"Not only did both of our twins get into their dream schools, but they felt incredibly supported, mentored. and understood by Lindsay throughout their four years. We truly could not have survived the process without Lindsay. Anyone would be lucky to work with her."
Lauren L., Roslyn, NY
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of students get into one of their top 3 schools
"Lindsay is calm, smart, funny, and very knowledgeable; she knows how to bring down the stress while revving up the morale. Our daughter got into more top schools than we ever could have imagined, thanks in no small part to Lindsay's expert counseling."
Sloane L., Tenafly, NJ
Meet Lindsay Chiat
Owner/Director of Boost College Prep
Lindsay Chiat has expertly guided hundreds of high school students through their admissions journeys over her 20-year career. From helping candidates strategically position themselves to assisting students in finding their unique voices in their essays, Lindsay knows how to make each candidate stand out--and authentically so. Her students have earned acceptance to the country's highest-ranked universities, including Yale, Penn, Columbia, Brown, Cornell, Georgetown, University of Chicago, Vanderbilt, Harvard, University of Michigan, and many others.
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​Lindsay earned her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Pennsylvania and her Master's Degree from Columbia University. With backgrounds in journalism and creative writing, she is an expert writer and a patient listener. She knows how to dial down the stress of this process and even inject a little levity when it is needed most.
College Admissions Counseling
Understanding how to be a stand-out college applicant can be daunting, stressful, and time-consuming. Imagine if it weren't. We take it step-by-step by starting early, staying organized, and confidently building each student's unique profile. Our successful results represent years of skilled personal development.
Our Work Includes:
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Developing a college admissions profile starting in the 9th grade, including appropriate course selection, extracurricular involvement, and summer activities
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Researching and formulating a balanced college list
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Planning college visits
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Managing college applications and essays
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Communicating with college representatives
Standardized Test Prep
Entrance exams are once again a meaningful part of the admissions process. We make it personal by tailoring tutoring sessions entirely to each student’s unique needs.
Our Work Includes:
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Twice weekly private, independent tutoring for college entrance exams
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Score tracking and progress updates
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Diagnostic measures to determine appropriate test
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Consistent accessibility to tutors' personal feedback
