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Since 2014, Essai has worked with hundreds of students with its end-to-end intensive counselling program.
In that time, our students have earned:
Build a solid academic foundation by excelling in key subjects and planning for advanced courses.
Take advantage of AP, IB, or Honors programs to stay competitive for top-tier universities.
Engage in sports, arts, clubs, or community activities that align with your passions.
Develop leadership skills by taking on roles that showcase responsibility and initiative.
Participate in volunteer work that reflects your personal values and commitment to society.
Consistent involvement in meaningful projects helps highlight empathy and dedication.
Read books across genres to improve vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking.
Explore topics of interest to foster curiosity and prepare for standardized tests.
Connect with teachers, counselors, and community leaders for guidance and recommendations.
Strong relationships with mentors can provide critical support during college applications.
Start tracking academic achievements, awards, leadership roles, and projects early.
An organized portfolio makes it easier to highlight strengths during the application process.
Familiarize yourself with the format of standardized tests and strengthen core skills.
Early, gradual preparation reduces anxiety and builds confidence for test day.
Identify potential career paths and research universities that align with your goals.
Having clear goals helps focus efforts throughout high school to boost your application.
Parents play a key role in planning finances and offering emotional support.
Open communication creates a nurturing environment throughout the journey.
At Essai, we guide and support standout profiles by understanding individual strengths, goals, and preferences. We ensure continuous academic progress, facilitate service delivery through a global network, and provide prompt, positive support. Our team is with you every step of the way throughout the entire process.
Our Application Support program helps students create personal, memorable, and bold applications. We craft high-quality essays, manage 3+ application portals, offer rapid response to student and parent input, and ensure proactive deadline management. We provide end-to-end support for up to 25 applications or schools.
Offering up to 20 personalized reports and plans. Students gain exclusive access to Ivy-correlated competitions, summer schools, and research opportunities. Additionally, we provide real successful Ivy League essays, Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, and Imperial College personal statements, and elite summer school application materials.
Our Director, Nicholas Henderson, graduated from Harvard in 2006. He has since taught at Shrewsbury School (UK), authored the Pearson’s Guide to the SAT (2010), and co-founded Essai Education in 2015. Nick splits his time between Delhi, London, and Washington DC.
Our hardworking, creative, and passionate team members are motivated by Essai’s ambition to transform the education experience.
1. Discovery & Exploration:
This is where we help students uncover their strengths and passions. From academic counseling to selecting meaningful extracurriculars, we design a personalized roadmap that evolves as students grow.
2. Targeted Preparation:
At this stage, our focus sharpens. We guide students through standardized test preparation, shortlist ideal universities, and coach them to develop leadership experiences.
3. Application & Success:
In the final stage, our team works closely with students to refine personal essays, prepare for interviews, and submit polished applications. With our expertise, they confidently present a compelling story to top universities.
Explore and understand possible intended majors
Craft and engage with internships, summer schools, research projects, and more
Coordinate and manage the standardised testing requirements
Ideate and drive an impact-driven social initiative
Supervise and support scholastic progress
We align university options with your profile, strengths, and long-term career goals to create a customized list of potential colleges and majors.
The outcome is a tailored list of programs, typically focusing on the top 30 global universities, ensuring you pursue education that aligns perfectly with your aspirations.
We guide you through the creation of compelling personal essays, recommendations, and statements, whether for:
Our proprietary Design Think Your Essays © process, developed by UAH, uses design-thinking principles to craft unique narratives that highlight your strengths. We focus on extracting key insights from your experiences, building out engaging, detailed responses that resonate with admissions officers.
Our interview preparation ensures you are fully confident by the time you meet university panels. We provide:
With thorough preparation, students consistently deliver exceptional interviews.
We assist students in obtaining scholarships from top universities through two primary methods:
Many of our students have successfully earned 30% to 50% scholarships, helping them pursue their dream education without financial constraints.
Once admitted, we offer post-selection counseling to address any concerns or doubts students may have about their journey ahead. We ensure they feel confident, comfortable, and fully prepared for the exciting academic life that awaits them.
Throughout the entire application process, you will receive one-on-one mentorship from experienced Ivy League graduates. Our rigorous and detail-oriented approach has consistently delivered a 100% success rate in helping students achieve their educational goals.
Our Application Support program assists with every stage of the application process: developing a college list that suits your needs and interests, providing support and structure for your application essays, assisting in the effective completion of your application forms, and clarifying any doubts you might have along the way!
Longlist and shortlist optimal college list
Goal: Create an optimal list of colleges tailored to the applicant’s needs, strengths, and career interests.
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Identify and engage school stakeholders
Goal: Align with all key school personnel to ensure a smooth and well-supported application process.
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Synthesize and communicate key profile building elements
Goal: Highlight the applicant’s unique strengths and craft a compelling profile.
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Ideate and develop creative application essays
Goal: Develop engaging, authentic, and creative essays tailored to the application requirements.
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Understand and manage portals and submit timely applications
Goal: Ensure smooth completion and submission of all application components on time.
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