Avidmission Academy
College prep programs built on 20+ years of admissions expertise — designed for every stage of the high school journey.
Most students arrive at senior year unprepared. Not because they aren’t capable — but because no one helped them build a strategy early enough. Avidmission Academy exists to change that.
These are expert-led, small-group college prep programs designed for students in grades 8–12 who want more than information. They want a plan. A direction. A real advantage — built intentionally, long before deadlines create pressure.
Every program is led by Zachary Einerson, Ph.D. — a college admissions strategist with over 20 years of experience and 800+ students guided to schools that aligned with their goals and strengths.
The College Admissions Advantage Most Families Don't Know About
Here’s what the most successful applicants have in common: they didn’t figure it out senior year. They built their strategy early — with intention, with expert guidance, and with enough time to actually shape their outcome.
Admissions officers aren’t just reading applications. They’re reading four years of decisions.
Course selection. Extracurricular depth. Leadership trajectory. Application narrative. Every piece either supports a cohesive story — or it doesn’t.
The families who understand this don’t wait until the pressure is unbearable. They invest in clarity early, when there’s still time to act on it.
That’s exactly what Avidmission Academy is designed to deliver.
Three Programs. Every Stage of the Journey.
Whether your student is just entering high school or standing at the edge of application season, there’s a program built specifically for where they are right now.
Establish a strong academic and extracurricular foundation early, so future decisions are made with clarity—not pressure.
Most families don’t realize that high school course selection in 8th and 9th grade directly determines which AP classes are available junior year — which directly affects GPA trajectory, class rank, and college options.
The students who arrive at senior year with the strongest applications didn’t get lucky. They started early.
In two focused Saturday sessions, your student leaves with a personalized academic roadmap, a purposeful extracurricular strategy, and a clear understanding of what college admissions actually looks for — years before it matters.
Details:
- Format: 2 Saturdays | 8 hours total | Live on Zoom
- August Cohort: August 1 + 8, 2026
- Time: 1:00–5:00 PM PT | 4:00–8:00 PM ET
Limited to 12 students
Introductory rate: $395 for August Cohort through July 15 | $495 standard
Clarify direction, strengthen positioning, and make the right decisions before it matters.
Junior year is the last full year colleges see before applications are due.
Every decision made this year — courses, activities, testing, summer plans — carries real weight. The year when small decisions begin to shape the outcome is not the time to be guessing.
In two focused Sunday sessions, your student leaves with a clear academic roadmap, a defined extracurricular strategy, a testing plan, and the confidence to enter senior year already ahead of their peers.
Details:
- Format: 2 Sundays | 8 hours total | Live on Zoom
- June Cohort: SOLD OUT
- July Cohort: July 12 + 19
- August Cohort: August 2 + 9
- Time: 1:00–5:00 PM PT | 4:00–8:00 PM ET
Limited to 12 students
$595
Walk into senior year with your essays, activities, and application strategy already mapped — while everyone else is still figuring it out.
The Application Accelerator is a 4-day college application bootcamp for rising seniors who want clarity, structure, and a real strategic advantage before senior year begins.
In four consecutive days, your student goes from uncertain to ready — with a personal statement direction, an optimized activities list, and a complete application timeline built under direct expert guidance.
This is the most time-sensitive program we offer. Senior year waits for no one.
Details:
- Format: 4 days, Monday–Thursday | 12 hours total | Live on Zoom
- June Cohort: SOLD OUT
- July Cohort: July 13–16
- August Cohort: August 3–6
- Time: 10:00 AM–1:00 PM PT | 1:00–4:00 PM ET
Limited to 12 students
$950
Not Sure Which Program Is Right?
If you’re unsure which program fits your student’s grade level, goals, or timeline, a short conversation can bring clarity quickly. We’re happy to help you think it through — no pressure, no obligation.
Not sure where your student fits?
Have students at more than one stage?
Get quick, expert guidance based on grade level, goals, and timeline.
Many families enroll siblings in different programs simultaneously. June and August cohorts are designed with exactly this in mind — zero scheduling conflicts.
Why Families Choose Avidmission Academy
1. Strategy-first, not task-based
Every program is built around your student’s individual narrative — not a generic checklist. Every decision is made within a broader strategy that connects academics, activities, and goals into one cohesive story.
2. Small-group, high-feedback environment
Every cohort is strictly capped at 12 students. Not for optics — because real feedback requires real attention. Your student is known by name, not lost in a crowd.
3. Built on real admissions insight
Dr. Einerson has sat on the other side of the process. His guidance is grounded in how applications are actually evaluated — not assumptions, trends, or generic advice.
