Before working with HS2, neither my parents nor I had a clear understanding of how admissions worked, and I likely would have missed many valuable opportunities. My counselor guided me toward summer programs, internships, community service, and other activities that strengthened my profile, while providing consistent reminders and support along the way. Thanks to their guidance, I was admitted to several of my top-choice schools.

I have worked with my counselor since 9th grade, and the experience has been excellent. My counselor consistently provided valuable guidance on summer programs, major selection, and every stage of the college application process. With my counselor’s assistance, I was able to complete many of my essays before the deadline, which allowed me to apply to more Early Action schools. My overall experience at HS2 was delightful, and I highly recommend this institution!

I had a really good time during the past 4 years at HS2 Academy. Moving here from another country, I had no clue about the college admissions process, but through my HS2 counselor, I got to ask questions and started preparing early for applications. My counselor was very thorough and provided a lot of extra support for me — from recommending extracurricular activities, to preparing my college list and essays. All of this ultimately culminated in my acceptance to a T30 school.

My experience at HS2 was great! The essay editing helped me immensely and the counselors were extremely friendly and helpful when I had questions about the application process. I could not recommend a better college application program.

I joined HS2 Academy my senior year and they helped make my college application process so much easier than if I had done it alone. The staff was so approachable and explained every step of the application process. My counselor kept me on track with my essays and helped me put into words what I wanted to say. I’m so glad I got the chance to work with HS2 and I would definitely recommend HS2 Academy to anyone interested.

Great experience throughout the 4 years here, and the experiences and insight they offered was very helpful in the college application process. They also help a lot with application essays, and I think helped improve my essays a lot.

Joining HS2 has made the whole college process less stressful because of guidance from counselors, staying on track with deadlines, and creating authentic essays for my intended major. Overall, I recommend joining HS2 if you are looking for an awesome program that can help with college applications!

HS2 is a great place for high school seniors to get help with their college application, regardless of what college they are trying to go to. They greatly helped with my essays as they guided me step-by-step through the process from brainstorming ideas to finalizing the draft. I’d highly recommend HS2 for anyone who feels like they need help with their college application!

Getting counseled at HS2 was an extraordinary opportunity that allowed me to both learn from other peers along with the experienced counselors, who helped me achieve academic success and acceptance enlightenment.

Excellent institution. Superb customer service. Knowledgeable faculty. HS2 specializes in College Counseling, Private Tutoring, SAT/ACT Bootcamp, and AP Classes. The counselors and tutors all have excellent credentials and many years of experience, helping high school students get into their dream colleges!

My time at HS2 was incredible and the counselors here are very supportive throughout the entire application process. Working with my counselor Mihir Shah, I was able to build upon my past skills and interests and find new subjects I’ve come to enjoy.

I am incredibly grateful for the exceptional support and guidance I received from HS2 Academy throughout my high school journey. My counselor was instrumental in helping me navigate the complex college application process, providing personalized advice and strategies that were crucial in my acceptance to UMass Amherst. Even throughout my undergraduate studies, my counselor provided guidance and support to assist me in transferring to Cornell. I highly recommend their services to any student aiming for success in high school and beyond.

HS2 motivated me to pursue my interests inside and outside the classroom, helping me find summer programs and other activities. During the application process, William and team would always provide professional answers and quick responses to every question I had. They helped me navigate the process of college application essays and would always help me develop original ideas whenever I got stuck. The essay workshops really helped me stay accountable and on track with my essays.

Even prior to the admissions process, my counselor had recommended a plethora of activities and summer programs that sparked the interests of the colleges I applied to. The college research and guidance provided was something I would not have done on my own; I later found it extremely easy to write the “Why us?” essays simply by referring back to the prior research. My experience at HS2 made the college application process feel almost stressless, and I never felt rushed or unsatisfied when meeting deadlines.

HS2 provided invaluable support throughout my college application journey. I especially liked the essay writing schedule that HS2 prepared for me, helping me to plan each college essay on time. Without William’s monthly counseling meetings, alongside the notes he took for each meeting, I wouldn’t have had thoughts about expanding my horizons beyond school curriculum. Thank you, HS2, for your unwavering support!

Thumbs up! They pushed me to be better and helped me discover opportunities that I would not have found myself.

