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Strategic Admissions Guidance
From 9th Grade Through Decision Day.
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School: Harvard Class of ‘29 
"My Son Got Into Four Ivies - Harvard, Yale, Dartmouth, and Cornell. From the very first session, Chris knew Razi was the right counselor. Chris had very unique ideas but was afraid to even start, he wasn't sure if his story was acceptable or too dangerous. Razi knew exactly what to do with it and how to shape it into something truthful and impactful. Razi showed us how that story could reveal exactly who Chris is, funny and impactful, and the colleges loved it. Beyond the essays, Razi prepared Chris for his Harvard interview, and the interviewer told us Chris was 'funny, creative, smart, exactly what Harvard wants.' My advice to other parents: don't hesitate."
School: Princeton Class of ‘30 
"Razi was instrumental in helping my son get into his top-choice college. His guidance was realistic and grounded in years of experience, giving us clear expectations and honest benchmarks for where to apply. He helped my son stay focused and present his strengths effectively throughout the process. We're incredibly grateful for his support and highly recommend him to any family navigating college admissions."
School: Stanford Class of ‘28 
"Razi was super insightful. The meetings I had with him were always productive, and I walked away feeling confident in my next steps. He gave me honest, consistent feedback on my work. This led me to construct a final personal statement that I was proud of and that helped me gain admission to Stanford. Sincerely, Razi is an essay genius. I couldn't recommend him more to students who are seeking the highest quality essay tutor!"
School: Columbia Class of ‘30 
"Razi really helped me put together a cohesive story throughout my application specifically in my essays. Before meeting with Razi I was struggling to put together good essays that told a cohesive story. Even when I thought my essays were good they were nowhere near the same level as after working with Razi. He showed me how to convey my life story through powerful anecdotes through my application."
School: Cornell Engineering Class of ‘30 
" Working with Razi completely transformed my application. What surprised me most was learning essays should be stories, not formal statements. Razi pushed me to rewrite multiple times, adding examples and showing rather than telling. His feedback was honest and critical, but that's exactly what I needed. If you're on the fence about getting help, do it. There's more to change than you think, and it's worth rewriting as many times as it takes for the next major part of your life."
School: Stanford Class of ‘27
"Razi was an absolutely incredible college essay expert. Throughout our sessions together, Razi ensured every minute was well spent, very efficient, and fun. I significantly struggled finding my “voice” in these essays and making them exceptional. Razi helped me refine my essays to fully express myself and show more vulnerability throughout the writing process. I believe that these essays were one significant part that led to my acceptance at Stanford."
School: UPenn Class of ‘29 
"Razi is truly a lifesaver for college essays. He is dedicated and HONEST (brutally, sometimes); he is not afraid to give genuine feedback. Razi helped me with my personal statement, not only lending me support, but also helping me find my voice and embrace my vulnerability. He aided with my supplementals as well! With Razi's help, I was accepted into Penn. I highly recommend Razi as a tutor, especially for those seeking admission into elite universities!"
School: Johns Hopkins 
"Razi is the best essay tutor I've ever had! I greatly appreciated his straightforward and encouraging suggestions that kept me motivated to keep improving my essays, and in just a couple months, I saw the quality of both my essays and writing abilities skyrocket. Combined with his remarkable efficiency during meetings, Razi's skills and vision as a mentor played a massive role in me getting accepted into my dream school, Johns Hopkins."
Meet the team
Razi Hecker
Harvard ’20, Magna Cum Laude
- Published in 50 Successful Harvard Application Essays, 5th Edition
- Top Rated Tutor on Wyzant, 5 Stars
- Former Harvard Alumni Interviewer
Josh Weiner
UPenn ‘23, Summa Cum Laude
- Penn-Certified Writing Tutor (3 years)
- State Dept Critical Language Scholarship
Amitai Abuzaglo
Harvard ‘21, Magna Cum Laude
- 10+ years nonprofit consulting
- International Student Specialist
Maayan Schoen
Yale ’23 — Magna Cum Laude
- Harvard Law School ’29
- The Politic Managing Editor
Gabriel Nagel
Stanford ’27 Summa Cum Laude
- Coca-Cola Scholar
- Boothe Prize for Best Undergraduate Essay
- High-School Valedictorian.
Our College Guidance Services
From 9th grade to decision day, we work with students at every step.
