The Admissions Agency
The world's first college admissions essay consultancy led by award-winning ad agency creative directors.
Great question!
OK, you've done the hard part. Awesome GPA. Killed it on the SATs and ACTs. Tons of extracurriculars and volunteer work and all that fun stuff. But so has everyone else. So what will help you stand out? Your essay. That's where you tell your story. Which is why you need an amazing storyteller.Unlike other essay consultants, The Admissions Agency is not made up of moonlighting English teachers or recent college grads. We are award-winning advertising copywriters who have helped build some of the biggest brands on the planet, from Nike to Google to Coke. And now, we're bringing those skills to build the most important brand: yours.
Just like an ad agency
Every brand, including yours, has a story. We just have to find it. To do so, we'll follow the same steps we do with any Fortune 500 client.1. THE BRIEF
We'll send you a few simple questions to better get to know who you are.2. THE BRAINSTORM
Next, we'll have an initial virtual call to strategize what type of story would make you stand out.3. THE CRAFT
Time to put pencil to paper and develop your essay, making sure it has a punchy hook, compelling narrative, proper structure, and a powerful ending.4. THE POLISH
This is where our creative director expertise truly comes in handy. In this stage, we will do a final pass on all the language to make sure your pitch has its best shot at selling.
Pretty Simple
Common App Package – $3,500
Initial concept development, multiple rounds of crafting and revisions, as well as a final professional polish of your Common App essay.Multi-App Package – $3,500 + $1,500/school
Beyond the Common App, every school has their own supplemental essays. And each one is another opportunity to develop your story and sell them on why you deserve to fill one of their seats.
FAQ
Why go with advertising writers?
When a major client is spending millions of dollars to tell a compelling story in 30 seconds, there's no room for fluff. Everything has to be tight, engaging and memorable. The same applies to college essays. Admissions officers read 30-40 essays a day from thousands of accomplished applicants just like you. And when all you've got is 650 words (or less!) to stand out, every word counts.But I've already got a HS college counselor?
Awesome, they're super helpful! We just do different things. They specialize in school lists, strategy, testing roadmaps, financial aid, and transcript alignment. We specialize in storytelling and building your brand. But we're happy to work alongside them to give you that 1-2 knockout punch.When should we start?
Ideally, we kick off late spring or summer before senior year, allowing students to finalize their primary Common App essay before fall coursework begins. But if that window has passed, let us know and we'll find a way to make it work.