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Ultimate College Admission Counseling

College counseling with personalized essay writing

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Our Ultimate College Counseling program comes with expert college admission guidance every step of the way. From writing compelling essays to tailored advice, we are here to help you rise above the rest.

Personalized College Selection

Match and Fit: We help identify colleges that align with your academic interests, career goals, and personal preferences.

College List Development: Create a balanced list of reach, match, and safety schools tailored to your profile.

Application Strategy

Application Timeline: Develop a detailed timeline to manage application deadlines and ensure timely submission of all materials.

Early Decision/Action Advice: Provide guidance on whether to apply Early Decision, Early Action, or Regular Decision based on your situation.

Essay and Personal Statement Assistance

Authenticity: Ensure your essays reflect your genuine voice and story, making you stand out to admissions committees.

Resume Building

Activity List: Assist in creating a comprehensive, well-organized list of your extracurricular activities, leadership roles, and achievements.

Highlighting Strengths: Help present your accomplishments in a way that highlights your unique strengths and contributions.

Recommendation Letters

Selection Guidance: Advise on choosing the best teachers, mentors, or supervisors to write your recommendation letters.

Preparation: Help prepare a brag sheet or summary of your accomplishments to aid recommenders in writing strong, personalized letters.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Scholarship Search: Help identify and apply for scholarships that match your qualifications and financial needs.

Understanding Offers: Assist in interpreting and comparing financial aid packages from different colleges.

Application Review

Thorough Review: Review your entire application for completeness, accuracy, and consistency.

Error Correction: Identify and correct any mistakes or areas of improvement before submission.

Stress Management and Support

Emotional Support: Provide encouragement and support to help manage the stress and anxiety associated with the college application process.

Time Management: Offer strategies to balance application tasks with your academic and extracurricular commitments.

Post-Submission Guidance

Follow-Up: Advise on follow-up communications with colleges, such as sending additional materials or updates on achievements.

Decision Making: Help weigh your options and make informed decisions once you receive acceptance offers.

4-Step Writing:

This structured approach guides you through the entire writing process, from initial brainstorming to final edits. Our four steps include:

1. Prewriting: Identify your main ideas and themes, setting a strong foundation for your essay.

2. Drafting: Create a rough draft, focusing on getting your ideas down without worrying about perfection.

3. Revising: Refine your draft by reorganizing content, enhancing clarity, and ensuring coherence.

4. Editing: Polish your essay by correcting grammatical errors, punctuation mistakes, and typos, resulting in a final product that shines.

Sample College Application Essays:

Gain insights from a variety of successful college application essays. Our collection showcases:

- Essays that effectively highlight personal experiences and achievements.

- Diverse writing styles that reflect the individuality of each applicant.

- Techniques used to engage admissions committees and convey authenticity.

College Supplements:

Many colleges require supplemental essays that provide additional context about you as an applicant. We assist you in:

- Understanding specific prompts and expectations for each school.

- Writing thoughtful responses that align with the institution's values and culture.

- Highlighting your unique qualities and how they contribute to the college community.

Common Essays:

Explore the most frequently encountered college essay prompts, including:

- The personal statement, where you share your story and aspirations.

- Reflective essays that demonstrate your growth and learning experiences.

- Creative prompts that allow you to depict your imagination and problem-solving abilities.

Resume Writing:

A well-written resume is crucial for college applications and scholarships. Our resume writing services include:

- Assistance in organizing your experiences, achievements, and skills into a clear and impactful format.

- Guidance on tailoring your resume to highlight relevant information for your target colleges or programs.

- Tips on how to present your extracurricular activities and leadership roles effectively.

Major-Specific Essays (1 per college):

Different majors often have unique essay requirements. We help you tailor your writing by:

- Understanding the specific attributes and skills valued by different academic programs.

- Writing essays that reflect your passion for your chosen field and your relevant experiences.

- Highlighting how your background and aspirations align with the goals of the program.

Appeal Letter Writing:

Sometimes, applicants may need to write appeal letters regarding admission decisions or financial aid. Our services include:

- Guidance on how to structure your appeal effectively and persuasively.

- Assistance in articulating your reasons for reconsideration clearly and respectfully.

- Help in compiling supporting documentation or evidence to strengthen your appeal.

Summer Programs (2 per year):

Enhance your college application with summer programs that provide valuable experiences. We assist you in:

- Identifying summer programs that align with your interests and career goals.

- Preparing applications and writing essays for competitive programs that showcase your passion and dedication.

