Application Support
Apply with confidence with support from our expert admissions advisors.
Application Support in NYC
& onlineApply with confidence with support from our expert admissions advisors—available in-person in NYC or online worldwide.
Applying to schools, colleges, and universities can feel overwhelming. Juggling grades, testing, and the application process itself is challenging work, while many students struggle to craft a coherent personal theme that helps them stand out amongst other well-qualified applicants.
At CATES, we understand the intricacies and challenge of admissions, and we partner with you to demystify the process while guiding you through planning, school selection, campus tours, the Common App, essay writing, completing free mock tests, extracurriculars, interviews, and more. Our NYC-based admissions advisors are available to work in-person with students across Manhattan and Brooklyn, as well as virtually with students worldwide. We also partner with schools in NYC, London, and worldwide to develop tailored institutional programs.
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Get admitted with insider guidance on every step—all from the comfort of your home, whether in NYC or across the world. We'll help you build a school list, ace your interviews, and craft a winning application through essays, portfolios, extracurriculars. Flexible online tutoring sessions work around your schedule and fit effortlessly into family life. Book sessions one by one or regularly for as long as you need.
What can your online admissions tutors help with?
Online, one-to-one tutoring is available for all of our private admissions consulting services, including:
- college essay prep
- college admissions advising
- high school admissions advising
- graduate and professional school admissions advising
- admissions interview coaching
- specialized college admissions consulting for athletes and artists
How does online admissions tutoring work?
Online admissions tutoring takes place primarily over video calls, which are supplemented with a variety of digital resources, worksheets, and interactive tools. With a decade of virtual tutoring experience under our belt, our NYC-based tutors can provide families with a seamless experience, whether through Zoom, Skype, or another platform.
Before we match you with an admissions specialist in NYC, you can arrange a free 15-minute video chat to find out more about their background and personality to ensure you’ll work well together.
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SUPPORT FROM A–Z
Wherever you are in the application process, CATES and its partners stand ready to provide support and expertise with every step. We most frequently support students in NYC and globally with:
PLANNING
We can help you map out your application timeline, set goals, and find opportunities to build extra-curricular experience.
SCHOOL SELECTION
We’ll help to narrow down your school list and make smart recommendations based on your interests, personality, and academic profile. Want a head start? Try our College Acceptance Rates tool.
ESSAY WRITING & APPLICATION-BUILDING
From conceptualization and drafting to editing and proofreading, we’ll assist you in crafting a compelling personal essay and application.
INTERVIEW COACHING
Whether you’re facing a formal interview with a professor or a friendly chat with an alum, we’ll prepare you to present yourself in the best light.
APPLICATIONS MADE PERSONAL
There are three main admissions foci: grades, test scores, and personal qualities. It’s easy for admissions officers to gauge scores and grades, but how can they assess who you are as a person? In fact, they build this picture through various elements of your application including activities, recommendations, essays, interviews, and demonstrated mutual fit with the school.
That’s why your application as a whole should engage admissions officers with a coherent theme, clearly demonstrating who you are and how you intend to make use of their campus. At CATES, we have years of experience helping students figure out what they’re truly passionate about and what they have to offer a school or university community. We provide you with the tools to explore and identify what your “hook” is and how you’re going to pitch yourself to schools. Admissions officers don’t spend a whole lot of time on each application, and you want to make sure that yours is memorable.
We have particular expertise in devising smart admissions strategies for students from hypercompetitive markets like New York and London (something that is particularly crucial for students from well-known private schools like Dwight, Riverdale, and Horace Mann and neighborhoods including Park Slope, SoHo, and the Upper East Side).
APPLICATIONS MADE PERSONAL
There are three main admissions foci: grades, test scores, and personal qualities. It’s easy for admissions officers to gauge scores and grades, but how can they assess who you are as a person? In fact, they build this picture through various elements of your application including activities, recommendations, essays, interviews, and demonstrated mutual fit with the school.
That’s why your application as a whole should engage admissions officers with a coherent theme, clearly demonstrating who you are and how you intend to make use of their campus. At CATES, we have years of experience helping students figure out what they’re truly passionate about and what they have to offer a school or university community. We provide you with the tools to explore and identify what your “hook” is and how you’re going to pitch yourself to schools. Admissions officers don’t spend a whole lot of time on each application, and you want to make sure that yours is memorable.
We have particular expertise in devising smart admissions strategies for students from hypercompetitive markets like New York and London (something that is particularly crucial for students from well-known private schools like Dwight, Riverdale, and Horace Mann and neighborhoods including Park Slope, SoHo, and the Upper East Side).
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Headquartered in NYC with primary locations in NJ and London, CATES provides personalized application support wherever you are!