You get in on a story,
not a score.

Admissions is a story game. Independent research · Competitions · Capstone

Top universities don't admit students based on scores alone. Where thousands of applicants with near-perfect scores line up, the final deciding factor is who the student is. No one can write that answer for them. ACROS stands by the student as they build their own narrative through independent research, competitions, and capstone projects.

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Boutique 1:1 Design
Data-Driven Admissions Design

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There's a specific kind of application that admissions officers read to the end. ACROS builds that one application with you.

An application that makes the reader feel like they've met the student.

At Harvard alone, thousands of applicants each year have near-perfect GPAs. What separates admitted students isn't numbers, but the unique angle only that student can show. Source: Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard public litigation records (U.S. District Court, 2019)

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We draw the big picture first, then build the student's unique story on top.

Signature project

Signature Project

We don't scatter activities. We find one thing the student can truly dive into and dig deep. Together, we choose between independent research, competitions, and capstones, and we stay with them from the first draft to the final line of their application.

Independent researchCompetitions prepCapstone

One price per project. We don't sell multi-year bundled packages. Connecting the story to the application is the final step included in the project, not a separate consulting product.

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Admissions narrative

Admissions Story Integration

We directly transfer the story built through the project into the application. We guide you from school selection to essays, interviews, and final submission. It's the natural final step of the journey we've taken together, not an isolated service.

School matchingEssays & InterviewsApplication submission

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Method · Data

We read admissions through data.

We don't rely on gut feelings or annual trends. We look at accumulated admissions data. Sophia Jeong and co-founder John personally mentor each student. That's why we don't take many students. When needed, we bring in active researchers and mentors from top universities.

Founder · Sophia Jeong

US & UK holistic admissions story advisory
Director of independent research, competitions, and capstone mentoring
Data-driven signature project design

Co-founder · John

Cornell University Alumni
$12M in cumulative funding raised
Director of data-driven admissions design and capstones

Admissions data1:1 DedicatedCurated Mentors

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Three paths to the student's own evidence.

Track 01

Independent research

Turn a lingering question into a research paper. Active researchers advise 1:1 from finding the topic to final publication. Details →

Track 02

Competitions

We select competitions that fit the student's strengths and aim for awards. From choosing the stage—ISEF, Olympiads, hackathons, research fairs—to final submission, we work 1:1. Details →

Track 03

Capstone

The student solves a real-world problem and creates a tangible result. We weave that rigorous process directly into the admissions story. Details →

Example

We build projects like these together.

Data · Independent research

Where are urban heat waves most severe?

A study gathering public data on temperature, green spaces, and population by district to map the neighborhoods most vulnerable to heat waves.

ISEF & Research Fairs → Data Science Story

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Society · Capstone

Why are local bookstores disappearing?

A report compiling interviews with independent bookstore owners considering closure, identifying common causes and creating survival strategies.

Business & Society Competitions → Humanities & Social Science Story

Engineering · Maker

Don't get lost at the bus stop

A project involving direct interviews with visually impaired individuals to identify real pain points, leading to the design, build, and testing of a voice-guided bus stop app.

Hackathons & Maker Fairs → Computer Science Story

These are not actual student cases, but examples illustrating the caliber of projects we design together.

§ Pricing

We don't hide our pricing.

Our programs have three tiers. We share the starting price upfront. For ongoing projects, we work on a monthly basis. We figure out which tier fits best during the free consult.

Essential

One tangible result, taken to the finish line.

Website or product, one item
1:1 Topic & Direction design
Coaching through build and completion
Active mentor advisory

$2,200USD

Standard

Adding depth with two deliverables.

Website + Product, both
1:1 Topic & Direction design
Coaching through build and completion
Active mentor advisory

$3,300USD

Premium

From start to application, all in one.

Website, Product, and Admissions Story
School matching, Essays, Interviews
Directed personally by the founder
end-to-end

$5,900USD

Book a 1:1 video call →The consult is free. We decide the best tier, including ongoing monthly options, during the call. Story integration is included in the Premium tier, not sold separately.

