Founded by a Harvard graduate and Harvard fellowship application reader.
Maya Pasari built her practice on what she learned from both sides of the desk — as a Harvard student, and later as someone who read Harvard fellowship applications herself. Every family gets her full attention, one session at a time.
A selection of recent client outcomes, among many others.
One strategy. Built entirely around your student.
Pasari College Consulting offers full application strategy — not a fixed package, but ongoing, one-on-one guidance that adapts as your student's path takes shape.
What "full strategy" means
Every session is built around your student's actual application — not a generic checklist. Maya works directly with students and families on the decisions that actually shape an application.
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Activities & involvementBuilding a list of activities that reflects real interest and impact, not just a packed resume.
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EssaysShaping essays that sound like the student, not like a template.
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Application reader's perspectiveWhat admissions officers are actually looking for, from someone who has sat on that side.
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Timeline & accountabilityKeeping deadlines, drafts, and decisions on track without the panic.
There's no wrong time to start. Just an earlier one.
The earlier, the better — even middle school.
Middle School
Building strong habits, exploring real interests, and laying a foundation — without any pressure to have it all figured out.
9th & 10th Grade
Choosing courses and activities with intention, so the next two years build toward something coherent.
Junior Year
Narrowing the school list, drafting early essays, and turning experience into a clear, honest narrative.
Senior Year
Finalizing applications, refining essays under deadline, and making confident, informed decisions.
- UCLA Graduate
- Harvard University Graduate
- Former Harvard Fellowship Application Reader
- Founder, Pasari College Consulting
The view from both sides of the application.
Maya Pasari began her undergraduate studies at UCLA before earning her master's degree at Harvard University, where she also served as a fellowship application reader, evaluating applicants from across the country and around the world. That experience — seeing firsthand what makes an application memorable, and what makes it forgettable — is the foundation of Pasari College Consulting.
Maya founded the practice to bring that same insider perspective directly to students and families, at whatever stage they're starting from.
Replace with real client & parent feedback.
Your first conversation is free.
Tell us a little about your student and where they are in the process. Maya will follow up to schedule your free consultation — there's no obligation, and no wrong stage to start.