Private Consulting Program
Direct one-on-one mentorship with Eric Eng, Founder & CEO of AdmissionSight.
Why Private Consulting
Ultra-Exclusive
Only 15 students per year admitted for maximum personal attention.
All-Access Mentorship
Unlimited email support + monthly Zoom sessions directly with Eric.
Hands-On Editing
Every essay and application personally reviewed by
Eric Eng.
Meet the Mentor
Eric Eng, a Princeton graduate, is the Founder and CEO of AdmissionSight with 15+ years of experience in college admissions. A former National Merit Scholar, National AP Scholar, Top 500 in USA Chemistry Olympiad, and Siemens Westinghouse Semifinalist, Eric has one of the strongest track records of placing students into Ivy League and top 10 universities. Featured in US News & World Report and with over 7M views on Quora, Eric is a trusted voice in admissions strategy.
75%
of AdmissionSight students accepted to Ivy League or Top 10 schools
10,000+
essays edited and refined for success
98%
admitted to one of their top 3 school choices
1000+
students supported on their admissions journey
What You’ll Get with
Private Consulting
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Academic Planning & Extracurricular Strategy
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Academic Planning
Guidance on courses, SAT/AP exams, and academic competitions. -
Extracurricular Strategy
Build a standout “hook” showcasing both depth and well-roundedness. -
Leadership & Passion Projects
Support in launching nonprofits or unique projects with social impact.
You’ll also receive continuous support with worksheets, feedback, monthly milestone meetings, and unlimited email access.
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Passion Project Development
We help you turn your interests into a high-impact passion project that showcases initiative and leadership — guiding you from idea to execution.
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Ideation & Strategic Positioning
Define a distinctive passion project aligned with your interests and long-term goals. -
Execution & Leadership
Build, launch, and lead your initiative with a structured, high-impact action plan. -
Impact & Admissions Positioning
Measure results and strategically integrate your project into your college narrative.
03
Summer Program Applications
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Essay Editing
Comprehensive editing for up to five competitive summer program applications. -
Top Summer Programs
Includes RSI, SSP, Simons, Garcia, YYGS, BU RISE, SHI, Iowa Writers, and more. -
Expert Support
Direct guidance from Eric Eng on essays and applications.
04
Research & Competitions
You’ll gain the mentorship and support needed to stand out in prestigious competitions and publications.
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Science Research
Join our 12-week program to develop an original project with our in-house Research Scientist, with Eric Eng providing rigorous feedback for competitions and journals. -
Humanities Competitions
Work directly with Eric Eng on comprehensive essay editing for regional and national contests, including the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.
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College Applications
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Theme Development
Brainstorm and shape strong narratives to highlight your strengths. -
Essay Editing & Strategy
Rigorous editing for up to 12 applications, plus guidance on reusing essays for additional schools. -
Application Review
Full review of the Common App, supplements, and additional materials like research papers/ portfolios.
You’ll also receive unlimited email and Zoom support to address questions and challenges throughout the process.
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Letter of Recommendation Strategy
Strong recommendations aren’t accidental — they’re strategically cultivated.
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Recommender Selection Strategy
Identify the teachers and mentors who can best advocate for you. -
Brag Sheet & Guidance Framework
Structured materials and talking points to help recommenders write powerful letters. -
Review & Positioning Strategy
Ensure letters reinforce your application narrative and highlight distinct strengths.
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Interview Prep
We help you walk into every interview with clarity, confidence, and strategic positioning.
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Mock Interview Sessions
Live practice with Eric Eng to refine delivery, storytelling, and executive presence. -
Answer Strategy & Personal Narrative
Develop compelling, structured responses that align with your overall admissions theme. -
Confidence & Performance Coaching
Sharpen articulation, tone, body language, and high-pressure thinking.
01
Academic Planning & Extracurricular Strategy
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Academic Planning
Guidance on courses, SAT/AP exams, and academic competitions. -
Extracurricular Strategy
Build a standout “hook” showcasing both depth and well-roundedness. -
Leadership & Passion Projects
Support in launching nonprofits or unique projects with social impact.
You’ll also receive continuous support with worksheets, feedback, monthly milestone meetings, and unlimited email access.
02
Passion Project Development
We help you turn your interests into a high-impact passion project that showcases initiative and leadership — guiding you from idea to execution.
-
Ideation & Strategic Positioning
Define a distinctive passion project aligned with your interests and long-term goals. -
Execution & Leadership
Build, launch, and lead your initiative with a structured, high-impact action plan. -
Impact & Admissions Positioning
Measure results and strategically integrate your project into your college narrative.
03
Summer Program Applications
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Essay Editing
Comprehensive editing for up to five competitive summer program applications. -
Top Summer Programs
Includes RSI, SSP, Simons, Garcia, YYGS, BU RISE, SHI, Iowa Writers, and more. -
Expert Support
Direct guidance from Eric Eng on essays and applications.
04
Research & Competitions
You’ll gain the mentorship and support needed to stand out in prestigious competitions and publications.
-
Science Research
Join our 12-week program to develop an original project with our in-house Research Scientist, with Eric Eng providing rigorous feedback for competitions and journals. -
Humanities Competitions
Work directly with Eric Eng on comprehensive essay editing for regional and national contests, including the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.
