Admissions Lab | The Gateway.
Success in modern admissions requires more than good grades. We provide a data-driven framework to help students build a cohesive, competitive profile that resonates with top-tier institutions.
Admissions is a complex task.
Essentially, there are two major steps – the “what” of the list, and the “who” of you and how we can get your application to shine. Each of these is laid out below.
Building the School List | The What.
1. Your Portfolio
By taking a detailed look at the classes you’ve taken and the extracurriculars you have in your portfolio, we can identify strengths and gaps. For those with runway space left, we can make intelligent recommendations about what classes and after-school activities will give you the best boost.
2. School List Strategy
With thousands of possible schools to apply to, the process can seem overwhelming. By focusing on schools that are a good match for your strengths, we can create a robust list of institutions for you: safety schools where you’ll definitely get in, target schools where you’d be happy to go, and reach schools where you’d be over the moon if you’re admitted.
3. Application Roadmap
Once the list is built, it’s time for the arduous work of assembling individual applications. We can help with submitting the Common App as well as supplemental materials for individual schools. We help you manage deadlines and requirements, ensuring that admissions officers get what they want when they want it.
Getting to Know You | The Who.
1. Who You Are: Personal Profile
There is no perfect school. There is a perfect school for you. Admissions is a big step, and you want to make sure you’re headed in the right direction. By getting to know you and your goals, we can help to find the perfect match.
2. What You're Awesome At: Institutional Positioning
Everybody’s great at something. We identify your student’s unique angle – whether it’s niche research, leadership, or specialized talent – to ensure they aren’t just “another applicant.” Stand out from the crowd, with advice from someone who knows what makes you exceptional and how to tell that story to schools.
3. Where You'll Thrive: List Optimization
The finishing touch – the handshake between the “What” and the “Who.” This is where we identify schools that will meet your needs – the perfect meeting point between your strengths and what a school can bring to bear. Don’t just apply randomly. Make sure your application lands at schools that are perfect for you.
Expert Leadership
Our admissions professional, James Cramphin, has extensive experience with the admissions process both for elite private schools and selective colleges. Although his expertise is comprehensive, he specializes in working with student athletes.