Understanding Prompts:

Interpretation: Help you understand the essay prompts and what admissions committees are looking for.

Clarification: Clarify the objectives and expectations of different essay questions.

Brainstorming Ideas:

Topic Selection: Assist you in selecting meaningful and unique essay topics that highlight your strengths, experiences, and personality.

Idea Generation: Help you generate and organize ideas to create a strong narrative.

Structuring Essays:

Outline Creation: Work with you to create an effective outline that logically organizes your thoughts and ensures a coherent flow.

Introduction Development: Craft engaging introductions that capture the reader's attention from the start.

Conclusion Crafting: Develop powerful conclusions that leave a lasting impression.

Writing and Editing:

Drafting Support: Guide you through the drafting process, providing tips and strategies for effective writing.

Revisions: Offer detailed feedback on drafts, suggesting improvements in content, structure, and style.

Proofreading: Correct grammatical errors, punctuation mistakes, and typos to ensure a polished final product.

Enhancing Content:

Depth and Detail: Encourage you to add depth and detail to your essays, making your stories more vivid and impactful.

Clarity and Conciseness: Help you express your ideas clearly and concisely, avoiding unnecessary words and complex jargon.

Personal Voice:

Authenticity: Ensure that your unique voice and personality shine through in your writing.

Consistency: Maintain consistency in tone and style across all essays.

Highlighting Strengths:

Showcasing Achievements: Guide you in highlighting your achievements and experiences effectively.

Connecting Themes: Help you connect personal stories and experiences to broader themes that align with the college’s values and mission.

Stress Management:

Deadline Management: Help you manage deadlines and reduce the stress associated with the essay-writing process.

Support and Encouragement: Provide emotional support and encouragement throughout the process.

A Team of experts on your side

As we work together, we listen, see life through your lens, build compassion for your needs, find your strengths that balance out your weaknesses, and gather all facts to find a solution.

Chief counselor

Provides leadership to the counseling team and ensures that students receive comprehensive personal support throughout the college application process.

Personal counselors

A team of personal counselors provides tailored guidance from identifying best-fit colleges to managing application timelines, covering all aspects of the college application every step of the way.

Editor-In-Chief (EIC)

Plays a multifaceted role in the writing process, from initial planning and strategy to final submission. Overall, by providing guidance, feedback, and support, the EIC helps writers and students produce their best work.

Professional writers

Write essays with a team of writers that truly reflect your unique strength and experiences. They are with you from drafting to submission.

Mega Students' Top College Choices​

98% acceptance rate for 10 college choices

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Yale

Princeton

Duke

Columbia

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Brown

Cornell

Northwestern

USC

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Johns Hopkins

Georgetown

Dartmouth

Rice

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UC Berkeley

UC Los Angeles

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

University of Virginia

Georgia Institute of Technology

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UT Austin

UC Santa Barbara

UC Davis

UC Irvine

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William & Mary

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Amherst College

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United States Military

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Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)

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School of the Art Institute of Chicago

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VCUarts

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Columbia University School of the Arts

USC

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Johns Hopkins Peabody Institute

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UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music

McNally Smith College of Music

Medical Schools Offering Combined BA-MD Programs, by State, 2021-2022

ALABAMA

University of Alabama School of Medicine

COLORADO

University of Colorado School of Medicine

CONNECTICUT

University of Connecticut School of Medicine

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

FLORIDA

GEORGIA

Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University

ILLINOIS

MASSACHUSETTS

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MICHIGAN

Wayne State University School of Medicine

MINNESOTA

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University of Nevada, Reno, School of Medicine

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NEW YORK

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SOUTH CAROLINA

University of South Carolina School of Medicine - Columbia

TENNESSEE

Meharry Medical College School of Medicine

TEXAS

VIRGINIA

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine

WEST VIRGINIA

Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine

Augusta University in Augusta

Boston University-Goldman School of Dental Medicine

Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine

Howard University College of Dentistry

Marquette University School of Dentistry

LECOM's School of Dental Medicine

Nova Southeastern University

New York University School of Dentistry

Rutgers School of Dental Medicine

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Tufts University

University of Connecticut - UConn's Special Program in Dental Medicine

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University of Illinois School of Dentistry

University of Louisville School of Dentistry - ULEAD program

University of the Pacific School of Dentistry

University of Pittsburgh

University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine

Virginia Commonwealth University

Your ​ Scholarship Opportunities

Let us help you secure scholarships by finding opportunities suited to your profile and guiding you through every step of the application process.

