Admissions by Design offers a highly personalized, strategic approach to college counseling for families seeking clarity, expertise, and thoughtful guidance throughout the admissions journey.
Through one-on-one partnership and long-term planning, students build cohesive academic and extracurricular profiles while developing applications that reflect both depth and authenticity.
The result is not simply completed applications, but a calm, organized process and confident decisions about where to apply, enroll, and thrive.
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Foundations Package (Grades 9–10)
Long-Term Strategic Planning
Designed for motivated students who want to build a strong and intentional foundation early.
Competitive applications are not created in senior year. They are built through strategic academic decisions, meaningful extracurricular depth, and a clear evolving narrative over time.
This package includes:
• A personalized four-year academic roadmap
• Strategic course selection and rigor evaluation
• Intentional extracurricular positioning
• Summer enrichment planning
• Leadership development strategy
• Early standardized testing roadmap
• Ongoing narrative development
• Structured check-ins and refinement
Families gain clarity and confidence early, avoiding reactive decisions later.
Students move forward knowing their efforts align with long-term goals.
The Blueprint Package (Grades 11–12)
Strategic Positioning & Application Execution
Designed for high-achieving students ready to strengthen positioning in junior year and execute with confidence in senior year.
This experience begins in 11th grade — not in the fall of senior year allowing time for thoughtful refinement rather than last-minute execution.
Positioning, testing, and leadership development are refined early so applications feel intentional and cohesive.
This package includes:
• Junior-year positioning refinement
• Personalized standardized testing strategy
• Leadership and capstone development
• Recommendation strategy and teacher selection
• Thoughtfully curated college list
• Common Application personal statement development
• Activities list and student profile refinement
• Supplemental essay strategy and polishing
• High-touch deadline support through submission
Applications are not simply completed — they are strategic, cohesive, and memorable.
Essay Specialist Services
Expert Essay Coaching & Story Development
Not every student needs comprehensive college counseling, but every student needs a compelling story.
Our Essay Specialist Services are designed for students seeking dedicated support with their college essays and written application materials. Led by Hannah, an experienced writer, journalist, and editor, this service helps students uncover meaningful experiences, develop authentic personal narratives, and communicate their stories with clarity and confidence.
Hannah's approach goes beyond grammar and proofreading. Through thoughtful brainstorming, strategic feedback, and multiple rounds of revision, she helps students identify the experiences, values, and personal insights that make them memorable to admissions officers.
Services may include:
• Personal Statement brainstorming and topic development
• Common App Personal Statement coaching and revision
• Supplemental Essay strategy and editing
• Activities List refinement and impact-focused descriptions
• Essay organization, structure, and storytelling guidance
• Feedback designed to preserve the student's authentic voice
Students receive personalized support throughout the writing process while maintaining full ownership of their work.
Ideal for students who want expert essay guidance without enrolling in a comprehensive admissions package.
