Individual Advising

Map out your path to success in advance

Have a goal in mind, but not sure how to take the necessary steps to achieve it? Acceptance to some institutions can require patience, preparation, and a certain set of experiences that will set you up for the best chance of achieving your objective. The more time you have to plan, the better. This service is well-suited for applicants that are looking ahead and hoping to carefully plan their preparation well in advance of their application. Our advisors have graduated from some of the top universities in the country, and now work for some of the most competitive companies and organizations in the nation. We specialize in pairing you with an advisor who will meet your specific needs and has walked the same path you wish to pursue in order to review a step-by-step approach for how to achieve that goal.

Have you qualified for an application fee waiver?

For students who have qualified for a full application fee waiver and can provide a copy of their fee waiver documentation, we are committed to providing services to applicants with financial need and will provide one of our individual services with fees completely waived. Believe you may qualify? Contact us below!

Individual Advising Session

Particularly if you are early in the process and looking months ahead on your application, it can be helpful to discuss what experiences, methods of preparation, and application components can be most helpful on the way to your desired goal with an experienced admissions advisor.

“In thinking about the sheer amount of applications that admissions officers read, consider how you’ll stand out in the pile.”
– Former admissions reader at Stanford University

1 Hour

$245

2 Hours

$395

Numbers That Speak for Themselves

10+

Years of Experience

1000's

Of Advising Hours

>99%

Satisfaction Rate

What Our Applicants Are Saying

"My C.V. and resume did not get all my accomplishments across the way I had wanted to, and my reviewer at ExceptionalGrad really helped me make everything stand out in the way I had hoped"

"I can't say enough good things about my advisor at ExceptionalGrad. They helped revise my personal essay and entire application and are a major reason I was admitted to so many programs"

"Electrical engineering has always been a passion of mine, but writing has never been my strong suite. ExceptionalGrad helped review my application and essays to make sure I was putting my best foot forward"

"Applying to MPH programs was stressful and there were too many options to choose from. ExceptionalGrad helped me narrow my top choices, and then helped edit my application to give me the best chance of getting in!"

"Getting my Masters in Education was something I have wanted to do for a long time, and ExceptionalGrad helped me so much through the whole process to finally get it submitted!"

Elite Packages

Instead of addressing and polishing only one facet of the entire application, it can be helpful to have a thorough review to ensure that the personal essay, resume and C.V., and common application, are all fully prepared to shine when it counts most. Based on request from many of our superb applicants, we offer elite packages that provide these components together at a reduced price compared to purchasing each service alone.

“We know far more about our students by their total application than we do from their tests. We prefer using the whole picture.”
– Michael Murphy, Dean of Admissions

Silver

$695

Personal Essay Editing
Application Review
3 Edits Each Item
In-Depth Analysis
Detailed Editing
Expert Graduate Advisor
72 Hour Turn-Around
Long-Lasting Mentorship

GOld

$895

Personal Essay Editing
Application Review
Resume and C.V. Edits
3 Edits Each Item
In-Depth Analysis
Detailed Editing
Expert Graduate Advisor
72 Hour Turn-Around
Long-Lasting Mentorship

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Are you a family member looking to help an applicant?

Every application requires a personalized approach to prepare for a successful submission, and our admissions experts are happy to talk with family members and offer a free consultation prior to assisting with the application process.