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Premier Essay & Application Review

Craft your most polished essay and application.

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One round of detailed commentary on all of the required admissions essays for one school of your choice.

One round of detailed commentary on each aspect of your chosen school’s application form, including your activities list, honors and awards, additional information section, and more.

Strategy Session

$299

One-hour, virtual meeting with a College Counselor to discuss your specific college admissions questions.

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On-Demand College Essay Review

$59 /essay draft

One round of written feedback on one essay prompt of your choice.

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Ultimate Admissions Package

A personalized strategy designed to present your strongest application to colleges.

$3,499

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7 virtual meetings with your College Admissions Counseling Team

Personalized college list of 20-25 schools tailored to your profile and interests

2-3 rounds of written edits on your personal statement

2 rounds of written edits on five schools’ supplemental admissions essays

Written edits on your top choice application form

Unlimited messaging with your College Coach via our interactive admissions dashboard

Post applications support: guidance on interview preparation, deferrals, waitlists, and your final college selection

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On-Demand Admissions

On-demand videos and resources + Direct personalized communication with our college admissions team

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120+ videos and articles designed to explain key concepts about college admissions

25 direct messages with our college admissions team

One round of written feedback on five essay prompts of your choice

Access to our Activities List and Admissions Planner tools

Access to our College Research and Application Tracker tools

College List Building 101

$499

One-hour virtual meeting with a College Counselor to discuss your college preferences and a personalized list of 20-25 schools tailored to your strengths and interests.

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BS/MD

$3,999

Focused support for your college and direct MD entry applications.

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Sophomore Edge

Create a strategic plan for your high school future

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Two, hour-long virtual meetings with your College Admissions Team

Analyze your transcript and map out your high school course plan

Identify unique extracurricular and summer activities, as well as leadership opportunities

Get an early start on your college research with a personalized list of schools

Unlimited messaging with your College Coach via our interactive admissions dashboard

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On-Demand Admissions

On-demand videos and resources + Direct personalized communication with our college admissions team

$1,099

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120+ videos and articles designed to explain key concepts about college admissions

25 direct messages with our college admissions team

One round of written feedback on five essay prompts of your choice

Access to our Activities List and Admissions Planner tools

Access to our College Research and Application Tracker tools

Strategy Session

Meet one-on-one with a College Counselor to
discuss your specific college admissions questions

$299

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One-hour, virtual meeting with your College Counselor

Example Discussion Topics

Plan your high school course selection
Review your extracurricular activity involvement
Create a personalized test prep plan
Discover strategies for researching colleges
Learn what really matters inside the admissions office
Get advice on summer programs to give you an edge

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On-Demand Admissions

On-demand videos and resources + Direct personalized communication with our college admissions team

$1,099

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120+ videos and articles designed to explain key concepts about college admissions

25 direct messages with our college admissions team

One round of written feedback on five essay prompts of your choice

Access to our Activities List and Admissions Planner tools

Access to our College Research and Application Tracker tools

Student Success is
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Here are just a few of the dream schools our students have already been accepted to

Harvard University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Columbia University
University of Pennsylvania
Duke University
Dartmouth College
Brown University
Vanderbilt University
Rice University
Washington University in St. Louis
Cornell University
University of California - Los Angeles

Princeton University
Yale University
Stanford University
Emory University
University of California - Berkeley
Georgetown University
University of Michigan
Barnard College
University of Southern California
Carnegie Mellon University
Harvey Mudd College
University of Virginia

University of Chicago
Northwestern University
Johns Hopkins University
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
New York University
Tufts University
Boston College
Georgia Institute of Technology
Boston University
University of Texas at Austin
Wesleyan University
Bates College

Student Success Stories

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Columbia University, Class of 2025

“My coach helped me incredibly by firstly organizing my time and tasks, giving detailed comments (even on short notice!!) and having open discussions about my goals and ways to reach them. ”

Boiken J.

Stanford University, Class of 2025

“The Princeton Review was essential to my college acceptances. My counselor and coach were very helpful during the process, and I did not feel lost while applying. The essay support was helpful as well because it allowed me to edit other essays I wrote too.”

Eric Jones.

Yale University, Class of 2024

“I found the program rather helpful in encouraging me to feel confident throughout my journey through the college application process. By prompting me to start researching early, I felt much more prepared later on when I wrote my essays and decided between which school I should attend after decisions were released.”

