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More may still be more, but these days tens of thousands of kids do that “more,” so the secret lies not just in what you do, but the intricacies of detail behind it.

It's about the support you get, the mentors who engage, the time line you set, the strategy behind your application list, and knowing how to make every grade you achieve, and every written word on your application, count.

There's a reason the students we work with are up to four times more likely to get into an Ivy than the general applicant: they're bright and hard-working, but so are many thousands of kids out there with whom they're in direct competition.

As human beings we all like to think there is one secret solution to a frequently asked question such as “How do I get into Harvard?” But the truth is, that doesn't exist. What there is, however, is a set of secrets that align to increase your chances significantly. Think of it as getting on the train at one stop, ticking off a list of very specific stations, talking to the right people, shifting your balance so the ride is smooth and steady, and getting off at the other end with a whole new realization of what's possible.