College Admissions Coaching

Find Your Best Fit College and Get In

LifeLaunchr is the world’s leading college admissions platform. We provide expert coaching to help students find their best-fit college and get in. Our coaching has helped students get into top universities in the U.S., U.K, and Canada.

College Admissions Coaching

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LifeLaunchr’s comprehensive College Admissions Handbook gives you step-by-step guidance on how to choose the right colleges, write powerful application essays, and plan for a rewarding career. Our proven coaching approach has helped thousands of students get into their top-choice schools—from Ivy League universities to leading public colleges and liberal arts schools—across fields like engineering, pre-med, computer science, the arts, and more. Download it free and start building your path to college success today!

What Sets LifeLaunchr's Coaching Apart?

A Strategic, Step-by-Step Process Without Stress and Panic

Our proven curriculum, developed through years of research and experience, guides students from self-discovery to final applications without last-minute panic or confusion. We focus on helping each student create and execute a strategy for their college applications to maximize their chances of success and stay on track.

“LifeLaunchr has been an outstanding college counseling resource! One of the things I appreciate the most is their deep understanding of what colleges are looking for. They take the time to find out each student’s strengths, interests, goals, and offer personalized advice.”

— Verified Student Reviewer

“LifeLaunchr helped me through college admission, from deciding my major to submitting every application. This program helped me get into my choice of school!”

— Rajalakshmi S.

An Approach That Preserves Relationships and Outsources the Nagging

We keep parents informed without putting them in the driver’s seat. Our coaches guide students to reflect, grow, and take ownership of their applications while keeping parents in the loop through regular updates and shared tools. Our process helps parents focus on their relationship with their teen and not on the daily tasks of college applications. As one parent put it, working with us is like “outsourcing the nagging.”

“My second child is going through the LIfeLaunchr program and I am once again a happy customer. My daughter accepts the expert help more easily than hearing it from her parents. Her essay coach has given her more confidence that she has a compelling story to tell.”

— Verified Parent Reviewer, San Mateo, CA

“LifeLaunchr has taken the stress away from the relationship between us and our daughter during the search and preparation for applying to college.”

— Verified Parent Reviewer, Palm City, FL

“Lifelaunchr was a godsend for my son.  It helped him identify what was most important to him in the college experience, kept him organized and on track at every step of the college application process, and supported him in ultimately making tough decisions between schools. He (and I) feel the school that he is going to attend is perfect for him. Best of all, Lifelaunchr allowed me to step back and let my son go through this process without my interference, which was a saving grace in our relationship. Lifelaunchr gave me peace of mind and confidence that all would work out for my son, and it did!”

— Jennifer P., San Francisco, CA

Strategic Guidance From Expert, Credentialed Coaches

Our coaches aren’t just friendly helpers. They’re seasoned professionals credentialed by organizations like HECA, IECA, and NACAC, who bring decades of experience to the table. We spend hours on professional development, visit campuses, attend admissions conferences, and stay up to date, so your family benefits from the most current, strategic guidance available.

Here’s what students have to say about our coaches:

“(Ruth Louden’s) attention to detail and understanding of the process made it seamless.”

— Malavika B., India

“(Laura Schadler) struck a great balance between encouraging me to be realistic while also pushing me to aim high, and that approach led to some pretty great results in the end. Thank you, Laura!”

— Verified Student Reviewer, Hong Kong

“(Venkates Swaminathan) Swami’s genuine concern for the success of his students is what sets him apart. His encouragement, patience, and relentless guidance made me feel supported and motivated every step of the way.”

— Verified Student Reviewer, Fremont, CA

Award-Winning Tools to Keep Students Organized With Up-To-Date Information

From building a college list to writing essays and navigating financial aid, we use the best data and tools available—and make sure our coaches do, too. Our award-winning tools gather data from multiple reliable sources and make sure you’re never flying blind.

“LifeLaunchr’s resources were perfect for organizing my applications, staying on top of my essays, and creating a well rounded application that was not rushed and carefully curated. LifeLaunchr not only helped me achieve my dream school (and) aided me in getting into a reach school UVA early.”

— Richna K., Atlanta, GA

“I was given endless support and guidance through my essay-writing process and all of my application process. Any questions I had were answered easily, and the LifeLaunchr is easy to navigate. If it weren’t for this program, I’d have been completely lost through this process.”

— Lilly F., Camp Meeker, CA

“Such a helpful resource for a really challenging endeavor and time of life.  It breaks a daunting process into more manageable pieces and even creates a timeline so you never feel the panic of unexpected due dates or deadlines.”

— Amy S,. San Carlos, CA

Individualized Essay Support To Uncover the Right Themes and Write With Confidence

We help students tell authentic, meaningful, and compelling stories. Our structured essay process helps students uncover the right themes, avoid clichés, and write with clarity and confidence without losing their voice.

“Lifelaunchr helped our son with the application process, both to US and UK schools… Every session … was geared towards finding out what … he wanted to say and finding his own voice – rather than telling him what to do. The end result was something unique that was completely our son’s voice.”

— Subhajyothi B., Gainesville, FL

“LifeLaunchr gave me tons of helpful advice and feedback so I could write the best essays possible. They supported me with brainstorming and organizing my ideas—something I wouldn’t have been able to do as well on my own.”

— Nethra K.

