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You're Thinking About The Admissions Process Incorrectly

You are starting a year-long journey which you have never been through before and will never go through again. And this puts you at an information disadvantage. As we here at Athena...

By Ajay Natarajan — Jan 15, 2024

You're Thinking About The Admissions Process Incorrectly

You are starting a year-long journey which you have never been through before and will never go through again...

By Ajay Natarajan — Jan 15, 2024

How to Get the Most Out of Athena

Just starting out with Athena? Here, we will show you how to extract the most value...

By Ajay Natarajan — May 1, 2024

How to Get the Most Out of Athena

Just starting out with Athena? Here, we will show you how to extract the most value...

By Ajay Natarajan — May 1, 2024

How to Get the Most Out of Athena

Just starting out with Athena? Here, we will show you how to extract the most value from the platform — from brainstorming to getting your essays reviewed to iterating and making them better...

By Ajay Natarajan — May 1, 2024

You're Thinking About The Admissions Process Incorrectly

You are starting a year-long journey which you have never been through before...

By Ajay Natarajan — Jan 15, 2024

You're Thinking About The Admissions Process Incorrectly

You are starting a year-long journey which you have never been through before...

By Ajay Natarajan — Jan 15, 2024

How to Get the Most Out of Athena

Just starting out with Athena? Here, we will show you how to extract the most value...

By Ajay Natarajan — May 1, 2024

How to Get the Most Out of Athena

Just starting out with Athena? Here, we will show you how to extract the most value...

By Ajay Natarajan — May 1, 2024

LATEST

Interview with an Ivy League Admissions Officer

We recently sat down with a current Ivy League Admissions Officer to get an inside look on how the admissions process works from the university side. Here are the most important parts...

By Ajay Natarajan — Jun 17, 2024

The Biggest Mistake Every Applicant Makes

While I was a private college admissions consultant, I chatted with several admissions officers and directors to get insights on what actually worked. And without a doubt, the single thing that was repeatedly emphasized by all of them was...

By Ajay Natarajan — Jun 1, 2024

Interview with an Ivy League Admissions Officer

We recently sat down with a current Ivy League Admissions Officer...

By Ajay Natarajan — Jun 17, 2024

Interview with an Ivy League Admissions Officer

We recently sat down with a current Ivy League Admissions Officer...

By Ajay Natarajan — Jun 17, 2024

The Biggest Mistake Every Applicant Makes

While I was a private college admissions consultant, I chatted with several admissions officers and directors...

By Ajay Natarajan — Jun 1, 2024

The Biggest Mistake Every Applicant Makes

While I was a private college admissions consultant, I chatted with several admissions officers and directors...

By Ajay Natarajan — Jun 1, 2024

Interview with an Ivy League Admissions Officer

We recently sat down with a current Ivy League Admissions Officer...

By Ajay Natarajan — Jun 17, 2024

Interview with an Ivy League Admissions Officer

We recently sat down with a current Ivy League Admissions Officer...

By Ajay Natarajan — Jun 17, 2024

The Biggest Mistake Every Applicant Makes

While I was a private college admissions consultant, I chatted with several admissions officers and directors...

By Ajay Natarajan — Jun 1, 2024

The Biggest Mistake Every Applicant Makes

While I was a private college admissions consultant, I chatted with several admissions officers and directors...

By Ajay Natarajan — Jun 1, 2024

FOR PARENTS

The Monthly Checklist

Every single month, your child needs to complete a laundry list of steps to stay competitive for admission to top universities. Many are strategic choices that most applicants forget. Here they are...

By Ajay Natarajan — Jan 31, 2024

The Monthly Checklist

Every single month, your child needs to complete a laundry list of steps...

By Ajay Natarajan — Jan 31, 2024

The Monthly Checklist

Every single month, your child needs to complete a laundry list of steps...

By Ajay Natarajan — Jan 31, 2024

Why Most AI Platforms Won't Actually Help You in College Admissions

Most people think of AI as some form of magic; some think of it as a handy all-knowing helper. Neither is true...

By Ajay Natarajan — Jun 12, 2024

Why Most AI Platforms Won't Actually Help You in College Admissions

Most people think of AI as some form of magic; some think of it as a handy all-knowing helper. Neither is true...

By Ajay Natarajan — Jun 12, 2024

Why Most AI Platforms Won't Actually Help You in College Admissions

Most people think of AI as some form of magic; some think of it as a handy all-knowing helper. Neither is true. Our founders both studied AI at Caltech and have spent over half a decade in the college admissions space, so here's the rundown...

By Ajay Natarajan — Jun 12, 2024

The Monthly Checklist

Every single month, your child needs to complete a laundry list of steps to stay competitive...

By Ajay Natarajan — Jan 31, 2024

The Monthly Checklist

Every single month, your child needs to complete a laundry list of steps to stay competitive...

By Ajay Natarajan — Jan 31, 2024

Why Most AI Platforms Won't Actually Help You in College Admissions

Most people think of AI as some form of magic; some think of it as a handy all-knowing helper. Neither is true...

By Ajay Natarajan — Jun 12, 2024

Why Most AI Platforms Won't Actually Help You in College Admissions

Most people think of AI as some form of magic; some think of it as a handy all-knowing helper. Neither is true...