4. Focused on outcomes that matter
Students don’t leave with a binder of information they’ll never use. They leave with a clear strategy, stronger positioning, and the confidence to move forward — immediately.
About Your Instructor
Every Avidmission Academy program is led personally by Zachary Einerson, Ph.D. — founder of Avidmission and a college admissions strategist with over 20 years of experience in higher education.
Dr. Einerson holds two graduate degrees and a Ph.D. from the University of St Andrews — where he also consulted on the university’s admissions process.
He has guided 800+ students through the college admissions process, with acceptances to schools including Georgetown, UCLA, USC, UC Irvine, UC Berkeley, Northwestern, Brown, UChicago, UMiami, and many others.
This is not a platform staffed by rotating advisors. Every student in every program works directly with Dr. Einerson — the same expertise, the same attention, in every session.
What Families Are Saying
“I got into UC Berkeley’s Data Science program — my dream school. Zac is personable, patient, knowledgeable, and detail-oriented. His guidance helped me gain admission to exactly where I wanted to be. I wish I had met him sooner.” — UC Berkeley admit, Data Science | Avidmission Student
“Our experience has been outstanding. They helped our son explore his options, refine his extracurricular activities, and identify summer programs to strengthen his applications. Their professionalism and commitment were evident in every interaction.”
— Parent of Avidmission Student“Zac was college counselor for both my daughters. He took the time to know each of them individually — their strengths, their weaknesses — and saw the best in them. He taught them life skills throughout their college journey. I highly recommend Zac for anyone who needs help with this process. He will make your life so much easier.” — Parent of two Avidmission Students
All Programs Are Fully Virtual
Every Avidmission Academy program runs live on Zoom — making it accessible to students anywhere in the US (or the world!), including those traveling during the summer. Pacific and Eastern times are listed for every session. If your student can show up and engage, location is never a barrier.
The Confidence Guarantee
Every Avidmission Academy program is backed by our Confidence Guarantee. If your student does not leave with a clear, actionable strategy for their next stage, we will continue working with them at no additional cost until they do. No fine print. No exceptions.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Grade 8–10 → Early College Prep.
- Grade 11 → College Strategy.
- Rising Senior → Application Accelerator.
- Regardless of grade level, for families seeking more hands-on, ongoing guidance, we also offer 1:1 personalized college counseling.
If you’re still unsure, schedule a free strategy call and we’ll help you decide in minutes.
Every cohort is capped at 12 students and led personally by Dr. Einerson. Students receive direct, named feedback throughout every session, not passive instruction or generic advice.
Students actively build their strategy, receive guidance, and leave with clear direction tailored to their goals.
We recommend attending all sessions to get the full benefit of the program.
All programs are fully virtual via Zoom. Students can participate from anywhere in the world as long as they have a reliable internet connection.
These programs are designed to give students a strong strategic foundation — and many families find that’s exactly what they need.
For students who want ongoing 1:1 support throughout the full application process, Avidmission also offers private college counseling.
Schedule a call and we’ll help you determine the right level of support for your student.
Students leave every program with a clear, actionable strategy specific to their grade level and goals.
- Rising seniors leave with a personal statement direction, activities list, and application timeline.
- Juniors leave with an academic roadmap and positioning plan.
- 8th–10th graders leave with a foundation and direction that shapes every year that follows.
All cohorts are now enrolling. They are likely to fill up quickly, so early registration is encouraged.
Specific dates are listed within each program, and spots are limited to maintain a small-group, high-feedback environment.
No—these programs are designed for any student who wants to approach the college process thoughtfully and strategically.
The focus is not on “gaming the system,” but on helping each student build a strong, authentic application.
Absolutely — and the summer schedule is designed with exactly this in mind. June and August cohorts are structured so siblings in different programs have zero scheduling conflicts.
All enrollments are backed by our Confidence Guarantee. If your student doesn’t leave with a clear strategy, we keep working with them at no additional cost.
We do not offer refunds, but we do stand fully behind every program we run.
Absolutely. If you’d prefer to talk through your student’s situation or explore whether a group program or 1:1 counseling is the better fit, you can schedule a consultation here.
We accept all major credit cards and direct bank transfers.
Installment options may also be available through third-party providers such as Affirm, depending on eligibility.
If you’d like to discuss options, we’re happy to help.
Coming Soon — More from Avidmission Academy
Avidmission Academy is expanding. Future programming will include college essay workshops, financial aid strategy sessions, parent advisory series, and year-round college prep intensives. Join our list to be notified when new programs launch.
Each cohort is limited to 12 students.
June is SOLD OUT, July, and August sessions are enrolling now. Once a cohort fills, it’s closed. Early enrollment is strongly recommended.