Rona Aydin

Rona Aydin is the founder of Oriel Admissions, a Princeton-based college admissions consulting firm advising families nationwide on elite university admissions strategy. An Oxford University graduate, Rona leads a deeply experienced team whose distinctive 360 approach treats every part of the application - academics, testing, activities, essays, and interviews - as one connected strategy.

Posts by Rona Aydin

Princeton University Chapel, representing reflective Common App essays for elite admissions

Common App Essay Prompt 4: Gratitude and Reflection Strategy for Elite Admissions

Part of the Common App Essay Strategy cluster.

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Common App Essay Prompt 3: Challenging a Belief or Idea Strategy for Elite Admissions

Part of the Common App Essay Strategy cluster.

Harvard Yard historic district - SAT vs PSAT strategy for elite admissions

SAT vs PSAT: How the Tests Differ and How to Use the PSAT Strategically

Part of the Test Strategy for Elite Admissions cluster.

Princeton Firestone Library - SAT and ACT prep timeline for elite admissions

SAT and ACT Prep Timeline: 9th Through 12th Grade Roadmap for Elite Admissions

Part of the Test Strategy for Elite Admissions cluster.

Nassau Hall Princeton - SAT superscore vs single-sitting policies

Superscore vs Single Sitting: Which Elite Colleges Use Which SAT Policy

Part of the Test Strategy for Elite Admissions cluster.

Columbia University Library - what does waitlisted mean in college admissions

What Does Waitlisted Mean in College Admissions? Strategy and Acceptance Odds

Part of the Test Strategy for Elite Admissions cluster.

What Does Deferred Mean in College Admissions? Strategy After ED or EA Deferral

Part of the Test Strategy for Elite Admissions cluster.

Low Memorial Library at Columbia University, representing intellectual passion Common App essays for elite admissions

Common App Essay Prompt 6: A Topic So Engaging You Lose Track of Time

Part of the Common App Essay Strategy cluster.

Columbia University Butler Library entrance - superscoring at elite admissions

Superscoring at Elite Colleges: How Score Aggregation Works and Which Schools Use It

Part of the Test Strategy for Elite Admissions cluster.

Princeton Nassau Hall - when to retake the ACT

When to Retake the ACT: Composite Score Improvement Strategy for Elite Admissions

Part of the Test Strategy for Elite Admissions cluster.

Princeton Firestone Library - when to retake the SAT

When to Retake the SAT: A Decision Framework for Elite College Admissions

Part of the Test Strategy for Elite Admissions cluster.

Nassau Hall Princeton - highest SAT score strategy for elite admissions

The Highest SAT Score Is 1600: Perfect-Score Strategy for Elite Admissions

Part of the Test Strategy for Elite Admissions cluster.

Harvard Yard

ACT Score Ranges for Elite Colleges: Composite Score Bands for Top 30 Schools

Part of the Test Strategy for Elite Admissions cluster.

Columbia University Butler Library - SAT score ranges for the Ivy League

SAT Score Ranges for the Ivy League: Middle 50% Bands and Strategy

Part of the Test Strategy for Elite Admissions cluster.

Harvard Yard - what is a good ACT score for elite admissions

What Is a Good ACT Score? Composite Score Benchmarks for Elite Admissions

Part of the Test Strategy for Elite Admissions cluster.

Princeton Firestone Library - what is a good SAT score for elite admissions

What Is a Good SAT Score? Benchmarks for Elite College Admissions

Part of the Test Strategy for Elite Admissions cluster.

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