I loved that the CollegeCore team offered me a comprehensive support system, not only helping me streamline my resume but also recommending tutors for last-minute standardised test-prep, offering their feedback on my ideas for competitions, and suggesting opportunities that would be hard to find independently. CollegeCore made the applications process efficient and structured – a huge plus for my schedule! Most importantly, Urvashi ma’am, Anu ma’am, and team supported me in my attempts to be authentic, helping my natural voice and passions shine through.
I particularly remember the session where I shared personal stories as potential topics for my Common App essay. Urvashi ma’am’s suggestions at the end of the session helped me craft a unique essay with some of the most honest writing I’ve ever done. I didn’t even care whether admissions officers would like it – I was proud of the piece!
Ananya Grover, Amity International School
Princeton University, Class of 2024
CollegeCore Education helped me not only to aspire big but also to work adequately towards the realization of my aspirations. Their constant involvement in the various aspects of college application building, especially essay construction and writing, is what helped me get through my dream school, Columbia University. Charu ma’am has been an essential part of this process and has never failed to encourage me and satisfy my endless inquiries. Urvashi ma’am and her team have been instrumental in the fruition of my dream by guiding me to make prudent choices and take realistic decisions.
Vasvi Gupta, Mayo Girls' College, Ajmer
Columbia University, Class of 2024
My experience with CollegeCore was absolutely amazing. I don’t think I would have been able to receive anywhere near the results I obtained if I had worked by myself instead of with CollegeCore. The program does an outstanding job following up with students, ensuring deadlines are met and communication is maintained. I, myself struggled meeting all the deadlines and constantly keeping my mentors, Ms. Charu and Mrs. Urvashi, but they never gave up on me and kept pushing me to working hard to write all 60 or so essays for the 22 schools I applied to. I am not afraid to admit that it was only because of them plus the editors that allowed me to receive acceptance into 17 of those schools, with 12 of them being among the top 25 in the nation, including those like Johns Hopkins, Rice, UC Berkeley, U-Michigan Ross School of Business, Georgia Tech, Vanderbilt, UCLA, WashU in St. Louis, Emory… the list goes on! I can confidently say that they played a MAJOR role in me being admitted into these universities, as they helped me with every step throughout the way. My family and I laugh and joke all the time at where I would possibly have been without Ms. Charu and Mrs. Urvashi. They brought the best out of me, and even though I didn’t have the best SAT score, grades, and extracurriculars, they went above and beyond to work with me and ensure that I stood out among other applicants in my relatively competitive area. In my opinion, there shouldn’t even be a price tag on the service that CollegeCore provides, because it is truly priceless… I don’t think there is another program like CollegeCore out there. Thank you so much Mrs. Urvashi and Ms. Charu!
Eashan Sinha, Riverwood International Charter High School
GeorgiaTech, Class of 2024
Applying to college is a stressful experience, however, the CollegeCore team made my experience so much easier. Both Urvashi Maam and Sonu Ma’am were great support systems and were always available to talk or answer any of my questions at any time of the day. Managing essay writing, SAT preparation as well as Squash training was challenging, but they were willing to work around my schedule and do whatever it takes to put me at ease. Their constant reminders and essay deadlines made me stop procrastinating and actually get down to working!
I cannot thank them enough for guiding me in the right direction and ultimately helping me get into my dream college. If they had not urged me to take the risk and apply to Barnard, I may not have been in this situation today.
Naira Kothari, Vasant Valley School
Barnard College, Class of 2024
Ms. Urvashi Ma’am and the CollegeCore team helped me through every step in the college process. I loved their inputs for my essays as the suggestions really helped me write well and they gave me great ideas for what I can write.
Sankalp Anand, Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram
Columbia University, Class of 2024
I was very happy with the attention to detail that my counsellors gave to my extra-curricular activities. Since I was applying to the US, it was important that I portrayed my activities well, so they helped me effectively write my 10 activities in my CA list and also edit my CV in a way which showcases my interest in Business. Moreover, I also liked how they guided me with the edits needed to be made to my website. It is important that I portray it effectively and she helped me to do so with the focus on the most important aspects. In addition to the activities, I was also very happy with the standardized test suggestions given by the team. Since that was my weak area, Ms Anu continuously suggested what best needs to be done and accordingly helped me shortlist my universities- which was very important !
