out with the old
in with the new
original strategies - expert guidance - insight-driven tech
Step into a new world of college prep. After years of refining our approach, we know standing out means preparing differently
- The River Difference -
Questions answered, insights captured.
Our 1:1 guidance and AI-powered tech ensure no idea or question is ever lost and your strengths are captured in your application.
Learn to write like a novelist.
We teach strategies that unlock your creativity, so your ideas come alive on the page.
Essays reviewed by certified college counselors, not college students.
Each piece is proofread by both founders.
Individual paths only.
We never work with students from the same school, keeping your journey singular and focused.
It’s already a stressful time. We won’t overburden you with paperwork.
No hours spent filling out questionnaires with your interests. We will ask you questions in a session and note down your answers.
We’ll guide you in the right direction
- Snapshots of Success -
“Sophie has been amazing helping my daughter with college essays. There were tears until she and Sophie started meeting regularly. They have been so productive and I’m confident my daughter will get into a great school. And, no more tears!! The whole family is so much happier.”
- Carrie, Chicago
“Sophie has been able to guide my daughter with the reading portion of SAT. She is very knowledgeable in the subject matter and has shown patience towards my daughter. Sophie has also provided valuable information of supporting material to complement her teaching. Extremely satisfied.”
- Marista, Massachusetts
“My daughter found it very easy to connect with Sophie. She made the session extremely useful, engaging, and relevant to my daughter‘s needs. We look forward to working with Sophie again. She made the college essay writing experience far more pleasant and far less intimidating.”
- Amber, New Jersey
Our students have received admission into:
Yale, Cornell, University of Michigan (x2), Stanford, University of Washington (CS), UIUC (engineering), UT Austin, USC, Harvard, and more