Admissions officers connect with human stories, not stats. Let’s build an app that increases your odds from ‘Good Fit’ to ‘Must Admit’.
…even when that cursor is blinking louder than your self-doubt, your intro is on the 18th draft, and your college admissions squad is currently: a party of one.
Does any of this sound familar?
Elite colleges don’t just admit great students.
They admit great students with stories they can’t stop thinking about.
Hi, my name is Lee Tran, founder of Redwood Admissions, and my mission is to turn overachievers into unforgettable storytellers. Other consultants will simply “review” your essays. I go far beyond. Together, we’ll:
So you can present an application that feels unmistakably YOU, increasing your chance of becoming a “YES”, instead of a “may be”.
(…and get ahead of “captains of the basketball team” and “presidents of debate club”)
A Clear, Empowered Roadmap: Experience a transformation from confusion to clarity, with a strategic plan that positions you at the forefront of the admissions game.
Enhanced Competitive Edge: Benefit from proven strategies that boost your application’s competitiveness, increasing your chances of admissions and scholarship awards.
Empowerment & Confidence: Feel an unshakeable belief in your unique value, knowing that your true self has been showcased brilliantly
I'll guide you to create an authentic, beginning-to-end application that positions you at the forefront of the admission competition.
I'll help you dig deeper to combine your unique heritage and defining moments of personal growth so you can craft thoughtful, sensitive essays in your own voice to stand out from the sea of thousands.
I'll review your extracurricular involvements and teach you how to articulate them for maximum impact
I'll provide you with one-of-a-kind, secret tips and tricks to obtain the most powerful teacher' endorsements that validate your character and abilities
A FREE 20-minute friendly chat for me to listen and for you to pick my brain. I’ll give you plenty of pointers to head in the right direction.
I’ll provide a detailed plan and strategy to help you achieve the last milestone of your senior year.
Presenting a profile of grit, creativity and humanity that admissions officers want to read and remember.
Something I will never forget!
Thank you for your unwavering mentorship that got me a full scholarship to Duke and admission to Harvard. From you, I learned to think beyond the present. You guided me with devotion and your belief in my ability helped me accomplish great things in life.
Couldn’t have done it without you!
All your advice and mentorship, time and again, have led me to all my internships, Presidential Scholarship and finally, to my Harvard dream today. I am truly grateful for everything you’ve given me.
Amazing pillar of support!
Never dreamed I’m heading off to Occidental College with a full-ride scholarship. I am humbled by the wonderful things you’ve done for me. You played such a crucial part in getting where I am today. Thank you for being the best.
Words are not enough to describe my gratitude!
Mr. Tran is my respected mentor and dear friend. He’s helped me in ways unimaginable from dealing with stress to guiding me through the college process. His counsel has truly impacted the lives of hundreds of students, not just mine.
Knows so much about the ins and outs of college admissions!
So excited to be accepted to UPenn. Your terrific advice really reassured me. I felt like I’d found a true mentor who I could be open with and learn from. Mr. Tran, I truly appreciate you for who you are and for the dedication you have given me.
Mr. Tran has left an earth shattering impact on me!
He is the biggest reason for where I am today… changed my life, and showed me a different path of living through my senior year and helping me get accepted to Georgia Tech. I’m filled with confidence and my heart is full of gratitude for Mr. Tran.
