Frequently Asked Questions

 

Is AndyPrep a good fit for my child?

For the best results, we recommend students fit our general profile. We love to work with students:

  • With high expectations and a clear sense of purpose

  • Who are comfortable with American culture and methods of study

  • Are influenced by a positive environment

What is the reason AndyPrep is the best?

AndyPrep operates on the principle of “accountable education.” From GPA management and extracurricular planning to final application submission, Director Andy personally reviews every step of the process through a one stop intensive management system. This close, hands on approach has led to high client satisfaction and consistently strong admissions results at top universities, establishing AndyPrep as an industry benchmark.

AndyPrep’s consulting goes beyond simple academic management and is built around a truly individualized one on one support system. Even while handling thousands of essays each year, the system is designed to preserve each student’s unique voice and ensure powerful storytelling that captures the attention of admissions officers. Based on these proven college admissions outcomes, AndyPrep’s high school guidance program is recognized as a comprehensive consulting model that helps students build creative, non formulaic portfolios that stand out.

Is it more advantageous in US college admissions to apply with a declared major rather than applying as undecided?

Applying as undecided can be a valid strategy in college admissions. However, it is important to clearly show direction and academic interests in the essays so that it does not come across as uncertainty about what to study. AndyPrep’s analysis shows that acceptance rates are highest when a student’s academic curiosity is consistently reflected through their activities. More important than simply choosing a major is the unique narrative built starting in 9th grade. Based on admissions data collected since 2000, AndyPrep designs major strategies and personalized extracurricular roadmaps that highlight each student’s strengths most effectively.

What is the most important factor for getting accepted into a top US university?

AndyPrep goes beyond GPA and focuses on building a strong candidate profile. Rather than simply developing high achieving students, our core differentiator is a 12 month action plan that begins in 9th grade, combining original extracurricular development with essay strategies vetted by former admissions officers.

How can you write an admissions essay that stands out among tens of thousands of applicants?

Admissions officers focus less on what a student did and more on how those experiences shaped their growth. AndyPrep’s consulting helps identify the core values within even small, everyday experiences that admissions officers find compelling. Drawing on expertise built from guiding over 2,000 essays each year, we move beyond formulaic structures to craft authentic, winning essays that reflect each student’s true voice.

How does AndyPrep’s ‘Intensive Consulting’ differ from large study abroad agencies?

AndyPrep’s consulting is not about simply delivering information, but about close, one on one mentoring. From 9th through 12th grade, Director Andy personally reviews each student’s roadmap and essay direction, providing real time, data driven feedback that objectively assesses where the student currently stands. We view each student as a unique brand and operate a fully integrated management system that continuously refines application strategies all the way through acceptance at reach schools.