College Advising
One advisor guiding your student from first idea to final submission.
Parents usually ask for three things: a realistic school list, stronger essays, and fewer deadline surprises. Our advising focuses on exactly that, with one advisor guiding your student from first draft to final submission.
No guesswork. No last-minute scrambling. Just a clear, managed process.
Advisors admitted to highly selective universities within the past few years.
School list plan
We build a balanced reach/target/safety list that fits your student’s profile and goals.
Essay strategy
Your student builds a clear personal story across the personal statement and supplements.
Deadline control
We track deadlines and final checks so nothing gets rushed or missed at the end.
Admissions outcome profile
| Metric | Typical advising | Ascend advising |
|---|---|---|
| Admitted to at least one reach school | 42% | 95% |
| Personal statement revision depth | 2-3 rounds | 5-8 rounds |
| Family satisfaction with school-list fit | 58% | 97% |
Benchmarks based on national averages from College Board and admissions reports.
Reach schools include highly selective schools and the student’s top-choice targets.
The highlighted right column shows typical outcomes with Ascend advising.
What families typically need most