Ayush Walia, Dubai International Academy, Dubai
NYU Stern School of Business, Class of 2024
College Core has made a profound impact on my life. Ever since day one, they knew exactly how to harness my skills and bring out the best in me everyday. Their experience, professionalism, insight, coaching and guidance have not only helped me secure my dream college but have also helped me in all other facets of my life. Ma’am Urvashi and her team were there for me every step of the way, and I could not have done it without them.
Ishita Goel, Mayo Girls' College, Ajmer
University of Southern California, Class of 2024
We’ve interacted with Urvashi ma’am and her team for two years now and what I liked best about Urvashi ma’am was her depth of knowledge with respect to information on colleges across the world, their academic programs, their eligibility requirements, their standardized testing cut offs amongst other things. I was extremely touched by both Urvashi ma’am and Simerna ma’am’s level of personal involvement with me. They were also accessible at all points in time and were always just a phone call away.
I really liked the way CollegeCore approaches the entire application submission process by breaking it up into sub-processes and scheduling these activities evenly all through the year. They were both gentle and firm at the same time and ensured that all my work happened as per schedule. I also thoroughly enjoyed the several essay brainstorming sessions I had with Riddhi Ma’am and these helped me immensely in understanding the prompts and structuring and penning down my thoughts.
Lastly, I loved the fact that the attention they gave to students didn’t end with the submission of the application form. Even after being accepted in the ED round, I got mails from Urvashi ma’am and her team informing me of the merit in taking the AP exams or the various tips to manage stress.Ribhav Sikka, The Shriram School
Northwestern University, Class of 2024
The College Core team was very systematic and helped me structure a plan that ensured I get into a top institution. CollegeCore analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of every applicant and chalks out a customised plan. They helped me bring out the best in myself and assisted me to put up a strong profile.
A wow moment would be how quick the editors would get back to me with the edits and their insight on my application.
Kaartik Issar, Springdales School
Georgia Institute of Technology, Class of 2024
College Core provides a consortium of skilled guidance and motivation to make dreams come true. I am deeply grateful for their timely advice and patient handholding that always reduced the pressure as the deadlines approached. Their extremely professional and yet personalised working style, makes the student feel at home, allowing them to find recluse in times of excruciating workload. Personally, I found essay editing and availability to be their strongholds which made me always feel at home through my journey of two years with them.
My Wow moment happened when Urvarshi Ma’am supported my inclination towards Liberal Arts despite my parents initial disapproval. She went at great lengths to explain them how enriching liberal arts education can be, enabling me to pursue the course of my choice.
Shourya Aggarwal, The Doon School
The individualised attention that CollegeCore gives to all its students is simply unparalleled. CollegeCore guides you through every step of the tedious College Application Process and treats you like family. From the long essay brainstorming sessions to the last minute panic calls at ungodly hours, Urvashi Ma’am and Anu Ma’am were there for me throughout this journey.
It is only because of CollegeCore that I was able to secure admission in highly selective US colleges such as Pomona College, UC Berkeley, USC and more!A couple of ‘Wow’ moments I’ve had with CollegeCore over the past year are:
1. I was very anxious about getting the Excellence Award at my school. Anu Ma’am always believed in me and checked up on me till I got the award.
2. CollegeCore’s persistence to make their students finish their work whether it be filling the CommonApp Activity section or submitting essays before the deadline.Advaya Gulati, Vasant Valley School
University of Southern California, Class of 2024
The process of applying to colleges in the United States is actually a very daunting one when it is approached with a lack of clarity and assistance. For me, it was especially challenging due to a gap year in the middle of my academic record and because I came from a high school with no prior experience of the same. CollegeCore helped me understand the process clearly from day 1 by preparing a calendar about what each month would entail and enlisting all deadlines. They presented me with advice on what tests to take up, even connecting me to a few tutors in case I needed extra help.
