Guides on admissions, essays, testing, and financial aid, written by the coaches who work with students in the US and Latin America every day.
"A teacher who says yes because they want to is going to write a better letter than one who felt cornered into it."
Who to ask, when to ask, and exactly what to say. Plus the brag sheet that separates a generic letter from a great one, and three email templates for the follow-up, the reminder, and the thank you.
Everything between August 2026 and May 2027, broken into months so nothing slips.
Maria Fernanda Castro Wu · Aug 202660 seniors, 100% accepted, 96% into a top 5 choice school. The numbers behind this year's class.
Maria Fernanda Irias · Aug 2026What actually belongs in each grade, from freshman GPA to the four fall deadlines of senior year.
Alessandra Arioni · Jul 2026FAFSA, CSS Profile, need-based aid, and merit aid, explained clearly for first-generation families.
Alessandra Arioni · Jul 2026Seven prompts, one subject: you. A step-by-step way to pick the one that fits your story.
Paola Simon · Jun 2026What to do based on your student's profile and target schools, now that many top schools require it again.
Maria Fernanda Irias · Jun 2026Exactly what to do in 9th through 12th grade, from extracurriculars to Early Action.
Roberto Hasbun · May 2026Straight answers on how selective admissions actually works in 2026. No fluff, no intimidation.
Maria Fernanda Castro Wu · Apr 2026
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