Our one proven way to apply maximizes outcomes and minimizes mistakes

Cohort catches juniors and seniors up on our timeline no matter where they are 

What is Cohort’s one proven way to apply?

No matter where you start, you will follow the exact same optimized timeline that anchors our program. Our timeline is the result of a decade of successful college outcomes. It has been tested and improved in every application cycle since 2014.

Cohort’s one proven way to apply teaches you to think like an admissions officer so that you develop an intuition for what makes a great application. Unlike traditional college counseling, we don’t charge you hourly. We’ve found that charging hourly incentivizes piecemeal application review. This limits the student’s ownership of the process and, more often than not, outcomes.

We follow a “teach-and-do” model that teaches you what matters to admissions officers and why, and then we actually do it live. This means you receive immediate feedback on how to do it better. We’ve found that this live feedback model turns feedback into a lesson that the student carries forward. We never assign busy work, which is another reason why our students can focus on making their applications as compelling as possible.

While we are proud of the outcomes our students achieve, we are most proud that our students become self-sufficient by the end of this process.

What juniors and seniors get with Cohort:

1-on-1 Advising

Personalized, live feedback on essays, activities lists, resumes, etc. whenever needed

Individualized advising with any of our advisors from 25+ top universities

Timely insider info

Live, discussion-based small groups (capped at 10 students) to address time-sensitive application steps

Live essay feedback

Built-in accountability

Our fail-safe system is proven to keep students on track and catch them before they fall behind

Cohort catches juniors and seniors up on our timeline no matter where they are

Junior year

Suggested start time: Think like an admissions officer, build college application strategy, influence letters of rec

Mar - May

Learn to draft, edit, and polish compelling personal statements (“Common App essays”)

Jun - Aug

Senior year

Craft compelling supplemental essays, perfect and tailor applications, and submit *Starting here requires intensive make-up Sessions

Sep - Nov

Dec - Feb

Overcoming waitlists/deferrals, receive early acceptances, learn to make informed college decisions

We arm students with insights and feedback to do the following:

Develop your applicant profile, build an attainable college list, optimize early apps

Application strategy

Polish your essays to tell a compelling story about you

Essays

Get coached on how to make an excellent impression in your college interviews

Interviews

Demystify “test-optional” policies, ensure test scores are an asset rather than a drawback

Standardized testing

Influence your recommenders to get the best letters of rec you can

Letters of rec

Utilize every aspect of the Common App to your advantage

Common App

Here’s what we DON’T do:

Charge you hourly for things not
essential to the application

Tell students they need to go
to Ivy League schools

Write essays for students

SAT/ACT Tutoring

Connect students with Ivy League
professors for internship

Learn from advisors who attended
25+ top universities

Book an intro call with a Cohort Advisor

During your intro meeting, we will:

  • Ask where you or your child is in the application process

  • Suggest next steps based on your unique situation

  • Discuss how Cohort’s approach can help

We look forward to speaking with you!

FAQs

  • Unlike most college admissions counselors, Cohort does not cost many thousands of dollars. Our "Apply with Cohort" program is $1200, which includes up to 12 months of 1-on-1 access to a go-to mentor, small group sessions, and so much more.

    For students joining late - don't worry! We'll get you caught up.

  • Cohort offers 1:1 advising, small group sessions, large group workshops, and the Cohort Collection, which provides an extensive library of videos, templates, guides, and examples for students to reference.

    We provide comprehensive college application support, helping students with essay editing, the Common App, application strategy, college lists, and more!

  • There will be 2 hours of live programming each month that students are required to attend. The weekly Office Hours and regular workshops are additional resources that all students are encouraged to take advantage of at no additional cost.

  • This program is for all US-based high school juniors and seniors looking to apply to multiple colleges.

  • If you have any questions, please reach out to hq@bycohort.com.