AcceptU has assembled the largest team of former admissions officers to support applicants in the admissions process. In this blog series, we invite you to learn more about our team and insights gleaned from their previous admissions experience. Our second counselor Q&A comes from Kristen, who was previously a Director of Admission at Stanford’s Graduate School … Continue reading Q&A with former Stanford Graduate Admissions Officer

AcceptU has assembled the largest team of former admissions officers to support applicants in the admissions process. In this blog series, we invite you to learn more about our team and insights gleaned from their previous admissions experience. We start with our counselor, Wardell, who was a Senior Admissions Officer at Harvard University and Assistant Dean … Continue reading Q&A with former Ivy League Admissions Officer

In September 2015, an alternative to the Common Application was announced: the Coalition for Access & Affordability. While still in its infancy, the Coalition is important for students and parents to understand because it will launch in Fall 2017. The goal of the Coalition application is twofold: 1. Utilize technology to help students engage in the college planning … Continue reading Getting to know the Coalition Application

For an increasing number of college bound seniors, gap year programs have become a viable alternative to the more traditional academic path. Opportunities for travel, employment, study and independent living can provide students with a more mature and refined perspective on their education and career prospects. Here are four important questions for families thinking about … Continue reading Mind the gap

With 200+ years of combined admissions experience, our team of former admissions officers at AcceptU has evaluated thousands of essays at dozens of the most highly selective colleges and graduate programs in the U.S. Leveraging this prior experience, we are excited to announce our Application Essay Plan ($4000) for rising high school seniors and prospective … Continue reading AcceptU’s Application Essay Plan