Both Urvashi ma’am and Charu ma’am were constantly updated on my progress and they regularly kept in touch to check up on essay progress, research work and helped me build on my profile. They were very approachable and made a huge difference in my college application process. They connected me to the Next Genius Foundation which has allowed me to pursue my education with a scholarship just as I was aiming to. The best part about this process is how they guide students through an admissions process that is tailor-made to fit each student’s needs, goals, achievements and academic history.Samhita Gopal Rao, Mysore Public School,
Knox College, Class of 2024
I discovered a lot about myself and my interests and goals while working with Urvashi Ma’am and her team. The entire application process gave me the time to introspect and discover my own self. I believe the editors at Collegecore are amazing especially Smita Ma’am. She has the ability to cut down a 1000 word essay by half and still make it sound better than what we write.
Saksham Malik, Amity International School
GeorgiaTech, Class of 2024
It was a fabulous experience working with College Core. Right from the very first meeting, they were extremely organised and clearly laid out a pathway for me to follow. The best part about working with them was how approachable they were; I could always pick up the phone and give Urvashi ma’am a call, no matter how trivial my doubt. They were extremely helpful during the entire process and have excellent advise- so just listen to whatever they say. They were also extremely hands-on when it came to fill up the Common App and write the essays. Really couldn’t have done it without them and I just want to thank them for all their help and guidance. Special thanks to Urvashi ma’am and Simerna ma’am who have completely held my hand through the entire process and every other member of the team!
Aryan Sarda, Modern School, Barakhamba Road
Stern Business School, Class of 2024
The attention to detail and answering every query, be it insignificant or important, and quelling my worries was something that I could only find at CollegeCore. I loved friendly approach taken by all the counsellors and the welcoming atmosphere of the entire centre !
Siona Ahuja, Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram
Mount Holyoke College, Class of 2024
I come from a relatively small town, yet College Core helped me make the most of the opportunities I could find here and even inspired me to make some of my own! I think they helped me in achieving my goals by being a constant source of motivation and guidance !
I think the entire process was a Wow moment but one specific moment would definitely have to be when we were brainstorming about my Why Major Essay, I was blown away by the attention to detail of College Core to make sure I got into my dream university !
Kriti Ghai, La Martiniere Girls College
Boston University, Class of 2024
What I liked most about CollegeCore was the thoroughness and their time management. Being in a boarding school and having very little time to connect and follow, it helped me a lot to space out all my college work evenly so that I wasn’t worked up in the last minute.
Roshini Singh, Welham Girls’ School
Northeastern University, Class of 2024
CollegeCore not only guided me in my application but even as a person. Conversations with Simerna Ma’am would always instil positivity and confidence within me, which would unknowingly help me believe in my essays more. I was able to open up to her as well as receive advice from her. The warmth I felt from the entire team, either at their office or over the numerous phone calls, always made me feel comfortable enough to ask for any kind of help. They understood me really well and were able to help create my application as personalised as possible.
I would like to thank them, as the application process not only helped me grow but also helped me know myself better. Thank you for always being patient and honest with me:) I’ll miss you all a lot!Ritika Khosla, Step by Step School
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, Class of 2024
I got to know about CollegeCore in grade 11. Within 60 minutes of our first sitting, I already had a roadmap in my hand for the standardised tests and co-curricular activities listed in an organised timeline by Urvashi ma’am. Since then, it has been a journey worth the efforts. From selecting the universities with Urvashi ma’am to finalising the essays with Smita ma’am and the editors, I am deeply humbled by the guidance I received. It is worth to mention here about the last-minute mock-interview session I was fortunate enough to schedule with Ridhi ma’am. The session truly calmed my nerves just before I had an actual interview. If it is today that I call myself a proud Blue Devil, it is because of the valuable counselling I received from CollegCore over these years. Thank you!
