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Focus: PAPE only focuses on its core competency: preparing students to be more competitive in the already contentious applicant pool for selective colleges. We do not offer other academic services, such as tutoring. PAPE only does what we’re good at.
Results: Since its inception, PAPE has successfully consulted and placed students into dozens of selective colleges, such as Harvard, MIT, Wharton, Princeton, Stanford, Yale, and Columbia, and more.
Experience: As parents of competitive students ourselves, we have placed our own four children into Harvard, MIT, Columbia, and Wharton. That means we know from firsthand experience how to best prepare and present students to admission officers!
Dedication: PAPE’s students work only with PAPE’s internal consultants. We do not outsource consulting services to external freelance consultants. This allows us to provide accountability, consistency and quality to families.
Selectiveness: Due to PAPE’s intentionally limited capacity, PAPE only works with students who are willing to push themselves to the next level, and with visionary parents who truly appreciate the value a high qualified and caring consultant can bring.
Our impeccable record speaks for itself. Our goal is to develop every student’s grit, emphasizing lifelong habit- building, no matter what activities they are engaged in. That is why we focus on helping students become more competitive from the start of their application to the end.
Results: Since its inception, PAPE has successfully consulted and placed students into dozens of selective colleges, such as Harvard, MIT, Wharton, Princeton, Stanford, Yale, and Columbia, and more.
Experience: As parents of competitive students ourselves, we have placed our own four children into Harvard, MIT, Columbia, and Wharton. That means we know from firsthand experience how to best prepare and present students to admission officers!
Dedication: PAPE’s students work only with PAPE’s internal consultants. We do not outsource consulting services to external freelance consultants. This allows us to provide accountability, consistency and quality to families.
Selectiveness: Due to PAPE’s intentionally limited capacity, PAPE only works with students who are willing to push themselves to the next level, and with visionary parents who truly appreciate the value a high qualified and caring consultant can bring.
Our impeccable record speaks for itself. Our goal is to develop every student’s grit, emphasizing lifelong habit- building, no matter what activities they are engaged in. That is why we focus on helping students become more competitive from the start of their application to the end.
testimonials
Throughout this college application process, PAPE made an enormous difference for our entire family. You helped us plan ahead, draft clear and thoughtful application strategies, and carefully polish letters and countless small details that truly matter. Just as importantly, you reassured us at
every step, easing our worries and helping us stay calm during what could have been a very stressful time.
What I appreciate most is PAPE genuinely cared, worried with us, encouraged, and supported us with patience and kindness. Because of you, there were fewer conflicts at home, more confidence, and a much healthier process overall.
Mom of L. Zhou, MIT ’30
every step, easing our worries and helping us stay calm during what could have been a very stressful time.
What I appreciate most is PAPE genuinely cared, worried with us, encouraged, and supported us with patience and kindness. Because of you, there were fewer conflicts at home, more confidence, and a much healthier process overall.
Mom of L. Zhou, MIT ’30
We are very grateful to the PAPE team.
We worked with several college counseling organizations for our two children, but PAPE truly stood out. Our daughter was admitted ED to Northwestern University, and PAPE—especially Ms. Hongqiu Yang—played a critical role in her success. Her professional, thoughtful, and motivating guidance helped our daughter stay confident and focused during the stressful application process.
PAPE offers a highly personalized, boutique experience that feels tailored to each student—not a one-size-fits-all approach. Their results speak for themselves.
Our son, now in 9th grade, also chose PAPE as his sole counselor, and we are confident in that decision.
Mom of A. Z. Wang, Northwestern ’30
We worked with several college counseling organizations for our two children, but PAPE truly stood out. Our daughter was admitted ED to Northwestern University, and PAPE—especially Ms. Hongqiu Yang—played a critical role in her success. Her professional, thoughtful, and motivating guidance helped our daughter stay confident and focused during the stressful application process.
PAPE offers a highly personalized, boutique experience that feels tailored to each student—not a one-size-fits-all approach. Their results speak for themselves.
Our son, now in 9th grade, also chose PAPE as his sole counselor, and we are confident in that decision.
Mom of A. Z. Wang, Northwestern ’30
While my mother initially claimed that the consultations were for her own peace of mind, it quickly became obvious that PAPE offered far more than just reassurance. Through weekly check-ins and thoughtful feedback that often rivaled my own level of care, the counselors transformed the once daunting college application process into a journey both efficient and far less stressful. More importantly, their guidance yields real results - helping me and so many others gain admission to dream universities that once felt out of reach.
C. X. Qian, Stanford ’30
C. X. Qian, Stanford ’30
When my younger self joined PAPE, I wasn’t aware of its purpose, nor its significance to my once upcoming years. Yet it quickly became part of my life in a good way. PAPE strives for students’ improvement in many ways. I’m glad I was able to work with such dedicated counselors, and hope for their continuation in greatly guiding future students.
