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The dos and don'ts of college essays.
Brainstorming personal stories.
Mapping out the essay structure.
Selecting the ideal prompt for your child.
Live Q&A to get all your questions answered.
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Program Delivery
Dr. Agnia Grigas will provide a multi-page report and full essay editing delivered electronically with a one-time review within 48h of receiving all materials.
This service does not include 1-on-1 meetings.
ORDER SUMMARY
1. Specialized 360 Application Review
Student Brand and Positioning Review.
Transcript Review.
Standardized Test Scores Review.
Activities List Review.
Honors List Review.
Major Selection Review.
2. Common App Essay Review (or UC Essays)
Review for Student Brand and Cohesiveness.
Storytelling and Structure Feedback.
Full essay Editing and Proofreading.
3. Multi-page Report
Strengths and Weaknesses Breakdown.
Analysis of Application Materials.
Improvement Recommendations.
Actionable Refinement Steps.
Maria Kalorides
Signing up for Dr. Grigas' Application Review was one of the best decisions I made for my son! Her feedback was a game changer.
She reviewed his college list, reassured us we were on the right track, and gave him the confidence to finish his applications.
Her strategic comments on his activities list and personal essay took his application to the next level, and she even helped him fine-tune a revised draft.
I highly recommend Dr. Grigas' review—it gave me peace of mind, knowing my son was presenting himself in the best possible light.
Maria Kalorides
Signing up for Dr. Grigas' Application Review was one of the best decisions I made for my son! Her feedback was a game changer.
She reviewed his college list, reassured us we were on the right track, and gave him the confidence to finish his applications.
Her strategic comments on his activities list and personal essay took his application to the next level, and she even helped him fine-tune a revised draft.
I highly recommend Dr. Grigas' review—it gave me peace of mind, knowing my son was presenting himself in the best possible light.
Prabhakar Raju Konduru
We came to Dr. Grigas late in the process as we felt that there was something lacking in my son's essay; they didn’t seem to showcase his unique personal narrative. And we couldn’t figure out how to help him.
She pushed my son to show his sense of humor, compassion, and emotion in his essays. She dug deep and encouraged him to reflect on his life and experiences thus far.
The results were nothing short of phenomenal!
We are forever grateful to Dr. Grigas for helping my son with his best common app essay and supplements.
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Prabhakar Raju Konduru
We came to Dr. Grigas late in the process as we felt that there was something lacking in my son's essay; they didn’t seem to showcase his unique personal narrative. And we couldn’t figure out how to help him.
She pushed my son to show his sense of humor, compassion, and emotion in his essays. She dug deep and encouraged him to reflect on his life and experiences thus far.
The results were nothing short of phenomenal!
We are forever grateful to Dr. Grigas for helping my son with his best common app essay and supplements.
Dr. Agnia Grigas
Author & Admissions Consultant
Founder of College Admissions Secrets
If your teen is a rising senior, please read this message carefully...
In just a few months, your teen will begin working on their college application (if they haven't started yet!)
This includes:
Making a college list.
Filling out the common app.
Writing the college essay.
So to ensure your teen is submitting the best possible application...
An application that your teen feels confident about submitting...
An application that says this is who I am, and this is what I have to offer...
I've opened spots for a highly requested service...
🎉 Application Review! 🎉
This program is for rising seniors who want to improve their chances of admission by avoiding costly mistakes in the application.
Mistakes like:
Listing activities in the wrong order...
Making story and positioning mistakes in the essay...
And even having the wrong targets on their college list.
There are countless mistakes that can lead to bad admissions outcomes!
Fortunately, you can now leverage my expertise to help you secure those admissions letters and open new opportunities for your teen.
Increase Your Admissions Chances
Highlight Your Unique Personality
Submit a Standout College Application
What is a 360 Application Review?
Each year I get countless requests from parents to review their teen's application...
This request baffles me because it comes AFTER the family submitted the application—and more often than not—after the student received a few rejection letters.
This is like getting help with your taxes after getting fined by the IRS—not ideal for anyone…
Especially when this situation
can be avoided altogether!
Once your teen has their college application ready you have two options:
To submit the application for expert review.
To take a leap of faith and submit the application directly to colleges.
With the future of our children at stake on ONE application, my advice always is...
To NEVER submit an application
without a review.
In fact, there are many options out there...
You could ask an English teacher to review the application, they can ensure everything is well written, but they lack admissions experience...
You could also ask the school counselor, they have experience but are often packed reviewing hundreds of applications from students…
Or you can get my personalized help!
After 20 years of helping students enroll in top competitive colleges, I know exactly what the most competitive colleges are looking for...