Parinay Gupta, Summer Fields School
Duke University, Class of 2024
Stress, stress, stress, stress!! There would have been no full-stop to the previous line if it wasn’t for College Core. I was on the brink of a breakdown, inches from a chasm of wasting an entire year of my life until I came across College Core. Despite having written thousands of words to express myself to multiple colleges that I applied to, I today feel short of words to describe the greatness that this organisation has. However, I will try to make it as ‘personal and authentic’ as possible. Ms Urvashi came across as a beam of light from a lighthouse that directed me and kept my ship of college applications from sinking throughout. Her understanding and motivating nature kept me going no matter how stressed out I was. She would always hear me out regardless of how stubborn I could get ‘sometimes’. Collegecore’s assistance instilled within me the ability to see the light at the end of a tunnel. I would’ve called you crazy, if you would’ve told me that I would get an offer from the UK’s very best university for Economics, Warwick. I could have never done it without the support from the College Core team. Furthermore, I cannot thank Ms Kohli Smita and Ms.Urvashi enough for helping me out with my last-minute college essays and SOP. They helped me in producing my best essays and always understood what I had in mind. I feel incredibly blessed to have had the chance of working with the fantastic College Core Team! One thing that I can say without an ounce of doubt is that no matter the results, the effort that the team would put in would be priceless. I genuinely feel that is what counts and makes one successful! I recommend College Core to anyone who wants their application to stand out and give flight to their dream of studying in some of the best universities in the world.
Anurag Mundara, Pathways World School, Aravalli
University of Massachusetts Amherst, Class of 2024
Decision of selecting College Core as my admission counselor by my father has been a boon for me. They always provided me with every relevant information well in advance, right from profile building to selection of colleges, application process and beyond. Urvashi ma’am has always been just a call away for any help, I needed. Because of her constant support I got the acceptance from most of the colleges I applied for. Thanks a lot College Core.
Ananya Bishnoi, Amity International School
California Polytechnic State University, Class of 2024
Collegecore made the stressful and overwhelming process of applying to the US a complete breeze. From brainstorming essays to deciding which universities to apply to, the whole team made even the most tedious tasks fun with their expert guidance. I believe what sets apart Collegecore is that the team genuinely cares about each student and caters to every student’s individual needs. Working with Urvashi Ma’am and Sonu Ma’am was great as they were not only supportive but also, as hardworking strong women, they inspired me along the way. I am extremely thankful to them for always bringing me back on track whenever i wandered off and for dealing as well as helping me improve my bad organisational and time management skills. I could never have done this without your help. Once again, Thank you to the entire team for everything!
Aahana Sehrawat, Convent of Jesus & Mary
University of Massachusetts Amherst, Class of 2024
I loved how I could interact with my counsellor without the fear of being judged at CollegeCore. They really helped me achieve my goals by helping me build my CV and involve me in different activities which I, normally would not have done. The best part of the process was the ease of finding solutions to different problems which were arising during the application process.
Jai Bhargava, The Shriram School
University of Toronto, Class of 2024
I got in touch with CollegeCore right in the beginning of Grade 10. Going to a reputed college in the US was my dream. The College Core team laid out the steps that would lead to the fulfillment of my dream. With both monthly and yearly plans laid out clearly, I was able to achieve my targets on time. My counsellors gave me instant reminders whenever I fell behind my schedules and always nudged me in the right direction. I want to thank Urvashi Ma’am, Charu Ma’am, Anshruta Ma’am, the editor and the rest of the team for putting in the effort, time and enthusiasm for making my dreams come true.
Rajvir Oswal, Sat Paul Mittal School
University of Southern California, Class of 2024
The process was very systematic and organised. The support at every stage from making a timeline to editing the essays meant a lot to me. Definitely without CollegeCore the outcome would be very different. In addition to this, I really like the honesty throughout the process.
Kris Nagdev, Pathways School, Noida
University of California, Los Angeles, Class of 2024
In my school life I had attended workshops and won competitions but never consolidated it. Constructing my CV and bringing it together into one document was very special as it was a reflection of all my achievements and experience. I liked writing my Common App personal essay the most. My counsellor and editors were all very accommodating of my views and understood how I wanted to project my personality in college applications.
Shreya Ghosh, Amity International School
GeorgiaTech, Class of 2024
Collegecore has definitely played a huge role in my success. Specially Simerna ma’am, without her guidance and constant support it would have been really tough. I could call her anytime to talk about my grades or preferences. She was always there for me to give me a moral boost and emotional support. The one-to-one relation that the students establish with their councillors is truly amazing.
