Ascendant helps students reach their higher education goals. Schedule a meeting today to discover your next steps to success.
Let's aim higher together.
Why Ascendant?
We offer highly personalized admissions counseling, institutional consulting, and essay coaching to give students the tools they need to reach their goals. Our approach combines expert advice, experienced instruction, and extensive communication to keep students motivated and ensure accessibility.
Admissions Counseling
College and graduate school admissions have never been more competitive. Ascendant advises students on college lists, course selection, summer plans, admissions strategy, testing, extracurricular activities, and projects to make them stand out.
Institutional Support
Ascendant believes in supporting students as well as the administrators and faculty tasked with serving their ever-evolving needs. In a dynamic education landscape, institutions can trust Ascendant’s expertise in developing robust approaches to funding, curriculum, structure, and more.
Essay Coaching
For today's applicants, the college essay is paramount: it can make or break offers of admission. Whether you need help brainstorming, drafting, or perfecting your essays, Ascendant can bring out your best.
I was working full time and trying to get my MBA apps in on a very tight timeline. Elizabeth kept me organized, helped me focus my list of programs, and shared invaluable insights on personal branding that ultimately landed me an offer from my top choice.
— John G. (MIT Sloan School of Management 2022)
What's your goal?
Let's achieve it. Whether you're aiming for an A on your final or a spot at your dream school, Ascendant is here to help.
Elizabeth was extremely helpful throughout the writing process— from drafting and revising to finalizing. With her, I felt like I had found my voice. Ultimately, I had written a college essay I was genuinely proud of, and for that, I am always grateful.
— Ben R. (Princeton 2021)
Real Results
Students, families, and schools choose Ascendant for our dedication, expertise, and reputation. See what our former clients have to say about reaching their goals with us.