Learn from America's Premier College Counselor Danny Ruderman as he shows you what it takes to get into Princeton, Harvard, Columbia, MIT, Yale, Stanford, Chicago, Penn, Northwestern, & Duke!

For Parents and Students

"With top schools accepting 4-7% of all applicants, it's no wonder few people know what it actually takes to get accepted. I created this course to provide you and your child proven strategies for success that will also save you time and decrease your stress!"
- Danny

Learn what to do in and out of high school

Based on Danny's Proven "Authentically You" System, discover what classes to take and how to find & develop unique activities that stand out to admissions.

Discover what attending Princeton, Harvard, Columbia, MIT, Yale, Stanford, Chicago, Penn, Northwestern, & Duke is Actually Like

Watch in-depth discussions with real students and get details about academics, social life, and extracurricular activities that will help in essays and interviews.

Learn exactly how to create a standout application based on proven strategies

Get coached in how to craft genuine and personable essays, get targeted recommendations, and put together strong supplemental materials that take advantage of the Top 10 Colleges' unique applications. Also read real student essays and see why they got accepted!

Bonus!

Save hours not having to search by finding a college's academic programs, extracurricular offerings, and even virtual tours in one place!

from just a few of Danny's students who've attended the Top 10 Colleges:

A Few Nice Words

“Danny totally had my back and helped me express who I really was–no easy task in such a high-growth phase of life. I am forever grateful for Danny’s guidance.”

CEO Snapchat, Stanford Graduate

Evan Spiegel

“Danny made the college process less stressful and enjoyable. He really helped me discover & pursue things that interested me, which made all the difference.”

Current Northwestern Student

Charlotte Furie

“Danny was amazing. He really helped me tell my story and develop my essays. I am incredibly thankful for him encouraging me to apply to Harvard.”

Current Harvard Student

Nicholas Hutchison

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Course Curriculum

  • 01

    Overview

    • Introduction

    • The 3 Revolutionary Rules of the "Authentically You" System
  • 02

    What are the Top 10 Colleges really like?

    • Interview with Real Chicago Student

    • Interview with Real Columbia Student

    • Interview with Real Duke Student

    • Interview with Real Harvard Student

    • Interview with Real MIT Student

    • Interview with Real Northwestern Student

    • Interview with Real Penn Student

    • Interview with Real Princeton Student

    • Interview with Real Stanford Student

    • Interview with Real Yale Student
  • 03

    What to do IN SCHOOL in order to have the best chance of getting into the Top 10 Colleges

    • How to Pick Which High School Classes to Take

    • What Grades Are Really Needed and How to More Easily Get Them

    • How to Utilize Independent Study Opportunities

    • How to Develop Teacher Relationships and Why It Is So Important To Do So
  • 04

    What to do OUT OF SCHOOL in order to have the best chance of getting into the Top 10 Colleges

    • How to Find Opportunities

    • How to Develop Opportunities

    • How to Make and Carry Out a Short Term Plan

    • How to Make and Carry Out a Long Term Plan
  • 05

    How to craft the best application specifically for the Top 10 Colleges

    • How to Create the Activities List

    • How to Get the Right Recommendations

    • How to Write the Personal Statement
  • 06

    Admissions Statistics & Real Accepted Supplemental Essay Examples

    • Chicago Statistics and Real Example Essays

    • Columbia Statistics and Real Example Essays

    • Duke Statistics and Real Example Essays

    • Harvard Statistics and Real Example Essays

    • MIT Statistics and Real Example Essays

    • Northwestern Statistics and Real Example Essays

    • Princeton Statistics and Real Example Essays

    • Stanford Statistics and Real Example Essays

    • Yale Statistics and Real Example Essays

    • Penn Statistics and Real Example Essays
  • 07

    EXTRA THINGS TO THINK ABOUT

    • When to Visit and What To Do

    • How to Get, Prepare For, and Ace the Interview

    • How to Connect to Professors and Other Important People
  • 08

    BONUS LINKS

    • UChicago's Really Helpful Links

    • Columbia's Really Helpful Links

    • Duke's Really Helpful Links

    • Harvard's Really Helpful Links

    • MIT's Really Helpful Links

    • Northwestern's Really Helpful Links

    • Penn's Really Helpful Links

    • Princeton's Really Helpful Links

    • Stanford's Really Helpful Links

    • Yale's Really Helpful Links

    • Thank You! And Next Steps...

DANNY RUDERMAN

America's Premier College Counselor

Danny Ruderman is nationally recognized as one of America’s premier college counselors. After being the first from his family to attend college and only the 3rd student to be accepted into Stanford University from his public high school, Danny's mission is to help as many families as possible navigate the admission process. He is the author of The Ultimate College Acceptance System (St. Martin’s Press) and Top 100 Answers to Your College Admission Questions. He has also created college counseling programs used by nonprofits and Fortune 500 companies.