication, and a structured approach that made the entire process feel much more manageable. We truly appreciate the support and highly recommend Clark College Consulting to other families preparing for college.
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thank you, Alexey! It was my pleasure to work with you and your family. I am so glad you found my process to be informative and structured. Please let me know if I can be of assistance in the future and thanks again for the kind words.
Best Regards,
Ryan Clark
The presentation was excellent and offered much needed information to assist parents in navigating the college world. More information on financial aid and scholarship opportunities would be great. Overall, I am thankful for the great information given. It will be most useful. Thank you so much!
Response from the owner · a year ago
Nicole,
Thank you so much for the kind review! I’m glad you found the presentation helpful and packed with useful information. I truly appreciate your suggestion about including more on financial aid and scholarships—that’s a great idea and something I’ll be sure to expand on in future sessions. Grateful to support you on this journey!
Ryan Clark
We've had a great experience working with Clark College Consulting. Ryan is always available to answer questions. He has made the college search process much easier.
Response from the owner · a year ago
Hi Laura, thank you so much for the kind words! I’m so glad to hear that working together has made the college search process easier for your family. It’s been a pleasure helping you and Regan, and I’m always just a message away if you need anything. Excited for what’s to come!
Ryan
Ryan has become a great support during my son's high school years. He is always reliable, professional and genuine, not only with the students, but also with their parents.
Response from the owner · a year ago
Y J
Thank you so much for your kind words and continued trust! It’s been a true privilege to support your son through high school. As a Charlotte-based college consultant, I strive to be a steady, supportive presence for both students and parents every step of the way.
Best Regards,
Ryan
Clark Consulting was a big help with every aspect of my college process; from essay writing to choosing the best school for me. He was always available for any questions I had and I’m not sure I could have done it without him.
Response from the owner · a year ago
Liza,
Thank you so much for the kind review! It was truly a pleasure to help you through every step of your college journey—from writing your essays to finding the best-fit school. I’m glad you felt supported and confident throughout the process. Your hard work and dedication really paid off!
-Ryan
