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The program that gets you ahead in college admissions

Cohort gets students ahead at a fraction of the price of traditional counseling

Access world-class advisors and mentors

Get guidance for every step of admissions from recent graduates of 25+ top universities in high-demand careers

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Proactive insights, robust tools

Our unique platform and ecosystem allow us to give students direction before they even ask

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Counseling that costs $6,000

$600/school year

89%

of class of 2024 was accepted to a Top 50 school*

94%

of class of 2025 submitted an early app (full results in May!)

*Unlike other programs, Cohort does not choose who to “accept”

Our students achieve great outcomes with Cohort

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The number one reason why applications are unsuccessful is because of missed deadlines

Figuring out when to start can make the biggest difference in college outcomes

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The simplest strategy to manage the admissions process is starting before the Common App opens

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People think the way to submit successful applications is a secret. It’s actually about doing a lot of steps, at the right time, and well

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The most “successful” applicants are doing more than people realize

Developing an expert-level sense
of how their profile compares

Submitting 10+ applications

Using every part of the Common
App to their advantage

Influencing the quality of their letters of rec

Finishing essays before
October of their Senior year

Selectively applying to scholarships they will win

Revising all essays several times

Submitting 3-5 applications before November 1st

…and more!

People often ask us “when is the right time to start college apps?”

Freshmen and Sophomores: Control your high school experience with an eye toward college applications

Early Junior year: Hone your high school experience to prepare for college applications

Spring of Junior year: Control your entire application process and make strategic application choices

Early Senior year: Realistically, you’ll have a very difficult time managing many deadlines

October of Senior year or later: Call us ASAP - we’ll do our best to help

When you start determines how much of the process is in your control

Find out how our one proven way to apply can help