"You Can’t Win the College Admissions Game If You Don’t Know the Rules."
MASTER YOUR ADMISSIONS GAME
First Strategy. Then Execute. Then Win.
Every year, thousands of bright, hardworking students are rejected from top U.S. universities — not because they weren’t talented, but because their applications looked like everyone else’s. They had strong grades, a long list of activities, maybe a few awards, maybe even great essays. They did everything they were told to do. They worked hard for years.
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And yet, when decisions came out, all they saw was:
“We regret to inform you…”
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Not because they weren’t good enough.
But because they were just like every other application.
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Admissions is a strategy game — and most students are playing blind.
The ones who win are not always the smartest; they are the ones who understand how admissions officers think, and how to present themselves clearly, powerfully, and memorably in the short window they have to make an impression.
This course exists to give students that advantage.
What This Course Actually Does
The real problem isn’t your effort— it’s the strategy behind it. Once you know what matters, you can finally build a profile that wins.
The Rules of Admissions
Understand exactly how applications are scored & selected.
Tier-1 to Tier-4 Framework
Evaluate your profile objectively using a proven scoring system.
Proof Over Participation
Learn why selectivity matters more than quantity.
Identity & Differentiation
Develop an academic theme that makes you stand out.
Positioning & Memorability
Build a narrative that sticks in committee rooms.
A Smart Strategy Blueprint
A clear plan that avoids wasted effort & accelerates progress.
Master Your Profile
Transform Your Profile From Ordinary to Admit-Ready
Over 11 strategy-first modules and 31 downloads, you’ll learn exactly how U.S. admissions decisions are made, and why students with strong grades, great activities, and impressive résumés still get rejected.
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You’ll learn to evaluate your own profile objectively using the Four Pillars System and the Tier-1 to Tier-4 Activity Framework, understand why selectivity and external proof change everything, and see how the Supreme Court ruling reshaped transparency in how admissions files are read inside the committee room.
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You’ll learn how to create a personal brand and unique positioning that makes you look different than your friends — not another impressive but forgettable applicant. You’ll understand how memorability is designed, not accidental.
And then I’ll show you exactly what to do next, whether you have zero activities, a scattered list, or are in Grade 12 and need to build a branded application fast.
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By the end, you’ll have clarity, confidence, and a focused 3–6 month strategy plan — finally knowing what matters, what doesn’t, and where to prioritize your time to build a profile that rises instead of blends.
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"The first step isn’t execution — It’s Strategy. Learn the rules. Build the plan. Then execute to win."
Why I Built This Course
My Story
A great education can change your entire life — it changed mine.
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Wharton opened doors I never knew existed: opportunities, networks, confidence, the career I love… even the path that led to my husband and where my children eventually studied.
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One decision — one application — shaped everything.
And that’s why this matters so much to me.
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Education is the one thing no one can take away from you.
But getting in shouldn’t depend on luck, privilege, or guesswork.
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Most families want to do the hard work. But they are misinformed by high school counsellors and even private counsellors.
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I built this course to change that —
to tell you exactly what matters in the USA Admissions Game.
Rhea Kapoor, IL
“I never realized that creating a personal brand or strategy was even a thing — no counselor had ever mentioned it. We were all just doing whatever the person next to us was doing and hoping it would stand out. For the first time, I have a clear strategy that doesn’t look like every other high-schooler in my school,
Kabir S., India
"I literally just signed up for any competition I heard about. I had no clue which ones were good or not. The Tier-1 to Tier-4 system helped me figure out what actually counts"
Aanya Patel, MA
I thought I knew what colleges wanted until I saw the Harvard scoring system and realized how few people are actually considered ‘exceptional.’ It was kind of shocking. I totally changed direction after that.”
Same Person. Different Result.
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The Grades-Only Student
Before:
Focused 90% of effort on high GPAs, APs, and test scores were the main drivers of admission
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After:
Reframed efforts on building a holistic profile, including honors, passion projects, & leadership
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Transformation:
Same academics but added leadership and honors to his profile.
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The Misinformed Candidate
Before:
The student believed his best extracurricular was a paid summer program at Harvard.
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After:
He understood that admissions officers don't care about many activities that students chase.
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Transformation:
Began choosing activities aligned to his brand and focused on higher-difficulty, higher-impact opportunitie
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The Forgettable Student
Before:
This student was just going to write his application based on his best stories.
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After:
He created a proper application strategy that branded him as a "Empathetic Engineer" before writing a word
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Transformation:
Same profile. Better positioning. More memorable.
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The Cost of Doing Nothing
Three months from now, you could be exactly where you are today — only more stressed and much closer to deadlines. Opportunities will have passed. Competitions will be closed. Research seats taken. Summer programs full.
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Six months from now, the panic begins.
One year from now, you’ll feel the sinking weight of submitting an application that still isn’t what it could have been — and knowing it’s too late to fix it.
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Applications don’t fail in December. They fail in the months and years before — slowly, silently, invisibly.
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The difference between students who get accepted and those who don’t is not luck. It’s clarity. It’s timing. It’s strategy.
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If you want a different result, you need a different approach now — not later.
What You Get Inside
Video Lessons
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11 in-depth modules covering every section of the U.S. application
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Clear explanation of how officers interpret Academics, Extracurriculars, Honors & Awards, and Narrative identity
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Clear understanding how to create your strategy
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The same techniques and strategies Tina uses with private coaching students
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Downloadable Tools
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31+ downloadable tools across the entire application lifecycle
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Application checklists & timelines
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Self-evaluation forms for building your academic & extracurricular
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Tier-1 to Tier-4 EC evaluation worksheets + ranked EC examples
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​Case examples from real students demonstrating the transformation
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What You’ll Build Inside the Course
Here’s exactly what this course helps you create, step by step, so your U.S. application is strategic, memorable, and worth a “yes.”
Decode the Admissions System
Understand exactly how U.S. colleges evaluate applications and what truly drives decisions — using the same scoring lenses admissions officers use
Build a Competitive Profile
Learn how to evaluate and strengthen your academics, extracurriculars, and honors using a proven framework so your profile stands out instead of blending in
Turn Strategy Into an Action Plan
Transform insight into execution with a clear 3–6 month roadmap that tells you exactly what to prioritize, what to stop, and what to build next.
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Pricing & Guarantee
If you complete the first two modules and don’t feel significantly clearer about how to structure and present your application, email us within 7 days for a full refund. No forms. No friction. No questions asked. Because the only reason this course exists is to make your application easier, clearer, and stronger.
Arjun Mehta, CA
“I always thought my grades and SAT were the full story for academics. I was shocked (and annoyed) to see 14 academic criteria. That changed everything.”
Joseph Woo, NY
“We couldn’t afford the private counselors and I wasn't satisfied with my college counsellor.
This course gave me the same level of understanding without the price tag.
Mila John, NY
“I honestly thought Ivy League results were just luck or random. Now I actually know how decisions are made and what matters. It’s not a lottery — there’s a real strategy behind it.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this only for Ivy League applicants?
No — these principles apply from Top 10 to Top 100.
Which grade is best to start?
Grades 9–10 ideally, but Grade 11–12 gain huge value through restructuring.
What if I don’t have many activities?
Perfect — we build intentionally instead of randomly.
What if I already have a counselor?
This enhances their work — it becomes the blueprint everything else aligns with.
What if my grades are low?
Regardless of your grades or your extracurriculars, if you are applying to the top 100 colleges, you need a strategy.
How long will the course take?
Most students finish the core modules in 7–10 days, and the templates/tools save dozens of hours of trial and error​​