Prices are in USD. These are fees for project mentoring and advisory. This is not a cram school; a project mentoring & admissions advisory.

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From assessment to admission.

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Free Assessment

First, we sit down 1:1 to listen quietly to the student's grade, goals, strengths, and what weighs most on the parents' minds.

Roadmap Design

We tailor the admissions strategy and signature project to the target schools and the student's unique profile.

Project Execution

Mentors stay by their side through research, competitions, or capstones. When they get tired, we hold the line together.

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Application Support

Essays and applications woven into a coherent story. We refine the final line together.

§ Principles

Not a cram school; the right path for the student.

When needed, we find and connect the exact mentor the student needs. Instead of large classrooms moving at the same pace, we assign the one person this student truly needs right now. We don't waste time and money on meaningless tasks. We focus solely on the student's real learning.

How we match mentors

We meet the student

We figure out exactly what this student needs 1:1, down to subject, level, goals, and personality.

We find the right fit

From our pool of vetted mentors, we select the one who perfectly fits the student. We don't assign just anyone.

We connect them 1:1

We introduce the mentor and help them sync up. ACROS doesn't teach directly; we connect the right people.

We check in along the way

We constantly monitor the fit. If it's not working, we switch immediately. What we care about until the end is the student's learning, not just the connection.

§ Results

Where our students have reached.

Universities that students advised by our founder, Sophia Jeong, have been admitted to. These reflect the founder's personal advising track record, not a guarantee by the company.

Founder Sophia Jeong · Personal Advisory Track Record

University of Chicago

Cornell University

Columbia University

New York University

These are just a few. Even before incorporating, many more students walked this path and eventually found their place.

Universities that students advised by our founder, Sophia Jeong, have been admitted to. These reflect the founder's personal advising track record, not a guarantee by the company.

¶ 02 — Words from parents

“"My child has definitely grown, and there's been a lot of change. They've opened up to the mentor, speak honestly, and rely on them a lot. Thank you for listening. We look forward to continuing together."

Mother of an ACROS student

Actual messages sent by parents. Student identities are hidden and anonymized.

§ 05

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost?

The first 1:1 consult is free. Program costs vary based on the student's grade, goals, and scope, so they aren't flat. We give honest estimates during the consult and don't do pressure sales.

Are you a cram school?

We are not a cram school; a project mentoring & admissions advisory. We don't do the work for the student. We design 1:1 roadmaps and advise them so they can complete their own projects.

Who is this for?

Middle and high school students aiming for universities in the US or UK who want to build their own evidence beyond scores. We run a boutique practice, so our capacity is limited.

Who are the mentors?

Active researchers and mentors from top universities curated directly by ACROS, joined 1:1 by Sophia Jeong and co-founder John.

Do you guarantee admission?

We don't guarantee admission. Promising admission isn't honest. Instead, we build the student's unique evidence—invisible in scores—into the strongest possible shape for their challenge.

How does the consult work?

Leave your details in the form, and we'll call you directly within 24 hours. We listen to the student's situation and figure out the right first step together. No cost, no pressure.

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Free 1:1 consult.

Just leave the student's grade, goal, and the one thing on your mind right now. We'll call within 24 hours, listen carefully, and figure out the right first step together. It's completely free.

Collected Information	Required: Name, Phone, Student's grade. Optional: Email, Current school, Interests, Target schools, Message.
Purpose of Use	Free 1:1 consult reply, scheduling.
Retention Period	6 months after consult. Securely deleted upon expiry or consent withdrawal.
Storage	Data is stored in ACROS's internal systems and never shared for purposes outside the consult.
Right to Refuse	You can refuse consent. You won't be able to use this form, but there are no other disadvantages. You can still email support@acros.org to proceed.

The person filling this out is the parent. We do not collect the child's name or contact info.

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We write our
student's story together.

The scores might already be enough. What's missing is the one piece of evidence showing who this student is.