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We are currently OPEN to new students for College Advising. Kickstart your Ellipsis Journey by scheduling a free consultation with the below form.

Following the consultation, if we’ve established a mutual fit, we will reach out to craft an individualized plan based on your goals for you or the student(s) in your life!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR COLLEGE Advising CLASS OF 2025!

90+% of 2024-25 College Advising students were accepted to a U.S. News Top 20 university.

(And did we mention 90+% of our 2023-2024 students landed at Ivies, Stanford, or Cambridge?)

Get started with a free consultation, or read on to learn more about how we do it.

THE ELLIPSIS COLLEGE ADVISING JOURNEY

  • There’s no time like the present to change the world! Whether we’re brainstorming ideas based on your passions or helping you translate an idea into a tangible, impactful project, independent study, organization, or campaign, we come bearing more than a decade of experience in teen entrepreneurship (beginning with Ellipsis CEO Peter LaBerge’s founding of The Adroit Journal in 2010!).

  • We begin our work together by creating or reviewing your college list and making personalized suggestions based on your preferences (size, location, etc.), proposed major, and specific school programs and admissions tastes. We’ll also help you orchestrate a college visiting plan that prioritizes the right schools for you, makes full use of each location you visit, and finally will give you a transparent assessment of chances across dream schools and undiscovered schools alike.

  • How do you stand out from students with similar interests, from similar schools, hoping to study similar things? That question will center our exploration of Common App Personal Statement topics and approaches that will form a narrative connecting your interests, experiences, and aspirations. Ultimately, we’ll guide you as you identify, draft, and revise a Personal Statement that only you can write.

    We’ll then switch gears to focus on your Activities & Honors sections, ensuring that your narrative is upheld (and even elevated!), as activities and awards are selected, drafted, and ordered.

  • We’ll begin by drafting essay templates that address the most common supplemental questions, prioritizing unique approaches that reinforce the elements of your application that differentiate you from other applicants. Then, we will focus on applying these templates to Early Decision, Early Action, Restrictive Early Action, and/or Scholarship supplemental applications that are clear and focused. Ultimately, we will help you ensure that you’re commanding emotional investment from their readers, helping students get — and keep — Admissions Officers on their side.

  • Beyond solely college supplements and school-specific scholarship applications, we empower students to send focused and clear scholarship and fellowship essays that also command emotional investment. From Coca Cola Scholars to GE Reagan Scholars, we have a storied history of helping students secure scholarships that can truly change their lives.

  • Whether you’re accepted Early Action or don’t get a “yes” on the first dice roll, we’re here to make sure things work out in the Regular Decision round. We’ll begin with a sync on Early Round to review any strategic adjustments and then set off on completing Regular Decision supplements with efficiency, quality, and confidence.

  • More than half of our 2022-2023 waitlist and deferred students ultimately received offers of admission. With dual focuses on storytelling and sincerity, we help ensure that students are doing all they can to fight for a spot and turn a “maybe” into a well-deserved “yes.”

AVAILABLE STARTING SESSION BUNDLES

During synchronous online sessions (or through asynchronous review), you will receive support differentiating your candidacy, refining your college search, or refining college or scholarship applications, depending on where you are in the college process. Content and goals of sessions ordered are completely flexible to meet student needs.

Please note that you can elect for synchronous meetings, asynchronous review, or a mix of both styles.

  • Ideal for: Students seeking targeted support on specific application components.​

    What’s Included: Five hours of personalized advising, usable for synchronous meetings or asynchronous essay reviews.

    You Can Expect: Focused assistance on tasks such as refining a Common App essay, strategizing for a particular supplement, or polishing an activities list.​

    This package offers a flexible, low-commitment option for students who need expert guidance on particular aspects of their application.

  • Ideal for: Students aiming for comprehensive support across multiple application elements.​

    What’s Included: Ten hours of individualized advising, adaptable for meetings or essay reviews.