05
College Applications
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Theme Development
Brainstorm and shape strong narratives to highlight your strengths. -
Essay Editing & Strategy
Rigorous editing for up to 12 applications, plus guidance on reusing essays for additional schools. -
Application Review
Full review of the Common App, supplements, and additional materials like research papers/ portfolios.
You’ll also receive unlimited email and Zoom support to address questions and challenges throughout the process.
06
Letter of Recommendation Strategy
Strong recommendations aren’t accidental — they’re strategically cultivated.
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Recommender Selection Strategy
Identify the teachers and mentors who can best advocate for you. -
Brag Sheet & Guidance Framework
Structured materials and talking points to help recommenders write powerful letters. -
Review & Positioning Strategy
Ensure letters reinforce your application narrative and highlight distinct strengths.
07
Interview Prep
We help you walk into every interview with clarity, confidence, and strategic positioning.
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Mock Interview Sessions
Live practice with Eric Eng to refine delivery, storytelling, and executive presence. -
Answer Strategy & Personal Narrative
Develop compelling, structured responses that align with your overall admissions theme. -
Confidence & Performance Coaching
Sharpen articulation, tone, body language, and high-pressure thinking.
Ideal Candidate
Academic Excellence
Typically: 3.9+ GPA, 1550+ SAT, multiple 5’s on AP’s
Driven & Ambitious
Students with strong drive aiming for Ivy-level schools
Selective Enrollment
Enrollment by interview only
Start Your Consultation
Get personalized advice from an admissions expert, tailored to your goals and challenges.
We’ll reach out within 24 hours to confirm your session.
Get personalized advice from an admissions expert, tailored to your goals and challenges.
We’ll reach out within 24 hours to confirm your session.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How does the Private Consulting Program work?
In the highly personalized, hands-on private consulting program, the student will work directly with expert private admissions consultant and Founder and CEO Eric Eng and includes unlimited personalized email access and monthly Zoom sessions to address any questions as they arise, such as academic advising, extracurricular activities, summer program applications, and college applications. AdmissionSight Founder and CEO Eric Eng will personally review and edit all essay drafts, including summer program and college applications throughout the entirety of the program. Limited availability to 15 students per year.
How do you help with academic and extracurricular strategy?
We cover all of the following:
- Detailed Academic and Extracurricular Roadmap outlining the actionable items to fulfill throughout the entirety of high school career
- Academic Planning on course selection, standardized testing for SAT’s, AP exams, and preparation for regional and national academic competitions
- Extracurricular Strategy includes demonstrating a “hook” to admissions officers and stand out among thousands of applicants out there, capturing both well-roundedness and depth in an Ivy League caliber candidate
- Leadership Development and unique Passion Projects with detailed guidance on how to establish a nonprofit organization to further a social mission or cause
- Academic and Extracurricular worksheets to track your progress and receive feedback, review and editing
- Monthly meetings to review important milestones as well as unlimited email correspondences
Do you help with summer program applications?
Absolutely! Eric Eng will suggest the list of summer programs that are the best fit for the student and personally edit all summer program applications in each year, including science research and humanities based programs. Competitive summer programs may include but not limited to: Research Science Institute (RSI), Stanford Humanities Institute (SHI), Simons Summer Research, Garcia Summer Scholars, Yale Young Global Scholars, Boston University RISE, Summer Science Program (SSP), Iowa Young Writer’s Studio, and many others.
How do you help with college applications?
In the Private Consulting Program, our founder and CEO Eric will personally work with the student on the college applications for Ivy League and Stanford admissions, including but not limited to:
- Brainstorming sessions on crafting together powerful themes to play in the college admissions process to increase the student’s odds of acceptance.
- Deep, rigorous essay editing on college applications for up to 12 schools, and may include Ivy League, UChicago, Stanford, MIT, Caltech, and many others. We love to see lots of red ink in our essay drafts.
- Comprehensive review of the main common application as well as supplemental applications and materials such as research paper/abstract or arts portfolio.
- Unlimited email and/or Zoom correspondences to address specific pain points and questions relating to the college application process.
- Instructional sessions on how to recycle essays for additional schools that the student may apply to outside of the 12.
- Practice Interview Sessions with Eric Eng to gain an edge in the Ivy League admissions process.
Rigorous editing and feedback on how to fill out teacher forms to get the strongest recommendation letters possible that will increase your odds of acceptance - Guidance on obtaining supplemental letters of recommendation that may give your application an extra boost to wow the admissions officers.
How do the Science Research and Humanities Competitions work?
Our math and science students will enroll in our flagship 12-week Science Research Program where they will develop an original science research project with both Eric Eng and AdmissionSight’s in-house Research Scientist. In addition, Eric Eng will help edit and provide rigorous feedback on the research paper to national science research competitions and science research journals for publication. Our humanities students will work with Eric Eng and receive comprehensive essay editing for submission to regional and national humanities competitions. Many of our students have placed Gold or Silver Key in the National Scholastic Art & Writing Competition.
How many students are in the Private Consulting Program?
Roughly 15 students per year work directly with our Founder and CEO Eric Eng in the Private Consulting Program given limited availability.
What is your success rate?
In the Private Consulting Program, roughly 11-15 students out of the 15 students per year are admitted to Ivy League and Top 10 universities. In some years, Eric Eng has had a perfect track record placing students into Ivy Leagues and Top 10. While the current results may not be indicative of future performance given declining acceptance rates at elite universities every year, it does speak volumes about our expertise in getting students into Ivy League universities.
