While other firms expend vast resources crafting elaborate facades of achievement, we recognize a fundamental truth: the most efficient and logical path to academic excellence is to build it authentically, from the ground up.
Our kids get in.
Our students (encompassing our pro bono, partner referrals*, and full consulting clients) have achieved remarkable results across all three years, with 22.2% admitted to Top 10 universities, 46% to Top 11-20 schools, and nearly 90% admitted to Top 50 schools nationwide.
Through our proven, proprietary approach to applications and strategic essay development, our students consistently outperform competitive peers and secure coveted spots at the nation's most elite institutions.
*Partners include: Resonet Academia
Previous Matriculation
Our track record of excellence continues to strengthen year after year. The Sigma Class of 2025 builds on our established legacy of success with notable improvements:
T10 Placement
22%
Increased Top 10 admissions compared to previous years, with particular success in STEM placements!
Sigma Class of 2023-2025 Admits
T50 Placement
87%
We help every student reach their highest potential by shaping not only their application, but who they are.
Scholarship Success
$700K+
Additional merit scholarship funding secured compared to previous class, including our first full-ride recipient!
What Our Founders Have to Say:
“Your chance of admission isn’t defined by your privilege, talent, or merit alone. It’s about knowing how to position yourself so that your potential is undeniable.”
Ashleigh Edwards
Head Consultant of Sigma US
“don’t treat your college choice like a designer handbag. You must find a cultural fit to support your growth and not let university become a four-year regret.”
Dr. Michael Hurt
Academic Director of Sigma KR
What sets sigma apart:
We Tell It Like It Is:
No sugar-coating. No false promises. Just straight talk about what it takes to succeed in elite college admissions.
We're not just getting students into top schools – we're building future leaders who will thrive once they get there.
Beyond Admission:
Excellence Without Extortion:
Premium consulting at a reasonable price, because brilliance shouldn't be bankrupting.
We don't play games with applications. Our students earn their spots through authentic achievement and strategic guidance.
Real Results, Real Ethics:
Meet the Team
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Dr. Michael Hurt
CEO (KR), Academic Director
Phillips Andover, Brown BA, UC Berkeley PhD
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Ashleigh Edwards
CEO (US), Head Consultant
Johns Hopkins & Seoul National University BA
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Grace Shim
Director of Outreach (KR)
Hongik University BBA, UPenn EdM
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Kashif Charania
Head of Growth (US), Associate Consultant
Johns Hopkins BA, UPenn MS
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Anna Teunis
English Specialist (US), Associate Consultant
Harvard University BA
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Foundations, not facades.
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