What Are the Top-Rated College Admissions Consultants Near Me?
When families search for the best college admissions consultants near them, what they are really looking for is trusted expertise, honest guidance, and a partner who understands how selective admissions decisions are actually made. That is the work we do at Admittedly.co, led by Thomas Caleel, former Director of MBA Admissions at Wharton. Although Admittedly […]
Can a College Admissions Consultant Help With Ivy League Applications?
Families often ask a simple question: can a college admissions consultant really help with Ivy League applications? The short answer is yes. The right consultant helps students understand how selective admissions decisions are made, build a clear strategy, develop a compelling narrative, and submit an application that reflects their strengths with honesty and intention. At […]
What Should I Expect From a Premium College Admissions Consulting Package?
When families consider investing in a premium college admissions consulting package, they want to understand what they are truly paying for. Is it editing? Coaching? Strategy? Emotional support? Access? All of the above? The short answer is this: at the premium level, you should expect elite-level strategy, deeply personalized guidance, and mentorship that helps your […]
Which College Admissions Consulting Services Have the Best Success Rates?
Families often ask which college admissions consultants have the “best success rates.” It is a fair question. You want to know whether the time, trust, and investment you place in a firm will meaningfully support your student’s goals. The truth is that no ethical firm guarantees admission. Selective colleges deny thousands of fully qualified students […]
What Should Freshmen Be Doing Now to Prepare for College Admissions?
Parents of freshmen often ask: What should freshmen be doing now to prepare for college admissions? They worry that ninth grade is too early, or that thinking about strategy might create unnecessary pressure. But the opposite is true. Freshman year is the one moment in a student’s high school career when time is on their […]
How Should Freshmen Plan Their Summer For College Admissions?
How Should Freshmen Plan Their Summer For College Admissions? Parents of freshmen often ask a version of the same question: How should freshmen plan their summer for college admissions without losing their childhood? The good news is that freshman summer doesn’t need to be packed with name brand programs or nonstop activity. The bad news […]
Is Long-Term Standardized Test Preparation the Key to Reducing Student Anxiety and Building True Academic Confidence?
Today’s students are more anxious, overwhelmed, and overworked than ever before. They’re struggling to balance AP classes, extracurriculars, early college pressure, and the constant message that they must perform at a high level at all times. But as expert tutor Michelle Chasin of Advantage Testing explained in a recent conversation with Admittedly’s founder Thomas Caleel, […]
How Should You Really Choose a College Admissions Consultant?
Wondering how to choose a college admissions consultant you can actually trust? Learn what college consulting “success rates” really mean, what questions to ask, and how to find a counselor who will support your student’s growth, not just sell you statistics.
Can You Reuse College Essays for Multiple Schools? A Guide for Seniors
When seniors start Regular Decision, one question shows up again and again: Can you reuse college essays for multiple schools? The short answer is yes. But the more accurate and strategic answer is this: you can reuse essays only if you revise them with intention, purpose, and clarity. Selective schools are reading thousands of applications […]
How Should Students Be Planning Their Summers Around College Admissions?
Families often ask how students should be planning their summers around college admissions, and the instinct is usually to start with a list of programs, internships, or activities that sound impressive. But the truth is far simpler and far more strategic. The most competitive applicants are not the ones who cram every week of June […]