“(LifeLaunchr)  guided me through every step of the writing process, from developing my voice to brainstorming ideas and identifying themes for my essay.”

— Verified Student Reviewer

Results Across the Spectrum, in the U.S., U.K., and Canada

Our students have been admitted to top-tier institutions across the U.S., U.K., and Canada—from Ivy League universities and UCs to liberal arts colleges and international programs. We don’t chase rankings. We help students find the right fit—and get in.

“(LifeLaunchr) broke the process into manageable steps and helped me submit strong essays. Their help was a big part of getting into my dream school.”

— Alex B., Nashville, TN

“Thank you LifeLaunchr!! They were essential to writing my college apps and helping me get into some of the top US programs. My coach was … unbelievably helpful.  I’m very glad I chose Lifelaunchr and would highly recommend you do too!”

— Anurag C., London, U.K.

“(LifeLaunchr) gave me great overall application advice and was especially helpful with essay writing. This program helped me get into my top-choice college early decision.”

— Anusha K., Raleigh, NC

Support Throughout High School to Drive Success

At LifeLaunchr, we don’t just step in during senior year. Our structured approach provides support throughout high school, helping students build a strong foundation, make informed choices, and enter the application process with clarity and confidence.

“LifeLaunchr has helped me prepare for college, and stay on track throughout high school, ever since my sophomore year … The college research, essay editing, and weekly check-ins are extremely helpful. I was accepted to my dream school a few days ago, and without LifeLaunchr, I would not be where I am now.”

— Carolyn K., North Carolina

“(LifeLaunchr) has helped me for the past few years with the college process, and his support has been great. I started using LifeLaunchr during my junior year and it’s helped tremendously.”

— Verified Student Reviewer

“My daughter has had amazing results working with LifeLaunchr. She was able to cast her net wide in her college search, and was accepted to ten colleges!”

— Cassandra R., Berkeley, CA

Help That Empowers Students to Take Ownership of Their Journey

The college admissions process can be overwhelming, but our coaching offers clear guidance, tools, and encouragement, so students grow in confidence, and it shows in the quality of their applications.

“I was overwhelmed by the college process of getting supplemental essays, personal essays, and financial aids like FAFSA or CSS on time. But, (LifeLaunchr) helped me to get a clear picture of the college process and I can now imagine myself fit(ting) perfectly.”

— Tenzing C., Brooklyn, NY

“Lifelaunchr was a lifesaver for our family since we started the college process really late and were a bit overwhelmed.  The team guided my son through the process in a really supportive way and helped him find a great school.”

— Verified Parent Reviewer, San Francisco, CA

“The encouragement, support, and detailed feedback gave me the confidence to apply to competitive schools I wasn’t sure I had a chance at.”

— Verified Student Reviewer

Exceptional Results

A Track Record of Success

Percent of Students Admitted to 8 of 10 Choices

Students Served

Colleges Where Our Students Have Been Accepted

What LifeLaunchr Offers

Expert College Admissions Coaching

Expert Coaching to Find Your Best Fit

LifeLaunchr’s expert, credentialed coaches can help your teen navigate the complex college admissions process successfully. Our proven process is based on carefully researched templates for every step: college selection, academic fit, extracurricular activities, essays, financial aid, scholarships, recommendations, and more. 

Staying on Track for College Admissions Through High School

Intensive Support with the Admissions Process

Coaching for Super-Selective College Admissions

Award-Winning Tools

Award-Winning Tools For Great Results

LifeLaunchr’s college profiles integrate data from trusted sources and insights from our credentialed coaches. Our tools help you find scholarships and colleges that are the perfect fit for you, craft winning essays and resumés, and create a personalized plan for success. We keep you on track, ease stress, and share your progress with parents and coaches.

College Matching and Research

Scholarship Matching

Major Research and Interest Testing

Courses for College Admissions

An Exceptional Track Record of Success

LifeLaunchr’s coaching has helped students worldwide achieve admissions to colleges all over the U.S., U.K., and Canada: Ivy League universities, engineering colleges, top state and public universities, liberal arts colleges, Canadian universities, Oxbridge, pre-health programs, performing arts, visual arts, and many other universities and programs.

Universities in the U.S., U.K., and Canada

Diverse Programs

Students Worldwide

Acceptances at Dozens of Universities

Selective U.S. Universities

Ivy+ Universities
Private Universities
Engineering Colleges
Liberal Arts Colleges
Top State Universities

Specialized & International Programs

Pre-Med and Guaranteed Admission Medical Programs
Direct-Admit and Other Nursing Programs
Music, Theater, and Other Performing Arts Programs
Design and Visual Arts Programs
Universities in the U.K. and Canada

About LifeLaunchr

College Admissions Coaching

LifeLaunchr was created in 2014 to help students and families find their best-choice college and get in. We help students navigate the confusing, opaque college admission process with less stress. The idea was born out of the experience LifeLaunchr’s founder, Venkates Swaminathan (“Swami”), had as his daughter went through the college admissions process. Finding the right colleges to apply to, working through the requirements, and getting everything in order to apply to college was time-consuming and confusing. It became clear to Swami that this is a very complex process and that families don’t have the resources or time to manage it skillfully. 

At LifeLaunchr, we are focused on creating a better alternative that serves many more students and families and offers a way for everyone to access expert help with college planning. Our service ensures each parent and student gets expert coaching on all aspects of the college admissions process.

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