For Students – Circle Match

Achieve your dreams with the right college path

Reach out to learn more and explore how we can help reach your dream

Why college?

College is an investment in your future, offering a platform for career growth, personal development, and the opportunity to build meaningful connections that will last a lifetime. It prepares you not only for professional success but also for a fulfilling life beyond graduation

How it helps your future:

Building a bridge to your ideal college

Your dream of attending a prestigious university is within reach, and we’re here to help make it happen. With the right guidance, support, and resources, we’ve helped students gain admission to top schools like Yale, Stanford, UCLA, NYU, and more.

What we offer:

Our students go on to be admitted to

Amherst College

Boston University**

Bowdoin College

Brown University**

Columbia University**

Cornell University***

Dartmouth College*

Emory University

Georgetown University

Georgia Tech

Hamilton College*

Harvard University

Johns Hopkins

Middlebury College*

New York University*

Northeastern*

Princeton University*

Rutgers University*

Smith College

Stanford*

Tufts University

UC Berkeley

UCLA*****

University of Pennsylvania*

University of Rochester*

University of Southern California*

University of Virginia**

Vanderbilt*

Vassar College

WashU in St. Louis**

Washington and Lee University*

Wesleyan University

Williams College

Yale University****

Former Circle Match student and current advisor Aiden Claros ('23) at Cornell Days

Garfield HS Cohort ('24) celebrating college enrollments

* = number of Circle Match students attending

With Circle Match’s support, 98% of students were admitted to highly competitive colleges, and 100% were admitted to a four-year university.

What is it like to be part of Circle Match?

We offer a supportive community dedicated to helping you navigate the college application process. Here are the key aspects:

College tours to explore potential schools
Personalized guidance tailored to your needs
Opportunities for growth and skill development
Lifelong connections with mentors and peers
Access to exclusive resources and tools
Ongoing community engagement and involvement

Circle Match ('25) learning more about different universities at the NACAC College Fair hosted in the Jacob Javits Center

Garfield HS ('24) Cohort visiting University of Southern California

Yale Tour — Memorial HS ('24) Cohort on a Yale tour hosted by their advisor Annalie Diaz (Circle Match '23; Yale '27)

Our Cohort Model

Circle Match connects students with advisors who share the same geographic or high school background, providing a stronger social and cultural understanding. Starting in January of their junior year, Circle Match offers expert guidance, along with public events where students and their families can explore college application topics and the broader landscape of post-secondary education.

High schools we are currently working with

Los Angeles

New Jersey

Brooklyn

Life post-Circle Match

Once students complete the Circle Match program they continue as champions for the organization’s mission of paying it forward within their communities. Alumni do this by: