Your stats don't get you in.
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Next Gen Admit helps you discover the story only you can tell, then craft it into authentic college applications that get accepted.

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Next Gen Admit brought my essays to the next level. They were the best essays I've written in my life.
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Next Gen Admit completely harnessed who I am as an individual, and Stanford recognized that.
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I talked to other counselors, but Next Gen Admit was the only one who made me think about myself as a person, not just my stats.
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Private Coaching Program

Comprehensive 1:1 coaching with a dedicated College Coach AND Extracurricular Specialist to set yourself up for college success.

  • Launch a high-impact passion project or independent research with step-by-step guidance
  • Get personalized extracurricular recommendations to strengthen your spike
  • Ensure academic preparedness and receive full college application support
  • 90% of our students are accepted to their top-choice schools
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Private Coaching Program

Comprehensive 1:1 guidance with a dedicated coach to help you craft standout applications that get accepted.

  • Weekly 1:1 sessions with your dedicated coach until every application is submitted to every college on your list
  • Guided brainstorming to uncover the deeper values and unique stories that shape your identity
  • Unlimited college essay feedback
  • 90% of our students are accepted to their top-choice schools
Your recommended path The Admissions Edge course: workbook, 35+ video lessons, expert essay reviews, and successful essay examples

The Admissions Edge

A proven step-by-step course for ambitious students to craft standout applications that get accepted and earn $60K+ in scholarships, without overwhelm, writer's block, or wasted time!

  • Insider strategy from conversations with admissions officers
  • In-depth video modules, from crafting your application theme to a $20,000+ scholarship strategy
  • 30+ accepted essays: personal statements, UC PIQs, and supplementals
  • The Super Essay recycling system that cuts your essay workload in half
  • Plug-and-play brainstorming exercises, templates, and tracking spreadsheets
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Expert eyes on your essays

The best feedback comes from a professional trained in admissions strategy who does not know you personally. Work with our team to sharpen your story before you hit submit. Choose the format that fits:

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Workshop your essays live over Zoom with our founder, Dyllen. Ideal if you want to talk through ideas and revise together in the moment.

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Why Next Gen Admit

Where your story meets our strategy

Plenty of consultants profit by convincing students they're not enough. We start from the opposite belief. What's missing isn't your potential, it's the strategy to tell your story, and a coach trained to help you find it.

Get accepted for who you truly are

You don't need to force yourself into a box or invent a dramatic story to stand out. We help you uncover the deeper values and experiences that set you apart, then position them to show colleges why you belong on their campus.

Insider admissions access

As members of WACAC (Western Association for College Admission Counseling), our coaches maintain genuine relationships with admissions officers and always have the inside scoop. Make smart decisions at ease.

Your generation, on both sides

Work with coaches who actually get you. We're your generation and the age of the average admissions officer, so you can feel comfortable opening up, embracing your individuality, and confidently knowing how your story will land.

The Next Gen Admit Method

Your Roadmap to University

A proven system that makes Next Gen Admit students 9x more likely to get into their top-choice colleges.

1

Discover your story

The strongest applications come from a deep understanding of who you are.

  • Receive guided reflection to uncover the unique values, unforeseen connections, and powerful stories that shape your identity.
  • Turn complex experiences into authentic narratives that emphasize growth and unique perspectives.
  • Define a cohesive throughline that every part of your application will reinforce.
2

Build your strategy

Our holistic approach ensures your essays, activities, and major show clear direction.

  • Launch an impactful passion project or independent research with hands-on support.
  • Cut your workload in half with Super Essays, recycling drafts across colleges while maintaining quality.
  • Make smart decisions with ease, informed by up-to-date admissions insight.
3

Submit a standout application

Position yourself as an asset prepared to thrive on a college campus. Strong applications regularly earn our students $60,000 or more in merit aid.

  • Ensure a compelling storyline with a distinct theme and creative writing techniques.
  • Craft paragraph-by-paragraph outlines with our proven frameworks.
  • Get top-quality feedback by real humans trained in the Next Gen Admit method.

