Admissions strategy Crash course with Thomas Caleel
Don’t Wait Until it’s Too Late.
Double or Even Triple Your Child’s Chances of Ivy+ Acceptance
Parents and Students: Watch the video below to find out how to double or even triple your child’s chances of Ivy+ acceptance.
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“I never thought my after-school job could be the key to getting into Wharton. But working with the team helped me see how valuable my experience was—and how to highlight it in my application. By senior year, I led the Wharton Fashion Club and ran my own business. I couldn’t have done it without this guidance.”
Andie from Florida
“I was so worried that my background as an international student would hold me back, especially after being deferred from Yale. But, the team completely transformed my application and gave me a clear strategy. In the end, I was accepted by 13 top universities, including Yale and Stanford. It was a game-changer for me.”
Dami from Abu Dhabi
“We were stuck. No one from my school had ever been admitted to U Chicago, and I didn’t know how to make my application stand out. The team helped me craft a summer plan that aligned with my interests and worked with me to create essays that truly reflected my passions. My acceptance to U Chicago felt like a dream come true.”
James from Hong Kong
“When I got deferred from Penn, I felt like my dreams were slipping away. But with the team’s help, I was able to showcase my research and connect with professors in my field. Their support and strategy made all the difference, and I was accepted in March. I’m now thriving at Penn, studying what I love.”
Rachel from New York
“Getting into Penn’s Huntsman Program felt like an impossible goal. I didn’t have much business experience, but the team found me an incredible internship that changed everything. It wasn’t just about the essays—they helped me tell my story in a way that felt authentic and meaningful. I’m so grateful for their guidance.”
John from Boston
“I never thought my goal of proving extraterrestrial life would be the thing to set me apart, but the team encouraged me to embrace it. Their feedback helped me craft an application that was truly unique. After being deferred from Penn, I was eventually accepted to both Penn and Brown. Their strategy gave me the confidence I needed.”
Robert from New Mexico
Meet the Expert Behind Admittedly
For most families, college admissions feels like a black box—confusing, competitive, and full of guesswork. But for Thomas Caleel, it’s a system he knows from the inside out.
As the former Director of MBA Admissions at UPenn’s Wharton School, Thomas reviewed tens of thousands of applications and made the final call on who got in.
He’s spent over 20 years shaping admissions strategies at the highest levels—not just for students, but for governments and top institutions around the world. Today, he leads Admittedly with that same strategic clarity, helping students craft applications that stand out in all the right ways.
99% of Thomas’s students get into one of their top three schools.