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College Admission Counseling
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2 program options
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Counseling with Essay Writing
Insider knowledge and writing expertise
Right for: students who want expert help writing standout essays, plus A-Z guidance from list to decision.
Essay writing8
- 1. Prewriting: find your main ideas and themes.
- 2. Drafting: get your ideas down without worrying about perfection.
- 3. Revising: reorganize for clarity and flow.
- 4. Editing: fix grammar, punctuation and typos for a polished final essay.
- Successful essays that highlight personal experiences and achievements.
- Diverse writing styles that reflect each applicant.
- Techniques that engage admissions committees and convey authenticity.
- Understand each school's prompts and expectations.
- Answers that fit the college's values and culture.
- Show your unique qualities and what you add to campus.
- The personal statement: your story and aspirations.
- Reflective essays: your growth and learning.
- Creative prompts: your imagination and problem-solving.
- Experiences, achievements and skills in a clear, strong format.
- Tailored to your target colleges or programs.
- Activities and leadership roles presented well. Also used for scholarships.
- What each academic program values.
- Your passion for your field and related experience.
- How your background fits the program's goals.
- For admission decisions or financial aid.
- A clear, persuasive structure.
- Reasons stated clearly and respectfully.
- Supporting documents and evidence gathered.
- Find programs that fit your interests and career goals.
- Applications and essays for competitive programs.
Writing steps and benefits8
- Interpretation: what admissions committees look for.
- Clarification: the goal of each essay question.
- Topic selection: meaningful, unique topics that show your strengths and personality.
- Idea generation: ideas organized into a strong narrative.
- Outline: a logical, coherent flow.
- Introductions that catch the reader from the start.
- Conclusions that leave a lasting impression.
- Drafting support: tips and strategies.
- Revisions: detailed feedback on content, structure and style.
- Proofreading: grammar, punctuation and typos flagged.
- Depth and detail: vivid, impactful stories.
- Clarity and conciseness: no extra words or jargon.
- Authenticity: your voice and personality shine through.
- Consistency: one tone and style across all essays.
- Showcasing achievements effectively.
- Connecting themes: your stories tied to the college's values and mission.
- Deadline management with less stress.
- Support and encouragement throughout.
Essay and personal statement help1
- Authenticity: essays in your genuine voice and story, so you stand out to admissions committees.
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Counseling to Build a Compelling Profile
Based on admitted students
Right for: students building a profile that beats the competition, with up-to-date guidance from counselors with a proven record over the past three years.
*Essay writing not included.
Counseling19
Academic support4
Extracurricular support6
Both include A-Z college application guidance
From the college list to your final decision.
Personalized college selection
- Match and fit: colleges that fit your interests, career goals and preferences.
- College list: a balanced list of reach, match and safety schools.
Application strategy
- Timeline: a detailed plan so every deadline and document is on time.
- Early Decision / Early Action advice: ED, EA or Regular Decision, based on your situation.
Resume building
- Activity list: a complete, organized list of activities, leadership roles and achievements.
- Highlighting strengths: your accomplishments presented to show your unique strengths.
Recommendation letters
- Selection: choose the best teachers, mentors or supervisors to write them.
- Preparation: a brag sheet that helps recommenders write strong, personal letters.
Financial aid and scholarships
- Scholarship search: find and apply for scholarships that fit your qualifications and needs.
- Understanding offers: read and compare aid packages from different colleges.
Application review
- Thorough review: your whole application checked for completeness, accuracy and consistency.
- Error correction: mistakes flagged so you can fix them before you submit.
Stress management and support
- Emotional support: encouragement through a stressful process.
- Time management: balance applications with school and activities.
Post-submission guidance
- Follow-up: send colleges extra materials or updates on achievements.
- Decision making: weigh your acceptance offers and decide well.
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4 kinds of experts, one team
A team of experts on your side
We listen, see life through your lens, find strengths that balance your weaknesses, and gather every fact to find a solution.
Chief counselor
Leads the counseling team and makes sure you get full personal support through the whole application.
Personal counselors
Tailored guidance on every part of the application, from best-fit colleges to timelines.
Editor-in-Chief (EIC)
Guides every essay from first plan to final submission with feedback and support, so students produce their best work.
Professional writers
Coach you through every essay, from first draft to submission. The finished work is your own and shows your strengths.
Where Mega students go
Mega Students’ Top College Choices

