Hi,I'm Yassin.

A few years ago, I was an international student applying to US universities for full financial aid, with nobody around me to ask. I figured it out the hard way. Now I help students who are where I was. Last season, 22 of my 25 students got into top universities, and most of them got strong aid, some with full rides.

I'm not a big agency. It's just me, and I work with 25 students each application season so I can actually read every essay and answer every message.

If you'd like help, tell me a bit about yourself. I read every application myself and I'll get back to you within about a week.

Yassin

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Deadlines are close

Regular decision deadlines are around January 1. If your essays need a second pair of eyes, now is the time.

1-Hour Consultation

$60

A 60-minute call to talk through your list, essays or scholarships.

Pay, then pick your time right away.

Personal Statement Review

$99

I edit your Common App personal statement and keep your voice.

Supplemental Essay Review

From $20

Line-by-line edits on your school supplements, priced by word limit.

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Offer ends December 20

RD Essay Sprint

Regular Decision deadlines are January 1 to 15. If your personal statement or supplements still aren't done, we'll work through them together so you can submit on time and feel good about what you send.

Message me on WhatsApp to reserve a spot

Spots are limited because I edit every essay myself.

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Your readiness score

Answer a few quick questions and see where you stand on grades, activities, essays, your list and aid.

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Real essays that worked

A free sample of my essay bank, with my notes on what makes each essay work.

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Messages I keep

Some of the things my students sent me when their results came in.

Hamilton, Mount Holyoke and Union: acceptances

Barnard and Macaulay Honors: message from my student

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What students told me

I booked a session thinking I'd just get feedback on my essays, but I left with a clear roadmap for my whole application. Yassin noticed things I would've never thought about and gave practical advice instead of generic tips. Definitely one of the best investments I made during application season.
ReindyDrexel '30

Yassin guided my application process with invaluable advice and feedback that transformed my essays and profile. I have been working with Yassin on my personal statement, where he provides instrumental advice and resources to strengthen my message. He gives me line by line edits and overall comments honestly. He doesn't rewrite the essay, he gives specific guidance and comments and brainstorm with you so the work is authentically your own. He is always willing to help edit your essay, no matter what number draft it is. Yassin has an excellent grasp of the application and essay revision process and knows exactly how to write a great, unique essay.
Additionally, he is responsive and is always willing to help, no matter what part of the application process you are at. (Yassin is fun to talk too, as well!) Since he only accepts a certain number of students per cycle, he gives his full attention to you and your requests. I highly recommend getting admissions help from him if you want to succeed in the tricky college application process.
Bernice

One thing I really respected was that Yassin never gave me false hope or unrealistic expectations. He was transparent about my chances, helped me improve what I could control, and encouraged me to aim high while staying realistic.
ShorookColumbia '29

A few honest things before you apply

It's a paid mentorship.
Applying is free, and we only talk about fees if we both want to work together after the interview.
I only take 25 students.
That's how I make sure I have time for every essay and every message.
I can't promise you'll get in.
Nobody honest can. I'll tell you where you really stand and help with what we can change.
You don't need everything figured out.
Plenty of students apply before they know exactly where they want to go. Figuring that out is part of what we do together.

For parents

Cost
It's a paid mentorship with need-based pricing. We only talk about fees after the interview.
Your role
You can add your details to the application so you're kept in the loop.
Honesty
I won't promise admission. I'll tell your child where they really stand.
Privacy
What your family shares with me stays private, and I only share a student's result with their permission.

Questions from parents