Find your true north

Chart the path to your dream school.

Applying to college can be complex. But the more you know yourself and the direction you’re headed, the easier it is to navigate the admissions process.

At Lumen, we confidently guide students every step of the way—from school selection to essay writing to interview prep and beyond.

An elite admissions consulting team

What do you get when a former Georgetown admissions officer joins forces with writing strategists from top schools including Princeton, Columbia, Cornell, and NYU? An elite admissions consulting team with a 93% success rate of landing students a spot at one of their top three dream schools.

Admissions packages

Bright Path (9th to 10th grade)

Set out on a clear, exciting path toward your dream school. Discover your strengths and passions, plan a purposeful high school trajectory, and get a head start on prepping for qualifying exams like the SAT and ACT.

Foundations (9th to 10th grade)

Want to start exploring potential college majors, minors, and even careers? Get personalized coaching to illuminate who you are and where you’re headed.

Edmitted (11th to 12th grade)

Revving up to apply for college? Leverage your unique story and success to help you soar. Our elite admissions consulting team helps you identify the schools that align with your priorities and goals, uplevel your profile, and deliver a standout application.

Interview Prep (12th grade)

Why polish your college application but leave the interview to chance? With this offering, prepare for the all-important admissions interview with an expert who has conducted hundreds of them herself.

Recalibration Strategy (12th grade)

Rejections are never easy. But for students looking to brush themselves off and improve their chances in future application rounds, our admissions team will perform a complete review of your early action/early decision application and make recommendations to refine your strategy.

Hourly Consulting (all grades)

Looking for help with specific areas of your college application? Or maybe expert guidance on which school to choose once acceptances start rolling in? This hourly option provides specialized support for any phase of your academic journey.

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Writing packages

Academic Storytellers (7th to 12th grade)

Need help writing essays that hook readers from the start? This intensive seminar will revolutionize how you think about writing and share actionable tips you can apply to any essay—whether for high school, college admissions, or college courses.

Essayists (7th to 10th grade)

Want expert eyes on your essay before you submit? With this a la carte option, professional writers size up your syntax and share pointers on how to make your essay on transcendentalism (or any topic) shine.