Build Your Profile
ACTIVITY SELECTION
The most prestigious-sounding activity isn't always the right one. We help students choose commitments that are genuine and specific to them. The student who spent three years volunteering at the same animal shelter will always beat the one who joined six clubs senior year
PASSION PROJECTS
Most passion projects fail because students aren't motivated to keep going. We start with what a student actually cares about, then help them build something real around it. One of our students turned senior home visits into a powerful memoir
Academic Strategy
COURSE SELECTION
Most students take whatever their school recommends. We look at your goals, your strengths, and the colleges you're targeting, then build a schedule that shows you can handle the work and chose to challenge yourself where it matters
SUMMER PROGRAMS
The right summer program isn't the most expensive one. It's the one that's specific to what you care about. We help you find it, apply, and come back with something to show for it, whether that's a research abstract, a portfolio piece, or a story that carries the rest of your application.
Test Prep
On average, our students improve their SAT by 200 points and their ACT by 6 points. We build prep around how each student actually learns, not a one-size-fits-all curriculum
School List
A good school list isn't just ambitious. It's built so that the places where your student is most likely to thrive are also the ones where they have the strongest shot. We think about fit, chances, and strategy together.
The Application
ESSAYS
We help students find the one story that's completely theirs, then build the entire application around it. The essay about miniature crafting that got a student into UPenn. Calligraphy into Stanford, Comedy into Harvard and Yale. Our Students. Their Stories.
INTERVIEW PREP
Coached by Razi, a former Harvard alumni interviewer. We run mock interviews built around the questions elite schools actually ask, so your student walks in prepared, not rehearsed
OUR TRACK RECORD
National Acceptance Rate
League Bound Rate
League Bound 3-Year Average
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FROM THE FOUNDER
More Than a Personal Statement
The Essays That Got Our Students Into Every Elite College
25+ real essays from students admitted to Stanford, Harvard, Yale, Dartmouth, Cornell, Columbia, UPenn, Oxford, Berkeley, CMU, and more. Each one includes a breakdown of what made it work, what the student did differently, and why admissions officers noticed. Razi’s own Harvard personal statement published in 50 Successful Harvard Applications is included.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A: Yes, but not for the reason most people think. Starting early isn't about getting a head start on applications. It's about having time to build something real. The students who write the most compelling essays in 12th grade are the ones who spent 9th and 10th grade doing things they actually cared about. By the time they sit down to write, the story is already there. Starting late doesn't mean it's too late, but it does mean less to work with.
A: Your school counselor is managing hundreds of students at once. We work with a small number of families, which means we know your student, their story, their strengths, the thread that runs through everything they've done. We're also thinking about the application strategically from the beginning, not just helping fill out forms at the end.
A: Grades get you looked at. They don't get you in. 87% of valedictorians are rejected from top schools every year. What separates the students who get in isn't a higher GPA. It's a more compelling, more coherent story. That's what we help build.
A: That's actually the thing we push back on hardest. The students who burn out are the ones doing things they don't care about because they think it'll look good. Our whole approach is built around finding what's genuinely theirs, activities they'd keep doing even if colleges didn't exist, and building from there. It should feel like self-discovery, not a checklist.
A: Most consultants ask you to trust their credentials. We show you the work. Our published essay booklet contains the actual essays that got students into Stanford, Harvard, Yale, Cornell, Columbia, UPenn, and more, each with a breakdown of why it worked. We're also a boutique firm, which means your student works with a dedicated consultant who knows their story, not whoever is available that week.
A: No. That's exactly why you're here. Every student has a story. Most just haven't found it yet. That's the first thing we do together.
A: It depends on what your student needs and where they are in the process. The best way to figure that out is a free consultation. We'll talk through your situation and give you a clear picture of what makes sense.
A: We work with students from 8th grade through 12th. The earlier we start, the more we can shape. But it's never too late to make a meaningful difference.
A: Most consultants ask you to trust their credentials. We show you the work. Our published essay booklet contains the actual essays that got students into Stanford, Harvard, Yale, Cornell, Columbia, UPenn, and more, each with a breakdown of why it worked. We're also a boutique firm, which means your student works with a dedicated consultant who knows their story, not whoever is available that week.
A: No. That's exactly why you're here. Every student has a story. Most just haven't found it yet. That's the first thing we do together.
A: It depends on what your student needs and where they are in the process. The best way to figure that out is a free consultation. We'll talk through your situation and give you a clear picture of what makes sense.
A: We work with students from 8th grade through 12th. The earlier we start, the more we can shape. But it's never too late to make a meaningful difference.
