Get advice from someone who actually got in
Book free 1-on-1 sessions with volunteer students admitted to your target university this year. Real stories, school-specific insight — at no cost.
Priya Sharma
Computer Science
Stanford"I was deferred EA before getting in RD. I know what it feels like and what actually works..."
500+
students helped
40+
universities covered
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Why us
Free. Fresh. School-specific.
Traditional counselors charge thousands for advice that's a decade out of date. Our volunteers just lived it — and they give back for free.
| Feature | AdmitPeer | Traditional Counselors |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free | $11,000–$200,000+ |
| Advisor recency | Admitted this year | 10–20 years removed |
| School specificity | Exact school, exact year | Generic guidance |
| Authenticity | Real student, real story | Professional consultant |
| Flexibility | Schedule any time | Fixed packages |
Students
What students say
“My advisor got into Stanford CS last year and completely changed how I was thinking about my application. I never could have gotten this advice from a professional counselor.”
Jamie L.
Now at Stanford
“I couldn't afford a real counselor. This was the first time I talked to anyone who had actually been through what I was going through — and it was free.”
Carlos M.
Now at UC Berkeley
“My session with an MIT volunteer completely changed my 'Why MIT' essay. She told me which parts admissions rolls their eyes at. No other service could do that.”
Leila K.
Now at MIT
Social impact
The AdmitPeer Access Fund
AdmitPeer was built specifically for first-generation and low-income students who can't access traditional counseling. Every session is free. Every volunteer gives back. Equal access to the guidance that changes outcomes.
72%
of first-gen students received no college prep
1:500
avg school counselor to student ratio
27%
first-gen 4-yr graduation rate vs 60%+ for others
For college students
Give back. Share your story.
Volunteer a few hours a semester to help students the way you wish someone had helped you
Make a real difference
Your story is exactly what a high school student needs to hear right now. A single conversation can change an application.
No experience needed
You got in. That's the qualification. We help you set up your profile and prep for your first session.
Flexible commitment
Volunteer on your schedule. Accept only the sessions you want — no minimum, no pressure.
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