Testimonials
Sarah has had the opportunity to work with many amazing students, parents, and educators over the course of her career. Here’s what they have to say about her.
— Gabrielle Lewis, Student
“Sarah’s creative and academic mentorship has been integral to my growth as a writer, scholar, and person overall. When my perfectionism and insecurities tried to be an obstacle to my own progress, Sarah’s guidance always highlighted my strengths and supported me through my moments of doubt. Her warm kindness and artistic insight are invaluable.”
— Katie Dawson, Parent & Professor
“Sarah’s capacity to engage and support young people to amplify their own voices and tell their unique stories is truly outstanding. Her experience as a professor and creative youth facilitator makes Sarah the perfect college coach. Hire her. You and your teen will both benefit from Sarah’s insider knowledge and smart, inclusive coaching style.”
— Tracy Welge, Parent
“When your high school student doesn't know what they want to study or where they want to attend college, Sarah Myers will get the juices flowing with lots of good questions and active listening. Sarah does a great job of painting the picture of what different academic settings can look like and inserts components your student might not have considered. Our daughter appreciates Sarah's kindness, support and knowledge!”
— Shalee Cole Mauleón, Student
“Before working with Sarah, I was accustomed to navigating institutional spaces on my own. My first couple of times applying for an MFA, I found myself fruitlessly turning to online forums and scouring school websites for guidance.
I had some interest from grad programs, but found each new stage of the process confusing and isolating, which left me feeling insecure. The thought of starting this process again after the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic was overwhelming until I started working with Sarah. Not only is Sarah a cheerleader for my artistic philosophy, process, and projects; she is also a thorough researcher, and she has examined programs for how they measure up to my individual needs.
The best part is that Sarah has been with me every step of the application process, providing actionable feedback to strengthen my materials and help me navigate these exclusive and confusing spaces. With Sarah as such a fierce advocate, I have never been in a better position to succeed.”
— Sunny Thao, Student
“Sarah Myers is the champion you need. As a former student of hers, I was able to grow into a courageous writer through her clear feedback. Sarah’s ability to challenge her students’ work while holding space for their growth as young adults creates a new standard of what an advisor and mentor is meant to be, thoughtful and honest. Her impact on me has allowed me to confidently say I have a clear understanding of the art I create, the artist I am, and the person I am becoming.”
— Daniel Alexander Jones, Artist & Educator
“I have had the privilege of knowing Sarah Myers for 20 years. She has an extraordinary mind—keenly perceptive, focused, teeming with resource, while being wholly present to the people she is with, the rooms she is in, and the work at hand.
She sees layers of experience moving and shifting and can describe with precision what she perceives in order to help you find new and generative perspectives on yourself and your work.
But most importantly, Sarah has a heart of gold, a rare and genuine care and compassion that undergirds all her engagements with others. She is a person you can trust with your precious thoughts, your hopes and dreams. In her presence you will feel a surge of possibility. Each and every time. Sarah Myers has my utmost respect.”
— Li Weisman, Student
“Working with Sarah has been a breath of fresh air for me. She goes above and beyond to create a judgment-free environment for learning and has provided aid that has been more helpful than any online resource or institutional academic advising.
I don't have much of an academic background, and after a meeting with her about graduate school, I left feeling significantly less overwhelmed about the whole situation. She shared information about academic systems that I didn't even know I didn't know and made the very daunting process of applying seem possible. Overall, I look forward to working with her more in the future and greatly recommend that, if you have the opportunity to work with her as well, you do.”
— Kirk Boettcher, Student
“Working with Sarah as a mentor was the experience of a lifetime. She was always kind and helpful, but at the same time she was always honest with her feedback and challenged me in my writing and revision process. Having someone who was willing to look at my work and not simply tell me what I wanted to hear helped me immeasurably as I improved both my writing and my entire revision process.”
— Gina Musto, Student
