Three Plans to Choose From
Select a plan according to your needs
DIY Your Way
Tailor personalized plans based on individual needs and preferred admissions criteria of dream schools, with assistance on supplemental essays from current Ph.D. students and faculty members from prestigious universities.
DIY Your Way
A full set of application services with no additional charges: a professional team will complete all application procedures efficiently and effectively with guaranteed application results
DIY Your Way
Cooperating with 289 universities for admission, Pinnacle Strategy provides exclusive resources to help students enhance their background comprehensively. With sufficient pre-examination training and professional guidance on school selection and major choices, we offer event planning and internship resources along the process to create a favored profile for dream schools, resulting in satisfactory offers.
For students who
- Are in good academic standing in terms of standardized test scores
- Have an understanding of the universities and respective programs they are applying for, and clear career goals for the future, yet need assistance from a professional team to highlight their strengths through personalized essays
- Have already started their applications but require help with the essay
For students who
- Have finalized their list of target majors/schools, and would like to receive more offers for more options
- Do not have sufficient time and effort to handle the entire application process, and entrust it to the professional team at Pinnacle Strategy
For students who
- Have diverse interests and are still looking for favored universities and majors
- Aim for self-improvement and desire for admissions to Top 30 schools
- Lack of confidence in interviews and struggle for effective responses to interviewers' questions
- Have poor internship experiences or recommendation letters, and need professional guidance and resources to enhance their background
Semi-DIY mode, admissions decisions are not guaranteed
- 5 programs for application
- 1 major track
- 3 hours of Q&A
- Senior advisor for essay
Comprehensive guidance to guarantee admissions decisions
- 8 programs for application
- 2 major tracks
- Online application + follow-up with every detail
- Application quality ensured by senior mentors
- Ph.D. from prestigious universities for essay tutoring
- Senior academic advisors
- Shared interview experiences
Comprehensive guidance to guarantee admissions decisions
- 8 programs for application
- No restrictions on major tracks
- Online application + follow-up with every detail
- Application quality ensured by admissions officers from prestigious schools
- Ph.D. from prestigious universities for essay tutoring
- VIP planners
- Internship at a Fortune 500 company or scientific research at a prestigious school (choose 1 from 2)
- Interview coaching from elites in famous companies from the same industry
- WL Love Letter
Advantages of Pinnacle Strategy
Application guidance from admissions officers at prestigious schools
All members of the core tutor team graduated from Top 30 universities in the United States, with experience working in admissions offices of prestigious schools. We have a deep understanding of the application process and the admissions preferences of various programs.
PhDs + foreign tutor team from top-tier universities
We have recruited thousands of essay tutors with Ph.D. level and above degrees to join us. Additionally, former admissions officers from prestigious schools would be responsible for reviewing the essays by digging deep into the strengths favored by the schools you apply for, and creating the most impressive application documents. Our foreign essay team will finish off by polishing your writing, checking, and screen step by step.
Collaboration with 289 institutions as a resource
Combining students' own interests with specific preferences of their target schools, we delve into our students' potential and characteristics, enrich their relevant experiences, and enhance their competitiveness.
Demonstration of diverse background and experience
Combining students' own interests with specific preferences of their target schools, we delve into our students' potential and characteristics, enrich their relevant experiences, and enhance their competitiveness.
High-quality network as study abroad resource
Pinnacle Strategy maintains excellent cooperation and effective communication with prestigious universities in North America. We meet with admissions officers from major universities regularly to obtain the latest admissions trends and information.
Guaranteed admissions to prestigious schools
Different from traditional intermediaries, Pinnacle Strategy specializes in applications to prestigious schools. As long as students meet the minimum admissions requirements of the school, we guarantee admission decisions.
Successful Admission Cases
Classmate A
Brown University
Admitted to Brown University
Student situation: Vick Forest University 3.9
SAT1530, TOEFL 115
Classmate A
University of Pennsylvania
Admitted institution: University of Pennsylvania
High school enrollment: Meigao
Academic background: SAT 1520+, GPA3.95
Classmate N
University of Southern California
Admitted institution: University of Southern California
High school enrollment: Meigao
Academic background: SAT 1500+, GPA3.9
Classmate I
University of Virginia
Admitted institution: University of Virginia
High school enrollment: An international high school in Chengdu
Academic background: SAT 1450+, GPA3.7, TOEFL 100+
Classmate J
Vanderbilt University
Admitted institution: Vanderbilt University
High school enrollment: an international high school in Beijing
Academic background: SAT 1420+, GPA3.78, TOEFL 105+
Classmate H
Washington University in St. Louis
Admitted institution: University of Washington, St. Louis
High school enrollment: Meigao
Academic background: SAT 1480+, GPA3.8
Service Process
The service process of Pinnacle Strategy is as follows:
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Collecting information
Understand students’ academic background and application requirements
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Consultation service
Consulting director would evaluate the feasibility of different programs based on the information we collected, and provide Q&A sessions
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Setting our plan
Sort out preliminary plans; select schools/programs; determine application directions; meet our application teams; sign contracts; pay deposits; start cooperation
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Long-term guidance
Follow up with course enrollment at school and our tutor team that is in charge of GRE/GMAT will customize a study plan
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Schedule planning
Regular follow-up on the student learning, internship, and research planning progress to ensure timely and appropriate improvements
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Resource coordination
Internal referrals for internships at famous domestic and foreign companies, PBL (Project-Base Learning) for scientific research at famous universities, direct access to international journals
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Personalized essay
Second round of information collection, brainstorming for essay ideas, strategy development provided by admissions officers, drafting essays tailored to different school applications by experienced teams
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Application submission
Assistance with online applications and answering queries; provide one-on-one interview coaching; communicate with schools as needed, and personalized follow-up until receiving offers
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Admissions & selection
Provide students with comprehensive analysis and suggestions on choosing the final school for enrollment after receiving offers; apply for I-20
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Post-admissions services
Guidance on visa application, vaccination, and physical examination, school registration; application for residence halls or rental housing, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to choose schools?
Don’t just focus on rankings. Consider other factors as well. Choose a school that truly meets your needs and expectations rather than looking for prestige. Review the majors and academic courses the school offers to make sure they align with your interests and career goals. Learn about the faculty’s strengths and research opportunities at school. Consider other factors such as climate, culture, social environment, geographical location, as well as humanistic aspects.
What if I haven't decided my major yet?
Students who haven’t determined their major can choose “Undecided” when applying, which is actually a very common situation. Students can choose some general courses to learn about different subjects and explore different areas of interest during their freshman and sophomore years. Some schools also offer interdisciplinary majors, allowing students to combine courses from different disciplines to create their own academic paths.
Compared to GPA, is background, such as extracurricular activities and competitions important?
Standardized tests such as grades can only reflect one aspect of your academic ability as a student, while extracurricular activities and competition backgrounds allow admissions officers to understand your characteristics in a more direct way. However, soft backgrounds such as internships, competitions, and activities are only bonus points that build on your standardized test score. If these activities affect your GPA negatively, then it may not be worth it.
How many schools should I apply to in total?
The number of schools you apply to can vary depending on your circumstances, but most students usually apply to around 7-8 schools. This includes 2-3 reach schools, 3 target schools, and 1-2 safety schools.
