Beat the admissions odds without a $5,000+ counselor
Learn the 3 proven strategies our students used to increase their odds. No private counselor required.
Hosted by Harvard graduate Kian Simpson, 500+ families taught
Harvard graduate, IECA member, Cohort Co-Founder
Meet your host: Kian Simpson
Kian has helped 500+ families master the college process, simplifying admissions so you can focus on results, not stress.
Join the thousands who have already figured out their admissions strategy with his playbook.
Join the thousands who have already built their admissions strategy with this playbook.
Real results from Cohort students
86%
of class of 2025 was accepted to a Top 50 school
94%
finished every essay and application on time
What you’ll get at this workshop:
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Understanding the fundamentals of college admissions is the first step to building your strategy. Grades and test scores are important, but they are only a small piece of the puzzle these days!
Positioning that wins committee rooms
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Get a sneak peek into how Cohort deconstructs college admissions strategy into small, actionable advice for every student. Standing out is about consistency!
Essay and story-telling frameworks
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Live Q&A with a college counselor
Ask any and all questions to the host, Kian Simpson, who has helped hundreds of families get into all types of colleges, from state flagships to Ivy Leagues.
Why Cohort works better than $5,000 private counseling
$600+ for Cohort vs. $5,000+ for typical counselors
Mentors who’ve graduated from your top choice schools
Modern tools and community accountability
BONUS for attendees: Free Mentor Essay Review ($100 value)
When should you start college apps?
Freshmen and Sophomores: Build skills and experiences now that you AND colleges value
Early Junior year: Begin outlining your story and double down on your interests
Spring of Junior year: Finalize activities, outline essays, and build college list
Early Senior year: Lock in essays and recommendations before crunch time
October of Senior year or later: Still possible, you’ll just need a structured sprint.
The earlier you start, the more control you have over outcomes
FAQs
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This workshop is for ambitious students and parents looking to maximize the high school experience and college application process.
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This workshop is 45 minutes long. We're just stealing all of our biggest insights across our 100+ workshops that we've run into this dense session. Make sure not to miss it!
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A recording of the workshop will be sent to those who are unable to attend.
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Yes, discussing Cohort’s program will be a part of the workshop. As we share our expertise, we must give context around how we've built that expertise with real students and mentors!
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We make sure that mentors have diverse backgrounds and have attended the best undergraduate programs. Every mentor is vetted ensure that (1) they are passionate about mentorship, (2) they are a strong writer, and (3) they have sufficient career experience to share with students.