RealTalk Admissions
Real Advice. Real Support.
We’re on a mission to make college admissions transparent.
No influencer BS. No fear mongering. Just straight advice and an upfront approach to giving you the best chance at your top colleges.
Cut Through the Noise. Get the Truth.
The college admissions process is overwhelming. One minute, you feel confident; the next, you're spiraling down a rabbit hole of conflicting advice, self-doubt, and unrealistic expectations. We've been there—lost in endless YouTube videos, doom scrolling through Reddit threads full of flexing and misinformation, listening to social media influencers giving unrealistic or vague advice, searching for real answers but only finding chaos.
That’s why we created RealTalk Admissions (RTA). We take our real experiences as students in your shoes just a few months ago and help you forge a college application that speaks to you as a person, not as a template.
Sean F, Stanford ‘29, and Claire K, Brown ‘29
Client Testimonials
“I first discovered Real Talk Admissions through YouTube. Unlike other college admissions channels that often feel sales-driven or clickbaity, it stood out as a space for genuine, practical, and honest advice.
After booking a session, I was impressed by how deeply Claire and Sean understand today’s admissions landscape. Their feedback was thoughtful, relevant, and refreshingly free of fluff. They took a holistic approach and my son walked away with much greater clarity on how to approach his personal statement.
As a parent, I found their perspective invaluable—hearing advice directly from recent applicants brings a level of empathy and insight that more seasoned professionals sometimes miss.
Most importantly, I appreciate the à la carte options, which make their services more accessible to a wider range of families. ”
“Claire and Sean were invaluable. They guided me through my applications and dug deep into details. I recommend this!”
“I had a fantastic time with RealTalk Admissions. They were very helpful with planning out my future years in high school, as well as giving me guidance with the college application process.”
“The meeting was extremely good in the sense you guys clarified key points in the college roadmap. Such as summer planning, how to detect effective extracurriculars, and course planning. Apart from this, you guys were punctual in coming on time, good listeners, honest, and pointed out important aspects that we had overlooked before. Gave honest feedback about unnecessary things which consumed my time. Looking forward for our next meeting!”
Explore our services
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Full Application Review (Common App, all essays, interview prep)
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High School Roadmap (for underclassmen, plan out classes, identify extracurriculars)
Common App Review (awards, extracurriculars, demographic information)
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Essay Review (personal statement, supplementals, scholarships)
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SAT Preparation (study guides, resources)
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