Self-prep & Save Programs.

These programs are designed for applicants who are adept at doing things on their own following authoritative guidance. It's like building a custom DYI gaming PC following a mix of instructions and support from the manufacturer, online community, and people who have done it before.

The Self-prep programs start early enough to reduce stress and save you money.

Guided Self-prep program includes how-to articles, organization tools, and community of other applicants.
If your resume is a little complicated or if you have special ambitions, consider joining Mentored Self-prep.

If you are more than 1-year away from applying, you can join the free Explorer program to start gathering knowledge that help you decide the next steps.

Once subscribed to any of the programs, you can add additional products, as needed, through your dashboard.

Explorer.

The Explorer program is for candidates who are more than 1-year away from applying but would like to start gathering knowledge to decide the next steps.

The Explorer program membership include a weekly email newsfeed providing introduction to BS /MS / Ph.D. degree programs; how social, political, and economic environment affecting US education; and, access to the online community of other Explorer members. Whenever you feel ready, join the Self-prep & Save, On-demand Mentoring, or Personalized Package programs.

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Curated Knowledge

The Explorer member receive weekly email newsfeed curated by our staff about various topics to help you make an informed decision on pursuing BS / MS / Ph.D. degree programs in US colleges or universities.

Private Online Community

The whole journey is hard, could be lonely, and filled with doubts. A private community of other members in your same shoes make the journey easier. The community is a place to support one another, get answers to burning questions, learn from experts, share ideas and challenges, and more.

Live Group Sessions

You will have access to select group sessions where our experts provide a high-level view of various aspects of the US BS / MS / Ph.D. education and application process.

Guided Self-prep.

Are you a self-driven individual who is capable of and enjoys DIY projects? Like, build a custom gaming PC following a mix of instructions and support from the manufacturer, online community, and people who have done it before? If yes, then this program is just for you! And, by doing self-prep, you save a lot.

Guided Self-prep program members become part of the online community of other Self-prep members, receive a weekly email newsfeed of the major chatter happening in the community, upcoming events, and flagship articles written by our staff. We believe in preparing our applicants mentally and emotionally for the grueling tasks of making the most of their degree program. We think completing an outstanding application and that getting admission to a degree program is just the beginning; you need to survive it. The articles are focused on not only completing an outstanding application but also preparing for successful degree completion by developing good habits and skills. Our articles and webinars are deeply-insightful, -original, and -analytical that educate about the what, why, when, and how of various steps. This is accompanied by access to powerful organizational tools to keep the 100s of different moving pieces on track. At any point during the program, you can always seek personalized mentoring at a discounted rate and can also opt-in for standardized tests preparations through our partner at a discounted rate.

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Curated Knowledge & Guides

Our deeply-insightful, -original, and -analytical articles, templates, and webinars educate you about the what, why, when, and how of various steps involved. Their flow is designed to guide you step-by-step towards submitting your outstanding applications on time. Links to these articles and other information are delivered in weekly emails.

Powerful Organizational Tools

Self-organization and discipline are highly correlative to a successful application. We provide access to organization tools that help you track time, tasks, notes, and checklists. First, we will set up the organizational tool for you with the most common timeline and tasks. You can then modify each component as per your needs.

Private Online Community

The whole journey is hard, could be lonely and filled with doubts. A private community of other members in your same shoes makes the journey easier. The community is a place to support one another, get answers to burning questions, learn from experts, share ideas and challenges, and more.

Live Group Sessions

You will have exclusive access to selected group sessions where our experts provide a high-level view of various aspects of the application process. Topics include strategy, choosing schools, writing financial considerations, and application completion.

Discounted Mentoring

During self-preparation, it’s not uncommon to run into doubts, concerns, and roadblocks. Our mentors are available to answer all your questions. They have gone through the same process as you and have extensive experience helping applicants. As a Self-prep & Save member, you can get mentoring at a discounted rate.

Discounted Test Preparation

We provide three prolonged approaches for you to excel on the standardized tests. First, our partner in the USA provides the best software to take practice tests. Second, our curated articles provide strategies to study better and score higher. Third, in 1-on-1 sessions our mentor can provide guidance personalized for you.
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Mentored Self-prep.

If your resume is a little complicated or if you have special ambitions, consider joining Mentored Self-prep to get all your questions answered.

We pair you with a mentor(s) who has gone through a similar process as you and has succeeded in securing admission in one of the top US degree programs. The mentor(s) will spend 20 hourly sessions with you, over the program duration, to discuss and guide you through every step of the process: from developing a personalized strategy, academics, extracurricular activities, the application process, to helping you keep organized through the maze of activities. This is on top of all the benefits of the Guided Self-prep program including the online community of other Self-prep members, weekly email newsfeed of the major chatter happening in the community, upcoming events, and flagship articles written by our staff. Our articles and webinars are deeply-insightful, -original, and -analytical that educate about the what, why, when, and how of various steps. This is accompanied by access to powerful organizational tools to keep the 100s of different moving pieces on track. At any point during the program, you can also opt-in for standardized tests preparations through our partner at a discounted rate.

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Twenty 1-on-1 Mentoring

Your matched mentor(s) will spend 20 hourly sessions to discuss and guide you through every step of the process: from developing a personalized strategy, academics, extracurricular activities, the application process, to helping you keep organized through the maze of activities. The sessions are conducted through Zoom.

Powerful Organizational Tools

Self-organization and discipline are highly correlative to a successful application. We provide access to organization tools that help you track time, tasks, notes, and checklists. First, we will set up the organizational tool for you with the most common timeline and tasks. You can then modify each component as per your needs.

Private Online Community

The whole journey is hard; it could be lonely and filled with doubts. A private community of other members in your same shoes makes the journey easier. The community is a place to support one another, get answers to burning questions, learn from experts, share ideas and challenges, and more.

Curated Knowledge and Guides

Our deeply-insightful, -original, and -analytical articles, templates, and webinars educate you about the what, why, when, and how of various steps involved. Their flow is designed to guide you step-by-step towards submitting your outstanding applications on time. Links to these articles and other information are delivered in weekly emails.

Priority Access to Mentors

Our mentors are in high demand, especially when deadlines are approaching. If you would require additional mentoring, beyond the included 20 sessions, you would have priority access to their schedule.

Live Group Sessions

You will have exclusive access to selected group sessions where our experts provide a high-level view of various aspects of the application process. Topics include strategy, choosing schools, writing financial considerations, and application completion.

Optional Standardized Tests

We will provide the best We provide three prolonged approaches for you to excel on the standardized tests. First, our partner in the USA provides the best software to take practice tests. Second, our curated articles provide strategies to study better and score higher. Third, in the 1-on-1 sessions, our mentor can provide guidance personalized for you.
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