College admissions consulting
7Sage consultants include former admissions officers from selective colleges and professional writers who attended Yale, Stanford, and Oxford. Our writers and admissions officers work as a team with students to craft compelling applications and make sure they attend the school of their dreams. From first-generation students to international families, we serve everyone who needs us.
250+
Years of combined college and law admissions experience.
10,000+
Students guided by our expert writers.
How does admissions consulting work?
We deliver an experience tailored to your needs. Ivy League hopeful? Searching for the right liberal arts college? Need direction? We meet you where you are rather than forcing a vision, and we will work in whatever capacity you need — whether that means six months or three years, day or night, one college application or twenty.
College research and school selection
Essay brainstorming and editing
Summer internship selection and applications
Extracurricular selection and development
Early action or early decision strategy
Interview prep
High school course selection
Letters of recommendation
Time management!
Student success, backed by experience
Real stories of progress, confidence, and success from our tutoring community.
Working with Lexi and Daniel made the whole college application process feel a lot less overwhelming. They gave really detailed feedback on my essays and helped me turn my ideas into stronger, more personal writing. Over time, my essays became more organized and authentic, and I felt much more confident submitting my applications. With their help, I was accepted to New York University, and I’m really grateful for all the support they gave me throughout the process. I’d definitely recommend them to any student who wants supportive guidance and honest feedback on their applications.
Nilufer
I want to thank Shamala for everything she has done for me. I have been accepted to every college I applied to. Shamala made my college essay something I never imagined it would become, and the brainstorming we did helped me find my true calling. She was a huge help to me throughout this process and made me believe more in my writing and myself.
Jasmine
Why do families choose us?
Other companies charge $15,000+ for a rigid, one-size-fits-all service. Instead, we work to create packages that are suited to each student’s goals and budget. That can mean support for a single essay or a comprehensive, multi-year package beginning in ninth grade. Here are some examples of recent packages we’ve made for our families.
Single-Essay Package
Rohan was a senior determined to attend a flagship state school. He opted for a package including:
One-on-one essay coaching with a professional writer
Brainstorming and topic selection
Unlimited meetings and drafts
Proofreading and review by a former admissions officer
Five-Application Package
Sofia was a busy junior targeting competitive schools. We built a package that included unlimited support for five complete applications. It included:
Application narrative & strategy with a former admissions officer
Editorial support from a professional writer on every essay for five applications
Guidance on Common App platform, college visits, communication with admissions offices, and more
Interview prep and waitlist strategy
Four full years of support
Seong-Jin was an international student who started with us in ninth-grade. We supported him through his entire application journey, which included:
Guidance on extracurricular activities, testing, summer internships, and high school course selection
Year-by-year timeline with closely observed deadlines
Ongoing consultation with family as student achieves key milestones
Full editorial and strategic support on every piece of every application during senior year
Let's build your package today!
We're professionals with real qualifications
We provide expertise worthy of your investment. Our writers have won awards, been educated at Oxford and top MFA programs, and have collectively worked with thousands of students. Our admissions officers have worked at Ivy League schools and have been certified by the IECA.
We'll take the guesswork out of the college admissions process. Colleges become more selective every year, and families invest more and more resources. But the process doesn’t need to be chaotic or irresponsible. We want to give your student the tools to succeed, with expertise and experience you can trust, without charging the price of a new car.
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