When Viren and Gia started Vantage Academic Consulting, their goal was simple: to help students like them navigate one of the most confusing, high-stakes processes they’ll ever face — and to do it with honesty, empathy, and strategy.

We know what it’s like to feel overwhelmed by deadlines, unsure how to tell your story, or worried you’re not doing “enough.” We’ve been through it, and we remember how isolating it felt. That’s why we built a service that’s personal. Not transactional. Not one-size-fits-all. Just real support from people who care.

At Vantage, we work with students on every part of the process — from building a school list to editing essays, shaping extracurriculars, and improving test scores. We offer the guidance we wish we’d had: clear, specific, and rooted in who you are, not who you think you’re supposed to be.

What makes us different?

1. Unmatched Relatability: As college students who have recently undergone the chaotic college application landscape, we understand more than anyone else both stress and ambition to get into your dream school. While other admissions consultants advise the general aspects of your college application, we’ve figured out key trends of the most recent application cycles, such as increasing success in certain extracurriculars and what specific universities are looking for in an ideal applicant.

2. Extracurricular Consulting: Beyond college essay consulting, we offer extensive extracurricular consulting, with specific advice on starting a club, expanding organizations, and finding the right opportunities for you to develop your college admissions profile. Whether it’s government internships, national debate championships, or your volunteer club at school, we can advise you at any level.

3. Covering All the Bases: We offer incredible support for AP subject exams and the SAT/ACT. With tutors who’ve received 5s, 1500+, and 34+ scores combined with extensive experience in teaching students the content, we are confident we can help you reach your dream test scores. Additionally, we offer general subject tutoring to help bump up your GPA and solidify your academic profile.

4. The Tipping Point Strategy: We’ve done extensive research and analysis to understand the meta-factors that sway favor toward your application. This includes the interview, keywords in your teacher's letter of recommendation, demonstrated interest, essay tone, and how you communicate your uniqueness as an applicant. Our unique connections with alumni and admissions insiders will allow you to gain an edge in America’s most competitive college application season.

5. Humanizing You: College applications can honestly feel like a rat race, which can be demotivating as you prepare your application. Here at Vantage, we sincerely care about not just you as an applicant, but who you are as a person. That’s why we focus heavily on accentuating your true self; you shouldn’t have to force yourself to be someone you’re not. We embrace uniqueness in every student we work with and make your voice heard in every part of your application, whether it be in your personal statement or the 25-word short answer.

So what are you waiting for? Book your free consultation today! We will help you find your vantage point.