About Prepory College Counseling
for Midwest students
The Midwest is home to some of the most competitive high schools in the nation like University of Chicago Laboratory Schools, Whitney M. Young Magnet High School, Latin School of Chicago, Culver Academies, Western Reserve Academy, Walnut Hills High School, Cranbrook Schools, Detroit Country Day School, John Burroughs School, MICDS (Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School), Blake School, Shattuck-St. Mary's. These esteemed institutions foster highly motivated students who are deeply committed to shaping their future and attending prestigious universities.
Our college admissions coaches are here to empower Midwest students and turn their college dreams into a reality.
Comprehensive
college guidance
Engage in one-on-one advising sessions and receive tailored guidance to best support your academic and collegiate endeavors. While school counselors are qualified to guide students to success beyond high school, their large volume of students and pressing responsibilities limit their time. This makes having a personal college coach dedicated to supporting you through the entire admissions process a game-changer.
At Prepory, we focus on a student-centric approach to college admissions counseling that equips students with the resources, knowledge, and personalized guidance they need to craft a competitive application to top schools like Harvard University, Yale University, Amherst College, MIT, Caltech, Duke University, UC Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon University, and UCLA. Our students have also received acceptance letters to some of the best colleges and universities in the Midwest such as University of Chicago, University of Michigan, and Washington University in St. Louis.
Our comprehensive college counseling program encompasses a wide range of critical topics for each high school grade level such as leadership development, crafting the personal statement, supplemental essays, navigating financial aid, securing impactful letters of recommendation, strategic high school course selection, and beyond.
Our program is accessible to all Midwest residents including those in Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Minnesota, and Missouri, and its surrounding neighborhoods like Chicago, Detroit, St. Louis, Minneapolis, Columbus, and more.
Why Prepory?
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How competitive is college admissions in the Midwest?
"A lot of Midwest families default to the Big Ten as their frame of reference. But the schools their students are actually competitive for often extend well beyond that, and waiting until junior year to figure that out costs real opportunities."
Taylor Piva
Prepory Program Manager and college admissions expert
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OUR STUDENTS HAVE BEEN ADMITTED TO TOP SCHOOLS
Meet our featured
college admissions coaches
Our team is made up of former admissions officers, former faculty, researchers, advanced degree holders, and graduates of the nation’s best universities, including Harvard, Duke, and Columbia. When you work with our team, you receive the most strategic college guidance with a personable and professional touch.
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Meghan N.
James C.
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Frequently asked questions for Midwest students
The best colleges in the Midwest include the University of Chicago, Northwestern University, and Washington University in St. Louis -- three of the most selective universities in the country, each admitting fewer than 15% of applicants. The University of Notre Dame and the University of Michigan are also among the region's most respected institutions, with Michigan particularly competitive for out-of-state applicants and top programs in engineering and business.
Chicago's top high schools include a strong mix of elite private institutions and selective public magnets. Leading private schools include the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools, Latin School of Chicago, and Francis W. Parker School. On the public side, Whitney M. Young Magnet High School, Northside College Prep, and Jones College Prep are among the most selective in the city, with strong track records placing students at highly selective universities across the country.
The Midwest is home to several of the most highly regarded liberal arts colleges in the country, including Carleton College in Minnesota, Grinnell College in Iowa, Oberlin College in Ohio, and Kenyon College in Ohio. These schools carry acceptance rates comparable to many T20 universities and produce strong outcomes for students pursuing graduate, professional, and research careers -- making them legitimate alternatives to more prominent coastal institutions for the right student.
Chicago is one of the most competitive college admissions markets in the country, with a high concentration of elite private schools and top-ranked public magnets all sending students to the same selective universities each cycle. Students applying from Chicago benefit from rigorous academic preparation and strong extracurricular ecosystems, but face significant local competition that makes differentiation in the application process especially important.
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Meet with one of our college admissions experts
Meet with one of our college admissions experts
Our college admissions experts are here to help you earn admission to your dream school. Please note that a parent or guardian must be on the consultation for high school students.
Once you book your initial consultation, here’s what you can look forward to:
Profile assessment:
Assess your student’s academic profile and higher education goals with an expert from our enrollment team.
Program overview:
Our team will provide you with detailed information about our program and how it works.
Tips and resources:
Our experts will share tips and resources on how to navigate the U.S. college admissions process.
Get answers:
We’ll address your application worries and answer questions about how we can make a difference.
