Koen Admissions Architects

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Koen Admissions Architects

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[ New York ]

[ since 2022 ]

[ 20+ years in education ]

Ambition

needs architecture

[ United States ]

[ Europe ]

[ Asia ]

[ Middle East ]

Strategic guidance
for university admissions

Book a Consultation

[ New York ]

[ since 2022 ]

[ 20+ years in education ]

Ambition

needs architecture

[ United States ]

[ Europe ]

[ Asia ]

[ Middle East ]

Strategic guidance
for university admissions

Book a Consultation

[ New York ]

[ since 2022 ]

[ 20+ years in education ]

Ambition

needs architecture

[ United States ]

[ Europe ]

[ Asia ]

[ Middle East ]

Strategic guidance
for university admissions

Book a Consultation

[ Admissions as an architectural project ]

[ Admissions as an architectural project ]

University admissions

University admissions

is a long-term process in which academic performance, testing, extracurricular activities, essays, and interviews are evaluated as one interconnected system.

We approach this process as architects:
guiding each student from the very first step to the final submission.

20+

20+

years in education

years in education

A structured admissions strategy instead of a collection of disconnected steps:

A structured admissions strategy instead of a collection of disconnected steps:

A structured admissions strategy instead of a collection of disconnected steps:

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Now the process finally feels structured — we understand where we are going.

Now the process finally feels structured — we understand where we are going.

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After the consultation, it became clear what needed to happen over the next 6–12 months.

After the consultation, it became clear what needed to happen over the next 6–12 months.

After the consultation, it became clear what needed to happen over the next 6–12 months.

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Within just a few sessions, things finally started making sense after struggling for a long time with another mentor.

Within just a few sessions, things finally started making sense after struggling for a long time with another mentor.

Within just a few sessions, things finally started making sense after struggling for a long time with another mentor.

[ Who we work with ]

We work with families and applicants around the world.

We work with families and applicants around the world.

A significant part of our work is with international families planning undergraduate admissions to the United States and to international campuses of American universities.

A conversation with us may be relevant if:

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Your child is currently in Grades 9–12 and is seriously considering undergraduate study in the United States or at an American university abroad

Your child is currently in Grades
9–12 and is seriously considering undergraduate study in the United States or at an American university abroad

Your child is currently in Grades 9–12 and is seriously considering undergraduate study in the United States or at an American university abroad

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You want one team to oversee the entire process — rather than a dozen independent specialists, each focused only on their own narrow area

You want one team to oversee the entire process — rather than a dozen independent specialists, each focused only on their own narrow area

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You want to understand the reasoning behind each decision rather than simply follow instructions

4 components of admission

4 components of admission

Admissions committees evaluate students holistically. Every part of the application is read in the context of the others and contributes to one coherent picture of the student.

Admissions committees evaluate students holistically. Every part of the application is read in the context of the others and contributes to one coherent picture of the student.

Admissions committees evaluate students holistically. Every part of the application is read in the context of the others and contributes to one coherent picture of the student.

We build these four components as an interconnected system. The result is not a collection of achievements, but a cohesive and authentic profile.

We build these four components as an interconnected system. The result is not a collection of achievements, but a cohesive and authentic profile.

We build these four components as an interconnected system. The result is not a collection of achievements, but a cohesive and authentic profile.

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Essays & Interviews

Identity — Intellectual Curiosity — Personal Voice

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Admissions Strategy

Academic direction — College list — Positioning

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Extracurricular Profile

Projects — Research — Initiatives — Honors — Capstone

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Academic Admission

IB — A-Levels — AP — Standardized Testing

Learn more about the process

Learn more about the process

[ Founder ]

Maria Koen

More than 20 years of experience in education:

Foreign language and cultural instruction

Higher education curriculum development

Student advising and mentorship

Professional background includes Moscow State University, Higher School of Economics, and international IB / A-Levels programs.

Koen Admissions Architects grew out of this experience — and from the personal journey of guiding her own children through university admissions.

Learn more about the company

[ Founder ]

Maria Koen

More than 20 years of experience in education:

Foreign language and cultural instruction

Higher education curriculum development

Student advising and mentorship

Professional background includes Moscow State University, Higher School of Economics, and international IB / A-Levels programs.

Koen Admissions Architects grew out of this experience — and from the personal journey of guiding her own children through university admissions.

Learn more about the company

[ Founder ]

Maria Koen

More than 20 years of experience in education:

Foreign language and cultural instruction

Higher education curriculum development

Student advising and mentorship

Professional background includes Moscow State University, Higher School of Economics, and international IB / A-Levels programs.

Koen Admissions Architects grew out of this experience — and from the personal journey of guiding her own children through university admissions.

Learn more about the company

[ Founder ]

Maria Koen

More than 20 years of experience in education:

Foreign language and cultural instruction

Higher education curriculum development

Student advising and mentorship

Professional background includes Moscow State University, Higher School of Economics, and international IB / A-Levels programs.

Koen Admissions Architects grew out of this experience — and from the personal journey of guiding her own children through university admissions.

Learn more about the company

Ways to work with us

Ways to work with us

Long-term guidance

Starting from Grade 9

Long-term guidance

Starting from Grade 9

Upper school preparation

Grades 10–12

Upper school preparation

Grades 10–12

Upper school preparation

Grades 10–12

Individual services & diagnostics

À la carte

Individual services & diagnostics

À la carte

Individual services & diagnostics

À la carte

Individual services & diagnostics

À la carte

The format depends on the stage each student is currently at.

Every service is integrated into a broader admissions strategy and designed to strengthen the final outcome.

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[ Sample essays from admitted students ]

Real essays and professional commentary showing what a strong application looks like — not in theory, but in practice.

Real essays and professional commentary showing what a strong application looks like — not in theory, but in practice.

Materials are sent by email after completing the form.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to begin preparation?

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What are the chances of admission to top universities?

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How much does studying in the United States cost, and is financial aid realistic?

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Is the SAT still necessary if many universities are test-optional?

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What is considered besides grades?

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What happens after the first consultation?

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[ The first step ]

The initial consultation is complimentary.

During the meeting, we assess the student’s current position and discuss realistic admissions scenarios.

Book a Consultation

[ The first step ]

The initial consultation is complimentary.

During the meeting, we assess the student’s current position and discuss realistic admissions scenarios.

Book a Consultation

Koen Admissions Architects

RU

Koen Admissions Architects

RU