Who are Sagely Scholars?

Sagely Scholars are high-achieving high schoolers from historically-marginalized backgrounds with big goals for college! Because we review applications holistically, we do not apply absolute criteria for academics or financial need.

Deciding if You’re a Good Fit?

Here Are Some Common Features of a Sagely Scholar:

  • Applies to Sagely during their freshman, sophomore or junior year.  

  • Has a household income of generally less than $65k/year or demonstrates other similar signs of financial need.

  • Identifies with a historically-marginalized background, such as first-generation, low income, minority, or undocumented immigrant.

  • Has shown exceptional academic success, typically earning at least a 3.7 GPA while taking AP or other college-level courses.

  • Has an interest in or is engaged with activities in their schools and wider communities.

  • Plans to apply nationwide to highly competitive US colleges and universities.

  • Is a good fit for college partnership programs like Questbridge, Golden Door, and Posse.

  • Is highly committed to success and motivated to work hard and often throughout the application process. 

  • International students who do not currently live in the United States, click here for more on eligibility.

What’s The Time Commitment?

At Sagely, we start planning applications in the spring or early summer before your senior year, starting with meetings or assignments about once a week and increasing as deadlines approach. Successful applicants to elite universities typically do 10-15 drafts of their personal statements and 6 drafts of most supplementary essays.

At Sagely, we work as hard as you do! Students who meet planning and drafting deadlines can expect help from knowledgeable, caring advisors every step of the way.

How Do I Apply?

  • Click the Apply Here button below to fill out our eligibility application

    • In the application, be prepared to share the following:

      • High school transcripts

      • Basic information about your family’s income and assets

      • Information about your extracurricular activities

    • If you are an international student not living in the United States, click here to review additional eligibility information

    • If you meet our eligibility requirements, we’ll reach out to you for an interview!

Application deadline for current Juniors is December 8th.

Spots are limited, so apply now!

Freshmen and sophomores! It’s never too early to start college planning. Apply now so we can help you be competitive for top college programs.


*Applications for students applying to college in 2024-2025 (current seniors) are closed.

Student Resources

  • School List and Essay Planner Template

    Use this handy table to organize your school lists and plan package materials.

  • Sagely Flight Plan

    Check out this timeline to help you plan your application year!