Admissions Academy
Expert guidance for high school students applying to university in the United States.
Tell Your Story. Get Noticed. Get In.
Program Overview
All students enroll in the four-class Core Program to craft a Personal Statement and build a strong foundation for college application success. Students then have the option to tailor their Admissions Academy experience through a variety of Enhancements to suit their unique needs.
Core Program
Writing Class: Tell Your Story What do I write about? What are admissions counselors looking for? How do I stand out from other applicants? What makes the college essay so different? From brainstorming to submission, students will receive step-by-step hands-on instruction in developing, drafting, editing and polishing their Personal Statements for the Common App, as well as learn key strategies and tips for crafting compelling personal narratives.
By course end, students should have a completed personal statement for submission to Common App, along with the tools and strategies for further edits and polish if needed, and writing skills and guidelines for completing further application materials.Four (4) 90-minute sessions of live, online instruction Navigating the College Application Process How do I best support my application? What mistakes do people make on Common App? Do I need to answer the optional essays? Step-by-step instruction from an experienced college counselor on completing the application process and avoiding common pitfalls. Asynchronous recording with live Q&A scheduled within class time
Optional Essay Coaching (Recommended)
| 1:1 Essay Coaching |
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| Students work in live, one-on-one sessions with experienced college essay coaches to apply what they’ve learned in the group class to revise and refine their personal statements and supplemental essays. Essay coaching is scheduled in tandem with the group class to support and implement tasks, but students may choose to use their coaching time for supplemental materials. |
| A minimum of five (5) hours of online one-on-one coaching is recommended. Additional coaching beyond 5 hours available on an hourly basis. |
Cost:
Full Core Program (Class + 5 Hours Essay Coaching): $900*
Class Only: $350
Five Hours Essay Coaching (Add-on): $600*
*$50 discount for Full Core Program purchased in advance. Essay coaching may be added at any time within 2 weeks of program end. Essay coaching only available to Class participants.
Early Bird Discount: $50 off
- Applies to Full Core or Class Only
- must complete Registration and Payment by April 20, 2026
Enhancements
Supplemental Essay Writing Classes Tailored for students applying to universities with additional essay requirements (ex: Ivy League, University of California system, STEM-focused schools, common supplements) Choose 1-4 supplemental workshops
Cost: $60 per 2-hour live session
*Supplemental Classes only available to Core program students
| Individualized Tutoring |
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| Targeted assistance to enhance student applications in TOEFL, SAT, & essay writing |
| SAT & TOEFL tutoring available on hourly basis |
Additional essay coaching for Core Program students may be added in 5-hour blocks.
*Individualized SAT/TOEFL Tutoring not available to open enrollment students. Please contact us if you would like to put together a customized group program.
| University Success Workshops |
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| Students prepare for a smooth transition to the US with access to asynchronous modules on topics including Navigating Visas and American Academic Culture Students meet with a US-based college counselor for a one-hour Q&A |
| One-time workshops for students, parents, and counselors |
Cost: $60 per 1-hour live session
*University Success Workshops are open to any participant
Information Sessions
Questions? Join us for a live Pre-College Programs webinar over Zoom.
Upcoming Dates:
Apr 21, 6 pm ET
May 21, 5 pm ET
or Schedule Private Q&A with our team
“Why did I get admitted to MIT? I had the GPA and test scores, but so does everyone applying there. I think the difference was GTI’s writing class and essay coaching. It transformed how I told MY story.”
–Ahmed
MIT
Program Dates
Core Classes
Virtual Boot Camp:
June 15, 16, 17, 18: 10 am-11:30 am ET
In-Person Boot Camp:
June 15, 16, 17, 18: 2 pm – 3:30 pm ET, 2526 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27607
Virtual Weekly:
Tuesdays 6 pm – 7:30 pm ET, June 23, 30, July 7, 14
Supplemental Classes
August 2026: Thursdays, 6-8 pm ET
- Common Topics: Aug 6
- Ivy League/Ivy +: Aug 13
- STEM-focus (MIT, Caltech, etc): Aug 20
- UC PIQs: Aug 27
One-Time Workshops
Aug – Sept 2026: Schedule TBD
Proven Results. Prestigious Acceptances.
Our students have been accepted to top U.S. universities—including MIT, Columbia, Cal Tech, NYU, Purdue, UCLA, UC Berkeley, and more.
Global Access, Local Convenience.
GTI hosts student programs across continents and time zones, offering flexible scheduling that fits your life—wherever you are in the world.
“Admission Academy’s Writing class didn’t just get me into colleges. It made me a better writer.”
–Sara
UCLA
Application Requirements
- Currently enrolled in high school (Class is intended for rising seniors currently applying to universities, but rising grade 11 or higher may be accepted)
- English proficiency minimum score requirements for international students:
- TOEFL IBT 75
- IELTS 6.0
- Duolingo 95