    You Can Expect: Assistance with developing a cohesive application narrative, drafting and revising the Common App essay, and strategizing for early decision/early action applications.

    This package provides ample time to delve into various components of the application process, ensuring each element aligns with your unique story and goals.

  • Ideal for: Students seeking in-depth, holistic support throughout the application journey.​

    What’s Included:

    • Ten hours of comprehensive advising, suitable for meetings and detailed essay feedback, with a member of the college advising team.

    • Ten hours of comprehensive advising, suitable for meetings and detailed essay feedback, with Peter LaBerge, Ellipsis Founder & CEO.

    You Can Expect: Guidance on crafting a compelling personal statement, developing a strategic college list, and refining multiple supplemental essays.​

    This package offers a thorough approach to the college application process, allowing for iterative development and refinement of numerous application materials.​

  • Ideal for: Students desiring to pursue personalized mentorship from Ellipsis Founder Peter LaBerge.​

    What’s Included: Twenty hours of one-on-one college advising session hours (and/or asynchronous review) exclusively with Peter LaBerge.

    You Can Expect: Expertise in developing a standout application narrative, strategic planning for college lists, and meticulous essay editing.​ You’ll benefit from Peter's extensive experience in guiding students to top-tier colleges, with personalized strategies tailored to highlight your unique strengths and background.​

  • Ideal for: Students committed to a comprehensive, long-term application strategy and support across all or most college applications.​

    What’s Included: Fifty hours of personalized advising, flexible for meetings and asynchronous essay reviews.

    You Can Expect: In-depth support across all application stages, including narrative arc establishment, essay drafting and refinement, strategic list construction, and more. Priority scheduling with your selected College Advisor during peak application periods.​

    This extensive package ensures continuous support, allowing for a well-paced and thorough approach to every facet of the college application process.

  • Ideal for: Students seeking elite-level guidance with maximum personalized attention.​

    What’s Included:

    • Fifty hours of exclusive one-on-one advising with Peter LaBerge for comprehensive support encompassing all aspects of the application, from narrative development to final submission.

    • Priority access to additional sessions during high-demand periods.​

    You’ll engage in an immersive advising experience with direct mentorship from Peter. You’ll emerge with a crafted core narrative arc, an expressive and emotionally-engaging Common App Personal Statement, and a refined set of supplemental essays that authentically represent you in a unique, emotionally resonant way.

To purchase, please begin by scheduling a free consultation using the below form. Since pricing information depends on instructor(s) chosen, pricing quotes will be provided during the consultation.

Available College Advisors

LET’S GET YOU SCHEDULED.

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    Serena • Columbia University, ‘25

  • “I spent years wondering why my work wasn’t resonating with readers and editors the way I wanted it to. I got those answers—and so much more—working with Ellipsis.”

    Esther • Harvard College, ‘25

  • “Honestly, I look back at what I thought were final drafts—from back before I started working with Ellipsis—and I’m so grateful I refined them with Peter & Michael first. 10/10, I totally recommend working with Ellipsis!”

    Joy • Dartmouth College, ‘26

  • “In the past, it was easy to neglect my pursuit of writing because I didn’t know how to start. I can definitely, 100% say the literary world doesn’t seem so intimidating anymore!”

    Diana • Yale University, ‘24

  • “I’m so thrilled to see my daughter’s confidence in her candidacy and in the applications she sent off. She’s proudly heading to Dartmouth, but beyond that she feels prepared for the future. Thank you, Peter and Ellipsis!”

    Lauren • Dartmouth College (Parent), ‘26

  • “Peter LaBerge was a brilliant and knowledgeable tutor. My daughter’s writing improved by leaps and bounds through their meetings. I wish Ellipsis had been on our radar earlier!”

    Yingying • University of Pennsylvania (Parent), ‘23

  • “Ellipsis completely changed the way I approach writing. My instructor pushed me to take risks, helped me polish my strongest pieces, and made me feel like my voice truly mattered.”

    Amy • Harvard University, ‘27