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College Application Advising Services - Helping You Achieve the Best Chance of Acceptance

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The Benefits Of Our Professional Program​

College Application Consulting Services

Gaining the Competitive Edge

Over the past decade, top colleges have continued to become more competitive. Every step in preparation counts, including an improved personal essay, revised common application, and well-practiced interview.

Top Expertise

Our advisors and editors have been the top performers at their institutions, served on admissions committees at elite programs, and have revised hundreds of successful applications.

editing and review that makes the difference

Our admissions expertise can make a significant difference – many of our applicants have been accepted to some of the worlds top universities.

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Personal Essay Editing

An amazing personal statement can be the decisive factor in acceptance​ at top universities. Our editing by college advisors and admissions experts helps you optimize the center-piece of your application through multiple rounds of detailed edits.

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Secondary Essay Editing​

The secondary essays are an exceptionally important part of the application that should not be overlooked. Our advisors assist applicants in guiding essay structure and content to prepare for submission to their programs of choice.

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Detailed Application Review

With several factors that go into the college application that can determine success, a comprehensive review ensures that all sections of the application including essays and experiences are fully prepared for submission.

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Interview Preparation

Programs may have multiple different interview formats, and preparing for the most common and difficult college interview questions with an experienced team can make the difference between rejection and acceptance at top institutions.

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Resume and C.V. Editing

Resume editing is crucial in the application process, and allows you to concisely highlight your most important achievements effectively. Our expert advisors offer exceptional C.V. and resume editing to optimize your application for committee review.

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Hourly Applicant Advising

If you are planning your application in advance and are wondering what experiences will be most helpful or advantageous, we offer individual advising sessions for college applicants in order to plan their journey carefully for success upon submission.

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Looking for a package of the above items?

Prior Admissions Expertise

With inside knowledge of how the admissions committee process works, our advisors can help gear your application to be as visible and attractive to committees as possible.

Elite Preparation

Having graduated from some of the most competitive programs in the country, our advisors know what it takes to get there – and how to prepare you for success.

Experienced Editing

Our editors have spent years reviewing applications, identifying mistakes and pitfalls to avoid, and enhancing each element of an application to shine once submitted. 

Tradition of Excellence

Many of our students have achieved acceptance to their top-choice programs, and some of the most competitive universities around the globe. 
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Elite Advising For Comprehensive Preparation

Whether you are pursuing a degree in business, engineering, education, healthcare administration, or additional degrees, our admissions specialists have helped numerous students gain acceptance to their programs of choice. Pursuing a masters or PhD program is an exciting journey, and also one that requires significant commitment and time to complete.

Our advisors will review your application, help edit essays, optimize your C.V., and assist with interview preparation so that you can attend the graduate program that best suits your goals and ideas for the future. With a team that has completed a Masters in Business Administration, Masters in Education, and Masters in Public Health, and several doctorates at some of the nations top universities, our admissions experts know what it takes to get you to the next level in your education.

College Application Consulting Services
Individual Intership and job Advising

It is no secret that over the past 10 years, admission to college has become even more competitive with national and international applicants all aiming for limited spots at top universities. Yet, on average over the United States, the ratio of number of students to one guidance counselor is 408 to 1. Even at high schools with excellent resources, a guidance counselor may be in charge of dozens of student applications at the same time.

Exceptional Grad aims to help students and parents navigate this process with a personalized approach to application preparation, which helps students succeed in applying to their top choices by carefully reviewing their resume and C.V., personal essay, and entire application prior to submission. Our team of admissions experts will assist in brainstorming ideas that are unique to the student and colleges they are applying to, and provide editing by advisors with extensive experience in the college application process.

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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!
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Meet our Expert Team of Advisors

Tufts University

Mia Ellis

B.S., M.S. – Tufts University

Yale University

Artem Osherov

Artem Osherov, B.S. – Yale University Admissions Advising

Duke University

James Liao

B.S. – Duke University 

Columbia University​

Richard White

B.A. – University of Pennsylvania; JD – Columbia University

Stanford University

Trey Dodson

B.A. – Vanderbilt University; MBA – Stanford University

Cornell University

Marisa A. Werner

B.A. – Dartmouth College, JD/MBA – Cornell Law School and School of Business
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Featuring Admissions Experts From

UCLA college application
University of Pennsylvania
New York University
Colombia University
University of Texas at Austin
Cornell University college application
Duke University
Harvard University college application
Johns Hopkins college application
Stanford University college application
University of Colorado college application

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What Our Applicants Are Saying

"My advisor at ExceptionalGrad was incredible and helped me map out my strategy for college essays and the entire application. Their guidance was instrumental in helping me get into my top choices!"
JDIvy League Admission
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"I received incredible editing and advise for my application from my mentor, and I believe I could not have gotten into my top choice program without their advice. Highly recommend!"
Adam S.Admitted to Top 20 University
Adam S.
"My C.V. had a long way to go, and ExceptionalGrad helped me put my experiences together in a way that was understandable and showed colleges all of the qualifications I had"
Patricia C.Admitted to Top Choice
Patricia C.
"I was not sure how to start or structure my personal essay for college. ExceptionalGrad helped guide me through the process and it paid off with some incredible acceptances this application cycle!"
Steven Y.Admitted to Ivy League Top Choice Program
Steven Y.
"I'm a first-generation American, and the application process was daunting for me and my parents. ExceptionalGrad helped us work through the application and made every step of the way easy and understandable"
MorganAdmitted to Top Choice
Morgan
"ExceptionalGrad helped me not only get into my top choice university, but also apply for scholarships that made it more affordable to attend. I can't recommend them enough."
BryanAdmitted to Top 10 University
Bryan

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Personal Essay Statement Editing

Personal Essay Editing

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Editing the secondary essay

Secondary Essay Editing

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Detailed Individual Application Review

Individualized Application Review

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school interview preparation and practice

Interview Preparation

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resume and cv editing

Resume and C.V. Editing

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Advice for Applications

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Still Deciding?

Your next step will require years of commitment with future opportunities at stake depending on the program type and reputation of the institution. It is worth the initial investment in your application to make sure that you receive the acceptance that is right for you, and one that fully realizes your goals  for the future. Reach out with any questions below if you are still deciding which service will most serve your application needs.
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