Annie L.

Duke University, Class of 2024

“As the first person in my family to go through the undergraduate application process in this country, the process seemed daunting. One of the major aspects of applications to top schools are the Common App essay and supplemental essays. Coach Alana and my counselor (Julia) spent time and effort reviewing my responses and editing them for months! ”

Kishen M.

Brown University, Class of 2024

“Emily was fantastic and answered all of my questions even when the time for deadlines were approaching and things were crazy! I am so grateful to have had this resource and I believe it truly helped me get into my top school. ”

Katie D.

Cornell University, Class of 2025

“ It definitely helped me get organized and broke down the process into manageable steps. College admissions can be incredibly stressful, so a plan is absolutely essential to success.”

Robert F.

University of Illinois at Chicago, Class of 2024

“They were very supportive and got back to my emails quite quickly. I truly believe Julia and Alaynas help allowed me to get into the number of colleges that I did. They helped me spice up my resume by adding things I didn't even know counted as accomplishments, and Julia's guidance with my Common App essay made it way better than I could've written myself.”

Preethi N.

University of Oxford, Class of 2024

“I had an amazing experience and the admissions counseling was so helpful to make sure I was keeping track of all the deadlines and little tasks that had to be done! I felt confident in all my applications and knew I was putting my best foot forward thanks to the program! ”

Cassidy H.

University of Richmond, Class of 2025

“They helped me manage my time and set a schedule that I could follow and know what I should be doing, which helped to reduce the stress and allow me to organize everything and know what needs to be done. They also helped me with choosing what colleges fit me and which ones I should apply to. Not only that they also helped me with my essays.”

Dennis X.

University of Pennsylvania, Class of 2025

“ Awesome continual support! ”

Logan F.

Ohio State University, Class of 2025

“ The Princeton Review helped me a lot with my Common Application (especially the activity descriptions). It also helped me a lot with my primary college essay as well as the supplemental essays for specific schools.”

Rishil P.

New York University, Class of 2025

“It helped me think more openly about colleges and understand how to narrow my search. I was able to stress less and be more productive. ”

Menoor L.

Georgia Tech, Class of 2025

“It got me past my mental freeze on what to write my essay about.”

Macon B.

UCLA, Class of 2025

“It helped me stay on top of my college applications. ”

Elsie L.

University of Colorado Boulder, Class of 2025

“I learned how to perfect my application and make it as good as possible.”

Isabella A.

Boston College, Class of 2025

“Helped with my essays and made me think about what I wanted in a school. ”

Zack G.

Villanova University, Class of 2023

“The program provided a lot of personalized attention to my application and what I wanted to achieve from the college process. The program was especially helpful with writing the main common app essay and for the school specific essays. It was also great to talk on video chat with the counselor and coach.”

Steven S.

Michigan State, Class of 2023

“The common app program can be confusing so just having someone able to coach you through the application was soothing! …I had no knowledge on how to communicate to the admissions board that I had an immune deficiency explaining my poor attendance transcript in high school. However, the counselors provided by the Princeton Review gave us the tools to advocate for my health condition while still highlighting my strong grades and extra curricular activities. ”

Gabby B.

Princeton University, Class of 2022

“My coach and counselor were absolutely amazing! Their expertise and knowledge gave me the confidence so much needed in that time of stress. Their feedback was always right to the point and motivated me to improve my essays and better articulate my EC list. [My coach] was always available to help and it was just an email away. I couldn’t have asked for a better Coach! Thank Princeton Review for having the best coaches and college counselors! ”

Martin H.

U Penn, Class of 2022

“It was a great experience and certainly worth every penny; I would recommend it to any friend or family member who is preparing to endure the college admission process.”

Reid H.

University of California, Class of 2022

“ It was simply an enriching experience. Apart from the interesting side conversations we had, the program itself really opened my eyes to the expectations of all admissions officers. Although I used the program for only one university, it helped me get some insight into essay writing etc. for the others."

Ashwin R.

Boston University, Class of 2021

“My coach and counselor were extremely helpful in putting together a balanced list of schools and refining my essay and extracurriculars to make them impactful. They helped keep me on track by providing manageable deadlines. The video conference was super helpful in talking through my areas of interests and strengths. I also appreciated their guidance in selecting senior year classes. Their support throughout this process really helped me fell ahead of my peers. "

Tyler J.

