Our Edge
Why Get Expert Support?
Unlock Hidden Advantage
Many students look identical on paper with similar grades and extracurriculars. We provide the strategic insights that create your 1% advantage, often the difference between acceptance and rejection.
Real Human Feedback
The rise of AI tools means authenticity matters more than ever in your essays. We’ll give you thoughtful, human feedback to make sure your writing feels personal, genuine, and truly your own.
Keeping You Accountable
When Year 12 exams pile up, international applications inevitably slide to the bottom of your priority list. We’ll hold your hand through each step of this complex process, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks while you focus on finishing strong academically.
What We Do
The Ed Carpet Process
1Strategic Foundation
2Essay Development
3Recommendation Letter Strategy
4Activity List Optimisation
5Final Application Review
6Interview Preparation
- Step 1
Kick off with detailed questionnaires covering your academics, extracurriculars, achievements, and university preferences. These form the foundation for your personalised admissions strategy.
- Step 2
Meet with us for profile analysis and strategy sessions where we present our recommendations and map out your admissions plan. We’ll highlight your competitive strengths and the areas to focus on for maximum impact.
- Step 3
We check in with you each term to review your progress, adjust your plan if needed, and keep you accountable as application deadlines approach.
- Step 1
We guide you through targeted exercises to identify your most meaningful experiences, core values, and unique perspectives. These brainstorming sessions build the foundation for authentic essays that reflect who you are.
- Step 2
Turn your brainstorming insights into structured drafts for your personal statement and university-specific essays. We help you organise your ideas into compelling narratives that answer each prompt effectively.
- Step 3
Through several rounds of detailed feedback and editing, we help you sharpen your writing, strengthen your voice, and ensure every word contributes to your application's overall strategy.
- Step 1
We guide you in selecting the teachers, coaches, or mentors who can write the strongest and most relevant recommendations. Together, we’ll decide which qualities and achievements each referee should highlight to complement your application.
- Step 2
We help you prepare a set of notes or a brief guide for your referees, suggesting key points and examples they might include. This gives them useful context without telling them what to write.
- Step 3
Where appropriate, we review drafts or summaries of your recommendation letters and provide advice on any final adjustments. Our role is to ensure they strengthen your application while staying true to the referee’s voice.
- Step 1
We review all your extracurriculars, work experiences, and personal projects to decide what to include and in what order. Our focus is highlighting your most impressive achievements while creating a strong, coherent story.
- Step 2
Using our advice, you turn your activities and achievements into clear, structured drafts for your application. We guide you on organising your points so they are impactful, easy to read, and fit within space constraints.
- Step 3
We review your drafts carefully, sharpening the language to make each activity clear, action-driven, and compelling. The final version presents your achievements as strongly and succinctly as possible.
- Step 1
Provide us access to your entire application package, including essays, activities, demographic information, and supplementary materials. This holistic view allows us to evaluate how all elements fit together to tell your story.
- Step 2
We meticulously examine every component of your application, checking for consistency, accuracy, and alignment with your overall strategy. Our detailed feedback highlights both strengths and final areas for improvement.
- Step 3
Implement our suggested refinements to strengthen any remaining weak points. These final adjustments often make the difference between good and outstanding applications. We stay available to answer last-minute questions and support you through the final submission.
- Step 1
Together, we determine which experiences, achievements, and interests will resonate most strongly in your interviews. We'll help you select compelling stories that showcase your unique qualities and align with each university's values.
- Step 2
You participate in realistic mock interviews tailored to specific universities on your list. We simulate actual interview conditions for both alumni conversations and admissions committee formats to help you prepare for any scenario.
- Step 3
Receive comprehensive feedback on your interview performance, including content, delivery, and overall impression. We help you refine your responses, improve your communication style, and build strategies for addressing challenging questions.
Student Success
Jono’s Journey to Cornell
“After being rejected from Cornell, my dream school, I was devastated. But I wasn't ready to give up. I decided to take a gap year and partnered with Ed Carpet to try again. They helped me completely transform my application strategy and essays. This time, Cornell said yes. Thanks to Ed Carpet, my setback became success, and my dream of studying in the US became a reality”
Cornell University, Class of 2029
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Jono’s Journey
WHY CHOOSE US
Your Journey, Your Way
US, UK, or Both
Whether you’re applying to the US, the UK, or both, we tailor every step of your journey, leveraging our expertise to meet the unique requirements of your chosen destinations.
Flexible Payment Options
We ensure our flexible pay-as-you-go payment options fit your budget and needs. Access expert support without financial strain, and receive guidance when you need it most.
Custom Add-Ons
Enhance your experience with optional, customised add-ons like parent strategy sessions, targeted focus calls, or profile refreshes. Each add-on is designed to give you exactly what you need.
GET STARTED WITH US
Book Your Free Consultation
Schedule your complimentary 30-minute consultation with our Founder, Todd Anderson
Learn the benefits of studying in the US/UK
Your personalised package, including time and financial commitments
Your profile’s strengths, and your likelihood of admission to top schools
Any other questions
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