University Admissions Consulting

Throughout his 10 years of experience in the test prep and educational consulting industry, Sam has guided dozens of students through the intricacies of the essay-writing and university application process.

Here’s is how Sam’s typical engagement with a student unfolds 

Step 1

To start the process, Sam has an in-depth conversation with the student about their interests, extracurricular activities, hobbies, likes, dislikes, and personal experiences.

Step 2

After gaining a clear picture of the student’s background and personality, Sam develops a strategy to best position their profile. 

Step 3

Sam works with the student and parents to create a list of reach, match and safety schools based on the student’s preferences, and helps families make strategic choices on where to apply early.  

Step 4

Sam and the student brainstorm the essays together, and carefully pick topics that will convey the strengths and characteristics that highlight their profile. 

Step 5

Together, Sam and the student go through an iterative essay drafting process, until they reach final products that are clear, compelling, and highly engaging.

Step 6

Sam advises the student on other application components, such as the activity list, CV,  recommendation letters, and portfolio. 

Step 7

Once applications have been submitted, Sam coaches students for interviews and provides support with waitlist strategy and school selection.

  • Butler University

  • ESADE Business School (Spain)

  • Lehigh University

  • IE University (Spain)

  • London Business School (UK)

  • Loyola Marymount University

  • Loyola University Chicago

  • Penn State - University Park

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  • Cornell (full-time MBA program)

  • University of Chicago

  • University of Southern California

  • University of California Los Angeles

  • London School of Economics (UK)

  • Boston University

  • UNC Chapel Hill

Sam’s students have been admitted to top universities including:

  • Pepperdine University

  • Syracuse University

  • University of California San Diego

  • University of California Santa Barbara

  • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  • University of Michigan

  • University of San Francisco

  • University of Texas - Austin

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