The Key Academic Scholarships Every College Student Should Know

Securing financial aid is a crucial step in making your college dreams a reality. From merit-based awards to need-based assistance, these scholarships offer a variety of ways to fund your academic journey and ensure you can focus on achieving your goals.
  • Merit-Based Scholarships
    Awarded based on academic achievement, such as high GPA, standardized test scores, or class rank.

  • Need-Based Scholarships
    Given to students who demonstrate financial need, often determined by the FAFSA or CSS Profile.

  • Athletic Scholarships
    Granted to students who excel in sports and plan to compete at the collegiate level.

  • Minority Scholarships
    Designed for students from underrepresented groups, such as racial minorities, women in STEM, or first-generation college students.

  • Subject-Specific Scholarships
    Awarded to students pursuing a specific field of study, such as engineering, science, or the arts.

  • Local/Regional Scholarships
    Offered by local organizations, businesses, or foundations to students from a particular geographic area.

  • Leadership Scholarships
    Given to students who have demonstrated strong leadership skills through extracurricular activities, community service, or student government.

  • Legacy Scholarships
    Available to students whose family members attended the same college or university.

  • Creative Scholarships
    Awarded to students with exceptional talent in areas like writing, art, music, or design.

Prestigious scholarships and fellowships

Each of these scholarships or programs is often associated with a particular organization, foundation, university, or notable individual, and they typically recognize exceptional academic achievement, leadership, research potential, or other specific criteria.
  • Named Scholarships: Scholarships named after individuals or organizations, often honoring their legacy or mission (e.g., Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship).

  • Prestigious National/International Scholarships: Highly competitive awards that are recognized nationally or internationally for their prestige (e.g., The Fulbright Program, NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program).

  • Institutional Scholarships: Scholarships offered by specific colleges or universities to their students (e.g., Augustana University Distinguished Scholar Competition, Colorado Mesa University's Distinguished Scholar Award).

  • Specialized Scholarships: Scholarships focused on specific fields, groups, or areas of study (e.g., NDSGC American Indian Scholarship, NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program).

  • Fellowships: Often aimed at supporting graduate study, research, or specific career paths (e.g., The Woodrow Wilson Dissertation Fellowship in Women’s Studies, Luce Scholars Program).

Most Popular
  • Augustana University Distinguished Scholar Competition
  • Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship & Excellence in Education Foundation
  • Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program
  • Boren Scholarships
  • Catawba College Socratic Scholarship
  • Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship
  • Colorado Mesa University's Distinguished Scholar Award
  • Cooke College Scholarship Program
  • David Geffen Medical Scholarships
  • Davidson Fellows Scholarship
  • Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship
  • Levine Scholars Program
  • Luce Scholars Program
  • McConnell Scholarship
  • MMUF Dissertation Grants
  • MMUF Travel & Research Grants
  • National Merit Scholarship Corporation Program
  • NDSGC American Indian Scholarship
  • NDSGC Lillian Goettler Scholarship
  • NDSGC Pearl I. Young Scholarship
  • NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program
  • NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
  • Oregon Music Hall of Fame Scholarship
  • Overseas Press Club Foundation Awards
  • Ripon College Knop Science Scholars Program
  • Shelton National Leadership Scholarship
  • The Fulbright Program
  • The Woodrow Wilson Dissertation Fellowship in Women’s Studies
  • U.S. Stockholm Junior Water Prize
  • Winston Churchill Foundation of the USA Scholarship Program

