case studies

Our team of counselors has helped students get into the schools of their dreams across the country. Here are a few examples of how our approach supported students and their families in the college admissions process.

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At College Solutions, our team has worked in admissions at colleges ranging from Northwestern University, the University of Virginia, American University, Duke University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the University of Wisconsin at Madison, and several others. As a result, we leverage our admission expertise to help families get a leg-up in the college admission process and get admitted to great colleges and universities. The below case studies are a snapshot.

Elan

When Elan first began researching the United States Military Academy at West Point during his junior year, he quickly realized he had found something special that aligned with his personal goals. With the help of College Solutions, Elan worked to navigate the Academy's rigorous and complex application process, hoping to earn an appointment to join the West Point Class of 2030.

Elizabeth

From an overwhelming college list to a confident Early Decision acceptance, Elizabeth's journey is a powerful example of what's possible with the right guidance. Read how College Solutions helped her find the small, tight-knit campus that felt like home-and stand out in a highly competitive admissions process.

Daniel

The college application process can feel overwhelming, even when you're only looking at schools in the U.S. For Daniel, that challenge extended across the Atlantic. Considering both his athletic goals and his interest in traveling abroad, Daniel decided to take on the challenge of applying to international schools, and College Solutions was by his side every step of the way.

Benjamin

Finding a way to weave your interests, values, and extracurriculars into one cohesive story can be one of the most challenging parts of the college application process. With the support of College Solutions, Benjamin was equipped to craft an authentic and distinctive application that helped him stand out even at the most competitive schools on his college list.

Katie

From her first college list to her first job after graduation, Katie's journey with College Solutions has been about more than just applications: it's been about finding her voice and her path.

Nathan

One of the most difficult aspects of the college application process is finding a way to showcase who you are beyond test scores. With the help of his writing coach, Nathan was ready to face the challenge and cultivate a unique and authentic story through essay writing.

Dhruv

It can be incredibly scary to admit that your college might not be the best fit for you. Rather than settling for a path that didn't feel right, Dhruv took a leap of faith by applying to transfer during his freshman year.

Audrey

Getting into a top university is a challenge for anyone, especially when you've found out that school is a "reach." Rather than admitting defeat, Audrey dedicated herself to the application process and put in extra work to complete her applications during the summer months.

Hugo

After years of focus on his future, Hugo's hard work is paying off. He committed to Santa Clara as a recruited rower.

Sameer

Sameer knew what he wanted early on in the process. We helped him organize his essays, essay topics and applications quickly and efficiently. HE WAS ACCEPTED INTO HIS TOP CHOICE!

Rohan

Rohan felt he wasn't challenged enough at his college, and with focused transfer essays, he is transferring to New York University for Mathematics.

Will

Will's writing skills took off during the application process and he was accepted into all his target schools by early October.

Sophie

Sophie used her extraordinary writing skills to propel her into William & Mary. She is currently a tutor in the writing center, on the Dean's List, and studying creative writing in the UK on study abroad.