Strategic Mentoring
We turn ambition into admission
We prepare and guide your child's admission to the world's most selective institutions. Ivy League, Stanford, MIT, Oxbridge, EPFL, Polytechnique.
80% admitted to Top 30 Global Universities & Elite French Institutions
★★★★★ 400 verified reviews · 1,100 students · 14 years of teaching
Where our students have been admitted
Testimonials
Hear from our students
Discover authentic feedback from our students and their parents
Greg has been working with Max since 9th grade. It started just to bring up his math grades, then he quickly took over the bigger picture : course choices, specializations, the application. We honestly didn't think Louis-le-Grand was within reach. Max starts there in September.
780 on the SAT math section and a strong application. As Greg says, hard work always pays off. Thanks again.
Process
One complete process, one mission
US, UK, Switzerland, French prépas: every system has its own rules. We know them all, and we guide every step of your child's application.
Positioning & Profile
Application audit, choice of countries and universities, building a profile that stands out. We define what will make your child memorable among thousands of applicants.
Applications & Writing
US essays, UCAS personal statement, statements for EPFL and the French prépas. We build a coherent narrative where every experience, every commitment takes on its full meaning.
Tests & Academic Excellence
SAT, UK admissions tests (TMUA, MAT, ESAT), course choices, school grades. Our students' average SAT score: 1520.
Interviews & Management
Oxford and Cambridge interviews, US alumni interviews, recommendation letters, Common App, UCAS and Parcoursup timelines. We manage the process from A to Z.
Tool
Summit, our SAT preparation platform
Timed mock papers under Digital SAT conditions, practice by domain, progress tracked question by question. No sign-up needed.
Before university, choosing the right school
For families who plan ahead, it all starts earlier: which school, which curriculum, and how to get in. Jeannine Manuel, École alsacienne, Franklin, a return from abroad: we prepare your child's entry into the school that suits them.
Choosing a school and getting in
About
Greg Mittelette
"Non scholae, sed vitae discimus" – Seneca
We don't learn for school, but for life.
Over 1,100 students mentored. 80% admitted to a top 30 global university or grande ecole. Our edge: we know the final destination (Stanford, Polytechnique, EPFL), which lets us build the right path from day one.
Discover our approachResults 2023-2025
Our results
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Serious mentoring is teamwork. We expect consistency in sessions, transparency on transcripts and goals, and real parent involvement in orientation decisions. In return, we commit to personalized follow-up and genuine availability between sessions.
The earlier, the better. Ideally 6th-7th grade: we build the math foundations, choose the right curriculum, anticipate the key transitions. But we also work with students who come in during 11th or 12th grade : the work is different, more intensive, but the results are there.
Few. We follow each student personally, sometimes over several years. It's not a scalable model and that's by design. If we're full, we'll tell you : we'd rather say no than do it halfway.
We start with a diagnostic: current level, ambitions, target schools. From there we propose a work plan. Sessions are weekly, in person or via video. We check in regularly with parents and adjust based on results and deadlines.
Most of our clients are expats or between two countries. We work via video with families in Dubai, Singapore, London, New York. French system, AEFE schools, IB, BFI : we know these curricula and more importantly, how they translate in admissions files.
Contact
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Let's talk about their future
We personally respond to every inquiry within 24 hours. Share your child's ambitions and target schools so we can suggest the best strategy.
Blog
Going further
How to Get Into Jeannine Manuel: The Complete Admission Guide
Selection criteria, calendar, entrance tests, interview, application file and common mistakes.
Getting Into the Ivy League From France: What Nobody Tells You
The hidden pitfalls for French and expat families, how US admissions really work, and why most applicants fail.
Best High Schools in Paris for Returning Expat Families: A Strategic Guide
EJM, Saint-Germain, Balzac, Franklin, IB schools: analysis by student profile and university goals.