College Admissions Program for High School Students
Put your best story forward and apply with clarity and confidence
Craft Your Personal Narrative
Highlight your strengths, passions, and growth in a way that authentically reflects who you are
Tell Your Story with Confidence
Stand out by weaving your story into a holistic application - including your essays, interviews and letters of recommendation
Apply Strategically
Get a birdseye view of the process and learn how to to position your application to resonate with admissions officers
“College apps felt like a giant puzzle with no picture on the box. This program helped me piece everything together - my activities, my goals, my story - into a clear narrative that made sense to me and the admissions teams. The support with essay writing was especially helpful. I had someone in my corner through every draft, and that gave me a huge boost of confidence.”
-Preston Y.
What Participants are Saying
“I had no idea how to start my personal statement. I kept staring at a blank page because nothing I wrote felt like me. This program gave me a structure, but more importantly, it helped me understand the story I wanted to tell. David was hands-on with every draft. He didn’t just edit, he asked the right questions to help me go deeper. I’d recommend this program to anyone feeling overwhelmed and stuck.”
-Sean S.
“I thought college applications were just about listing accomplishments. David helped me realize it was really about telling a story—one that connects your past, present, and future. With his help, I shaped a story in a way that felt honest and compelling. The program made a confusing process feel manageable and brought clarity to what really matters.”
-Eileen L.
What we offer
College Admissions Package
A 6-8 week program to help you craft an authentic personal narrative and make sense of the college admissions process
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Overview of the admissions process and key focus areas that really matter (1 session)
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Structured brainstorming / outlining and hands-on guidance from first to final draft
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Review key principles and tactics, followed by two mock interviews
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Personalized timeline; practical tools and templates (e.g. template for an “activities” resume)
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Get tailored input between sessions: ask questions, share updates, and troubleshoot
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Book extra 1:1 time if you need more support or practice
Essay Review
One-off essay review to polish your voice in your personal statement and supplemental essays
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Have your personal statement or supplemental essays written already? Get expert guidance to make sure you can capture the attention of admissions officers (by word count)
About Me
I’m David—a graduate of Columbia University (BS) and Wharton (MBA), with two decades of experience guiding students through their academic and personal journeys. My passion lies in helping young people build confidence, communicate effectively, and not let self-doubt hold them back from their goals. I’ve been fortunate to have great mentors in my own life, and I bring that same spirit of support and encouragement into every conversation I have with students.
This college admissions program is part of Alacrity, a project I co-founded to help bridge the gap between school and real life by teaching the practical skills that don’t usually make it into the classroom. Together, Albert (my co-founder) and I give you the tools and guidance to take steps towards a future you’re excited about.
Albert
David
Let’s work together.
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