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Stories that opened doors

Alexandra, accepted to Stanford University
Next Gen Admit's teachings are truly remarkable and made applying to college 10x easier!
Alexandra, Georgia
Stanford University
Gabriel, accepted to Harvard University
Next Gen Admit brought my essays to the next level. My college essays were the best essays I've written in my life.
Gabriel, Illinois
Harvard University
Deepthi, accepted to UC Berkeley
Next Gen Admit's coaching program matched everything I wanted. I got into my dream school for electrical engineering and computer science!
Deepthi, California
UC Berkeley
Eliza, accepted to Princeton University
This program helped me organize my ideas, understand the purpose behind what I was writing, and craft the turning point in my stories!
Eliza, Texas
Princeton University
Maya, accepted to the University of Pennsylvania
I learned how to better organize my essays and realized my essay didn't have to be one life-changing moment, but I could write about a series of events that built my character!
Maya, Maryland
University of Pennsylvania
Luke, accepted to Boston University
I've talked with friends who paid for other personal college counseling, and Next Gen Admit's are far more valuable and they are so much more skilled at what they do.
Luke, Connecticut
Boston University
Sriya, accepted to Stanford University
Working with my coach was an amazing experience because she completely harnessed who I am as an individual, and Stanford recognized that.
Sriya, Dubai
Stanford University
Kaycee, accepted to USC Marshall
I was accepted into my #1 choice: USC Marshall for International Business and Political Science!
Kaycee, Washington
USC Marshall
Nell, accepted to Harvard University
Next Gen Admit breaks down how admissions officers interpret each part of the essay. This program helped me feel really confident!
Nell, Missouri
Harvard University
Pranav, accepted to the University of Michigan
I was able to craft the BEST application I possibly could, and attend one of my dream universities!
Pranav, New Jersey
University of Michigan
Misha, accepted Early Decision to Washington University in St. Louis
I got into my dream school early decision! I realized there were so many parts about myself I would have never even thought about before talking with you, but were perfect to mention in the essays. I felt like I was on this journey to discover myself.
Misha, Oregon
Washington University in St. Louis
Vania, accepted to Cornell University
I got a full ride to an Ivy League! Unlike other resources out there, this program really gave me a new perspective on portraying me as a human and how to stand out as an international student.
Vania, Peru
Cornell University
Celine, accepted to Duke University on a QuestBridge full ride
I won the Questbridge Full Ride Scholarship to Duke! Next Gen Admit helped me realize that I AM worthy.
Celine, Florida
Duke University
Dev, accepted to NYU Stern
I was able to get into multiple of my top schools and earn thousands in merit scholarships! Next Gen Admit helped me showcase my true self and the impact of my efforts in my extracurriculars.
Dev, India
New York University
Sunny, accepted to UC San Diego
Next Gen Admit helped me discover my strengths, themes, and learned how to build connections between my experiences!
Sunny, California
UC San Diego
Alana, accepted to CalTech
I got into my first choice, CalTech! This course helped me view the process as a way to know myself better, decreasing the stress and pressure I put on myself.
Alana, Illinois
CalTech
Kate, accepted to USC
My coach was able to pull everything out of my brain and make it make sense! My appeal essay got me into USC, my dream school!
Kate, California
University of Southern California
Allison, accepted to UC Berkeley
The team at Next Gen Admit is fantastic. My coach helped me tackle the beast of college essays, encouraging me to reflect further and refine my essays into pieces that were authentically me.
Allison, California
UC Berkeley
Dyllen Nellis, founder of Next Gen Admit, at Stanford University
The story behind the method

Built from experience. Proven over thousands of students worldwide.

Dyllen Nellis founded Next Gen Admit after cracking the admissions code herself in 2018, developing a strategy that got her into every school she applied to and led her to Stanford University. She refined the Next Gen Admit method over years of coaching thousands of students worldwide into their top-choice colleges.

To expand our impact, Dyllen hand-selected and personally trained a team of coaches who have all attended a top university and bring the same caliber of care and quality to every student they work with. No matter which coach you're matched with, you're set up for success. It's our method that makes the results repeatable: 90% of Next Gen Admit students are accepted to their top-choice colleges!

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Frequently asked questions

What makes Next Gen Admit different from other college admissions services?

Other college consultants will force you into a box. They'll repackage you into predictable, one-dimensional narratives instead of taking the time to uncover what truly makes you special. At Next Gen Admit, we take a human-first approach, helping you unearth the unique stories, perspectives, and values that are already within you. We're also your generation, so you can feel safe being open and vulnerable with us.

We don't share quick tips and tricks. We help you play (and win!) the entire game of college admissions with strategy, clarity, and authenticity. We teach you how to craft a cohesive narrative across your application, build powerful essays grounded in your identity, and optimize your workflow to reduce stress and maximize quality.

