If I have seen further [than others], it is by standing on the shoulders of Giants.
— Sir Isaac Newton

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or a Million Dollars

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We connect high schoolers with student advisors from their dream schools, giving you realistic advice tailored to your goals — without spending thousands of dollars on corporate admission consultants.

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Harvard
Harvard University (Lowell House)
Yale
Yale University (Yale Library)
NYU
New York University (Washington Square Park)
Tufts
Tufts University (Jumbo Statue)
BU
Boston University (Duan Family Center-CDS)
Tulane
Tulane University (Gibson Hall)
Villanova
Villanova University (St. Thomas Church)
Clemson
Clemson University (Tillman Hall)
...and many more!
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Pricing $50-150/session $5,000+ packages
Advisors Recently Admitted / Current Students Former Admissions Officers
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No long-term commitment required ✓ ✗
Essay & interview coaching ✓ ✓
Help with Financial Aid (FAFSA/CSS) ✗ ✓
International Students / Student Visa ✗ ✓
Ideal for Students seeking firsthand guidance from peers currently enrolled at their target schools, at an affordable price to most. Affluent families who want a dedicated mentor to guide their student throughout their entire college application process.
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Nolan

Yale University '29 Computer Science
Also admitted to: — Cornell University — University of Virginia
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Eric

Brown University '30 Computer Science
Also admitted to: — Carnegie Mellon University — University of California-Berkeley
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Arnav

Cornell University '30 Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering Duffield College of Engineering
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David

New York University '30 College of Arts and Sciences Biology
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