“Our daughter Grace was applying to military academies and to regular colleges during the fall of her senior year. It was a stressful time as there are so many different requirements for these applications and institutions. Along the way, there were some bumps in the road, and we sought guidance from Melissa. She calmed us down, organized our strategy and helped us get the information we needed to continue on in the process. She was available, compassionate, and patient throughout those trying times. We are grateful to Melissa for the assistance and support she gave to our daughter and to us. She is a resource to be relied upon in the college application process!”

“The college application process is an incredibly stressful time for any senior and his or her parents, especially during COVID. With Melissa’s thoughtful guidance, she not only relieved some of our anxiety but more importantly empowered our son to make tough decisions and meet deadlines. She worked directly with our son, bolstering his confidence, and gently offering valuable advice and support. We are so grateful for her professionalism and knowledge and highly recommend her to any family wanting to make the college process a positive experience for the whole family.”

“My son, Christopher, met with Melissa weekly at our home to map out his college application process from start to finish. Christopher was a busy student athlete with limited time, yet Melissa made each visit highly productive and empowered him to participate in the process by providing a personalized and focused approach. As parents, we provided input and guidance but ultimately were able to have a “hands off” approach which greatly reduced stress both us and on Christopher. The final decision process was difficult because he had many options, but with Melissa’s consultation and guidance, Christopher chose to pursue engineering at Lehigh University and is enjoying his freshman year!”

“Our daughter Rachel was a high school senior last year, and the dreaded college applications process was upon us. Fortunately, we were able to call upon the excellent college counseling services of Melissa Huey Burns, who knew Rachel and us well. Having been a school administrator and teacher for many years, as well as a parent of four successful adult children, Melissa knows the college admissions process well and provided valuable guidance and input, especially for the all-important applicant essays. She also helped Rachel to organize and prioritize the long list of tasks, requirements, and deadlines. At first, we weren’t sure if hiring a consultant was necessary. But, we soon came to appreciate how much value Melissa’s expertise added and knew it was well worth the investment. The results speak for themselves; Rachel was accepted at her schools of choice.”

“In the five years that I have worked with Melissa, she has demonstrated outstanding leadership in the education community. She has created a STEM program for her school that has paved the way for young women to chart their path to a career in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. She has worked tirelessly to ensure her students moved on to the colleges that best fit their intellectual needs and interests. ”

“I highly recommend Melissa Huey-Burns Education Navigation, LLC, a promising company for students and their parents who are interested in obtaining sound advice as they begin planning for college admittance. Melissa Huey-Burns is an excellent educator with business acumen. As a former principal for thirty years, I have very recently worked very closely with her (5 years) while serving as the Chair of the Education Committee of the Board of Trustees at a private school in Maryland. She is keenly aware of the expectations and needs of Twenty-First Century students about to begin navigating the curriculum and selecting courses that will empower them for future endeavors. I guarantee that Melissa Huey-Burns always has and will continue to have her clients’ interests in mind. ”

“Melissa Huey-Burns offers professional and competent guidance regarding helping high school students navigate the complex world of college admissions. Her many years of experience as an educational professional will be invaluable to students, parents, and guardians who seek insight, direction, and wise counsel throughout the college admissions process.”

“I have had the pleasure of working with Melissa for the past five years. Having served as both a high school principal and English teacher in a competitive school environment, Melissa is uniquely qualified as a college consultant and possesses a wealth of knowledge about the college admissions process. She is a driven, organized professional who develops inspiring relationships with her students. Melissa makes students see that the question marks in life are opportunities, not something to fear. ”

“As a realtor, I have come to rely on Melissa as my go-to resource for guidance on private schools in the area, on behalf of my clients who are navigating the complexities of the Washington Metro education market to find the right fit for their children. As a former independent school Principal and educator, Melissa understands not only the admissions and placement processes, but also the curriculum options and learning styles that work best for the student.”

“Mrs. Huey-Burns teaches research-based strategies that work across all content areas and with all ability levels. Having worked in Catholic schools, Mrs. Huey-Burns understands the unique perspective needed for success in private education. Using those distinctive skills and her many resources she recognizes what it takes to increase student achievement in a private school competitive setting. Her practical tools will improve critical thinking, comprehension and writing skills. Having worked with Mrs. Huey-Burns I can attest that she has a passion and love for teaching and learning which she conveys to her students.”

“Melissa Huey-Burns is a talented, dedicated, seasoned educator with business acumen who knows well what skills students need to be successful in all areas of academic life. I have served as a principal for twenty years and currently oversee four elementary schools, and during many of those years have had the opportunity to work closely with Melissa in areas of curriculum development and admissions.

Melissa has an in-depth, personal, and current knowledge of the Catholic schools in the DC Metro area, and can draw on established relationships within admissions offices and administrator networks to help present her clients in the best light. I am confident that students and their families alike will be more than pleased with the results they see and experience working with her as they navigate the private high school admissions process.”

“Melissa Huey-Burns was one of my children’s favorite teachers at Our Lady of Good Counsel High School. She helped them become wonderful writers, with the ability to put together concrete ideas in an easy-to-read narrative. As a college professor I understand the importance of strong writing skills for success in college and beyond. My children have since graduated college and still talk about the impact Melissa Huey-Burns had on their lives.”

“I have had the privilege of knowing Melissa Huey-Burns for ten years during which time I was a parent of two high school student-athletes, a senior manager, and a Mom striving to ensure her children had the best education and support system in their educational and life’s journey. I met Melissa when my boys began high school and it was abundantly clear that she possesses not only the education & knowledge but also the gift of compassion and listening for what’s needed and what’s possible. Melissa has an amazing talent for communicating, assessing, and helping students and families navigate through to the next level of achievement in their journey.

One of my boys had the good fortune of Melissa’s assistance during his freshman year. At the outset of the year, he expressed concern to me regarding the content and pace of one of his courses and was unsure what to do. I happened to run into Melissa during a school meeting and expressed my concern. Although this class didn’t fall within Melissa’s purview, in a few days she had facilitated conversations which set him up for success and allowed him to make the necessary change. Melissa is the consummate professional, incredibly talented and a person whose life’s mission is about making a difference in this world by helping others find their way. ”

“We would like to thank Melissa Huey-Burns for guiding our children through the maze of course selection, extracurricular activities, and social development that make up the high school experience. From Freshman English through the college selection process, our daughters benefitted from her expertise. Through my roles with the Home and School Association at the Academy of the Holy Cross, I had the opportunity to witness Melissa continuously respond to the needs of many families, always making the best interest of their children the top priority. We highly recommend the talents of Melissa Huey-Burns in shepherding students through the high school experience and helping them to launch their college careers. ”

“Melissa was a tremendous asset to us during the private high school application process for our son. Her extensive experience as a private school administrator and educator give her unique prospective and insight to share. She gave guidance for the applications and provided tutoring to ensure that our son excelled on his High School Placement Test (HSPT) and was well equipped for the rigor of high school Honors English. Our son was accepted to his first choice school and had a very successful high school experience.”