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Having worked with hundreds of students, I consistently help students outperform expectations within the admissions process. Other than this website, I do not use any social media platform, account, or website to post information. The only email I use is william.g.reader@gmail.com.

UPDATE: Beginning in 2024, I will no longer be offering paid counseling services (except for current students and select referrals from former students). I have decided to focus 100% of my future efforts on my Pro Bono Admissions Program, a completely FREE program for disadvantaged students around the world.

Consultation Services

Hourly

Consultation:

(Referral Only)

At an hourly rate, I provide essay editing and guidance through Skype and Hangout. A popular option for students who need to finalize an application strategy, perfect their applications, essays, and activities.

Class of 2023 students in this program were accepted to Harvard, Stanford, Yale, MIT, Princeton, and more.

Elite Admissions

Consulting Package:

(Referral Only)

At a discount, you'll receive 10 hours of customized hourly consultation and essay editing. A popular option for students who are looking for top-tier admissions guidance at a more economical cost.

Class of 2023 students in this program were accepted to Harvard, Stanford, Yale, MIT, Princeton, and more.

Complete Senior-Year Admissions Program:

(Referral Only)

An all-inclusive admissions package that includes unlimited essay editing, unlimited applications, and admissions guidance for your senior year cycle. Perfect for students applying to 15+ universities.

Class of 2023 students were accepted to Harvard, Stanford, Yale, MIT, Princeton, and more.

KickStart

Admissions Program

(Referral Only)

A highly selective, all-inclusive yearly admissions package that includes unlimited essay editing and admissions guidance for your freshmen, sophomore, or junior years. Specialized help for developing extracurriculars and summer program applications.

Complete Transfer Admissions Program:

(Sold Out)

All-inclusive admissions package that includes unlimited essay editing and guidance on up to 8 applications for one transfer cycle. Given the increased difficulty of transfer admissions, this program is specialized for students looking for top-tier guidance.

Pro Bono Admissions

Consulting for

Low-Income Students

Every year, I work with a select group of disadvantaged students around the globe. Click here for the 2023 PBA Application!

2021-2022 PBA students received acceptances and/or FULL scholarships to Harvard, Stanford, Yale, MIT, Princeton, and more!

FAQ

How long does it take to edit and evaluate my Common Application?

Typically 45 minutes to an hour.

How are consultation sessions usually conducted?

Sessions are conducted through phone calls, Google Hangout, Skype etc.

Why should I NOT hire you?

I specialize in the very top U.S. Colleges (Ivy League Plus), Cambridge/Oxford/UCL, and the University of California system. I prefer not to work with students who are exclusively aiming for universities that are outside of the USNEWS Top 40.

I’m interested in transfer admissions, specialized programs (B.S./M.D. or other dual-degree), and/or I have an untraditional background, can you help?

If you’re aiming for any of the above, you should almost always seek out a professional with admissions office experience. Every year, I help students receive acceptances to prestigious programs such as Brown PLME, UPenn’s dual-degree Huntsman program, and more.

Due to student demand, I prioritize working with students who are referred to me by a former student.

  • Based in Manhattan, New York