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Our Services

We are here to help you achieve your dream of getting into a college that is the perfect fit for you.

Graduate School Counseling

We help in all aspects of graduate school admissions (MD, Law School, MBA, and other graduate programs), including essays, applications, and interview preparation.

International Students

One of our specialties at MYS is helping international students in all facets of their application and we have had very successful results with our students from abroad. For many schools, the international admissions rate is less than half that of the overall admissions rate.

Getting Started

Assess and Evaluate

What makes you tick both inside and outside the classroom?

What are you passionate about?

Let’s make a roadmap to get you into your dream school!

​Optimize, Plan, and Produce

This is a stage where the majority of the “work” is completed.

Let us help you shine by helping you choose your courses, plan your standardized exams, and highlight extracurricular activities and internships that will help you grow both academically and as a person.

We will help you pick the right schools to apply to, brainstorm, edit, and revise college essays, and guide and help with every aspect of your applications.

Retrospection & Feedback

Time to look back at all you have accomplished!

With all of the acceptance letters you now have we will help you pick the perfect school that is perfect for you!

Colleges where students have been accepted

Accepted schools include but are not limited to Princeton University, Stanford University, Columbia University, Dartmouth College, Rice University, University of Pennsylvania, Amherst College, Carnegie Mellon University, Vanderbilt University, University of Michigan, UC Berkley, UCLA, Emory University, New York University, Smith College, Boston University, Northeastern University, College of William and Mary.

Student admissions Roadmap

8th - 10th Grade

  • Discover your interests and passions
  • Access various extracurricular programs and internships
  • Develop and nurture the student's personal and academic capabilities
  • Create a tentative test schedule for standardized tests

11th grade

  • Academic and extracurricular interests are developed
  • Standardized exams are finalized
  • Applications for summer programs/internships are completed
  • Initial exploration of college begins
  • Guidance is provided on college visits including when to visit and special activities and sessions to attend
  • Connect with school alums for guidance and personalized advice

Summer 11th grade, Fall 12th grade

  • Students are matched with colleges and universities, offering various low-risk to high-risk options
  • Completion of the bulk of application materials
  • Creation, editing, and finalization of resumes, personal statements, and all supplemental essays with thorough detail
  • Advise on special programs such as BS/MD and 3+2 programs
  • Diligent work under the guidance of a consultant to present each student's unique story creatively and compellingly in their applications

Spring 12th grade

  • Aid in any correspondence students might have with schools in making their decision
  • Counseling is provided to make final college decisions
  • Final college visits are planned
  • Students celebrate their acceptances, reflect on their hard work, and look forward to the future!

Student and Parent
Testimonials

Shalin is personable, creative, and strategic. My application showed my best self. I was pleasantly surprised when I got into my dream school!

Jason S

Stanford University
David-L

Like so many other students, I had top SAT scores and grades, but I needed something extra to put me over the top. Shalin worked with me intensely on my essays and gave suggestions to make me a more unique candidate. Highly recommend.

David L

Dartmouth College

Shalin could connect well with my son, who initially wasn’t enthusiastic about completing his applications. He has a big heart and goes out of his way to do what’s best for his students. I can’t thank him enough.

Shin R

Parent

As an international student from China, applying to American universities seemed incredibly difficult, and I needed to make myself more competitive. While struggling to prepare for exams and activities, Shalin helped me with his professional knowledge. He helps me organize all my thoughts of personal statements and brings up brilliant ideas to uncover aspects of my story that I never knew existed. Working with Shalin was the best decision I could have made. I am confident about the upcoming application season.

Cindy H

Shalin was incredibly helpful with my college application process. As someone who struggles with writing, I knew it would be difficult to write interesting and thoughtful essays that would attract an admissions officer’s eye, but Shalin worked with me to brainstorm and create the best essay I could have asked for. He knew exactly what questions to ask me to bring out my creativity and expand my imagination.

Xavier M

The College of William and Mary

As someone who had no idea what schools to apply to and how to even start the application process, working with Shalin helped me get into my dream school. He told me what schools would be a fit for me and was able to organize my application in a way that would help me stand out from other applicants. No matter what time it was he was always available to help me out. I truly believe that without him I would not have gotten into my top schools.

Aavra C

Northeastern University

I needed my college essays completed and I didn’t have any motivation to do them nor did I have any knowledge of what I was doing. But after meeting Shalin and discussing what I can do, I was back on track. His way of teaching and making a connection with the student is amazing. He was always there when you needed help and helped me get everything finished on time. With editing essays, suggesting extracurriculars, he was there every step of the way. I would highly recommend Shalin if you need any sort of college assistance or motivation to do your essays.

Jay Q

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Shalin helped me sort all of my extracurriculars and find which activities would impress colleges the most. I clearly defined myself to admissions, showing my distinct story that colleges would want to have on their campus through my extracurriculars and I have Shalin to thank for that. He gave insight into the essay-writing and editing process as well. Without his help, the application process would have felt much less manageable.

Darius M

Amherst College
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