I dreamed big. I worked hard. By the time I was a senior at Kenmore East High School in Tonawanda, New York, I had built a strong résumé—filled with performances, hours of practice, and everything I thought I needed. But when it came to turning that effort into college opportunities, I didn’t know where to start. I had no roadmap. No connections. Just questions.

That’s when I found Accoladi. Through their platform, I was finally able to see what was out there—scholarships I’d never heard of, schools that matched my goals, and tools that helped me pull everything together. They even took my calls when I had questions, and that meant more than they know.

With Accoladi’s guidance, my hard work had direction. My dream had a plan. And I had a way forward.

Today, I’m proud to say I studied at both Oberlin Conservatory and the Colburn School—two of the most respected music institutions in the country.

Yes, dreams do come true. And for me, Accoladi helped make that possible.