Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our services and the admissions process.
How will the admissions consultants from SOS Admissions help me get into college or graduate school?
The admissions consultants at SOS Admissions will assist you with all the stressful but important tasks that make the college and graduate school application process difficult. We offer professional advice on how to approach every step of the application process. We want to ensure that you get the final result you want, admission to the college or university of your choice. That’s why we handle all the important aspects of the application process for you, including interview preparation, essay writing, and application planning. When you purchase our complete application packages, we will manage all aspects of the application. In a nutshell, we will do everything but submit the application for you.
Why should I pay for a service for college, graduate school, medical school or business admissions?
Our team is made up of seasoned admissions consultants who have held positions in the admission offices of top American colleges, universities, and graduate schools. Therefore, we can offer our application advice based on our many years of firsthand experience in the admission process. We will help you or your child create an application that highlights strengths and unique capabilities, maximizing the applicant’s chances of admission. We also help students find the perfect college, graduate school, business school, or medical school for their needs.
What if I don’t live near an SOS Admissions office?
SOS Admissions has built its reputation by providing higher education consulting and working with applicants from across the USA and all over the world. We meet our clients over the phone, Zoom, FaceTime, WhatsApp, WeChat, and Google Meet.
I want to know what my chances are of getting admission to my top college or graduate school. Can you advise me?
Yes, we can evaluate your chances of gaining admission to a specific college. However, we have to examine and evaluate your transcripts, resume, and test scores before reviewing your initial application. After a complimentary initial admission consultation, we will offer you our honest assessment. Please note that no one can guarantee admission to any specific college or graduate program.
What is your privacy policy? What are your website terms and conditions?
Our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use explain how we handle personal information and the conditions for using this website. For package refunds, services already rendered are billed at the hourly rate and any remaining balance is refunded.
Read the Privacy Policy and Terms of UseWhat makes SOS Admissions different from other college and graduate school application consultants?
SOS Admissions is a team of seasoned admissions consultants who have worked at many colleges and universities across the United States. Our admissions consultants understand the unique problems faced by international applicants to American colleges and graduate schools. With our diverse team, you are guaranteed to have an expert who has several years of experience dealing with cases similar to yours.
How available are your admissions consultants when it comes to setting up meetings?
Our team works full time to set up appointments that fit your schedule so you don’t have to miss out on important meetings. Our appointment schedule is flexible to accommodate the needs of international applicants to American universities. However, please plan ahead because we become very busy near admissions deadlines.
How would SOS Admissions help me meet deadlines?
Your consultant will offer you a customized college or graduate school application plan, detailed deadlines, and constant communication. We will ensure that you are fully aware of what needs to be done and when. We have received many testimonials informing us about how helpful our services have been for college and graduate school applicants. We have helped clients save time, reduce stress, and fit the entire process into their tight schedule.
Can I speak with the college or graduate school application consultant before I commit to the service?
Your initial consultation with our college and graduate school admissions experts is free. During this 15-minute initial meeting, our admissions experts will make recommendations on the perfect approach for you based on your goals, professional experience, and educational background. If you continue with the process after this meeting, you will need to select a package.
When is the best time to start my college or graduate school action plan with SOS Admissions?
The earlier you start, the better we can help you plan your entire application and the more likely you are to get admitted to the college or graduate school of your choice. With regards to college applications, SOS Admissions starts assisting students as early as the ninth grade to ensure there is no rush in the college application process. We also help clients starting in their senior year of high school. For graduate school, including business school and medical school, we suggest starting two years before your application, but we also help applicants starting just a few weeks before the application deadlines.
What is the difference between the services you offer and hiring an essay editing service?
We offer essay writing as well as editing. Our consultants help you identify experiences that show your strengths, choose a suitable topic, and develop personal statements and supplemental essays for your selected schools. We also help with application planning, school selection, resumes, and recommendation materials. The services included depend on the package you choose.
Does SOS Admissions focus only on aiding students looking at Ivy League colleges or top-ranked universities? (Hint: No)
Certainly not! We understand that not everyone wants to go to an Ivy League university. We help applicants find the perfect college or university for their needs. We have helped students get into over six hundred American colleges and universities in the last ten years.
What types of students use SOS Admissions?
We have assisted applicants from eighty countries spread across the entire world gain admission into the top American college and universities. Past clients of our admissions consulting services include many high school students, college students, recent graduates seeking to go to graduate school, and experienced professionals returning to college or graduate school after years of working.
When should I seek out a college or graduate school admissions consultant from SOS Admissions?
It’s never too early to start preparing for admission to a competitive college or graduate school. For college applications, SOS Admissions starts assisting students as early as the ninth grade to ensure there is no rush in the college application process. We also help clients starting in their senior year of high school. We have created an accelerated program especially for seniors applying to college. With regards to graduate school, we start helping students plan their medical school or professional school applications as early as freshman year of college. Of course, we can also help applicants applying shortly before the application deadline.
What is your refund policy on admissions packages?
Those who purchase packages and then request refunds are billed the hourly rate for the services rendered and then refunded the balance (if any) of their package cost.
