College Admissions

College Advising & Application Support

Scholar Co.'s college advising program is individualized and multi-faceted, directed at every element of the college admissions process and tailored to each individual student based upon their specific needs and preferences. Throughout the college planning and application process, our students receive assistance with course and test planning, narrative development, school selection, application & essay preparation, and overall organization.

The role of the college advisor is to successfully guide and support their students in preparing for the admissions process; selecting colleges that are the right fit academically, extracurricularly, and socially; and navigating applications confidently and successfully. An effective college advisor is able to help each of their students find a school that meets their needs and preferences while also lending to the development of fundamental organizational, planning, writing, and self-advocacy skills. 

At Scholar Co., we excel at helping students understand, develop, and highlight their individual strengths, providing wrap-around support at all stages to empower them to define and meet their individual goals.

The Scholar Co. Model

The Scholar Co. model is Scale-to-Fit, Universally Adaptable, Reflective, and Flexible.

  • Scale-to-fit

    We understand that not every student needs the same level of support. Our scale-to-fit approach means we adjust the scope of services based on each student’s evolving needs—whether that’s more project management, academic planning, essay guidance, or simply staying organized throughout the college application process.

  • Universally Adaptable

    We adapt the depth and intensity of our guidance to fit each student’s goals, strengths, and circumstances, from course load recommendations to summer planning and college list building.

  • Reflective

    At Scholar Co., our goals are our students’ goals. Rather than pushing a fixed list of “top” schools, we calibrate our guidance to support each student’s individual aspirations, helping them pursue the best outcomes based on their unique goals.

  • Flexible

    We prioritize flexibility to meet students where they are. Students work with their advisors to choose a schedule that works best for them. During the busy fall of senior year, students follow our 30/30 model: 30 minutes of live advising paired with 30 minutes of asynchronous editing each week. This structure balances personalized support with independent responsibility.

“Scholar Co. was a tremendous resource for me. I had guidance writing personal statements that showcased my passion for math, science, and entrepreneurship. Getting into your choice college isn’t just about what you have done, but being able to present it well. With your help, I was accepted to Stanford University and M.I.T. for engineering.”

— N.L.

"You make this all so much clearer and accessible. This strategy makes sense and absolutely aligns with what we think is needed for E."

— T.H.