Scholarships by Category: A Complete List

This comprehensive guide covers various types of scholarships available to students. Whether you’re pursuing academic excellence, engaging in community service, or seeking support for specific life circumstances, we can help you discover the scholarships that best fit your goals and aspirations.
  • Academic and Merit Scholarships: Scholarships based on academic achievements and overall merit.
  • Acting Scholarships: Scholarships for students pursuing careers in acting and performance.
  • Agnostic/Atheist Scholarships: Scholarships for students identifying as agnostic or atheist.
  • Anti-bullying Scholarships: Scholarships aimed at promoting anti-bullying efforts and awareness.
  • Athletic Scholarships: Scholarships awarded based on athletic performance and potential.
  • Aviation Scholarships: Scholarships for students pursuing careers in aviation.
  • Bible Scholarships: Scholarships for students studying theology or religious studies, often with a focus on biblical studies.
  • Cancer Scholarships: Scholarships for students affected by cancer or pursuing cancer research.
  • Celebrity Scholarships: Scholarships associated with or funded by celebrities.
  • College Scholarships and Grants for Single Mothers: Financial aid specifically for single mothers attending college.
  • Community Service Scholarships: Scholarships awarded for significant involvement in community service.
  • Corporate Scholarships: Scholarships funded by corporations or businesses.
  • Dance Scholarships: Scholarships for students pursuing dance as a career or field of study.
  • Diabetes Scholarships: Scholarships for students affected by diabetes or studying diabetes-related fields.
  • Disability Scholarships: Scholarships for students with disabilities.
  • Distance Learning Scholarships: Scholarships for students enrolled in online or distance learning programs.
  • Dyslexia Scholarships: Scholarships for students with dyslexia.
  • Easy Scholarships: Scholarships with minimal application requirements or criteria.
  • Employer and Employee Scholarships: Scholarships provided by employers for their employees or their families.
  • Essay Scholarships: Scholarships awarded based on essay submissions.
  • Ethnicity Scholarships: Scholarships aimed at students from specific ethnic backgrounds.
  • Federal Scholarships: Scholarships funded by federal government sources.
  • First in Family Scholarships: Scholarships for students who are the first in their family to attend college.
  • Full Tuition Scholarships: Scholarships that cover the entire cost of tuition.
  • Green Scholarships: Scholarships for students focused on environmental studies or sustainability.
  • International Student/Study Abroad Scholarships: Scholarships for international students or those studying abroad.
  • Largest Dollar Amount Scholarships: Scholarships offering the highest monetary value.
  • Last Dollar Scholarship: Scholarships that cover the remaining balance of tuition after other aid has been applied.
  • Legacy Scholarships: Scholarships awarded to students based on family legacy or affiliation.
  • Local Scholarships: Scholarships available to students within a specific locality or community.
  • Military Scholarships: Scholarships for current or former military personnel and their families.
  • Minority Scholarships: Scholarships aimed at students from minority groups.
  • No Essay Scholarships: Scholarships that do not require an essay for application.
  • Non-Academic College Scholarships: Scholarships that are not based on academic performance but other criteria.
  • Online Scholarships: Scholarships that can be applied for or awarded online.
  • Prestigious Scholarships: Highly competitive and esteemed scholarships.
  • Religious Scholarships: Scholarships for students pursuing religious studies or affiliated with specific religious organizations.
  • Renewable Scholarships: Scholarships that can be renewed for multiple years.
  • Scholarship Contests & Sweepstakes: Scholarships awarded through competitions or sweepstakes.
  • Scholarship Essay Contests: Scholarships awarded based on essay contests.
  • Scholarship Poetry Contests: Scholarships awarded based on poetry submissions.
  • Scholarships for Adult Students: Scholarships specifically for students who are adults or returning to school later in life.
  • Scholarships for Average Students: Scholarships available to students with average academic records.
  • Scholarships for Gay or Lesbian Students: Scholarships aimed at LGBTQ+ students.
  • Scholarships for Men: Scholarships targeted at male students.
  • Scholarships for Moms: Scholarships for mothers seeking to further their education.
  • Scholarships for Returning Students: Scholarships for students returning to education after a break.
  • Scholarships for Single Fathers: Scholarships specifically for single fathers pursuing higher education.
  • Scholarships for Single Parents: Scholarships for single parents, regardless of gender.
  • Scholarships for Summer: Scholarships intended for summer study or programs.
  • Scholarships for Undocumented Students: Scholarships for students who do not have legal documentation.
  • Scholarships for Women: Scholarships aimed at female students.
  • September 11th Scholarships: Scholarships for students impacted by the September 11th attacks or related events.
  • STEM Scholarships: Scholarships for students pursuing studies in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
  • Study Abroad Scholarships: Scholarships specifically for students studying abroad.
  • Technology Scholarships: Scholarships for students focusing on technology-related fields.
  • Transfer Scholarships: Scholarships for students transferring from one college to another.
  • University Scholarships: Scholarships offered by universities to their students.
  • Unusual Scholarships: Scholarships with unique or unconventional criteria.
  • Veteran Scholarships: Scholarships for military veterans and their families.
  • Video Contest Scholarships: Scholarships awarded based on video submissions.
  • Vocational Scholarships: Scholarships for students pursuing vocational or technical education.
  • Women's College Scholarships, Grants & Fellowships: Scholarships, grants, and fellowships specifically for women attending college.
  • Writing Scholarships: Scholarships for students pursuing writing or literature.