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Top Insight. Half the Cost. Twice the Impact.

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

Short Supplemental Essay

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Make every word count with focused feedback on clarity, voice, and impact.

Personal Statement Review

Strengthen your story, sharpen your voice, and make your main essay stand out

Personal Statement Intensive

Take your essay from strong draft to polished final with multiple in-depth review rounds.

Application Reviews
 

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.

Turn your experiences into a clear, cohesive application story that highlights what sets you apart

Activities + Honors + Narrative Review

A comprehensive review designed to make one application as strong and polished as possible.

Single-School Package

Strategic, personalized support across three applications while keeping your overall story consistent

3-School Package

Build five polished, school-specific applications without losing your authentic voice.

5-School Package

Full-scale support across your college list for a cohesive, compelling application from start to finish.

10-School Package

One-on-one session to craft a personalized roadmap for a student's high school journey.

General Consulting(11th Grade and Below)

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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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THrive

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