- HarvardMAIvy
- MITMA
- YaleCTIvy
- U. of ChicagoIL
- UPenn (Wharton)PAIvy
- StanfordCA
- PrincetonNJIvy
- DukeNC
- ColumbiaNYIvy
- WashU in St. LouisMO
- BrownRIIvy
- CornellNYIvy
- NorthwesternIL
- USCCA
- NYU (Stern)NY
- Carnegie MellonPA
- Johns HopkinsMD
- GeorgetownDC
- DartmouthNHIvy
- RiceTX

- UC BerkeleyCAUC
- UCLACAUC
- MichiganMI
- UVAVA
- Georgia TechGA
- UNC Chapel HillNC
- UT AustinTX
- UC Santa BarbaraCAUC
- UC DavisCAUC
- UC IrvineCAUC

- AmherstMA
- WilliamsMA
- SwarthmorePA
- PomonaCA
- WellesleyMA

- RISDRI
- CalArtsCA
- Pratt InstituteNY
- SAIC (Chicago)IL
- YaleCT
- UCLACAUC
- VCUartsVA
- StanfordCA
- Carnegie MellonPA
- NYU TischNY
- ColumbiaNY
- USCCA

- JuilliardNY
- Rochester (Eastman)NY
- Peabody (Johns Hopkins)MD
- USC ThorntonCA
- YaleCT
- Northwestern BienenIL
- Carnegie MellonPA

- UABAL · 8 yrs↗
- ArizonaAZ · 7* yrs
- Cal NorthstateCA · 7–8 yrs
- UCSFCA · 8 yrs
- ColoradoCO · 8 yrs↗
- UConnCT · 8 yrs↗
- George WashingtonDC · 7–8 yrs↗
- HowardDC · 6 yrs↗
- Florida AtlanticFL · 7–8 yrs↗
- FIUFL · 7 yrs
- Nova SoutheasternFL · 8 yrs
- USFFL · 7 yrs↗
- Augusta (MCG)GA · 7 yrs↗
- Illinois (UIC)IL · 7 yrs↗
- IndianaIN · 7–8 yrs
- LouisvilleKY · 8 yrs
- Wayne StateMI · 8 yrs↗
- MinnesotaMN · 7 yrs↗
- UMKCMO · 6 yrs↗
- Rowan (Cooper)NJ · 7 yrs↗
- Rutgers NJMSNJ · 7 yrs↗
- New MexicoNM · 8 yrs↗
- Albany MedNY · 7–8 yrs↗
- CUNYNY · 7 yrs↗
- Hofstra/NorthwellNY · 8 yrs↗
- Stony BrookNY · 8 yrs↗
- SUNY UpstateNY · 8 yrs↗
- RochesterNY · 8 yrs↗
- Case WesternOH · 8 yrs↗
- CincinnatiOH · 8–9 yrs↗
- ToledoOH · 7–9 yrs↗
- DrexelPA · 8 yrs↗
- Temple (via W&J)PA · 8 yrs↗
- Jefferson (Penn State)PA · 7 yrs↗
- Brown PLMERI · 8 yrs↗
- South CarolinaSC · 7 yrs↗
- BaylorTX · 8 yrs↗
- HoustonTX · 8 yrs
- VCUVA · 8 yrs↗
*Arizona: 3 years of college plus medical school. Checked against school websites in October 2026; confirm details with each school.

- AugustaGA
- Case WesternOH
- HowardDC
- MarquetteWI
- LECOMFL
- Nova SoutheasternFL
- NYUNY
- Rutgers (via partners)NJ
- Stony BrookNY
- TemplePA
- UConnCT
- Detroit MercyMI
- Illinois (UIC)IL
- Louisville (ULEAD)KY
- PittPA
- Penn (via partners)PA
- VCUVA
Checked against school websites in October 2026; confirm details with each school.
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