P.s I loved coming to their office as I would get burgers and shakesYagna Gupta, Lotus Valley International School
Arizona State University, Class of 2024
I really loved how the CollegeCore team could pick out the best options for me on the basis of my profile and direct me towards the right direction whether it be in furnishing my essays or applying to the different variety of colleges. They were always remained extremely helpful and supportive throughout the process, whether it was dealing with a deferral on a college decision or celebrating together on acceptances. Urvashi Ma’am helped me narrow down the best options for me on the basis of my aspirations for my higher education and my career, and I will forever be grateful to them and the entire CollegeCore team for helping me realize and furthermore, achieve my potential.
Aman Singh, Amity International School
University of Illinois, Urban Champaign, Class of 2024
CollegeCore has a wonderfully thorough application process. Urvashi ma’am and Simerna ma’am really helped me to balance studies with co-curriculars, all while writing demanding essays. They made sure I met my deadlines and were so involved throughout the application process. Everytime I had a doubt, I knew I could contact them to clear it. I am so grateful for the entire guidance I’ve received from CollegeCore these past two years.
I was quite unsure about my CommonApp topic when CollegeCore called me for a brainstorming session. I was surprised with how they easily weaved out story lines from my personal experiences. The whole session made it a lot easier for me to start tackling my essays
Anjanee Khosla, Amity International School
University of California, Los Angeles
Everyone at CollegeCore is really helpful and friendly. There was a lot of help in developing by resume and creating leadership programs for me. Also looking at my CV after completing the action plan was a big wow moment which was possible all because of the help from CollegeCore. Also some of the most crucial help was for writing essays by the editors at CollegeCore. The action plan given to me from day 1 played an important role as well and all the help given by Urvashi maam and Sonu maam helped me complete it.
Ishan Khandelwal, Amity International School
University of Illinois, Urban Champaign, Class of 2024
I really liked the fact that both Urvashi Ma’am and Simerna Ma’am were so approachable at any given moment. Whenever I needed help, I knew they were just a phone call away. College Core really guided me in every step of the way – from the never ending essays to the tiresome Common App – they made it all so much easier! Class 12 involves hours of work for your school exams, college applications, standardised testing, research and extracurriculars. The application timelines and advice by College Core really helps you manage your time much better! All their help has helped me land one of my dream colleges!
Anahita Jain, Vasant Valley School
Barnard College, Class of 2024
The most important thing for a student at my age is proper guidance and someone who understands him/her. The day I walked into the office it felt just like home. Urvashi Ma’am and Sonu Ma’am were just so welcoming and understanding. They helped me grow as a person while instructing me towards a better future and I surely made the right decision coming to CollegeCore cause without them I do not feel that I would have been able to make it to U of T.
Payas Hasteer, The Doon School
University of Toronto, Class of 2024
I was given a lot of help and clarity in regards to the expectations of the colleges. I received a ton of help in my essays as well as when I was filling out the activity lists.
My wow moment was when I received an extremely in-depth and thorough analysis of around 30 – 40 colleges that CollegeCore recommended me apply for. This list included all the stats about the schools, including the average cost of attendance, which is something that isn’t always available on regular college websites. I was wowed because I did not expect to have such information directly displayed to me in such a comprehensive list as early as May (before college apps opened)! The document was responsible for almost all of the 22 schools I applied to. However, little did I realize that this comprehensive and in-depth document was only the beginning of a series of numerous advanced tools that CollegeCore utilized to ease my application process as much as possible.
Daksh Beotra, The British School New Delhi
Ashoka University, Class of 2024
College core had been crucial in helping me gain sense regarding the college world and would often help me in correcting college essays. A big thanks to Collegecore for supporting and helping me throughout these 2 big years of my life .
Tusshar Goel, G D Goenka Public School
Loyola Marymount University, Class of 2024
I was quite pleased with how immediately CollegeCore used to respond to any of my inquiries. Moreover, they assisted me in refining my personal statement in a very quick span of time and made some very insightful recommendations about the universities I could apply to.
