AcceptU
Admissions counseling from former admissions officers for students nationwide
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Experience | 15 years coaching |
AcceptU is an admissions counseling firm that helps students and parents with college, graduate school and transfer applications. Every counselor is a former admissions officer. The firm has worked with families for more than 15 years and reports 8300+ students admitted. Students are matched with a counselor and work online, so families anywhere in the United States can join. The firm also offers test prep, tutoring and student development programs.
What AcceptU helps with
AcceptU helps students build strong applications and plan which schools to apply to. Parents get support during a stressful process.
- Building a balanced list of colleges
- Deciding what to highlight in an application
- Applying to graduate school
- Transfer applications
- Early admission planning
- Applying for merit aid
- Test prep and tutoring
- Research, internship and capstone projects
Who AcceptU works with
AcceptU works with high school students and their parents on college admissions. It also serves people applying to graduate school and students who want to transfer. Families join from across the United States. Some start early, such as in the sophomore year of high school.
How AcceptU works
AcceptU pairs each student with a counselor and runs a clear, structured admissions process. All sessions happen online. Counselors build an individual strategy for each student. A team of counselors adds insight and support behind the scenes. The firm calls its service boutique and high-touch, with responsive support during the process.
Background and qualifications
AcceptU has helped families with admissions for more than 15 years. Its counselors are all former admissions officers, so the advice comes from people who have read and judged applications. The firm reports 8300+ students admitted, 91% admitted to a top-choice school, 44% admitted early and $25M in merit aid. It also lists more than 500 verified 5-star reviews.
AcceptU pricing
Programs and services
- College admissions counseling
- Graduate school admissions counseling
- Transfer admissions counseling
- Student development programs
- Research program
- Internship program
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The CoachVouch take
Every counselor on the team is a former admissions officer, and the work is done fully online.
Best for families who want a former admissions officer to guide college, graduate or transfer applications online.
Common questions
How much does AcceptU charge?
Coaching with AcceptU runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does AcceptU help with?
AcceptU helps with building a balanced list of colleges, deciding what to highlight in an application, applying to graduate school and transfer applications.
Does AcceptU coach online?
AcceptU is based in United States. Sessions are online.
Does AcceptU work with families outside one city?
Yes. The service is virtual, and AcceptU works with families across the United States.
Does AcceptU help with graduate school and transfer applications?
Yes. AcceptU offers counseling for college, graduate school and transfer applicants.
How do I contact AcceptU?
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