8 weeks.

Ivy+ mentors.

Application-ready essays.

Any University.

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T10 Placement 

22%

Increased Top 10 admissions compared to previous years, with particular success in STEM placements!

Early Decision / Early Action

  1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) - Mathematics

  2. Columbia University - Computer Science

  3. Cornell University - Industrial and Labor Relations (ILR)

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T50 Placement

87%

We help every student reach their highest potential by shaping not only their application, but who they are.

Regular Decision

  1. UC Berkeley - Psychology

  2. Cornell - ILR

  3. Dartmouth - Undecided

  4. Carnegie Mellon - Dietrich

  5. UVA - Undecided

  6. Georgetown - Public Policy

  7. Duke - Public Policy

  8. NYU Tisch - Art

  9. Washington University in St. Louis - Art

  10. Syracuse University - Art (Full Ride)

Sigma Services

Single Application Review

One submission, one shot at your dream school. Our senior consultants —all Ivy League and Top 10 graduates—transform your most important application from good to exceptional. At elite universities, standing out isn’t optional. Our insider expertise makes sure you’re unforgettable.

Admissions Simulation

Former admissions officer Dr. Samir Soneji examines your application to simulate what happens during a real admissions review. After identifying weak points, we provide targeted, strategic edits to ensure your application is not only polished, but positioned to capture the full attention and memories of elite admissions officers.

application autopsy

Rejection isn’t the end—it’s a data point. Our team conducts a full review of rejected ED/EA applications, unpacking what went wrong and identifying what needs to change for the next round. For transfer students, we rebuild your college narrative for a strategic second chance.

college app boot camp

Our signature personalized program transforms blank pages into polished applications in just 8 weeks. Students meet 1-on-1 with our consultants to tell their authentic stories through standout essays. We guarantee one personal statement and four supplemental essays—all strategically designed for maximum versatility across schools.

Other firms

✘ “One size fits all” approach

✘ Few, brief, and shallow consultations

✘ Essays written separately

✘ Cliché essays with fake, generic stories

✘ Pretentious voice that admissions officers find boring and arrogant

✘ Failure in the interview round

✘ Non-native, low-cost editors

✘ Waste of time and money through inefficient workflow

The sigma way

✔ Personalized narratives

✔ Long-term, 1:1 mentor relationships

✔ Cohesive, holistic application package

✔ Standout essays based on students’ authentic experiences

✔ Likable and memorable storytelling

✔ Genuine voice that will support interviews

✔ Ivy League & T10 consultants with insider expertise

✔ Maximal versatility through structured teaching and editing

Meet the Team

  • Ashleigh Edwards

    FOUNDER & CEO

    Johns Hopkins University & Seoul National University

  • ANNA TEUNIS

    HUMANITIES ADMISSIONS CONSULTANT

    Harvard University

  • JESS HUNG

    INTERDISCIPLINARY ADMISSIONS CONSULTANT

    Harvard University

  • KASHIF CHARANIA

    HEAD OF GROWTH

    University of Pennsylvania & Johns Hopkins University

  • PATRICK KIM

    WRITING SPECIALIST

    University of Chicago

  • DR. SAMIR SONEJI

    FORMER ADMISSIONS OFFICER

    Dartmouth, Duke, University of Chicago

SIGMA doesn’t just open doors, it BUILDS LADDERS.

We're not your typical education consultants.

No astronomical fees. No “one size fits all” approach. No vague promises of “strategic positioning.”

Just a proven system that gets students into top schools and prepares them to thrive there.

Excellence doesn’t stem from fraud. We help students unlock their strengths and stand out from the crowd—just by being their authentic selves.

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