As well as the most common application mistakes students make—and most importantly—how to avoid and fix these mistakes to ensure a winning application.
What if the Application Isn't Ready Yet?
The college application deadline for ED/EA is November 1st.
This means, by the end of the summer...
Your teen has around 60 days to submit their college application.
My advice is to have EVERYTHING ready before the start of Senior Year.
This is why families started booking their spots for the 360 Application Review in April.
By August/September chances are I will be fully booked and it will be too late.
TESTIMONIALS
What Other Families Say About Dr. Grigas
THE PROCESS
How Does the Application Review Work?
Step 1:
Personalized 360 Application Review
I begin working through all application materials.
This includes an in-depth analysis of the student's:
Brand and Positioning.
Transcript and Curriculum.
Standardized Test Scores.
Activities List.
Honors List.
College and Major Goals.
Step 2:
College Essay Review
The second step is the College Essay Review.
First we focus on the strategic elements of the essay.
Then we take care of proofreading grammar, punctuation, and spelling mistakes...
Alignment with Student Brand and Cohesiveness.
Essay Structure and Storytelling
Full Editing and Proofreading
Step 3:
Get Your Multipage Feedback Report
After going through the application assets I put my notes together into a simple and actionable report for the student.
You'll receive this report after 48-hours of submitting your materials.
This is a multipage document where I go over:
Application strengths and weaknesses.
Step-by-step refinement steps.
Essay corrections and recommendations.
College goals assessment and recommendations.
Step 4:
Make Your Changes and Submit!
Your student makes the suggested changes by following the step-by-step instructions in the report.
They also review and accept all: Changes, suggestions, edits, and comments in their essay.
And finally, they are ready to submit their Common App with confidence! 🎉
About the Expert
Dr. Agnia Grigas
Dr. Agnia Grigas is an author, college admissions consultant, and education expert.
She graduated from Columbia University with her BA in Economics and Political Science, then received her Master's and Doctorate degrees in International Relations from the University of Oxford in England.
She’s the founder of College Admissions Secrets, a leading admissions consultancy based in Los Angeles that helps students gain admission to highly competitive and selective colleges in the United States.
She's the author of the National Best Selling book "How to Win the Million Dollar College Admissions Game."
Her students have gotten into all of the leading U.S. universities, including the Ivy League — and have gained as much as a million dollars in scholarships granted to their name.
A frequent media contributor, she has appeared in Forbes, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, FT, Bloomberg, Reuters, CNN, BBC, and others.
As a speaker, she is represented by the Harry Walker Agency in the United States and HiCue Speakers internationally.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an application review?
This service is designed for seniors who want to avoid costly mistakes in their college applications so they can improve their chances of admission.
You will receive a detailed multi-page assessment of the student's college application materials via Google Docs and email.
Who is this service for?
The application review is ideal for seniors finishing their college applications for the ED/EA deadline.
At this stage, they will benefit from expert guidance to enhance their applications before submitting in fall 2024.
What's included?
1. Specialized 360 Application Review
- Student Brand and Positioning Review.
- Activities List Review.
- Honors List Review.
- Transcript Review.
- Standardized Test Scores Review.
- Major Selection Review.
2. Common App Essay Review
- Review for Student Brand and Cohesiveness.
- Storytelling and Structure Feedback.
- Full Editing and Proofreading.
3. Multi-page Report
- Analysis of Application Materials.
- Improvement Recommendations.
- Strengths and Weaknesses Breakdown.
- Actionable Refinement Steps.
Who conducts the application review?
All of our services are conducted by expert admissions consultant Dr. Agnia Grigas.
What is the cost of this service?
The investment is a single payment of $1597.
How many reviews do I get?
The application review program includes a single review of your materials.
You will receive a detailed feedback report with step-by-step instructions along with the essay review via GoogleDocs and email.
What is the refund policy for this service?
Due to the personalized nature of this service and the limited spots available, the enrollment fee is non-refundable.
How is this different from your coaching programs?
This application review is a focused, one-time review without ongoing coaching. Perfect for students who need strategic insights without a longer-term commitment.
We're interested in full coaching and essay writing help, is that an option?
Our comprehensive coaching program for Senior year students is currently full.
Does the review include supplemental essays?
There's an option to include these in your package for an additional fee. You will find it on the checkout form.
For more information, please email us at hello@collegeadmissionssecrets.com.
Will you review my child's UC application?
Yes, if your student is applying to any of the UC Universities (Berkeley, UCLA, UCSD, etc.) I will review the activities and honors list, along with the four short essays.
How do I get started?
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