As the admissions process evolves, so does our approach. Unlike traditional consultants who stick to the same methods for decades, we're constantly innovating with new frameworks, technology, and time-saving systems designed to work in today's admissions environment.

We are members of the Western Association for College Admission Counseling, where we foster direct relationships with admissions officers and gain up-to-date insider strategy.

Can I meet with you on Zoom? How does it work?

Absolutely! Looking for long-term support? Work with our coaches throughout every step of the process! Our Private Coaching Program is a comprehensive, unlimited 1:1 experience designed for ambitious students who want expert support from now through the end of senior year. You'll work directly with an experienced college admissions coach on every part of the process, from building your spike to crafting stellar admissions essays for every college on your list. It's our highest level of support that gives you the competitive edge you need for your top schools. Book your free strategy call to see if it's the right fit at nextgenadmit.com/private-coaching!

Looking for short-term support? Book a call by the hour! In your 1:1 coaching sessions with our founder, Dyllen, we'll focus on whatever you need most, whether that's strategizing your overarching application theme, reworking your essay's emotional arc, or polishing a solid draft. You'll leave the call with crystal-clear direction, specific next steps, and expert insight grounded in admissions strategy and storytelling. One hour of coaching has completely transformed the quality of our students' applications and saved weeks of guesswork. Book your session and strengthen your application at nextgenadmit.com/coaching!

I already wrote a draft of my college essay. Can you review it?

Yes! Our editing service gives you detailed, strategic feedback from expert editors who attend or graduated from top-ranked universities and are trained in college admissions strategy. They don't just check for grammar, they assess your essay like an admissions officer would, offering clear insights on how to strengthen your narrative and convey your personal values to stand out. Submit your essay to us at nextgenadmit.com/editing.

That said, if you jumped straight into writing without first clarifying your core values or application theme, you might be missing a stronger foundation. The Admissions Edge teaches you how to structure a more impactful story that clearly reflects who you are, not just what you did. This step-by-step process helps you avoid unnecessary rewrites and write your best essay much faster! Get started today at nextgenadmit.com/course.

Should I get help from a program like this, or just ask my family, teachers, or friends for feedback?

It's great to have support from people who know you, but that's exactly why their feedback often falls short. When someone already knows your backstory, they unconsciously fill in the blanks, which can lead them to overlook parts where your message isn't coming through clearly. And even if they're strong writers, that doesn't mean they know how to strategically angle your story for competitive college admissions.

Our editors, on the other hand, approach your essay with trained, unbiased eyes, just like an admissions officer would. We understand how to position your story to highlight your values, strengthen your structure, and ensure your message lands on the first read. You can submit your essay to us at nextgenadmit.com/editing or book a 1:1 coaching call with Dyllen at nextgenadmit.com/coaching.

I'm worried about a weakness in my application, like a bad grade or low test score. What should I do?

Most U.S. colleges use a holistic review process, meaning they evaluate all factors when making an admissions decision, including your stats, achievements, college essays, character, and background. No applicant is ever ruled out based solely on a single factor!

While you can't change the past, your best option is to strengthen the parts you CAN control, your essays, activities, and character. We will help you build a compelling, cohesive narrative that highlights your strengths and unique values, while strategically addressing any weaknesses. You can get started in our FREE masterclass on the Top School Admissions Formula: nextgenadmit.com/masterclass!

How do I know if my essay topic is strong?

A strong college essay topic is one that reveals personal growth, reflects your core values, and showcases intellectual vitality and emotional nuance. It's not about the experience itself, but what the experience reveals about who you are.

Inside our signature program, The Admissions Edge, we teach you exactly how to uncover your most meaningful stories, identify the deeper values behind them, and choose the moments that will help your application stand out. Our proven framework ensures that your essay avoids clichés, positions you as a top-notch applicant, and ties back to your strategic application theme. Get started today at nextgenadmit.com/course!

P.S. Winging it often leads to wasted time and weaker drafts. Our step-by-step process saves you hours by helping you write the best essay from the start!

College apps make me feel overwhelmed. Where do I even start?

I get ya! There's so much noise, conflicting advice, and pressure coming from all directions. That's why it helps to follow a proven, step-by-step system that simplifies the process and puts you back in control.

Your first step? Join our free masterclass to learn how college admissions actually works, how to build a strong application narrative, and how to move forward with confidence, clarity, and support. Tune in for free at nextgenadmit.com/masterclass!

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