Ascendant helps students reach their higher education goals. Schedule a meeting today to discover your next steps to success.

Ascendant helps students reach their higher education goals. Schedule a meeting today to discover your next steps to success.
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.
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.
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.
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.
— 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.
— 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.