University of San Diego, Class of 2022

"My coach did a fantastic job, very helpful and accessible whenever we needed advice. Her guidance was very insightful and helped me to find the right college for me. "

Dominic S.

Clemson University, Class of 2022

" I felt that the program went above and beyond for me especially with my essay. I wasn't confident with the strength of my essay at the beginning, but after working through it with my coach I had an essay that I was proud of."

Domenic B.

American University, Class of 2022

"If it wasnt for my counselors I wouldnt of known where to go to college or what to do with my life I’m very grateful for everything they’ve done. "

Quinn O.

The Road to your Top-Choice School

We will have you covered from start to finish throughout each step of your child’s college admissions journey.

Step 1 – Build up the foundation for future success

Become a strong candidate for the programs you are applying for.

Want to major in computer science? You’ll need to show a deep interest in the subject by making sure you have related activities on your list. We can suggest:

How to deepen your activities
The best ways to show demonstrated interest in your major
Advice on course selection

Step 2 - Start the college research process to find your dream school

We will help you create a list of best fit schools, increasing your chances of acceptance to one of your top choice picks!

Tips for building your college list:

College fit should take into consideration your academic, social, and financial needs, as well as your career goals
Get expert advice on whether a school is a reach, target or likely for your child
Ensure that your final list includes at least 2-4 likely, target, and reach schools

Step 3 – Finalize your college list and stay on top of your deadlines

Stay ahead of target due dates to avoid missing important deadlines. If you’re confident that you have found the school for you, consider applying early.

We can help you by:

Evaluating if you are a strong candidate for early admission
Deciding if you would be better off waiting for Regular Decision
Sharing reminders about upcoming deadlines to help you stay on track

Step 4 - Put the finishing touches on your final applications

We will make sure your final application is flawless.

Work with a College Counselor to brainstorm responses to challenging admissions essays
Receive detailed written feedback on your admissions essays and application

Step 5 - Make your final decision about which college to attend!

You finally have those coveted acceptance letters in hand! We can provide guidance and insight into the most important decision of all - choosing the right school!

Chat with our college admissions team about:

Interview preparation
Deferrals
Waitlists
Your final college selection

We’ll help make
every aspect of your
application “top-of-the-pile-amazing”!

Supplemental Essay Sample

Personal Statement Sample

Application Sample

Colleges are looking for students who will add meaningful value to their community.

We’ll help you deliver this message in your Supplemental Essays

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Sample essay written by a student of The Princeton Review who was accepted to Stanford University, class of 2025.

Show off Your Best Self. Admissions officers spend about 10 minutes on each application.

Developing a strong application strategy means making your application stand out from the rest.

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Sample essay written by a student of The Princeton Review who was accepted to Stanford University, class of 2025.

Admissions officers read thousands of applications
from like-minded and talented students.

Highlight your achievements to take your application straight to the top of the pile.

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Sample essay written by a student of The Princeton Review who was accepted to Stanford University, class of 2025.

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The Road to your Top-Choice School

Step 1 – Build up the foundation for future success

Become a strong candidate for the programs you are applying for.

Step 2 - Start the college research process to find your dream school

We will help you create a list of best fit schools, increasing your chances of acceptance to one of your top choice picks!

Step 3 – Finalize your college list and stay on top of your deadlines

Stay ahead of target due dates to avoid missing important deadlines. If you’re confident that you have found the school for you, consider applying early.

Step 4 - Put the finishing touches on your final applications

We will make sure your final application is flawless.

Step 5 - Make your final decision about which college to attend!

You finally have those coveted acceptance letters in hand! We can provide guidance and insight into the most important decision of all - choosing the right school!

Get Accepted to Your Top-choice School with Us

We’ll help make every aspect of your application “top-of-the-pile-amazing”!

Colleges are looking for students who will add meaningful value to their community.

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Admissions officers read thousands of applications from like-minded and talented students.

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School with Us

We’ll help make
every aspect of your
application “top-of-the-pile-amazing”!

Admissions officers read thousands of applications
from like-minded and talented students.

Want more information on admission counseling?
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