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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would ask if they provide essay guide tailored to each top school.  Learnt about it yesterday on dcum.  [/quote]

Related, learned something new about the practices of a national (NY based) college consulting firm that a friend hired last year for their now rising junior (fee was more than $100k, don't know how much more). The private counselor mentioned summer meetings with various T20 AO including a few ivies. The meetings were to discuss the result of the last cycle, what's changing for next year and also, "what type of applicant they are looking for/new priorities, etc". The feedback was very specific, down to essays, vibe, polish, and evidence of intellectual curiosity. My friend said that applications that look "too polished" are problematic and auto-rejects.

I was shocked. It means these AOs know (and tacitly accept) how prevalent the big-name counselors are if they are having 1-on-1 meetings with them? And giving them "tips"? Do other private counselors meet with T20 AOs after the cycle is over? How do they arrange those meetings and maintain those connections? I assume it's bc half of the private national consulting firms worked in these offices and these are their former employers or friends?

Have others heard of this practice? Is this what they big payment is for?

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