College Case Studies

Student Profile Student Name: Aloha Current School: Canadian Public High School Admitted to: University of Southern California (USC) Overview Aloha’s childhood unfolded across different places: from Beijing to Canada, then to Yunnan, and back to Canada again. It’s a path that left her feeling both familiar and out of place everywhere she lived. This fall, […]

Student Profile Student Name: Judy Current School: Emma Willard School Admitted to: New York University Quick Overview Judy is not the kind of student who had everything figured out early. She transferred to a U.S. boarding school in tenth grade, explored her interests, and decided on economics, one of her many passions, in eleventh grade.

Student Profile Student Name: Callie Current School: The Madeira School Admitted to: Wellesley College Quick Overview Callie is one of those students who sought our help early for more structured planning. We worked together as early as eighth grade, supporting her through her U.S. high school application, four years of boarding school, and ultimately, her

Student Profile Student Name: Student B Current School: Public High School Admitted to: Yale University Overview B, a public high school student from the U.S. East Coast, earned admission to Yale University’s biology program this year. Many would think this achievement is because of his high school achievements, but such is definitely not the case.

Student Profile Student Name: Peter Current School: McCallie School Admitted to: Northwestern University Summary Peter is a student at McCallie School in Tennessee who earned admission to Northwestern University through Early Decision. Despite not coming from a well-known feeder school or having prestigious international awards, he stood out by focusing his application on his genuine

Student Profile Student Name: Daniel Current School: Public High School Admitted to: Duke University Summary This article follows the college application journey of Daniel, a public high school student in the United States who was accepted to Duke University. Through his story, we look at how moving beyond a simple list of accomplishments to uncover

Student Profile Student Name: Angela Admitted to: Cornell University About Angela Angela always had a passion for literature and storytelling, which came through in both her writing and the way she engaged with her community. She remained consistent in her academics while exploring the subjects and causes she genuinely cared about. Her thoughtful approach and

Student Profile  Student Name: Katherine Accepted to: University of Southern California  About Katherine Katherine is a creative and curious student who attended Westover School, an all-girls boarding school in Connecticut, and graduated in the spring of 2024. Originally from China, she chose to study in the U.S. to experience a more flexible and exploratory learning environment. She

Student Profile Student Name: Jack Admitted to: Swarthmore College Jack’s Background At SCIE, a high school recognized for its emphasis on science and mathematics, Jack pursued a less conventional academic path by focusing on literature, philosophy, and the social sciences. While he initially explored STEM-related activities such as biology competitions, his interests gradually shifted toward

Student Profile  Student Name: Mason High School: Public high school in Massachusetts Admitted to: Stanford University, MIT, Princeton University Enrolled at: Princeton University Mason’s Background Mason is an outstanding student from a Massachusetts public high school who, despite early setbacks in the college application process, went on to receive offers of admission from three of