Prerna Baid, Good Shepherd International School
London School of Economics, Class of 2024
CollegeCore has an excellent admissions process that provides direction to those uncertain about their potential. The entire team is extremely helpful and just a phone call away. They are always there for you. College core helped me in receiving not only offers but also scholarships from the top universities of the world. It was always my dream to pursue my higher education overseas and College Core has made that possible . Finally, I would like to thank Urvashi ma’am and Simerna ma’am for their constant support and guidance
Anhad Singh Tulsi, Kothari International School
University of Toronto, Class of 2024
CollegeCore not only introduced me to a world of possibilities when it came to choosing my colleges, but they also guided me every step along the way as I endeavoured to achieve my goals. I never felt like I was misinformed or clueless, and always had a mentor to turn to at any time of need. Ms. Urvashi and Ms. Sonu Kohli, both paved a path for me to follow, in a way that writing any kind of college essay, or filling any application, was not only simplistic and easy, but also fun. I was shown different ways to express my achievements, and attain the best possible resume that would be sent to every college. Not only was I provided with a spreadsheet with deadlines which would help me tick off all milestones in record time, I was also given constant assistance and reassurance throughout the process. CollegeCore was by my side every step of the way, and I could not have done it without them.
Sukhsehaj Singh Amol, Pathways School, Noida
University of Toronto, Class of 2024
I joined CollegeCore in the beginning of 11th grade . Like any other high school student I had doubts about even getting into college!! But thanks to Urvashi Ma’am and Anu Ma’am I felt calmer. They guided me throughout this roller coaster ride from selecting the 20 universities to correcting the never ending essays … they were just a call away 🙂 .One thing is for sure that without them I would’ve been a lost case. Thank you CollegeCore for everything !!
Important: Going to the office and working was the best part because you’d get to eat a lot of junk food!!!
Malvika Krishnan, Step by Step School
University of British Columbia, Class of 2024
I liked how convenient it was to reach out to my Councillor or anyone on the team. By setting up deadlines and an overall timeline for the application process I was able to go through the application process through ease.
Aparna Rai, Embassy of India School Moscow
University of Toronto, Class of 2024
My first meeting with Ms. Urvashi Malik and Ms. Anu Arora @ CollegeCore set the course of my long lasting trust and admiration for them. The clarity, commitment, passion and “ownership” are few words that describes the Team CollegeCore.
Under the leadership of Ms. Urvashi Malik, it is one of the finest examples of hard work and professionalism. Starting from day one, they helped my son realize his strengths and continuously motivated him to work harder and harder… finalizing list of universities…helping him to set realistic targets and of course, meeting the deadlines. The entire experience won’t have been so organized without your active involvement. The overall experience with you has been so personalized that I look forward to share future milestones of my child with you.
Thank you Urvashi Ma’am, and the entire Team CollegeCore!!
Parent of Kaartik Issar, Springdales School
GeorgiaTech, Class of 2024
As soon as my son Udayan enrolled with CollegeCore I realized it was the best decision we had taken. It was under the expert guidance of Urvashi Mam and her team of excellent counsellors who took care of every detail of the application process. Whether it was the college selection or building the resume or the final application nothing was missed. Udayan could approach his personal counsellor 24×7×365 whenever required. I’m really grateful to the entire team of CollegeCore for making things so smooth during the stressful years where Udayan had to manage his studies along with applications.
Parent of Udayan Aggarwal, La Martiniere College, Lucknow
Northeastern University, Class of 2024
The planning of the calendar for the child and the zeal to make it happen through motivation is commendable. Really appreciate your professionalism.
The fact that you were available for all the queries and solved any issues we had regarding colleges without any delay
Parent of Vasvi Gupta
Columbia University, Class of 2024
My goal was to get my daughter admitted into her dream university. However, what I appreciated the most about CollegeCore was the lack of pressure they put on my daughter and how they adjusted to her erratic schedule with her debates and etc! I loved the dedication with which Urvashi Ma’am and Charu Ma’am work.
Parent of Kriti Ghai, La Martiniere Girls College
Mount Holyoke College, Class of 2024
As a parent I had so many apprehensions at each and every stage of the application process since we had started very late. But kudos to Urvashi and Sonu for guiding us so beautifully and efficiently. Patiently answering and explaining queries umpteen number of times. They made the entire process easy right from choosing the right university, keeping in mind the profile, to strategizing entry to the university to all the essay editing. They deserve a big applaud for the work they do. And a big shout out to Collegecore for bearing with me and answering my phone calls even at the most oddest hours!
Parent of Sanskar Shorewala, G D Goenka Public School
Northeastern University, Class of 2024
