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Our advisors have helped students earn admission to
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How It Works

Find Your Advisor in Four Simple Steps.

Step 1
Tell Us What You Need

A free, no-pressure conversation about your student, goals, and budget.

Step 2
Get Personally Matched

We recommend advisors whose experience and style fit your student.

Step 3
Choose Your Advisor

Meet your options and decide who feels right.

Step 4
Get Started

Book and pay securely through Almaya, then meet 1:1 with your advisor online.

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The Right Advisor Is Different for Every Student

Some students need an experienced strategist. Others need an exceptional essay advisor, accountability, or targeted support. Almaya gives families access to rigorously vetted college admissions advisors across experience levels and price points — with the freedom to choose for yourself or let us help you find the right fit.

Personally Vetted

Every advisor is carefully evaluated before joining the Almaya network.

Transparent Pricing

See hourly rates upfront and choose the level of experience that fits your needs and budget.

Your Choice

Browse advisors yourself or get personally matched for free.

Featured Advisors

Four Levels. One Standard of Quality 

Every Almaya advisor is rigorously vetted. Levels reflect differences in experience, credentials, and track record — not the services available.

Advisor

Arjun Jaswal

Cornell · $90/hr
Best for: Transfer applicants & essays
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Senior Advisor

Samantha Lofman

Dartmouth · $120/hr
Best for: Essay coaching & application support
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Lead Advisor

Sarah Rosen

Yale · $300/hr
Best for: Application strategy & positioning
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Principal Advisor

Razi Hecker

Harvard · $540/hr
Best for: High-level strategy & essays
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Support for Every Stage of the Application

Get focused help with one part of the application — or support across the entire process.

Application Strategy

Build a clear plan around your student's strengths, goals, timeline, and target schools.

College List Development

Build a balanced college list around academic fit, interests, priorities, and goals.

Personal Statement & Essays

Brainstorm, draft, and refine authentic essays that sound like the student.

Supplemental Essays

Create thoughtful, school-specific responses while keeping the student's voice consistent.

Activities & Application Positioning

Present activities and accomplishments clearly and strategically across the application.

Interview Preparation

Practice responses, build confidence, and prepare for admissions interviews.

Need support across multiple areas? Your advisor can stay with you throughout the application process.

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WHAT FAMILIES ARE SAYING

"Our expert understood my daughter's goals immediately and helped her craft applications that truly reflected who she is."

— Parent of a Brown '28 Admit

"Neva was so kind and amazing! She helped me the same day over Zoom, cutting down my word count while keeping my voice."

— Student, on Neva

"Gabriel's expertise and personalized approach helped our daughter craft concise, authentic essays that boosted her confidence."

— Parent, on Gabriel

"Joseph helped me brainstorm topics and ideas for my essays. He was always on time and communicated professionally."

— Student, on Joseph

"I was accepted to Harvard, Yale, Cornell, and Dartmouth — because of Razi's unmatched teaching and genuine care."

— Student, on Razi

"Thanks to Eitan's guidance, our daughter was accepted into a remarkable list of universities and received over $284,000 in scholarships."

— Parent, on Eitan

"Our expert understood my daughter's goals immediately and helped her craft applications that truly reflected who she is."

— Parent of a Brown '28 Admit

"Neva was so kind and amazing! She helped me the same day over Zoom, cutting down my word count while keeping my voice."

— Student, on Neva

"Gabriel's expertise and personalized approach helped our daughter craft concise, authentic essays that boosted her confidence."

— Parent, on Gabriel
Personalized Matching

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