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Applications start here.
Successful futures do, too.
Atlas supports students through every step of the college application process – from building school lists and extracurriculars to essays, recommendations, and interviews.
Schools our students have been accepted to:
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Our approach is personal, structured, and outcomes driven.
Atlas is a team of former Ivy League admissions officers, Stanford and Harvard alumni, and English PhDs who specialize in helping students craft exceptional college admissions essays.
1,000+ students supported. 5,000+ essays reviewed. Ivy Plus results.
Our Values
Student First, Always
Every decision starts with the student. We build strategies around individual strengths, goals, and stories.
Results With Integrity
We focus on outcomes through thoughtful strategy, honest feedback, and high standards.
Partnership and Trust
We work closely with students and families, bringing structure, clarity, and accountability to the process.
Founding Team
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Experts Who Care About Your Growth
Mehmet Tascioglu
Co-Founder & CEO
A Stanford engineer and education advocate who has supported 1,200+ students in college applications and built the award-winning nonprofit Connect Me to 60,000+ tutoring sessions.
Pratik Vangal
Co-Founder, CPO, & CMO
A medical student and admissions strategist who built a global community of 10M+ viewers and has personally shaped 2,000+ elite college narratives.
Abigail Metzler
Senior Ivy League Consultant
A University of Pennsylvania alumni and PhD student in Psychology, with research experience in human behavior and a background in strategic college consulting.
Nicholas Berardelli
Senior Admissions Strategist
A University of Chicago alumnus and Andrew W. Mellon Scholar bridging psychology and admissions strategy to 'package' elite college narratives.
19 offers to Princeton University
28 offers to Harvard University
26 offers to Cornell University
25 offers to Columbia University
21 offers to University of Pennsylvania
14 offers to Brown University
12 offers to Dartmouth College
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Guiding Students Toward the World’s Most Selective Universities
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Trusted Guidance for My Son’s College Applications
Atlas Education supported my son’s journey when applying to 23 schools, including those in the Ivy League. I was very impressed how they sent a weekly report and a clear timeline as the months progressed. Their essay preparation process is also very structured, as they assist with brainstorming, outlining, and editing. Things went well because they were organized.
I would highly recommend Atlas to other students as you will work directly with very experienced consultants who have helped other students achieve the same results.
Mehmet’s Support Made Stanford Possible
Thank you to Mehmet and Atlas Education for helping me get into Stanford! I’m so excited to be in the Class of 2029! Mehmet helped me a lot with: drafting my school list, preparing extracurriculars and honors, drafting my personal statements, getting strong letters of recommendations, and interview prep. I really enjoyed receiving mentorship from someone directly at my dream school and recommend you choose Atlas if you want to get into an Ivy League or Stanford!
Atlas Helped My Son Get Into Yale 🎯
I’m so thankful for Atlas which helped my son secure admission to Yale University. Before approaching them senior year, we were unsure of how to approach the whole application let alone the essays. But through the biweekly calls and essay editing, they helped my son communicate his strengths and reach his potential. Thank you team!
The Support I Needed to Write My Best Essays
Atlas Education was a big help in my entire application process, but especially with writing my college essays. Last May, I was quite confused with how to start the essays, but Mehmet guided me by brainstorming each idea and writing a paragraph by paragraph outline that helped me really nail it. Getting help with writing the extracurriculars and awards sections was also great since I didn’t realize how important it was!
Focused Guidance, Real Results 🎓✨
Atlas helped me bring clarity to my application, especially my essays and activities section. Every session was focused and productive, and the guidance made a real difference. I’m grateful for the support that helped me earn admission to Columbia.
From Overwhelmed to Organized
I enjoyed working with Atlas on my entire college app process! My counselor explained everything really well and had a set timeline that we followed which prevented last minute burnout and stress. My essays were also high quality which I really appreciate since as a student who wants to go into mechanical engineering, I was a bit weaker in writing.
From Application Struggles to UPenn 2028 🎓✨
My counselor gave me excellent support on my entire college application, especially the activities section of the Common App, which I was really struggling on. His service was wonderful, as our sessions were always productive and the essay insights helped a lot. With Atlas’ support, I’m now UPenn class of 2028!
Clear Guidance, Real Results 🎓✨
Atlas helped me bring clarity to my application, especially my essays and activities section. The guidance was focused and practical, and every session added value. I’m grateful for the support that helped me secure admission to Harvard.
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Strategy Consulting Packages
Our packages reflect the level of experience, rigor, and personal attention families expect from a top tier admissions advisory. Each program is designed around the depth of support required at every stage, with senior oversight and a clear focus on outcomes.
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All packages come with 2 Round Table Reviews - we have a team of former Ivy+ Admissions Officer review your entire college application and resume, providing comprehensive, personalized feedback.
Our Working
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A structured, student first approach designed to remove uncertainty and build momentum at every stage of the admissions journey.
Each step is led by experienced admissions advisors with direct insight into top university evaluation processes.
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Discover & Align
We begin by understanding the student’s academic background, interests, and long term goals, aligning expectations with a clear admissions strategy.
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Plan & Position
We develop a personalized roadmap, shaping course choices, extracurriculars, and narratives that present the student at their strongest.
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Execute & Refine
We guide essays, applications, and interviews through multiple expert reviews, refining every detail until submissions are ready.
Atlas
A Standard of Excellence in Admissions Guidance
Trusted by Families Targeting Ivy Plus Universities
Expert Led, Student Focused Advisory
Recognized for Excellence in Admissions Strategy
Atlas Education is a college admissions consulting firm that provides personalized, long-term support to students applying to top universities in the United States and abroad. Our team is made up of high-achieving Stanford students and graduates who work closely with families to help students build compelling academic and extracurricular profiles and submit competitive applications.
Atlas Education offers personalized, end-to-end admissions support for students applying to the world’s most competitive universities. We work closely with each student to build a compelling application strategy, from choosing the right schools to presenting a standout profile. Our services span academic preparation, extracurricular development, essay and interview coaching, enrichment programs, and experiential opportunities — all designed to maximize a student’s chances of admission.
Students work closely with a team of consultants, essay editors, and former admissions officers, ensuring clarity and accountability throughout the process.
The time commitment varies by program and student goals. Most students meet regularly with their consultant and complete independent work between sessions. Atlas works collaboratively with students to set realistic expectations that balance academics, extracurriculars, and personal commitments.
Yes. Atlas supports both U.S.-based and international students applying to universities in the United States and abroad. Consultants are familiar with international curricula and admissions considerations.
Students can begin working with Atlas as early as middle school or as late as the year they apply. That said, the earlier a student starts, the more impact we can have on long-term planning, extracurricular development, and overall positioning for competitive admissions.
Atlas consultants are Ivy League graduates and former Admissions Officers with firsthand experience navigating highly selective admissions processes.
Atlas provides end-to-end admissions support, including:
- College and major selection strategy
- Extracurricular planning and profile development
- Personal statement and supplemental essay guidance
- Interview preparation
- Standardized testing strategy
- Full application roundtable review
- Internship and summer program guidance
- Financial aid and need-based application support (if applicable)
- Services are tailored to each student’s goals, background, and timeline.
No. Admissions decisions are ultimately made by universities, and no ethical organization can guarantee acceptance to a specific school. That said, Atlas works closely with students to build the strongest possible application and meaningfully improve their chances of success.
Getting started begins with an initial consultation. This allows Atlas to understand the student’s background, goals, and timeline and recommend the most appropriate program.