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

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 it the way architects do — guiding each student from the 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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After a long stretch with another consultant that went nowhere, things clicked within a few sessions.

After a long stretch with another consultant that went nowhere, things clicked within a few sessions.

After a long stretch with another consultant that went nowhere, things clicked within a few sessions.

[ Who we work with ]

We work with families and applicants around the world.

We work with families and applicants around the world.

Much of our work is with international families preparing for undergraduate applications to U.S. universities and to the overseas branch campuses of U.S. universities.

A conversation with us may make sense 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 a strong application

4 components of a strong application

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 the four components into a single interconnected system. The result is not a collection of achievements, but a cohesive and authentic profile.

We build the four components into a single 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

Projects · Research · Initiatives · Honors · Capstone

Projects · Research · Initiatives · Honors · Capstone

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Academic Profile

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

Her professional background spans Moscow State University, HSE University, and international IB and A Level programmes.

Koen Admissions Architects grew out of that experience — and out of guiding her own children through the process.

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

Her professional background spans Moscow State University, HSE University, and international IB and A Level programmes.

Koen Admissions Architects grew out of that experience — and out of guiding her own children through the process.

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

Her professional background spans Moscow State University, HSE University, and international IB and A Level programmes.

Koen Admissions Architects grew out of that experience — and out of guiding her own children through the process.

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

Her professional background spans Moscow State University, HSE University, and international IB and A Level programmes.

Koen Admissions Architects grew out of that experience — and out of guiding her own children through the process.

Learn More About The Company

Ways to work with us

Ways to work with us

Long-term guidance

Starting in Grade 9

Long-term guidance

Starting in Grade 9

Upper school preparation

Grades 10–12 track

Upper school preparation

Grades 10–12 track

Upper school preparation

Grades 10–12 track

À la carte services & assessments

Choose only what you need

À la carte services & assessments

Choose only what you need

À la carte services & assessments

Choose only what you need

The right format depends on where the student is in the process.

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

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[ Examples of Essays from Admitted Students ]

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

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

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

The materials are sent by email after the form is submitted.

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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Do we still need the SAT now that most selective universities have reinstated testing?

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What do colleges look at 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 where the student currently stands and discuss realistic admissions scenarios.

Book a Consultation

[ The first step ]

The initial consultation is complimentary.

During the meeting, we assess where the student currently stands and discuss realistic admissions scenarios.

Book a Consultation

[ The first step ]

The initial consultation is complimentary.

During the meeting, we assess where the student currently stands and discuss realistic admissions scenarios.

Book a Consultation

Koen Admissions Architects

RU

Koen Admissions Architects

RU