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COLLEGE APPLICATION PREP & STRATEGY

Your path to college success.

Personalized 1-on-1 college consulting from grade 9 through decision day — extracurricular engineering, the Personal Statement Lab, BS/MD coaching, and summer program planning. 400+ Top 20 admits, 300+ Ivy League placements, $45M+ in scholarships secured.

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WHY ALMA

Empowering your academic journey.

At Alma, we specialize in guiding students throughout every aspect of the undergraduate university admissions process. From personalized application strategies to expert advice on personal statements, addendums, and supplements, to interview preparation, our team is dedicated to helping students secure admission to their dream universities.

With our 1-on-1 hands-on assistance and unmatched knowledge of admissions trends, we empower students to confidently navigate their paths towards academic success.

  • Personalized Approach

    Tailored strategies that highlight your unique strengths and aspirations.

  • Expert Guidance

    Led by advisors with deep knowledge of admissions trends.

  • Comprehensive Support

    End-to-end assistance through every step of the application process.

  • Proven Results

    Track record of successful admissions to top universities.

PRE-APPLICATION GUIDANCE & STRATEGY

Extracurricular and Academic Planning.

  • Extracurricular Engineering

    We work with students to recommend and build out passion projects, research endeavors, and community initiatives. We do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Our advantage in the admissions cycle comes from organically growing each of our students’ profiles.

  • Academic Planning

    Whether enrichment opportunities or other competitive outlets, we work closely with each Alma student to ensure they understand and surpass the academic bar that top schools require.

WHAT WE DO

A complete service, end to end.

Application Strategy

Comprehensive support tailored to your unique academic journey.

Our application strategy ensures your university application stands out amidst the competition. From meticulous planning to personalized guidance, we have years of experience in helping you present the best version of yourself on paper.

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    Personalized application timeline

    Custom calendar mapped to deadlines, score windows, and family commitments.

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    University selection guidance

    Reach, target, and likely tiers calibrated to the student profile.

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    Strategic positioning of achievements

    Frame extracurriculars and awards into a coherent narrative arc.

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    Personal statement development

    Brainstorm to final draft. Coaching, never ghostwriting.

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    Supplemental essays guidance

    Per-school supplements with unlimited rounds through submission.

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    Extracurricular activity optimization

    Curate and articulate the activities list for maximum signal.

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    Mock interview sessions

    Recorded mocks reviewed together with school-specific question banks.

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    Portfolio review

    Application-wide consistency check before submission.

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    Professional resume creation

    A polished, application-ready resume — formatted and proofed.

OUR PROCESS

How we work, end to end.

  1. Initial Consultation

    We begin with a comprehensive consultation to understand your academic background, extracurricular activities, career aspirations, and target universities.

  2. Strategic Planning

    We develop a personalized roadmap tailored to your unique profile, highlighting strengths and addressing potential weaknesses in your application.

  3. Application Crafting

    We guide you through every component of the application process: creating a target list of universities, crafting compelling personal statements and supplements, preparing for interviews, creating your resume, and more.

  4. Final Review

    We conduct meticulous reviews of your entire application package, ensuring every detail is polished and your application stands out from the crowd.

  5. Ongoing Support

    Our support continues even after submission, offering guidance on university selection, scholarship applications, and admission decisions.

WHAT STUDENTS SAY

Outcomes worth the work.

  • “True Ivy League specialists–Ben provides incredible insight into the strategy it takes to get into top-tier schools. He showed us a perspective on applications that we didn't think about–meticulously defining our brand, focusing on our persuasiveness, and ultimately, helping us submit the perfect apps.”
    P. LeungHarvardClass of ’29
  • “Attention to detail and writing style!!! Ben hammered these things home for us, which were important as we reviewed every single one of our essays with him (38 in total). Unmatched services.”
    A. AzizDartmouthClass of ’29
  • “Alma helped me craft a personal statement that truly stood out. Their essay guidance was game-changing! The counselors provided insights that went far beyond what my school advisors offered. I was able to showcase my unique experiences and strengths in a way that captured attention and helped me get accepted to my dream school with a scholarship.”
    A. BanksHarvardClass of ’24

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