College Consulting in Chicago
Laplace works virtually with high school students across Chicago and the surrounding area. Our consultants graduated from Stanford, Harvard, and MIT in 2025–2026 — and they remember exactly what it took to get there.
Book a free callWhy Chicago Students Need a Strategy
Chicago is home to some of the most academically rigorous high schools in the country. Students from Walter Payton, Northside Prep, Lane Tech, and top private schools across the North Shore are competing for spots at the same elite universities as top students from every other major city in the nation.
A strong GPA and test scores get you into the applicant pool. What gets you admitted is a compelling, well-positioned application — an essay that sounds like you, a school list that reflects your actual goals, and an activities section that tells a coherent story. That's the work Laplace does.
Why Laplace
Our consultants finished the exact application cycle your student is about to enter. We know what worked — not from a playbook, but from personal experience.
Every essay is reviewed by a founder. We don't route students to whoever is available — you work directly with someone who got into a top school and knows how to help you do the same.
We tell you when an essay isn't working, when a school is a stretch, and what actually needs to change. No hedge, no false reassurance — just direct, specific guidance.
What We Offer
Common App personal statement and all school-specific supplements, from brainstorming through final draft.
Building a balanced, well-researched list of reach, target, and likely schools tailored to your profile.
How to present your activities, frame your narrative, and identify gaps before application season.
Strategy for national competitions and scholarships that strengthen your application.
Ready to get started?
Book a free 30-minute call. We'll talk through your student's profile and give you an honest assessment of where we can help.
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