Results-Driven College Admissions Advisory

Our team of college admissions experts transforms student experiences into compelling applications that win acceptances.

We'll teach you how admissions works, strategize your positioning, and guide you through detailed rounds of writing your personal statement and supplements.

No more guessing games: 7-day support through submission to acceptance.

College admissions consulting services including personal statement and supplement support, comprehensive admissions guidance, and school list buildout.

Our Results

  • Caltech

  • MIT

  • Yale

  • University of Pennsylvania

  • Cornell

  • Northwestern

  • UC Berkeley

  • Washington University in St. Louis

  • UT Austin

  • University of Michigan

  • Georgia Tech

  • UNC

  • UC San Diego

  • Notre Dame

  • Baylor

  • Northeastern

  • Purdue University

  • Boston University

  • UC Santa Cruz

  • UMass Amherst

  • UC Davis

  • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  • Indiana Kelley

Let’s win.

  • Accepted to Cornell

    “His advice gave me clarity and direction that shaped my essays into something meaningful and reflective of the core values of ILR. Thanks to his insights and support, I was accepted into Cornell University, and I can confidently say his guidance made all the difference!”

    Ryan L, Cornell

  • Accepted to UT Austin

    "His dedication and approach to my writing helped produce amazing essays that helped me get acceptance to programs way above what was expected with my stats. By the end of our work together, my essays were unique, sophisticated and creative."

    Omar M, UT Austin + UTMB (MD)

  • Accepted to Purdue Engineering

    "He helped me write a letter of continued interest for Purdue University, and it by far was my strongest essay out of the tens of other essays I had to write. I credit my admission into Purdue as a result of his expertise."

    Ali K, Purdue Engineering

  • Accepted to Indiana Kelley

    “I cannot overstate how helpful Dominic and his team were during my college application process. More than just essays and applications, they truly felt like a partner and helped me find the best school for me."

    Zach K, Indiana Kelley

  • Professional headshot of NYT bestselling author Glenn Plaskin

    "Dom has provided indispensable assistance in my writing projects. He is a brilliant college admissions coach and has exceptional writing skills. He can turn any college application into a winner."

    Glenn Plaskin, NYT Bestselling Author

The Team

Dominic Lim | Founder of Elevated

With a unique breadth of experience from winning admission to Cornell University, guiding dozens of students into Top 30 schools, and leading a team of 20+ admissions consultants at a top admissions consultancy (College Shortcuts), we elevate admissions outcomes beyond expectations.

Dominic Lim's Cornell Graduation Picture

  • 2016 graduate of the University Program of Engineering & Design. Active participant in student government, robotics, the school newspaper, local political campaigns, and a public policy group.

  • Class of 2020 graduate from Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations. I learned valuable insights into organizational dynamics, human behavior, and strategic thinking.

  • In the midst of the pandemic, I launched my career in finance, working in equity markets as an institutional salesperson at Peel Hunt (UK investment bank and leading corporate broker). During my five years at Peel Hunt (2020-2025), I developed expertise in parsing and repositioning equity research, complex problem-solving, cultivating client relationships, and navigating high-pressure environments. This experience gave me unique insights into what characteristics top investors seek in candidates and how to effectively communicate value propositions – skills that translate directly to helping students craft compelling college applications.

  • My combination of a STEM background, Ivy League education, and professional success in finance provides me with a multifaceted perspective on the college admissions process. I understand firsthand what it takes to gain admission to selective institutions and succeed in demanding academic and professional environments, making me uniquely qualified to guide students through their own college application journeys.

Become compelling

Because college admissions is more than just checking boxes