At a time when I was uncertain about my future, HS2 introduced me to a wide range of opportunities and shared valuable insights about college and career paths, which ultimately helped me choose my intended major. I especially appreciated HS2’s essay editing services. As someone who did not consider writing to be a strength, I benefited greatly from their careful feedback and attention to detail. HS2’s experience, including insights from former admissions officers, provided a clear understanding of what colleges look for in applications, essays, and interviews.

I owe a great deal of my success to Avina, who continually pushed me beyond my comfort zone and helped me realize what I was capable of achieving. She guided me in applying to several summer programs that not only strengthened my college resume, but also gave me valuable new experiences and lasting friendships. HS2 did far more than help me gain admission to college — they helped me grow into a more confident, organized, and capable person, and I am deeply grateful for the foundation they helped me build for my future.

Working with Avina has been an absolute joy! She goes into every meeting with the sweetest smile and most welcoming energy. When I was looking at writing a research paper on one of my passions, Avina suggested I work with Polygence. Through this platform, I was able to collaborate with a Ph.D. student and publish my paper in the Journal of Student Research. Not only did Avina give college advice but also advice on life including being motivated and feeling belonged. I’m proud to say that I will be attending USC in the Fall of 2024!

Working with Avina over the past three years has been an absolute delight! Each time after our sessions with Avina, usually late on a Friday afternoon, we found ourselves feeling lighter and less anxious about the college application process. Avina’s encouraging smile, reassuring words, and prompt responses to our questions have been incredibly reassuring. We wholeheartedly recommend HS2, and we feel fortunate to have Avina by our side, boosting our confidence as we navigate this journey together!

From the beginning upon entering the HS2 program, I was really intimidated by the whole process. Social anxiety is a big issue of mine, so I appreciated how Avina had me start off with virtual volunteering to build up that confidence, then clubs, and so on. The essay workshops allowed me to make significant progress every week so I wouldn’t be falling behind. Coming out of HS2, I feel my overall writing has improved a lot from the essay workshops, and my social anxiety and confidence improved significantly.

I’ve been with HS2 for two years, and they’ve provided me immense support. During college application season, my counselor stayed up late into the night to help me edit, offered me countless pieces of advice, and helped me brainstorm essays. Prior to applying to schools, they helped me edit my resume, find internship opportunities, and select school classes — such crucial guidance. Could not have made it to a T10 school without HS2’s help.

I am immensely appreciative of the help I received from HS2 counseling. They helped me excel academically and also encouraged me to explore beyond my comfort zone. When it came time to apply to colleges, I was confident and well-prepared, thanks to the meticulous support from HS2. I’m extremely happy with my results, and I would definitely recommend this to any high schoolers and families looking for guidance!

I am incredibly grateful for the exceptional support and guidance I received from HS2 Academy throughout my high school journey. My counselor was instrumental in helping me navigate the complex college application process, providing personalized advice and strategies that were crucial in my acceptance to UMass Amherst. Even throughout my undergraduate studies, my counselor provided guidance and support to assist me in transferring to Cornell where I will be graduating this upcoming Fall!

Mihir is a great counselor. He’s very knowledgeable and great at communicating relatively complex ideas in very simple terms that my parents, who are non-native English speakers, can understand clearly. He’s also very patient and kind, never getting mad at me whenever I fell behind pace a little. He always kept pushing me and encouraging me to do better. I wouldn’t have gotten into Northwestern if not for his guidance and help!

My counselor was incredibly kind, flexible, and knowledgeable about the application process, and the advice and answers they provided to guide me through the UC application was crucial in my acceptance to UC Berkeley. I would highly recommend HS2 to other students who are looking for help with their college applications!

HS2 is just like a lighthouse in the dark that guided me all 3 years in high school. I admit I asked lots of good and bad questions but my counselor always answered for me patiently. They gave me lots of advice on AP class selection, club selection, summer program opportunities, and college selection all based on my personality and capabilities. I would never have gotten into UC Berkeley and USC without HS2’s help!

My HS2 counselor was dedicated to giving me every opportunity to suit my personal interests that coincided with academic success. HS2 made sure to always account for my shortcomings and turn them into strengths, making room for my passions and turning them into the beginnings of a career. Their encouragement and guidance led me to get into my dream school.

