WHY CHOOSE US
The Insider Advantage
We don't guess what admissions officers look for. We are former admissions officers (FAOs).
Everyone gets an FAO
We believe everyone deserves access to best-in-class support. No compromises, only proven results.
Prioritize the student
Hand-selected advisors, 1:1 relationships, and laser focus on student success. Never pay for what you don't need.
Founded by educators
Our advisors are all former teachers, counselors, or coaches who care about students. No corporations, no sales targets, and no spam.
THE PROCESS
The HelloFAO Road to Results
How we transform students into successful applicants
1
Advisor Consultation
We start by understanding you: your goals, background, strengths, and dream schools. No pressure, just a conversation
2
Strategic Planning
Upon starting with us, your FAO crafts a personalized strategy: school selection (US, UK, etc), timeline, positioning, and more
3
Application Excellence
Essays, interviews, test prep, and more. We help refine every possible element of the application to tell a compelling story
4
Acceptance Day
The moment that changes everything. We celebrate with you once you receive your acceptance letter from your top school
Why Our Process Works
7x
chances of being admitted
100%
acceptance to students' top 3 choices
100%
acceptance to top 50 schools globally
OUR TEAM
The People Behind Your Success
A dedicated team that knows the admissions process inside and out. And genuinely cares about getting you where you want to go.
Daniel Chung
Founder and CEO​​​
FAO Stanford, Rice, Swarthmore
10,000 applications evaluated
100,000 votes in admissions committees
20 years of admissions results
Among the top 10 FAOs in the world
Ramish Zaidi
Chief Operating Officer
Northwestern University graduate
Ex-Accenture management consultant
Silicon Valley edtech operations
Startup operator and consultant
Raymond Sakiwat
Regional Managing Director
University of Liverpool MBA candidate
15 years of admissions, sales, and marketing experience
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