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Grades 8–12

Your story.
Your strategy.
Your acceptance.

End-to-end admissions support — from school list to final essay, interview prep to waitlist management. Led by former Harvard and Princeton admissions officers who know exactly what moves the needle.

94%
of our students receive at least one T20 offer
300+
Top-20 acceptances in the last 3 cycles
$7M+
in merit scholarships secured across our cohort
2.3x
higher acceptance rate vs. national average
Built around your goals.

Every student is different. We work with you on what matters most — whether that is essays, strategy, interviews, or all of it. Hourly and flexible, so you only pay for what you actually need.

Admissions Consulting
★★★★★

John is the best college counselor you can find. He is a Harvard graduate himself. Not only does he know the college admission process well and stays on top of your child's application progress, but he also has an amazing work ethic. He met with my son to give guidance on his essays, late at night when he was on vacation, to ensure that my son's application progress is not impacted. As a result, my son got into one of the most prestigious universities (HYPSM) EA. I highly recommend him for anyone seeking a college counselor who is not only knowledgeable but also cares about your child.

Joy S.
CAIvy League
01

Strategy & School Selection

We don't just build a list — we figure out where you can win. Your positioning ties every part of your application to a single story that sticks.

You'll know exactly where you're competitive and why
One coherent angle that makes your whole application make sense
A clear month-by-month plan so nothing is left to the last minute
Merit aid strategy so the schools you love are ones you can actually attend
02

Essay Writing & Coaching

We help you find the story you didn't know you had — then coach you until every essay sounds completely like you. Just sharper.

Story-mining sessions that surface the angle most students overlook
Every draft refined until it reads naturally, without sounding coached
Full coverage: personal statement, supplements, every why-us prompt
Final review by someone who used to sit on the other side of the table
03

Interview & Waitlist Strategy

Most students walk in underprepared. We run school-specific simulations until your answers feel completely natural — not scripted.

School-specific mock sessions so nothing catches you off guard on the day
You'll come across as prepared and confident, not rehearsed
If you're waitlisted, you get a real strategy built around your actual update
Deferral plans that make a genuine case for why they should reconsider
04

Personal Brand

Real traction before your application even arrives. The kind of proof that no essay alone can manufacture.

We help you find what you actually stand for before you write about it
A newsletter or publication with a real audience admissions can verify
A LinkedIn presence that gets you noticed by researchers and companies
Your brand feeds directly into your narrative and becomes the evidence
05

Research & Internships

Guaranteed paid placements with verified partners. The kind of credential that shows up on a transcript, not just a resume bullet.

Placed with real organizations through Delta Institute and Ladder
Paid positions that admissions committees can independently verify
Clinical, policy, research, and startup tracks across every field
Your placement feeds directly into your application as documented proof
How It Works
A clear process from day one.

No guessing, no last-minute scrambling. Every student gets a structured roadmap from the first session to the final submission.

01

Profile Audit

A 90-minute deep dive into your academics, activities, background, and goals — mapping every strength and every gap.

02

School List & Positioning

We build your school list and define the one compelling angle that ties your entire application together.

03

Roadmap

You receive a week-by-week roadmap from today through your last submission. Every task is clear and sequenced.

04

Application Execution

Weekly check-ins across essays, activities, interviews, and deadlines. We review and push you to your best.

05

Submission & Beyond

Final review before every submission. Then we coach you through interviews, waitlists, and final decisions.

Meet our expert college admissions counselors.

Former admissions officers, Ivy League graduates, and subject-matter experts — each counselor brings firsthand knowledge of exactly what it takes to get in.

Student Outcomes
The results speak for themselves.
94%
of our students receive at least one T20 offer
300+
Top-20 acceptances in the last 3 cycles
$7M+
in merit scholarships secured across our cohort
2.3x
higher acceptance rate vs. national average
Admissions Consulting
★★★★★

John was an amazing person to work with. He gave me meaningful support all throughout my application process and gave me the necessary tools to succeed. I was struggling to write my essays and find information about each university and he never failed to help me.

Sofia Sarcina
Student's Choice
Admissions Consulting
★★★★★

I had a great experience working with John. He provided me with good input and I was accepted into many t10 schools.

Shriya R.
San Francisco, CAStudent's Choice
Admissions Consulting
★★★★★

I had an amazing time working with John Gardezi throughout my college admissions process and was accepted into my dream school. He is incredibly knowledgeable on what admissions officers are looking for and his expertise is reflected in the suggestions and guidance he provides.

Helen Qin
Student's Choice
Admissions Consulting
★★★★★

I had such a great experience working with John. He provided support throughout my entire college application process and always made time to meet with me. His guidance was crucial to my acceptance into my dream school. I cannot be more thankful!

Emilyn L.
Irvine, CAStudent's Choice
Admissions Consulting
★★★★★

Mr. Gardezi has been extremely supportive, helpful, informative, and encouraging throughout my entire college admissions process. He has enabled me to write my best essays, provided strong support through extracurricular development, brainstorming, and drafting, and is someone I cannot recommend enough. His support has helped me achieve my dream acceptance to UPenn!

Ayaan N.
UPennIvy League
Admissions Consulting
★★★★★

I am very glad that I got to work with John in Open Admits and he is very patient, helpful with every aspect of college application. He is also very flexible with schedules and would help any time needed. I am very grateful and I highly recommend John and the program if you look for any help in applying colleges.

Zimu G.
Dallas, TXStudent's Choice

Ready to build your best application?

Spots are limited. We work with a small cohort each cycle so every student gets genuine attention — not a ticket queue.

FAQs
Common questions, straight answers.

Do I need to commit to a full package?

No. Our pricing is hourly, so you can work with us on exactly what you need — whether that is a single essay review, interview prep, or a full end-to-end engagement. There is no minimum commitment.

When should we start?

The earlier the better. Students who start in sophomore or junior year have more time to build a compelling profile. That said, we work with seniors right up to deadlines and have strong results even in compressed timelines.

Who will we be working with?

Your counselor is a former admissions officer from a highly selective university — not a recent graduate or generalist. You are matched based on your target schools and academic profile.

How is Open Admits different from other consultants?

Our counselors have sat on admissions committees. They know how decisions actually get made — not just how to write a good essay. That insider perspective is the difference between advice that sounds good and advice that works.

Can we work on just one part of the application?

Yes. Students come to us for individual essays, interview prep, waitlist strategy, or school list review. You are not required to engage us for everything — just what is most useful to you.

What is your acceptance rate?

94% of our students receive at least one T20 offer. We maintain a 2.3x higher acceptance rate versus the national average, with 300+ Top-20 acceptances across the last three cycles.

Your best application starts here.

Book a free strategy call and walk away with a clear plan — school list, timeline, and exactly where to focus first.

Book a Free Consultation