College Admissions Counselor - Untapped Admissions
College Admissions Counselor - Untapped Admissions

College Admissions Counselor - Untapped Admissions

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Introduction: UCLA Psychology and Law School Graduate, Julian Shojaie, Esq., strives to unlock each student's opportunities through crafting an authentic and holistic story for admission to their dream universities. Notably, in the recent Fall 2022 and 2023 admissions cycle, many of our students secured scholarships at institutions such as Boston University, University of Michigan, UT Austin, Northwestern, USC, UCLA, NYU, Carnegie Mellon, UC Berkley, and Boston College. Untapped Admissions transforms your student’s college applications and ensures each student effectively communicates their personal story with the admissions committee. We support students through the admissions writing process and compilation of the undergraduate/transfer Common Application and UC applications. Julian, founder and CEO of Untapped Admissions, takes pride in his ability to assist students in securing a pathway not only to their college goals but helping kickstart their trajectory into future professional careers. Leveraging his legal background in persuasive writing and admissions expertise, Julian offers personalized counseling to secure each student's academic pathway by assisting with their personal statement, individualized supplemental essays, 1:1 test preparation, and tailored school searches.
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Hired 110 times

Serves Santa Monica, CA

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3 employees

10 years in business

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Karen B.
Mar 4, 2024
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Our experience with Julian and Untapped Admissions was phenomenal and we are completely satisfied. As a parent of a student on the Spectrum with some communication needs, I was concerned about my son's chances of getting into a university of his choice. Julian made himself available to my son, coaching him through the writing essays and college admissions process from beginning to end. Julian was instrumental in explaining what universities want (in terms of personal statements and essays); something that my son was struggling with. Julian was able to build my son's confidence and in turn help him create a great narrative that my son is proud of and that is very important to me. We have heard back from 2 of the universities that my son applied to and so far we are 2/2!! Thank you, Julian for coming through for our family. The time and energy you spent with my son is invaluable and I know that you are a mentor that he will remember forever. Can't wait to share with you his final choice for college.

Details: Writing essays • Completing applications • High school graduate • Once a week • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

College Admissions Counselor - Untapped Admissions's reply
Thank you Karen for the kind remarks, I am so incredibly proud of your son for the hurdles he has overcome in this admissions process, and I wish him the best in his future UC endeavors!!
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Heidi B.
Mar 1, 2024
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As a professional and business owner who takes great pride in providing top-notch, personalized service to clients, it was equally important for me to find someone similarly motivated to assist our daughter with her college application process. Julian Shojaie is it! It became evident very quickly, not only does he have a tremendous knowledge base, but moreover, he genuinely cares. In what became a very stressful time for our family, Julian was a beacon of positivity, guidance, and kindness. Clearly, we cannot recommend him more highly! Thank you, Julian!

Details: Writing essays • High school Senior • Cadence recommended by professional • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Supriya G.
Dec 5, 2023
As parents, we feel compelled to express our gratitude for the exceptional support and guidance that Julian provided to our son throughout his college application journey. Julian played an instrumental role in transforming a daunting process into a positive and rewarding experience for both our son and our family. From the outset, Julian demonstrated a commitment to understanding our son's unique strengths, interests, and aspirations. This personalized approach laid the foundation for a collaborative partnership far beyond the typical counselor-student dynamic. It was evident that Julian truly cared about our son's success and well-being. One of the standout qualities that impressed us most was Julian's wealth of knowledge about the intricacies of the college admissions landscape. Julian provided invaluable insights into crafting a compelling narrative for his applications, ensuring that his unique qualities shone through. His guidance for writing personal statements, supplemental essays and even creating the list of colleges to apply to was tremendously valuable. He was very much patient with our son's delays in sending the essays for the review. He was prompt in sending his feedback on the essays. What sets Julian apart is his unwavering support and dedication to his students. In the face of numerous deadlines and complexities, Julian maintained a calm and reassuring presence. He skillfully guided our son through each step of the application process, instilling a sense of confidence in him that was truly transformative. In conclusion, Julian is not just a college counselor; he is a mentor, advocate, and invaluable resource. We wholeheartedly recommend Julian to any parent seeking a knowledgeable, caring, and transformative college counseling experience for their child.
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Irina W.
Sep 18, 2023
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I highly recommend Untapped Admissions. Julian is amazing and very experienced in guiding through the college admission process, be it a personal statement or a question about what to put on the application. Julian has a great algorithm in guiding kids through their personal statement process to make sure they showcase their best self and align the statement with the overall application. My son is no stranger to advanced writing, but the college application process is not simply an ability to craft an essay, it's is different, and Julian has the experitize! I'd be lost without this level of professional help. My son formed a quick rapport with Julian and had support throughout the entire process. It's worth every penny. I am recommending this to all my friends with kids in their Junior year.

Details: Writing essays • Completing applications • High school Junior • Cadence recommended by professional • Remotely (phone or internet) • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

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Kenzie F.
6 days ago
Julian from Untapped Admissions has been such a pleasure to work with and get to know. He is the best at what he does and truly cares for each student he helps. Amazing at his job and is such a positive and kind guy!
College Admissions Counselor - Untapped Admissions's reply
Thank you so much Kenzie for the kind review! You were an absolute pleasure to work with and I am so proud of your acceptance into Berklee School of Music! NYU is next :)
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License Type: Attorney (CA)

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