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admissions coaching that goes beyond the application

Getting into top colleges, law schools, or business schools isn’t just about grades and essays—it’s about strategy, storytelling, and mindset. I offer end-to-end consulting, guiding you through every step of the process to ensure not only admission to your dream school but also scholarship and grant opportunities to help fund your journey.

 

Darrell’s holistic approach to college and graduate school admissions integrates critical thinking, storytelling, and personal branding to ensure his students not only gain admission but thrive as leaders in their chosen fields.

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Strategic Advisement Services

Who I Help
I specialize in helping:

  • High school students applying to top colleges and universities (Ivy League, Stanford, West Point, Georgetown, HBCUs, and more).

  • College graduates aiming for elite law schools or MBA programs.

  • Professionals seeking advanced degrees to elevate their careers and personal goals.

End-to-End Services
When you work with me, you gain access to a comprehensive admissions strategy that includes:

  • School Selection: I help you target the best-fit colleges, law schools, or business schools based on your goals and strengths.

  • Scholarships and Grants: Maximize your opportunities for financial aid, scholarships, and grants to fund your education.

  • Test Prep: Personalized strategies and resources to excel in standardized tests like the SAT, ACT, LSAT, or GMAT.

  • Essays and Personal Statements: Craft compelling, authentic essays that showcase your story and make you stand out.

  • Video Essays: Guidance to shine in video submissions with confidence and clarity.

  • Interview Preparation: Practice interviews that build your confidence and prepare you for any question.

What You’ll Gain

  • Personalized Strategy: Tailored plans to highlight your unique strengths and ensure you’re positioned for success.

  • Storytelling Mastery: Learn to tell your story in a way that captivates admissions officers.

  • Confidence in Every Step: From test prep to final interviews, I’ll ensure you’re prepared and polished.

  • Access to Top Schools: With my coaching, 85% of clients gain admission into one of their top three schools.

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Get the guide & companion video course

Master the Modern Admissions Process and the follow up graduate school edition are comprehensive guides that provide practical strategies and mindset shifts to navigate even the most competitive application processes. 

 

The companion video course, You Too Can Be in the Ivy League, is a seven-module, 10-hour program designed to guide applicants through the admissions journey from start to finish. This self-paced course demystifies school selection, essays, video submissions, test prep, and interviews, empowering students to take control of their future.

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about darrell

Darrell J. Bennett is an accomplished coach, author, and visionary leader who has been helping students and professionals gain admission to top colleges and graduate schools since 2010. With over 150 clients successfully admitted to elite institutions—including Ivy League schools, Stanford, Georgetown, top HBCUs, and West Point—

 

Darrell has become a trusted name in admissions consulting. His innovative approach focuses on more than just the mechanics of applications; he empowers clients to think bigger, operate at a higher frequency, and embrace their full potential.

 

An expert in working with diverse clients, Darrell collaborates with high school students, college graduates, executives, and individuals returning to education after a break. Whether you're navigating the admissions process straight out of school or seeking to pivot mid-career, Darrell’s tailored coaching will meet you where you are and push you toward success.

Darrell’s coaching philosophy integrates critical thinking, personal branding, and storytelling to help clients stand out. His unique ability to uncover and amplify each individual’s strengths has earned him a remarkable 85% success rate in helping clients gain admission to one of their top three schools.

Darrell’s proven strategies and his ability to inspire confidence have transformed the lives of his clients. With a focus on both the tactical and the transformative, Darrell doesn’t just help clients get into their dream schools—he prepares them to thrive as leaders in their fields.

Our Services

1

The Ultimate Success Package

All-Inclusive Application Creation & Development ($4,985)

  • CREATION, IDEATION, DRAFTING, EDITING & REVISION of ALL written submissions for your application (for 3 schools) as well as resume and LinkedIn profile

  • Up to 3 edits per document

  • Full review and critique of ALL video submissions (for 3 schools)

  • Follow-up feedback memo and TWO (3) 60-minute strategy sessions to discuss recommendations

2

Elite Package

All-Inclusive Application Editing & Revising ($2,895)

  • Full EDITING & REVISION of ALL written submissions for your application (for 2 schools) as well as resume and LinkedIn profile

  • Up to 3 edits per document

  • Full review and critique of ALL video submissions (for 2 schools)

  • Follow-up feedback memo and TWO (2) 60-minute strategy sessions to discuss recommendations

3

Excellence Package

All-Inclusive Application Review 

($1,895)

  • Full REVIEW of your written essay, one video essay, and ALL written submissions for your application (for ONE school) as well as resume and LinkedIn profile

  • Follow-up feedback memo and a 60-minute strategy session to discuss recommendations

Book a single session

Just want a 60 minute 1:1 strategy session? Click here to book or email us directly. 

 

Work with Darrell and experience the difference that expert guidance, a winning mindset, and strategic storytelling can make.

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