Expert College Admissions Consulting

The earlier that you begin your engagement with Oriel Admissions, the greater impact that we can have on your child’s admissions chances. A student’s curriculum in middle school will often determine their academic profile in high school. Starting as early as 8th grade can allow us to set your student on the path for academic success.

For our long-term counseling engagements, we create a Strategic Roadmap that is personalized to each student and is designed to provide guidance for how a student spends their time in high school. We can build this roadmap for our students as early as 8th grade up to as late as the first portion of 11th grade.

However, we can also support students in the later stages of their high school experience and often engage with students who are rising into their senior year or who may need assistance improving their applications while in their senior year.

Our unique 360-degree approach to counseling is how we provide students and families with the most comprehensive level of support, allowing students to develop the skills that they need to be successful in high school, in college, and beyond.

The student will have a primary college counselor who will meet with them on a regular basis for advising sessions (8th, 9th, and 10th grade) or who will work directly with them on their application (11th and 12th grade).

In addition to their college counselor, the student will be supported by academic tutors, SAT/ACT tutors, a career coach, a writing coach, and project mentors, as needed.

Rona Aydin, the founder of Oriel Admissions, is involved with every family as well. Rona will meet quarterly with the student to check on their progress and is always available to provide support and strategic direction as needed.

We offer comprehensive advising and planning services beginning as early as 8th grade, helping students navigate every stage of their academic and personal development.

• High School Roadmap Preparation: A tailored plan to guide students through their high school journey.
• Summer Programs Application Support: Assistance with identifying and applying to summer programs including preparing essays.
• Career Exploration & Resume Building: Support in exploring career paths, identifying relevant experiences, and crafting a strong resume.
• Passion Projects: Guidance on launching creative, entrepreneurial, or self-directed projects to showcase individual interests and strengths with knowledgeable project mentors.
• Research Mentorship: With our Oriel Ignite Research Program, students have the opportunity to conduct college-level research into an area that they are passionate about.
• Tutoring: Our expert tutors can assist students with academic readiness and SAT/ACT preparation.
• Advising Sessions: During these sessions, students will meet with their college counselor in order to discuss a wide range of topics related to applying to college.

As students transition into the college application process in their junior and senior years, we provide:

• College List Building: Identifying best-fit colleges depending on a student’s profiles and their expectations for their college experience.
• Application Support: Comprehensive guidance on preparing all elements of the college application including brainstorming essay topics and all revisions and edits to an essay.
• Interview Preparation: Coaching to help students excel in interviews.
• Application Evaluation: Feedback on a nearly completed application, prior to submission in order to identify opportunities for improvement by a former admissions officer.
• Post Early Decision Evaluations: Strategic advice for improving applications after the Early Decision round.
• Letters of Continued Interest: Assistance in crafting compelling letters to demonstrate ongoing enthusiasm and updates to colleges.

Our students come from all over the country and from all around the world. Our students attend public high schools, charter high schools, and private high schools. Additionally, we are well-versed in the educational systems of the countries that commonly send their students to study in the US.

Even if we have not worked with a student from your district before, we will quickly familiarize ourselves with your school and what makes it unique. After all, there are over 20,000 institutions providing a high school education in the US and we have not yet had the opportunity to work with students from all of them!

We guide students with diverse academic backgrounds. Our students are incredibly diverse in their interests and passions. They are creative thinkers, aspiring designers, and artists eager to explore innovative fields.

Many of our students are drawn to the humanities, seeking a broad and interdisciplinary education that fosters critical thinking and a deeper understanding of the world around them. We also work with students who are passionate about STEM subjects and are driven to build quantitative skills in fields like engineering, computer science, and medicine.

What sets many of our students apart is their desire to pursue dual interests. We encourage them to use their time in high school to explore these parallel passions, crafting a unique academic narrative that reflects their individuality.

Our students apply to a wide variety of colleges and programs. From Ivy League universities and small liberal arts colleges to large public flagship institutions, they seek out schools that align with their goals and aspirations. They apply to specialized programs such as arts and design schools, engineering and computer science departments, business programs, and even competitive BS/MD programs. No matter the path, we help our students present their best selves and achieve success across a broad spectrum of academic disciplines.

Our students apply to every imaginable college in the US, Canada, the UK, and other countries throughout the world. Many of our students are targeting Ivy League and other highly selective colleges. We are equally prepared to support students with diverse goals and college preferences, tailoring our guidance to meet their unique aspirations.

We recognize that no two students are the same, and we are equally prepared to support those pursuing a variety of goals and college preferences. Our team tailors guidance to each student's unique aspirations, ensuring they find the best-fit schools where they will thrive both academically and personally.