What is the full range of college counseling services that you offer?

May 29, 2025

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.

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Regular Decision notification dates for the Class of 2030 are released between mid-March and early April 2026. Ivy Day for the Class of 2030 was March 27, 2026, with all eight Ivy League schools releasing simultaneously after 7:00 PM ET. Most top-25 universities and liberal arts colleges release in late March or early April.

Early Decision Notification Dates 2026: Complete Calendar for the Class of 2031

Early Decision and Restrictive Early Action notification dates for the Class of 2031 are released by colleges between mid-December 2026 and mid-January 2027. Most ED schools release decisions in the second or third week of December, with Ivy League EA/REA schools releasing on a coordinated mid-December date. ED2 decisions are released in mid-February 2027.

AP Score Release Dates 2026: Complete Calendar and How to Access Your Scores

AP Exam scores for the May 2026 testing window are released by the College Board in early-to-mid July 2026, with the rolling release window typically running from July 7 through July 14. Students access scores at scores.collegeboard.org. June makeup testers receive scores in late July or early August.

MIT GPA Requirements: What GPA Do You Need to Get Into MIT?

MIT does not publish a minimum GPA but admits students with unweighted GPAs of 3.95 or higher. The Class of 2029 admit rate was 4.74% (1,338 from 28,232 applicants), and admitted students typically present AP Calculus BC, AP Physics C, and distinctive STEM credentials beyond classroom performance.

Penn GPA Requirements: What GPA Do You Need to Get Into the University of Pennsylvania?

The University of Pennsylvania does not publish a minimum GPA but admits students with unweighted GPAs of 3.9 or higher, and 95% of admitted students rank in the top 10% of their high school class. Wharton applicants typically present GPAs at the top end of the admitted range.

Wellesley Acceptance Rate

Wellesley College's Class of 2029 acceptance rate was 13.70% with 1,192 admits from 8,700 applications. Class of 2030 data pending fall 2026 publication. Wellesley remains test-optional; admitted student SAT mid 50% is 1430-1550. ED rate ~29.82% versus 11.9% RD.

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Wake Forest Acceptance Rate

Wake Forest University's Class of 2030 acceptance rate fell to approximately 18% with more than 21,000 applications, a record low. Class of 2029 was 20.37% (4,073 admits). Wake Forest reinstated SAT/ACT requirements; admitted student SAT mid 50% is 1410-1520.

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Pomona Acceptance Rate

Pomona College admitted 876 students to the Class of 2030 (announced March 19, 2026). Class of 2029 acceptance rate was approximately 7.14%. Pomona is need-blind for international applicants and meets 100% of demonstrated need without loans. ED rate ~12.98%.