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We are the largest provider of virtual educational counseling

AcceptU’s team is comprised entirely of former admissions officers. Our innovative approach to admissions counseling consistently delivers results: more than 90% of AcceptU clients are admitted to at least one of their top three choices – and our clients are three times more likely to be admitted than if they apply on their own.

AcceptU counselors provide 1-on-1 virtual support (by phone, video and email) on all aspects of the admissions process, from pre-application planning to the school list, application strategy, essay writing and interview support.

Leveraging their prior admissions experience, our counselors empower our clients with the inside knowledge, actionable advice and support needed for a competitive advantage in the admissions process.

AcceptU has delivered more than 40,000 hours of counseling to thousands of applicants around the world, helping them get admitted to nearly all of the top high schools, colleges and graduate programs in the United States.

The company’s co-founders, Marc Zawel and Stephen Friedfeld, met in the admissions office at Cornell University and are internationally-recognized admissions experts.

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Why should you choose AcceptU?

Our counselors

AcceptU counselors are all former admissions officers who previously read application files at highly selective high schools, colleges and graduate programs.

Our flexibility

AcceptU’s team of counselors has a wide range of backgrounds, ensuring we can find a perfect “fit” and meet the needs of each of our unique students.

Our methodology

AcceptU’s approach to admissions counseling was developed by former Ivy League admissions officers, refined with experience and consistently delivers results.

Our convenience

AcceptU delivers all of its counseling virtually (by phone, video and email) – a more effective and convenient approach for students in today’s connected world.

Team

Founded and led by former admissions officers

AcceptU’s leadership team has a long history of admissions experience. Many of us have spent our entire careers in admissions – both as admissions officers and as independent counselors – and are deeply committed to client success.

Results

More than 90% accepted to one of their top three choices

AcceptU has supported thousands of college and graduate school applicants around the world, helping them get admitted to 300+ high schools, colleges and universities, including all of the top 100 in various rankings.

Testimonials

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Hear firsthand from past AcceptU clients as they candidly discuss their experience working with us.

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What’s it like to work with AcceptU? Listen to one past client discussing their experience with us.

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Listen to firsthand experiences and stories from past AcceptU clients in the New York metro area.

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Listen to firsthand experiences and stories from past AcceptU clients in the Boston metro area.

I have read more than 20,000 applications in my career as an Ivy League admissions officer, but when it was time for my daughter to apply to college, I turned to AcceptU. They are the best, no question.

WP Cambridge, MA

Your counselor provided great advice, especially with the essays! Both of my children wIll be attending their first-choice schools. He definitely made the admissions process easier!

KF Highland Park, IL

The AcceptU counselor was wonderful at focusing my son on writing meaningful essays.

AL Scarsdale, NY

My son’s AcceptU counselor was terrific throughout the entire process — she pushed him to dig deeper on his essays and she let him know when he was going down the wrong path.

LC Los Angeles, CA

Thank you again for your brilliant editing, your insightfulness, your responsiveness, your patience and your incredible kindness.

WB New York, NY

I will be attending Princeton for graduate school. I don’t think I could have done it without your guidance and help.

AH Beijing, China

You made sure his essays had his voice but at the same time helped organize his thoughts.

AG Bloomfield Hills, MI

University of Chicago! Thank you so much for all of your patience, understanding and help!

HK Princeton, NJ

I can’t imagine what this process would’ve been like without you. I cringe just thinking about it.

IC Santa Monica, CA

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FAQ

The application process can be overwhelming - we're here to help

Which plan should you select? Who will be your counselor? Answers to these questions – as well as to some frequently asked others – are below. Have a question not answered here? Simply contact us.

Press

Whether the source or subject of the story, we're creating buzz

Our founders and counselors have been featured as admissions experts in dozens of online and print articles in publications around the world, from the New York Times to the Wall Street Journal. Here is just a sampling.

March 20, 2019

The Tip, the Yale Coach and the Wire: How the College Admissions Scam Unraveled

September 4, 2018

The Metrowest Daily News : Shall We Dance? From Salsa to Foxtrot, Ballroom Dance is All the Rage

The Metrowest Daily News

March 28, 2018

Wall Street Journal: The Decision That Hurts Your Chances of Getting Into Harvard

Wall Street Journal
April 3, 2017

Sinovision: Harvard Admits Record-low Percentage of Applicants

Sinovision
February 17, 2017

SinoVision: Record! Nearly 40,000 Apply to Harvard University

SinoVision
January 4, 2017

Sinovision: How to Break Through the Ivy League’s “Unspoken Rules”

Sinovision
December 20, 2016

Sinovision: Ivy League Admissions Results Announced

Sinovision
August 10, 2016

MentalFloss: 12 Secrets of College Admissions Officers

MentalFloss
May 16, 2016

The Jewish Advocate: Company Helps Students Look at College Through a ‘Jewish Lens’

The Jewish Advocate
February 1, 2016

Fox News: Reminder for College Applicants: Schools View Social Media

Fox News
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