Bachelor’s Admissions
Find your place, make your case
Explore universities across the US, UK and Europe, deepen the interests that make you distinctive and understand how each choice can shape the way you study, the people you meet and the careers it can open. We help you choose with confidence and build applications grounded in what genuinely interests you.
91%*
Received an offer from at least one of their top five university choices
*Top choices refer to the priority shortlist agreed after the diagnostic. All remaining students secured an alternative university place.
Recent student destinations and offers
Among many others
- Bocconi University
- Brown University
- Columbia University
- Cornell University
- Dartmouth College
- Duke University
- Durham University
- ESADE
- ESCP Business School
- IE University
- King’s College London
- London School of Economics
- University College London
- University of Chicago
- University of Edinburgh
- University of St Andrews
- Yale University
How we prepare you
We work on the choices behind the application as carefully as the application itself
Understand your profile
We begin with your academic record, interests, study habits, confidence, extracurricular experiences and ambitions. We identify what is already strong, what needs to develop and what could make your profile more distinctive. When grades are less competitive, we look carefully at the strengths beyond them that can be developed and communicated credibly.
Find your fit
We compare course content, teaching and assessment styles, academic flexibility, student culture, location, costs, societies, internships, alumni networks and career pathways. Where possible, we introduce you to current students so you can understand what everyday university life is really like and make choices, or later compare offers, for the right reasons.
Develop your ideas
Go deeper into the subjects and questions that genuinely interest you through reading, independent research, projects, competitions, volunteering and discussion. The aim is not to decorate an application but to develop curiosity, knowledge, intellectual confidence and a stronger point of view before university.
Prepare and perform
Bring structure to essays, references, forms and deadlines while preparing for interviews and admissions tests where relevant. We also provide SAT lessons and strategy, as well as preparation for tests such as Bocconi and ESADE. Throughout the process, we help you communicate your thinking with greater confidence.
We also think beyond admission. Subjects, networks, activities and university environments can shape later internships and career choices, so we help students consider what each option might make possible.
In their own words
Raphaël
“I had a wonderful experience working with Céleste and the Calypso team. They helped me tell my story in a way that felt distinctive but still completely authentic to me, and they were always positive and considerate throughout the application process. I am very grateful for their guidance and would recommend Calypso to anyone who wants to aim high!”
Questions you may be asking
What if my grades are not perfect?
We work with students across a wide range of academic profiles. When grades are less competitive, we focus on developing genuine strengths outside the classroom, making interests more substantial and building a thoughtful application strategy. Extracurricular strengths cannot erase academic requirements, but they can help a university understand the full student.
Can you help with the SAT and university admissions tests?
Yes. We can provide SAT lessons and strategy and help prepare for tests such as the Bocconi Test and ESADE Admissions Test. We first assess your level, target programmes and timeline, then decide how much preparation is actually useful.
How do you help me decide between universities?
We look beyond rankings. We compare the programme, teaching style, student culture, network, location, activities, internship access and the kind of experience you are likely to have. Where possible, we also introduce you to current students so you can hear what the university is actually like.
What if I do not know what I want to study?
That is often where the work begins. We explore your interests, strengths and curiosities before trying to force a subject choice. The aim is to develop a direction that feels intellectually convincing and gives you room to grow.
Will you write my application for me?
Your application should reflect your own thinking and experience. We help you identify ideas worth developing, work on structure and refine your drafts through detailed feedback. You remain the author and should feel confident discussing everything you submit.
Can parents be involved?
For undergraduate applications, parents can contribute useful context and help with practical decisions. We discuss how to involve them while keeping the student’s interests, choices and own voice at the centre of the process.
Tell us what you are considering
We can help you work out where to begin, whether you have a shortlist already or only a few ideas