Marks, activities,
community service and more.
Research, essays
and standardized tests galore.

How will we keep up?
And become better than best.
Who will help us
become better than the rest?

Who will help us realize
where we truly belong?
Who will make sure
that we aren’t going wrong?

It all seems impossible
“I won’t get in anywhere for sure!”
Not if you have the support
from the team at college core.

They hold your hand
and smoothly take you till the end.
They become more than teachers,
more like family or friends.

They pick up the call
at every odd hour.
They have answer to every question,
even if it’s really bizarre.

They listen to your stories
and show genuine interest.
They suggest creative ideas
for you to become your best.

They go over tiny details
and leave no confusion in your mind.
They keep reminding even when you don’t reply
and somehow still remain kind.
They excite you with emails
about every university.
But they help you choose the one
where you eventually want to be.

They hold group sessions
where we all have so much fun.
We eat, chat, laugh
but still get all the work done.

They go over every essay
again and again
Whether its ten essays for Stanford
or just one for UPenn.

I had my eyes set on a college,
It was where I had to be.
It’s only because of them
I have my admit letter from USC.

This process that was supposed to be scary
and difficult to get through.
Was fairly easy and enjoyable
because of all of you.

Thank you ma’am and team
for all you did for us
For going the extra mile.
For never creating a fuss.

We’ve reached a stage when
we may not need you anymore.
But we’ve started a new friendship
and will keep in touch for sure!