Success
Where they’re going starts with who they are.
Acceptances matter, but the real win is a student who knows themselves well enough to choose a campus where they can thrive.
The CollegePrep Impact
Results that speak for themselves
Students who work with CollegePrep college admissions counselors earn acceptance rates about 3x higher than the overall admit rate at top universities—and up to 7x higher at the most selective schools. The figures below compare our four-year combined outcomes with each school’s published overall acceptance rate.
| Institution | Overall Admit Rate | CollegePrep Rate | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst College | 9.17% | 66.67% | 7x |
| Brown University | 5.67% | 15.15% | 3x |
| California Institute of Technology | 3.50% | 25.00% | 7x |
| Columbia University | 4.27% | 27.59% | 6x |
| Duke University | 6.44% | 23.08% | 4x |
| Harvard University | 3.79% | 15.00% | 4x |
| Johns Hopkins University | 7.40% | 40.00% | 5x |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 4.73% | 15.00% | 3x |
| New York University | 12.53% | 43.33% | 3x |
| Rice University | 8.87% | 29.41% | 3x |
| Stanford University | 4.02% | 11.43% | 3x |
| Tufts University | 11.49% | 53.85% | 5x |
| University of Notre Dame | 13.80% | 45.00% | 3x |
| University of Pennsylvania | 6.35% | 18.37% | 3x |
| Vanderbilt University | 7.35% | 31.91% | 4x |
| Yale University | 4.24% | 20.00% | 5x |
| Northwestern University | 7.50% | 25.64% | 3x |
| Georgetown University | 12.00% | 36.36% | 3x |
| Carnegie Mellon University | 11.00% | 41.67% | 4x |
| Boston College | 12.60% | 47.83% | 4x |
| University of California, Los Angeles | 10.80% | 26.67% | 2x |
| University of Michigan–Ann Arbor | 15.60% | 44.62% | 3x |
| University of Southern California | 11.20% | 31.82% | 3x |
| Emory University | 10.30% | 47.83% | 5x |
| Wake Forest University | 20.80% | 70.37% | 3x |
4-Year Combined Acceptance Rates
What families are saying
Clarity first. Confidence next. Best-fit schools after that.
Parents and students share how knowing themselves, and finding the right fit, changed the journey.
“Sam gave our daughter invaluable help: suggesting schools that fit her goals and strengths, sharing programs matched to her interests, and showing her how to write essays that highlighted her personality. That guidance served her throughout the process.”
“We enlisted Kelly to guide our two youngest through the college search. She treated each as an individual: course selection, activities, and finding their voice in writing. Her guidance was invaluable, and we’re grateful for her care for our children.”
“Sam brought clarity to an overwhelming application process. He made sure every application I submitted was the strongest it could be, and that care led to several great offers I could choose from when decisions arrived.”
“We did it. I’m going to college, and I couldn’t have done it without you. Sam took the intimidation out of the process, helped me see real options ahead, and I’m truly happy with the great choices I have. Thank you!”
“Applying to college felt terrifying until Kelly guided me through it. She kept me accountable for deadlines and made the process focused and organized, which led to a much calmer senior year. Having Kelly in your corner makes all the difference.”
“Kelly helped me navigate financial aid, test scores, and requirements that once felt overwhelming. She was a mentor, teacher, and advocate throughout. With CollegePrep’s guidance, I was accepted to Princeton and arrived ready for college life.”
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