An Insider's Perspective
Led by Angela Suh Um, a former admissions officer at Harvard and MIT, Boston Academic offers unparalleled expertise in admissions. We've been in the room where it happens. All of our highly qualified Consultants are trained to help you become that desirable applicant to the nation's top colleges, preparatory schools, and graduate schools.
A Customized Approach
We recognize that every student is wonderfully unique—with a background, a set of strengths and weaknesses, and an appeal that must be effectively presented to convince the admissions jury to admit you. In admissions lingo, we call this a "hook" or "distinguishing excellence”.
That's why we take the time to get to know our students, their personalities, their goals, and their quirks. And then we design a custom-tailored strategy to work on their weaknesses and enhance their strengths. Whether you’re a rising senior, or a 7th grader, we will work with you to identify the right goals and help you achieve them. From course selection and summer planning to application essays and interview prep, we’ll be with you each step of the way.
Proven Success
Our impact is undeniable: year after year, Boston Academic students are accepted to the top colleges and universities in America, beating the odds. Child after child, parents entrust us with their children's futures. Families who experience the Boston Academic difference almost always enroll all their younger kids with us. Our mission is to help them reach goals they couldn't have achieved on their own.
College admissions is more fluid than ever, making the process more unnerving and unpredictable. Government policies, technological advances, and global pandemics continue to reshape the admissions landscape. Based in Cambridge, we are on the doorsteps of some of the most competitive colleges, allowing us to stay ahead of the curve and fine tune our strategies to give our students a definitive advantage.