Our Edge
Elevated is founded on the premise that there is far more to your application than what meets the eye - and it’s our job to find those distinctive edges and help you position yourself accordingly. Most students have unique qualities and experiences that, when properly articulated, can transform a standard application into a compelling one.
Over the past decade, we've guided 100+ students through applications to Top 30 universities. What we've learned challenges conventional wisdom.
Through these individualized journeys, we've developed an intuitive understanding of what makes applications resonate with admissions committees and how to help each student uncover their authentic voice.
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I’ve been where you are
I was once a nervous high school senior staring down a blank Common App and a long list of to-dos: personal statements, supplemental essays, asking for recommendation letters, standardized tests…
I was juggling the most challenging workload a senior could take: AP classes, honors electives, extracurriculars, a part-time job, college tours, and the pressure to make every move count.
Academically, my junior year was solid: far from optimal but good enough. At the time, I certainly didn’t think so. I remember the late nights, the second-guessing… the feeling that my dream school was riding on a few paragraphs and a few months of a rigorous course load.
On top of that, my brain ached from sifting through hundreds of (often contradictory) snippets of admissions guidance online - like doom scrolling on TikTok with life-changing stakes.
The next few months were a blur. I locked in and did what I advise all of my students to do now.
Focus.
The first half of your senior year is critical. It’s time to deliver some crucial pieces and wrap it all together.