When I was burnt out from school, my counselor encouraged me to take a step back and we worked together to revise an application timeline. The 4 years of high school was definitely a very personally stressful time, and HS2 helped push me past my limits and broadened my worldviews by introducing new opportunities. If you’re still lost on colleges and college degree paths, HS2 will encourage you to discover options you may not have heard before. All in all, I appreciate HS2 for helping me get into many top selective schools.

Since joining the program in freshman year, I have been able to improve my grades significantly to all A’s in senior year with guidance from my HS2 counselor. After attending many seminars and counselor meetings, I have learned about how to apply for college, write effective essays, plan for future careers, and have a glimpse at what college life will look like. Overall, I have had a great experience with HS2 that has benefited not only myself as an individual, but my future.

I joined this program quite late at the start of my senior year, but the amount of effort and support my counselor and the HS2 staff put into ensuring my success is phenomenal. It is shocking how much of a difference it makes to have guidance throughout such a stressful process. The essay workshops and many counseling meetings not only assisted me during my writing blocks, they also kept me on track given my tendencies to procrastinate. I only regret not finding out about HS2 sooner.

I felt it was super helpful for me to have someone to be able to lean on when I had even little questions about direction. I really enjoyed keeping up with my counselor even though I lived a bit far away and often had to Skype them each month. The other services offered in addition to counseling, like SAT prep, were also helpful to have all in one place. Overall, would 10/10 recommend HS2 for detailed college app help and some guidance for exploring your interests in high school and beyond.

I signed up for the 4-year HS2 program in 8th grade, not knowing how helpful it would be to me back then. As I grew older and approached my senior year, my counselor was a huge help towards planning my college list and editing my college essays. Overall, HS2 was really helpful with their expert guidance, personalized approach, comprehensive support, and access to networks.

I would not be where I am today without the help of my HS2 counselor. College admissions is a complex and confusing game, and HS2 — along with every one of its counselors — knows the strategies, understands the codes, and is equipped with the experience to crack every level. Ultimately, HS2 helped me land multiple offers from T30 institutions.

I was so thankful and blessed to have my counselor going through it with me. I couldn’t imagine that I could get into UC Berkeley with an unweighted GPA of 3.69. There is no doubt that the counselors here are the best, and if I had a second chance, I would still choose this counseling program.

I know for sure that if I had not joined 3 years ago, my full potential would not have been properly written out in my essays. Many opportunities were opened up to me — some were provided by HS2 directly, like college courses over the summer or community service programs, while others were suggested. Manager Helen graciously offered to help edit my financial aid appeal to my dream school, which I was accepted into. Without the appeal, I would not have had a chance to even think of attending it due to the financial barrier.

The HS2 Counseling Team has truly been an amazing team and they helped me tremendously in these past four years. Not only are they approachable and supportive of my passions, but they also push me to work harder to achieve my goals. The counseling team has always seen my potential and made sure that I saw it too. I am proud to share that I will be attending UC Berkeley and majoring in Psychology in hopes of pursuing the medical field in the future.

I appreciate HS2 for providing a clear direction for me to take throughout my high school years. I was unsure of the right career path and was hesitant to choose classes, but HS2 counselors provided me with the pros and cons of all choices. The counselors were informative and attentive. I genuinely recommend fellow younger students who are unsure of their education and career paths to try HS2 out.

Going to HS2 Academy was one of the best decisions I made in high school. Mihir, my counselor, helped me navigate and plan what I needed to do during my sophomore to senior year in order to get into my dream university. This included what GPA I needed to obtain, the extracurricular activities I should do, and how to prepare for standardized tests. Moreover, the counselors at HS2 coordinated many essay and interview workshops for students to optimize their chances for college admissions.

My HS2 counselor was very attentive and guided me throughout my college application process. I enjoyed updating her about my academic pursuits. She genuinely cared about my life, both professional and personal, and created such a welcoming environment. My counselor gave great advice and recommendations on certain paths I could take according to my interests. Thank you so much!

HS2 makes navigating the whole college application process so much easier and less daunting! Their 4+ year personalized plan outlines every step, and my HS2 counselor’s guidance was critical to my application’s success. Would not have gotten into a top 10 university without their advice on extracurriculars and planning. Personally thought their test and subject prep classes were the best — the tutors move through material at an efficient and effective pace and go much more in-depth than typical high schools.