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MIT’s Great Dome and Killian Court in winter
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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What do you want to study, and what makes you curious?

You do not need a finished plan to begin. Start with a subject, a question or something you enjoyed making. We help you explore it, make informed university choices and build an application around what you actually care about.

Your free Studio keeps your learning, plans and application work together. When you need another perspective, our services add personal advice and feedback.

Universities to Explore

Student Studio

Good applications
start before the form.

The article you kept thinking about. A problem you tried to solve. What you learned when something went wrong. Save these now, so you have something real to work with when it is time to write.

Every Studio tool is free. Our paid services add personal advice, meetings and feedback on your work.

01

Keep what you learn

Record a book, a project or an experience while the details are still fresh.

02

See what needs attention

Bring your interests, applications and deadlines into one view.

03

Do the next useful thing

Return to a clear next action instead of a long list of things you should be doing.

Explore every tool. Bring us in when you want another perspective.

TCO Assessment · ₹30,000

A closer look
at your plans.

Explore the assessment

If you are weighing several directions, the TCO Assessment gives us time to look at your interests, academic record and practical priorities together. You leave with a written review and a 90-day plan that explains what to work on and why.

You can buy the Assessment directly through the cart, where you’ll see the current price and your final total before paying.

  1. 01 · A 90-minute conversation

    Talk it through.

    Bring your questions, interests and academic record. We’ll examine your options alongside your budget, deadlines and the choices you need to make.

  2. 02 · A 4–6-page review

    A plan you can use.

    You receive a personal written review of your strengths, gaps and next priorities, with a 90-day action plan that explains what to work on.

  3. 03 · A 30-minute follow-up

    Return to the questions.

    We meet again within 30 days of your report being delivered to discuss the review, clarify next steps and work through the questions that arise.

For a single essay, CV or other focused task, you can choose the relevant service directly.

Adviik Singh Virat, founder of The College Original
Adviik Singh Virat · Founder, The College Original
King’s College lawn and entrance in Cambridge
University of Cambridge
Old Stone Row on Cornell University’s Arts Quadrangle
Cornell University
Photography Credits

Meet Your Adviser

I’m Adviik.
Let’s Work on Your Application.

I transferred from the University of Manchester to Cornell University, where I graduated in Materials Science and Engineering. I’m now pursuing the MPhil in Industrial Systems, Manufacture and Management (ISMM) at the University of Cambridge.

I work directly with students on their interests, university choices and application writing. We ask useful questions and turn feedback into clear next steps.

Your ideas and writing remain yours. My role is to help you explain what you have done, what you learned and why it matters to you.

Read My Story

Support for the
stage you’re at.

You might need a second pair of eyes on an essay, help deciding where to apply or a plan for the whole application cycle. We’ll start with the question you need answered and choose a level of support that suits your stage and deadlines.

Understand your options before you commit to a direction.

Start with TCO Assessment for a review of your profile and a written 90-day plan. TCO Shortlist compares courses and universities in more depth, while TCO Planning provides six months of support with subject choices, reading, activities and the work you want to develop before application year.

Shortlist and planning services have separate scopes and fees.

See the scope and fees

All new bookings are paid in full upfront. Any eligible discount is shown before payment. University fees, tests, travel and outside services are separate.

How It Comes Together

  1. Plan in Your Free Studio

    Research courses, capture experiences and work on your applications.

  2. Choose Personal Support

    Buy the service you need. Its preparation steps and included meetings appear in Personalized Assistance.

  3. Put Feedback to Work

    Keep your reports and next steps alongside your application work.

See the Whole Process

Create Your Free Student Studio

Record your experiences, compare universities and plan your applications. All self-directed tools are free. Personalized Assistance is available when you want individual feedback.