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Get personalized college admissions guidance from counselors at Ivy League and other top universities at around half the cost of traditional services. Even better, proceeds not directed to counselors help cover college-related costs for students who otherwise couldn’t afford them.
Essay Reviews

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Receive strategic feedback on your activities, honors, essays, and overall application story. After counselor compensation and program costs, remaining proceeds help fund college-related expenses for students facing financial barriers.
Our Consultants
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Our consultants are students and graduates of some of the nation’s most selective universities, including Stanford, MIT, Colombia, and Brown. Having recently navigated the admissions process themselves, they bring firsthand insight into what makes an application memorable, authentic, and competitive.

Daniel Shen
Stanford University | Computer Science | NVIDIA
Daniel is a Stanford graduate with a master’s degree in Computer Science and currently works at NVIDIA. He was named a Top 50 Scholar in the Regeneron Science Talent Search and received the Regeneron Young Scientist Award at ISEF. With a strong background in research, STEM, and highly selective admissions, Daniel is excited to help students highlight their strengths and build applications that feel both polished and authentic.

Alison Wan
Stanford University | Biomechanical Engineering
Alison studies Biomechanical Engineering at Stanford University and was also admitted to UC Berkeley, UCLA, UVA, Amherst, William & Mary, and Virginia Tech. Her honors include national Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, recognition as a YoungArts Winner, and qualification for the AIME. She loves helping students bring creativity and personality into their applications while making sure their accomplishments shine.

Yul Choi
Colombia University | Class of 2030
Yul is an incoming Columbia University student who was also admitted to Duke, Georgetown, UNC–Chapel Hill, and UPenn. He is a YoungArts Winner in Spoken Word, a Scholastic National Gold Medalist in Critical Essay, and placed 8th nationally in Original Oratory at the National Speech & Debate Tournament. With a strong background in writing and communication, Yul is excited to help students tell memorable, authentic stories through their applications.

Stephan Thorbro-Steenberg
UNC Chapel Hill | Neuroscience
Stephan studies Neuroscience at UNC–Chapel Hill and was also admitted to Georgia Tech, Michigan, and Temple. He placed 4th in the state for General Chemistry through HOSA, received Georgia Tech’s College of Sciences Dean’s Scholarship, and was invited to serve on the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas sports medicine staff.

Om Desai
UNC-Chapel Hill | Neuroscience
Om studies Neuroscience with a minor in Chemistry at UNC–Chapel Hill and is an NCSSM alumnus. An experienced public speaker, he earned 1st place in Prepared Speaking at the HOSA State Leadership Conference and has delivered three TEDx talks. With experience reviewing student applications, Om is excited to help applicants present their experiences clearly, confidently, and authentically.

Sherry Yan
Stanford University | Design
Sherry studies Design at Stanford University and was also admitted to USC and Cornell. She holds a Google UX Design Certificate and has competed nationally in Speech, Debate, and Student Congress. With a strong eye for storytelling, communication, and presentation, Sherry is excited to help students shape applications that feel thoughtful, distinctive, and true to who they are.

Mai Mostafa
Stanford University | Computer Science
Mai studies Computer Science and Education at Stanford University and is a QuestBridge National College Match Scholar. Her experience gives her valuable insight into both highly selective admissions and the process of presenting a student’s background, goals, and accomplishments in a compelling way. She is excited to help students build applications that feel polished, personal, and true to who they are.