M. Yu, CMU ’30
M. Yu, CMU ’30
PAPE’s record speaks for itself, but behind those excellent results stands something even more impressive—their genuine care for students and the close relationships they build. Throughout the college process, Hongqiu and Winston weren’t just advisors guiding me through my applications; they were mentors and friends who showed me not only what to do, but why it mattered. Their lessons extend far beyond college applications, teaching me how to grow as a person. Without PAPE, I not only wouldn’t be attending the prestigious college I am at today, but I also wouldn’t be the person I have become. I will forever be grateful for PAPE, and I wholeheartedly recommend PAPE to any student seeking guidance and success in the college process.
A.Z. Wang, Columbia ’29
A.Z. Wang, Columbia ’29
At first, I was intimidated by the college application process and unsure how to present myself in the best way. PAPE transformed that experience for me. Weekly check-ins kept me accountable and made deadlines far less stressful. Thanks to their guidance, I not only was accepted to my top-choice school but also gained lifelong skills that still help me today. PAPE’s experience, dedication, and personal care truly set them apart, and I would highly recommend them to any student navigating this stressful process.
L. H. Jin, Princeton ’29
L. H. Jin, Princeton ’29
Moving to the United States from China meant starting over in an unfamiliar system—especially with parents who spoke very little English. From day one, PAPE stepped in and equipped me with the academic and non-academic tools I needed to thrive. Throughout my high school journey, whether it was sharpening my mathematical skills, polishing public-speaking, or simply understanding how schools and academic programs work here, their resources bridged every gap my family and I faced.
As college applications are known to be notoriously peculiar, PAPE offered significant guidance and help to me throughout my journey, and thanks to their unwavering support, I received an offer from my dream school.
J. W. Li, Stanford ’28
As college applications are known to be notoriously peculiar, PAPE offered significant guidance and help to me throughout my journey, and thanks to their unwavering support, I received an offer from my dream school.
J. W. Li, Stanford ’28
Due to my lack of understanding of the American college application system, we started to explore professional consulting services upon my son’s arrival to the US in the 7th grade. After careful comparisons and evaluations, we settled on PAPE, though our expectations were initially not high. PAPE consultants’ meticulousness and responsibilities stood out at my son’s critical moments. I am sincerely grateful for their high-quality advice.
Mom of D.X. Liu, Cornell’ 27
Mom of D.X. Liu, Cornell’ 27
Soon after we started PAPE's services after my son entered 9th grade, PAPE consultants quickly devised a personalized plan geared towards maximizing my son's strengths. Crucially, this enabled my son to clearly pinpoint his strengths and weaknesses. Under the careful guidance of the PAPE consultants, he worked smarter, picked the right battles, and developed his standout niche. As a mom, I attended each of the regular meetings jointly hosted by two PAPE consultants. Their high standards, strict requirements, and resourceful knowledge were very reassuring, and I was left beyond satisfied with their consulting services. It became a no-brainer to choose PAPE for my younger child when she was ready for college consulting.
Mom of L.Y. Zhang, Yale ’27
Mom of L.Y. Zhang, Yale ’27
Not coming across PAPE was one of my major regrets when my older son first started attending a U.S. boarding school four years ago. Otherwise, I believe his academic potential would have been realized to a much higher degree. One of the wisest decisions I've made in recent years is choosing PAPE after only a 50-minute conversation with their consultants before my older son started his junior year. Who to choose for my younger son's college consulting journey is incredibly clear-cut now. Thank you, PAPE.
Mom of P.K. Chen, RPI ’27
Mom of P.K. Chen, RPI ’27
Although I was initially hesitant towards working with a counselor, PAPE consultants radically changed my views within a few short weeks. PAPE consultants knew exactly what colleges wanted and helped me mold my application into something that fit, whether that be restructuring or rewording my activities list, offering critiques and even ideas for my essays, pushing me to submit supplementary materials, and was quite literally a thesaurus when it came to rephrasing awkward sentences. Consistent weekly meetings also helped me better time manage and make all deadlines with ease. Her advice and expertise allowed me to feel more confident in my work when I would’ve otherwise been scrambling and in a constant state of distress. My college application process ended up being incredibly streamlined thanks to PAPE, and I could not have ended up where I am now without their guidance and support.
R.X. Qian, MIT ’27
R.X. Qian, MIT ’27
My time with PAPE proved truly transformative. I wholeheartedly recommend their individualized support navigating the college process. I had briefly explored other options but found myself returning to PAPE because of its unmatched value. Hongqiu and Winston served as hands-on mentors, carefully tailoring their advice while also being as honest as possible. Guided by their commitment, I was accepted to my top college and gained lifelong skills that I still use today. I will forever be grateful for my experience with PAPE and for their unrivaled guidance.
A. J. Wang, Cornell Dyson ’27
A. J. Wang, Cornell Dyson ’27
PAPE offers invaluable guidance during all phases of the complex college application process. I am especially grateful for the time and effort that my counselor took in helping me develop and refine my application essays to the best they could be. Thanks to their support, I not only gained admission to my dream school but also developed valuable skills for my future academic and professional endeavors. The counselors at PAPE are extremely knowledgeable and dedicated, and their insightful advice, attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to their students’ success truly set them apart. I highly recommend PAPE to any student navigating the college application journey!
E.J. Zhu, MIT ’26
E.J. Zhu, MIT ’26