Testimonials

ORDER YOUR STEPS HIGHER EDUCATION CONSULTATION
- MELINDA HOBDY-GATLIN,CEO/President –

Psalm 37:23 The steps of a good man are ORDERED by the Lord and He delights in his way.
1 Corinthians 14:40 – Let all things be done decently and in ORDER

Order Your Steps Higher Education Consultation helps high school students complete entrance requirements for acceptance into higher education institutions. We counsel upper classman about the importance of acceptable grade point averages, SAT and ACT scores, and other college prep routines. We specialize in assisting athletes in meeting conditions for NCAA Clearinghouse certification, as well as creating profiles to secure scholarships and financial aid for any student wishing to attend college.

Testimonials

January 26, 2007

Dear Ms. Melinda,

I just wanted to write and let you know how much of an important part of my future you have been. Throughout my high school years at Willowridge, I never really sat down and thought about college.

I have always been an average student, but I did not see myself in the position in which I am in now. A junior attending Lamar University. Who saw it coming? Now I have enormous plans for my future.

After I receive my bachelor's degree in criminal justice, I plan to extend my education by attending law school and becoming a lawyer. Who knows what I would be doing if you had not put it on my heart to attend college and guide me through all the critical steps to get there?

I am truly thankful for your services and I will make sure I keep you up-to-date on my success as though I am one of your children. Simply because that's how I feel. Thank you so much. Keep up the great work for your future students.

Sincerely,
Anthony Christopher Marlin
Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas

Difficult, is a word that can describe the process and the transition from high school to college. A student never notes that the days of a free appropriate public education is no more. As a student who was indecisive, and baffled concerning post high school education, Ms. Gatlin was more than a great help.

Ms. Gatlin inquired about my interests and goals and pursuits. Being well read in this area, Ms Gatlin recommended universities that would best cater to my interests and desired location.

Ms Gatlin has provided supportive information regarding entrance exams (SAT, ACT, and THEA), as well as enlighten me of the funds available in order to establish a financially secured freshman year, in hopes that it would lead to a promising collegiate experience. Furthermore, Ms Gatlin continues to encourage the maintenance and preservation of success throughout college, for which I am appreciative.

Texas Southern University Senior
LeKeshia G. Lowery

Hello Ms. Gatlin, This is Kimberlin.

I wanted to write and thank you for helping me get into a great University through track and academics, my senior year in high school. I really appreciate you taking me under your wing and making my profile to give to universities and coaches, and also giving me helpful tips on my grades, test scores and good qualities in different schools.

You also allowed me to call you with questions I had anytime of the day and were always happy to hear from me and answer my questions whole heartedly. That, in you, is a blessing from God and I thank Him for sending you to me at a time period in my life where I was about to make another step up in furthering my education.

With your help, I received many scholarship offers for track and academics. My final decision was to take a full-scholarship offer from Grambling State University. I always wanted to go to a HBCU and you helped me achieve that.

I thank you for doing all that you did for me. I am happy that you are taking your business nationwide and helping hundreds of other students make there big decision in furthering their education.

Like I told you before, whatever the price for your services, it's well worth it because you are there and you really show that you care about what you do. May God bless you, your family and your business.

Love, Kimberly R. Lowery

I found Ms. Gatlin's services to be extremely worthwhile as a parent helping my son apply for college. I was very impressed to see how familiar she was with the steps, terms, processes and deadlines for applying for financial aid.

I was able to relax in the confidence Ms. Gatlin demonstrated in navigating through this territory which was unknown to me. I was most pleased at the level of interest and encouragement Ms. Gatlin showed toward my son and his personal success in college entrance. Her dedicated passion in this effort has helped many students enroll successfully and with great gratitude in local and out of state colleges.

Marion White

Ronett L. Smith
Willowridge High School
Class of 2001
Subject: Letter of Recommendation for Melinda Hobdy-Gatlin

To whom it may concern:

Ms. Gatlin is an example of what makes tomorrow's future promising. She is one of great personality. I have not known Ms. Gatlin for very long but for the short time that I have known her she touched my life. She's been a true angel sent to help me from God above.

Well, she completed her mission when she helped me to receive a track scholarship to Grambling State University. She never gave up nor turned her back on me until she made sure that I received my scholarship.

Ms. Gatlin is definitely an inspiration for high school students. She is very enthusiastic of every task before her. I believe that as long as students come to Ms. Gatlin for college guidance they could never go wrong because she will definitely get the job done 100%.

She has been a great blessing in my life. Please don't miss out on your blessing with Ms. Melinda Hobdy-Gatlin. She's the best college prep consultant that anyone could ever have. Thanks Ms. Gatlin for all your help, support and promptness. It is greatly appreciated.

Ronett Smith

Nanny Melinda,

Words could never express how grateful I am for having you in my life. I especially want to thank you for helping to make my transition into college a smooth one.

When I thought I had reached a dead end and lost my hope, you stepped in and showed me exactly what steps I needed to take in order to fulfill my dreams. I appreciate your time and effort. Thank you for helping me fill out my college and scholarship applications. I am now a sophomore at the University of Houston in good academic standing.

Thank you so much. Your hard work is evident throughout our community. I love you!

Jennifer Landry

Good Morning-

Order Your Steps Higher Education Consultation was a great tool to have in empowering you on college preparation. Being a single parent and not knowing what steps to take in preparing your child for college, was the best thing I could have done when I use them.

This program really guided me in what I needed to do. They were helpful with scholarship applications, FAFSA, and NCAA Clearinghouse. Along with encouraging me in making the right decisions for my child, they made me feel very comfortable.

I would highly recommend this program!

Jeremy's Mom!

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